Dr. Philipp Gerber

Professor

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Biography

Philipp Gerber is a Senior Physician and Vice Director at the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition at University Hospital Zurich (USZ). He specializes in obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and clinical nutrition. He has held leadership roles, including Clinical Director of the Endocrinology Center and Head Physician of the Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition. His academic background includes a postgraduate fellowship at Imperial College London focusing on diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism, as well as another fellowship at ETH Zurich in cell biology. Philipp Gerber regularly contributes as a speaker at national and international congresses and has been involved in authoring Switzerland-wide guidelines concerning overweight and obesity. His research interests include the development of healthy diets, the influence of sugar on human metabolism, and the effects of cholesterol particles on cardiovascular risk.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Physician

2013-01-01 — Present

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Philipp Gerber has worked as a Senior Physician in the Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition, leading the department's initiatives and patient care.

Clinical Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Obesity Center Zurich • Zurich

He is responsible for directing clinical operations and overseeing patient care in the specialized field of obesity.

Head Physician

2020-01-01 — Present

Clinic Endocrinology, Diabetology Clinical Nutrition • Zurich

Leads the clinic's approach to treatment and research in endocrinology and clinical nutrition.

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