Schedule & Milestones
This page lists the key phases of the CACoM course — from topic selection to the final submission of materials.
Exact dates may vary slightly between semesters and will be announced in class.
Timeline Overview
Course period: Thursdays, 16:45 – 18:15
Duration: 23 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Classes will be held remotely, with some hybrid in-person + online sessions.
In-person attendance during those sessions is mandatory, unless you have a valid reason for absence.
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Topic discussion opens | already started | Students start discussing potential project topics. |
| Last date for topic approval | 28 May 2026 | Final topic must be approved by Martin. (The earlier your topic is approved, the sooner you can start real work.) |
| Late approval window (only in exceptional cases; penalty applies) | 28 May – 4 June 2026 | Possible with justification; grade penalty applies (see Grading). |
| Poster & 1-minute video due | 16 July 2026 | Submission of posters & short highlight presentations. |
| Symposium | 23 July 2026 (📍 University Hospital Munich Rechts der Isar) | Final poster and video presentations. |
| Final reproducibility materials due | 30 July 2026 | Upload complete reproducibility package for grading. |
Important Notes
:::tip Early Start Recommended Begin discussing potential topics early — even before the official opening — to secure data, equipment access, and supervision in time. :::
:::caution Late Topic Approval Topics approved during the late window will incur a grade penalty. After the window closes, no new topics can be approved. :::
:::info Deliverables at a Glance
- Poster & 1-minute video: showcase your key results and insights.
- Final reproducibility package: upload your code, report, and any required documentation.
See Deliverables → Presentation Package and Deliverables → Reproducibility Package for details.
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Lecture & Presentation Structure
The course combines lectures, student proposal pitches, and final presentations.
During the first phase, the course features lectures on real-world applications of computational medicine in clinical practice.
These lectures are delivered by internal instructors and guest speakers from clinics, research institutions, and industry.
In the second phase, lectures are interleaved with student project development and mentoring sessions, providing feedback and technical guidance.
The course concludes with a poster session and short video presentations during the end-of-semester symposium, where students showcase their findings.