Department of Research and Teaching Mainz University Medical Center

Overview:

The Department of Research and Teaching at Mainz University Medical Center is a key component of the institution, focusing on promoting internationally recognized research and high-quality teaching for its students. It is responsible for overseeing the University Medical School, which is the only training facility for human and dental medicine in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Services Offered:

The Department offers a wide range of services for students, including:

Information for prospective students:

This includes details on the structure of medicine and dentistry courses, course catalogs, application procedures, student advising, and information on the State Examination Board.

International opportunities:

The Department facilitates international exchange programs, including clinical rotations abroad, practical year abroad, and the Vietnam Project.

Student groups:

The Department supports and connects students through various student groups.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

The University Medical Center Mainz is one of the largest employers in Rhineland-Palatinate, with around 8,000 employees. This creates a vibrant and diverse campus environment. The University Medical School boasts over 3,600 students, making it one of the largest medical schools in Germany.

Key Reasons to Study There:

High-quality teaching:

The University Medical School is known for its high-quality courses, reflected in the strong performance of Mainz students in state exams and positive course evaluations.

Strong research focus:

The Department actively promotes internationally recognized research, with core competences in immunology, cardiovascular research, and neurosciences.

Excellent research infrastructure:

The University Medical Center boasts a large number of excellent publications and continuously growing third-party funding, placing it in a leading position nationally and internationally.

Academic Programs:

The University Medical School offers programs in:

Human Medicine:

The structure of the medicine course is detailed on the Department's website.

Dentistry:

The Department provides information on the structure of the dentistry course, both in accordance with the revised and old German Dental Licensure Act (ZÄApprO).

Other:

The Department also offers:

Promotion of early-careers:

This includes support for doctorates, postdoctoral lecturing qualifications (habilitations), professorships, research training groups, and a medical mentoring program.

Research:

The Department oversees research activities, including external and internal funding, research profile, current research projects, and scientific integrity and ethics.

Committees:

The Department manages various committees, including the Faculty Council.

About Research and Teaching:

This section provides information on the Department's organization, staff units, and other relevant details.

Newsletter:

The Department publishes a newsletter to keep stakeholders informed about its activities.