Dr. Samira Akbas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samira Akbas is an attending physician at the Institute of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich. Her specialties include cardiac anesthesia and preclinical emergency medicine, where she has gained significant experience and expertise. Dr. Akbas completed her doctorate at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, and has held various positions in intensive care and anesthesiology at numerous hospitals, including the Hirslanden Clinic and Winterthur Cantonal Hospital. Her clinical research focuses on patient blood management and visualization technologies, contributing to advancements in anesthetic practices and patient care. With certifications in emergency medicine from SGNOR, she has developed essential skills required for emergency situations, further enhancing her role in clinical research and patient management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Physician

2025-01-01 — 2025-12-31

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Expected to manage cardiac anesthesia cases and enhance patient care practices.

Resident

2024-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Hirslanden Clinic • Zurich

Training in intensive care medicine.

Specialist

2023-01-01 — 2024-12-31

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Specializing in anesthesiology.

Emergency Doctor

2022-01-01 — 2023-12-31

REGA • Zurich

Renders emergency medical assistance.

Assistant Physician

2022-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Assisting in cardiac anesthesia procedures.

Clinical Research

2021-01-01 — 2022-12-31

University of Zurich • Zurich

Conducting clinical research in anesthesiology.

Assistant Physician

2020-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Provided support in anesthesiology.

Resident

2019-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Winterthur Cantonal Hospital • Winterthur

Training in intensive care medicine.

Resident

2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Winterthur Cantonal Hospital • Winterthur

Training in anesthesiology.

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