Comments 2022

…to add new knowledge in perio and increase my skills with hands on courses
…to boost my confidence
…to start to do thing I have not done before
…to have a short semester class that has a lot of free time and to gain more knowledge about perio therapy in Europe
…very exciting
…fun and a lot of advanced perio training
…to get some insights in perio from the other side of the world
…to broaden my perspective
…fun, get new experiences, knowledge, and new perspectives how to treat periodontitis in basic and advanced cases
…to have interesting lectures and seminars as I had, to get new friends as I have now, meet the experts as I met in here. Everything is perfect!
…fulfilled. All basic aspects for perio and implantology have been covered and it has opened my eyes for my future career.

…very positive, it is 500% worth coming.
…beyond measures!
…better than I could imagine.
…beyond expectation, because all the hands-on courses are fun, we can do the procedure in pig jaws and feel it like we do it intraoral
…great. Definitely an unforgettable experience in my life.
…absolutely amazing!
…better than I have pictured it.
…fantastic.
…very great.
…a refreshing experience of something new and fun, also a different point of view that you can’t see back home.
…very fun. I got new friends, experience and more information about the history of Heidelberg.
…that I could interact with experts in periodontology field and that travelling was the best way to learn about myself.
…a lot of basic perio knowledge, but it’s been interesting and I am so thankful that we got trough that again and found a different perspective to approach perio.
…a very full schedule, busy and almost no free time (in a good way). Not only new knowledge, I also find there are many points of view that are different from what I already learnt, and it is great

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF...

…there was a possibility to get in touch with future group members before the start of the course to probably plan living together, e.g. a WhatsApp group
…there is more time
…the hands-on course had longer time so we can practice more and not hurry during the course
…the dorm was cheaper and closer to the university
…there was a better teacher-student ratio during the practical part, although all educators did a perfect job
…it took longer
…we had the program and the list of participants before coming to Heidelberg so we could get in touch and maybe organize some trips or room sharing
…there were more hands-on courses
…it has less basic theory and more tips for treating patients
…there was a possibility to see or assist during a live surgery in patient
…I had much more energy preparation (especially muscles) so I could enjoy hiking or walking a little bit more
…I had my schedule a week before the class started
…the summerschool takes 3-4 weeks and has more motivational classes

…the kindness of Prof. Kim, the residents and nurses.
…professional advices and the exchange of experience.
…socializing after the lectures.
…how Prof. Kim explained all the subjects clearly. She’s a really good lecturer.
…the services given by Prof. Kim, the residents and all of the lecturers.
…all the support from Prof. Kim, all the residents, all lecturers, all the snacks, food, beverages, social activities, sight-seeing
…Prof. Kim and all the residents for the services.
…great organization, social activities, well framed program.
…Prof. Dr. Dr. Kim’s effort for the summerschool.
…the whole organization and the lectures.
…the lectures according to schedule, there is always information about changes in the schedule
…that so many new knowledge & experiences from so many great lecturers.
…the time and effort given by everyone who helps to run this summerschool program.
…all staff in Heidelberg University for facilitate learning during summerschool program. Thank you.
…all interesting and important lectures.
…the different approach to the periodontal treatment and the introduction of the culture and all the help that I got.
…new knowledge, relation, friends, perspective, the kindness of Prof. Kim, the experience to have an interactive class with international periodontists like Prof. Tonetti, Prof. Graziani, Prof. Caton, and all of the others.

...putting my first implant on a pig jaw and to see treatment options that we do not do at my university.
…the different mindset in periodontology field.
…hiking after study time. This was my first hike!
…the knowledge of Prof. Kim, all lecturers and residents, which was given whole-heartedly.
…to know different perspectives to solve periodontal problems.
…having a lecture from Prof. Tonetti.
…the organization of the program and activity of the residents and their care for us.
…listening to one-on-one lessons from the academicians whose publications I read.
…the high-class professors and high quality of lectures. Thank you, Prof. Kim!
…the case presentation, so we know the other perspectives in case management.
…that interactive discussions gave us new insights of perio knowledge.
…so many walks here.
…that only a very few people run this whole program and it ran very well, even though all of them are already very busy with their own work as well.
…skills lab moments with Prof. Mertens. He has good skills and good explanations for me.
…the preparation and welcome of Prof. Kim and team for us.
…that we can have a long discussion and we can tell our opinion, too.
…that there is another point of view about the perio that is different from what I already knew.
…that hopeless tooth for me don’t always mean hopeless for others, I have to gain more and more knowledge to preserve more teeth as a periodontist.

…advices of masters that were said during lectures and video lectures.
…friendship, amazing lectures, amazing experiences, Prof. Kim’s wise words.
…the beauty of Heidelberg. I really love study in here. All the lecturers are really passionate to teach us. The environment encourages us to study in comfortable ways.
…the beautiful city of Heidelberg, the kindness of Prof. Kim, the hospitality from all residents and lecturers, the friendship I made with summerschool participants.
…all the friendship, hands-on and also all of the topic.
…social activities and practical parts (my first time doing surgical perio treatment and implant placement).
…is the cuteness of Heidelberg.
…the way they slowly change my points of view and how to approach perio-patients. First perio – then the rest.
…I will always remember how we support each other, the memories while we discuss and share about the perio case and of course the memories about the beautiful city of Heidelberg.
…the Bismarckplatz.
…the travels we had after class.
…hiking around Heidelberg city and 10.000 steps every day.
…academy environment in Heidelberg University and the cake and chocolate.
…the lessons and the friendship and the different culture.
…the warm welcome from Prof. Kim, all of the lecturers, and also of the residents.
…learning perio doesn’t mean to study only at class, we also could do it in nature, while hiking, having a picnic at the river, eating together, etc.