Program Overview

University Programs

The Medizinische Universit酹 Innsbruck offers various programs related to Gender Medicine.

Gender Medicine at the Medizinische Universit酹 Innsbruck

Gender Medicine is a compulsory subject in all curricula at the Medizinische Universit酹 Innsbruck. The university's Institute for Diversity in Medicine is responsible for integrating Gender Medicine into the medical curriculum.

Pflegeberufe (Nursing Professions)

The Ausbildungszentrum West der tirol kliniken and the fh gesundheit offer training programs in nursing professions, including Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in medical-technical professions, with a focus on Gender Medicine.

秺K-Diplom Gender Medicine

The 秺K-Diplom Gender Medicine is a diploma program that aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of research in Gender Medicine. The program consists of 10 two-day modules, covering topics such as:

• Einf𢞴rung in die Gender Medicine (Introduction to Gender Medicine)
• Women's Health Men's Health
• Gastroenterologie (Gastroenterology)
• Nephrologie (Nephrology)
• Endokrinologie/Stoffwechsel (Endocrinology/Metabolism)
• Sexualit酹 und Fortpflanzung (Sexuality and Reproduction)
• Kardiologie (Cardiology)
• Pharmakologie (Pharmacology)
• Notfallmedizin (Emergency Medicine)
• Psychiatrie (Psychiatry)
• 礪ztliches Gespr踄h (Medical Conversation)
• Pr銥ention (Prevention)
• Public Health

The program is designed for physicians and medical professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of Gender Medicine.

EUGiM Gender Medicine 2009 2011

The EUGiM project was an Erasmus Curriculum Development Project that aimed to develop two training modules for integrating Gender Medicine into the regular medical curriculum. The project involved seven partner universities from six European countries and resulted in the development of a study concept and a manual for implementing Gender Medicine in medical education.

Program Details

The 秺K-Diplom Gender Medicine program is led by Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Margarethe Hochleitner, and the modules can be attended individually or as part of the diploma program. The program is worth 160 DFP (Diploma Fortbildungspunkte), and individual modules are worth 16 DFP.

Target Group

The 秺K-Diplom Gender Medicine program is designed for physicians and medical professionals, particularly those working in general medicine and specialized fields.

Objectives

The program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of research in Gender Medicine, including:

• The current evidence-based research in Gender Medicine
• The impact of Gender Medicine on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for women and men
• The importance of gender-sensitive communication with patients
• The ability to address the specific needs of women and men in medical conversations

Organization and Participation

The program consists of 10 two-day modules, which can be attended in person or online. The modules are held on Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 to 18:00. Participants can attend individual modules or the entire program, and the diploma is awarded upon completion of all modules.