Program Overview

Introduction to the Teddybšrkrankenhaus Program

The Teddybšrkrankenhaus program is a unique initiative that offers students the opportunity to work with children and their favorite stuffed animals, providing a fun and educational experience for all involved.

Eligibility and Participation

Who Can Participate?

• Anyone can participate, regardless of their field of study or level of experience.
• This includes, but is not limited to, students of medicine, humanities, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing.
• The primary requirement is a willingness to work with children and have fun.

What Are My Responsibilities?

• As a participant, you will work alongside children to examine and treat their stuffed animals.
• You will receive training before starting, which will cover the most common "ailments" of stuffed animals and how to interact with children in a medical context.

Benefits of Participation

• Participants will have the opportunity to gain experience working with children in a medical setting.
• This experience can be valuable for those interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics or a related field.
• A certificate of participation can be provided upon request, which can be included in a resume or portfolio.

Preparation and Training

• A training session will be provided before starting, which will cover the necessary skills and knowledge.
• The training will include information on common "conditions" affecting stuffed animals, as well as how to conduct examinations and provide treatments.
• While attendance at the training session is recommended, it is not mandatory, and a brief orientation can be provided on the day of participation for those who cannot attend the training.

Time Commitment

• The time commitment is flexible, and participants can choose to contribute as much or as little time as they like.
• Simply inform the organizers of your availability, and you will be scheduled accordingly.

Certification

• Upon request, a certificate of participation can be provided, which can be useful for resumes, portfolios, or other professional purposes.

Location and Organization

• The program is based at the CharitťCentrum fŁr Frauen-, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin mit Perinatalzentrum und Humangenetik (CC 17), which is part of the Charitť Universitštsmedizin Berlin.
• The specific address is Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, located at the Charitť Campus Virchow-Klinikum.