Program Overview

Klinisch-Praktisches Jahr

The Klinisch-Praktisches Jahr (KPJ) is a program designed for students to deepen the knowledge, skills, and medical attitudes acquired during the previous five years of study. Under guidance, students will acquire the ability for postgraduate education and training. The overarching goals are to acquire:

• Skills, knowledge, and attitudes according to the Austrian competence catalog and European guidelines
• Competence in clinically problem-oriented scientific thinking and evidence-based medical action

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, developing their clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Program Structure

The KPJ is a clinical-practical year that takes place after the completion of five years of study. It is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a clinical setting, under the supervision of experienced medical professionals.

Studies & Further Education

The Medical University of Vienna offers a range of degree programs, including:

• Medicine Degree
• Dentistry Degree
• Medical Informatics Master
• Molecular Precision Medicine Master's Programme
• PhD & Doctoral Programs
• Postgraduate
• Distance Learning

Research

The Medical University of Vienna is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research at the MedUni Vienna
• Areas of Research
• Eric Kandel Institute - Center for Precision Medicine
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Research Projects
• Technologies and Services
• Researcher Profiles
• Researcher of the Month

International Affairs

The Medical University of Vienna has an international profile, with cooperations and university networks around the world. It offers:

• International Profile
• Information for students with Ukrainian refugee status
• Cooperations and University Networks
• International Cooperations
• Adjunct Professorships
• Student & Staff Exchange
• Postgraduate Trainings
• Dual Career
• Trusted Research - Research Security - Foreign Interference
• UNESCO Chair on Bioethics
• MUVI