Program Overview

Introduction to the Modellstudiengang Medizin

The Modellstudiengang Medizin is a medical program offered by the RWTH Aachen University. The program was introduced in 2003 and has since become a model for other medical programs in Germany.

Program Concept and Goals

The program's concept is to integrate pre-clinical and clinical studies from the beginning, rather than teaching them separately. The subjects are taught jointly and in an organ-centered manner. This approach has been shown to increase student satisfaction and improve exam results.

Program Structure

The program is divided into four study sections:

1. Homogenization
2. Interdisciplinary system blocks
3. Clinical semesters
4. Practical year

Program Features

• The program offers a unique approach to medical studies, combining pre-clinical and clinical studies.
• The program has a strong focus on practical skills, with a training center for medical skills (AIXTRA).
• The program has a high level of student satisfaction, with regular surveys showing a high level of satisfaction among students and teachers.
• The program has a strong research focus, with a number of research projects and collaborations.

Program Outcomes

• The program has been shown to improve exam results, with students performing better than before the program was introduced.
• The program has been recognized nationally, with a number of awards and prizes, including the Ausbildungspreis des Hartmannbundes in 2009.

Program Resources

• The program has a number of resources available, including:
  • Jahrgangskoordinatoren and Jahrgangskoordinatorinnen (year coordinators) who provide intensive study advice and mentoring.
  • The Audiovisuelles Medienzentrum (Audiovisual Media Center) which offers a range of e-learning resources.
  • The Aachener Skillslab AIXTRA, a training center for practical medical skills.

Conclusion

The Modellstudiengang Medizin is a unique and innovative medical program that offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to medical studies. With its strong focus on practical skills, research, and student satisfaction, the program has become a model for other medical programs in Germany.