4th Post-Graduate Advanced Anthroposophic Medical Summer School

15th – 20th June 2026

Emerson College, Forest Row, Sussex.

An advanced residential summer school for doctors and therapists deepening diagnosis and healing through the 12 Senses, 7 Life Processes, plant studies and the Philosophy of Freedom.

Overview

The 4th Post-Graduate Advanced Anthroposophic Medical Summer School at Emerson College UK offers a focused and collegial space for doctors and therapists trained or training in anthroposophic medicine or therapies.

Held within Emerson’s biodynamic estate in Sussex, this six-day intensive brings together clinical insight, spiritual-scientific understanding, artistic practice, and reflective study. The programme supports practitioners in integrating anthroposophic principles into contemporary diagnosis and therapeutic work.

Facilitators

Dr Martin-Gunter Sterner

12 Senses and 7 Life Processes in Diagnosis and Healing

Dr Sterner presents his distinctive clinical approach to case work, integrating the seven life processes within diagnostic understanding and therapeutic orientation. Sessions include applied teaching and case study exploration.

Prof David Martin

Unfolding Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom
Integrative Plant Studies

Prof Martin will lead a sequence of talks exploring Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom in relation to medical responsibility and inner development. He will also guide integrative plant studies, deepening perception of medicinal processes in nature.

Ms Hazel Adams

Metal Colour Light Therapy (MCLT)

Hazel Adams will introduce Metal Colour Light Therapy for doctors, working with the seven metals in relation to the seven life processes and exploring their therapeutic application.

Daily Timetable
(Subject to change)

Morning

• 09:00–09:30 – Echo
• 09:30–10:45 – Dr Martin-Gunter Sterner (7 Life Processes)
• 10:45–11:15 – Tea break
• 11:15–12:45 – Dr Martin-Gunter Sterner (Case studies & integration)

Afternoon

• 12:45–14:15 – Lunch
• 14:15–15:00 – Hazel Adams (MCLT)
• 15:00–16:15 – Prof David Martin (Philosophy of Freedom)
• 16:15–16:45 – Coffee break
• 16:45–18:15 – Prof David Martin (Plant Studies)

Evenings: Singing, drama, artistic work or free time.

There will also be several sessions during the week dedicated to the “inner path”, supporting reflective and esoteric dimensions of professional development.

Accommodation & Meals

(7 nights including 7 dinners, 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches)

• Single room with full board – £525
• Shared room with full board – £402
• Camping & meals £275
• Meals only £175

For accommodation please email bookings@emerson.org.uk 

Residential participation is encouraged to support shared study and collegial exchange.

Course Fees

• Pay full before 15^th March £850
• 50% deposit by 15^th March (£445) and the remaining by 15^th April (£445) total cost £890
• Pay in full any time up until the start of the course £920

To register your interest and/or book HERE

Places are limited and early expressions of interest are recommended.