Program Overview

Ärztliche Grundfertigkeiten (ÄGF) mit einer Auswahl an Humanthemen

Program Overview

The Ärztliche Grundfertigkeiten (ÄGF) program is designed for all dental medicine students in their second year of study. The program is compulsory and is conducted in small groups of 10-12 students.

Program Objectives

The primary objective of the program is to enable dental medicine students to perform relevant medical basic skills, such as hygienic and surgical hand disinfection, in a professional and correct manner. By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Perform medical basic skills correctly
• Demonstrate proper technical and hygienic behavior to minimize patient risk and prevent nosocomial infections
• Interact with patients in a tactful and polite manner
• Explain their actions to patients

Didactic Approach

The program focuses on practical exercises using simulation models, with an emphasis on standardization across all small groups. The standardization is achieved through:

• A annually revised script
• Checklists for individual tasks
• Training of tutors who will be teaching the students

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medical basic skills, including:

• Musculoskeletal and temporomandibular joint examination
• Other topics relevant to dental medicine studies

Teaching Methodology

The program uses a combination of theoretical and practical teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Practical exercises
• Simulation models
• Tutor-led small group discussions

Assessment and Evaluation

The program includes regular assessments and evaluations to ensure that students are meeting the learning objectives. The assessments may include:

• Practical exams
• Written exams
• Peer assessment
• Self-assessment