Dr. Frank Ruschitzka

Professor

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Biography

Frank Ruschitzka is a specialist in cardiology and internal medicine, serving as the Director of the Department of Cardiology at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Heart Center. He has made significant contributions to the fields of heart failure and heart transplantation. Ruschitzka held the position of President of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology from 2016 to 2018. His research has been recognized by awards from prestigious organizations such as the Swiss Society of Cardiology and the Swiss Hypertension Society. He is an honorary member of the Heart Failure Society of America and the Croatian Society of Cardiology, and he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” in Bucharest. Ruschitzka has published extensively in his areas of expertise, and he is known for his work in translational science and clinical trials, focusing on improving patient outcomes in heart failure.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Department of Cardiology, USZ Heart Center • Zurich, Switzerland

Leading the Department of Cardiology with a focus on heart failure and transplantation.

Awards

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Georg Friedrich Goetz Prize

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Further Cardiovascular Biology Award

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Prize Swiss Society Hypertension

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law