School Introduction

Erlangen-Nuremberg University, established in 1743, was ranked 14th globally and 1st in Germany for innovation in the 2019 Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities ranking. The university has produced one German Federal Chancellor and four Nobel laureates. Its affiliated medical school is listed among Germany’s top ten hospitals, with disease treatment levels in 16 departments, such as cardiovascular surgery and cardiology, rated as the best in the country. Notably, the first successful kidney organ transplant in Germany took place here in 1966. Germany's first IVF baby was born at the university's medical school on April 16, 1982. The world's first MEG brain mapping epilepsy surgery was successfully performed in 2004. And in 2008, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to the university's virologist, Harald zur Hausen, for his research on the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer.

This program is a winter clinical medicine study abroad course organized by Erlangen-Nuremberg University in collaboration with Frankfurt University. The classes will be held in two major international cities in Germany: Nuremberg and Frankfurt. The program includes hospital observation, lectures by doctors and university professors, and on-site exchanges.

Course Dates: January 13, 2025 – January 31, 2025 (3 weeks)

*The exact departure and return time may be adjusted according to flights and other factors.

Project Information

1. Immersive Experience: Engage in courses related to two renowned German universities and their affiliated hospitals, as well as surrounding medical institutions.

2. Core Courses: Each week will feature approximately 15 hours of core course instruction. Topics include an introduction to clinical medicine in Germany, specialized clinical medicine courses, and sessions with practicing doctors and medical students. These courses will be taught by experienced doctors from affiliated hospitals and university professors.

3. Group Discussions and Assessments: The program includes group discussions and assessments to enhance medical English communication skills.

4. Additional Observational Activities:

• Hospital Visits: Observe the affiliated hospitals, medical campuses, and related laboratories of the two universities.

• Cultural and Academic Exchange: Participate in daily learning and cultural exchange activities with students and international students from the two universities.

Course Content (Subject to Actual Arrangement)

Introduction to Clinical Medicine in Germany:

• Overview of the German healthcare system, including the Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (statutory health insurance).

• The role of general practitioners (Allgemeinmediziner), specialists, public health, and the importance of pharmacists.

• Training and education for doctors in Germany.

Specialized Clinical Medicine Courses:

• Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma: Explore the pathology and biological mechanisms of pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) and its relationship with glaucoma. Focus on the impact of PEX on intraocular pressure and the optic nerve, including genetic factors and related gene research.

• Mouse Models in Colorectal Cancer Research: Review the basics and advancements in colorectal cancer research. Describe methods and techniques using mouse models for studying colorectal cancer and its metastasis, including tumor growth, metastasis, angiogenesis, and tumor dormancy.

• Psychiatric Diagnosis and Mental Health Care: Cover diagnostic methods and care strategies for various psychological and psychiatric conditions, including depression, mania, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sharing Sessions:

• Presentations by practicing doctors, pharmacists, and international medical students.

Group Seminars:

• Research topics based on current issues in cardiovascular surgery, potentially including:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery Techniques: Advancements and challenges.

• Heart Transplantation and Bioethics: Ethical dilemmas in life reshaping.

• Reflections on clinical practice.

Observational Activities:

• Campus Tours and Laboratory Observations: Visits to Frankfurt University and Erlangen-Nuremberg University, including tours of their campuses and several local medical institutions. (The specific details of these visits will be based on the group’s arrival date and appointment availability.)

Project Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will need to complete the required tests, submit a survey, and provide a reflection report. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with grades issued by Erlangen-Nuremberg University.

Accommodation Details

Accommodation will be arranged in hotel apartments based on availability at the time. Students will stay in double rooms, and meals will be at their own expense.

Application Requirements

1. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students, must be at least 18 years old.

2. Background in clinical medicine or related field expertise.

3. Proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English, equivalent to a CET-4 score of 550 or above, a CET-6 score of 500 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher. Alternatively, All students are required to participate in the project department interview.

4. Demonstrate high self-motivation and teamwork skills, with some organizational and coordination abilities.

5. Obey the law and consciously maintain the image of the country and the reputation of the university.

* For more details, please contact Wendy.

Contact 

Visiting Program Department Tel: 020-82002936

Consultation phone number/WeChat:13059106109（Wendy)