Medicine

Medicine (state examination)

Medicine is a fascinating discipline that deals with the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases and injuries in humans. Physicians play a critical role in restoring and maintaining the health of their patients. Medical school provides comprehensive scientific and practical training to prepare future physicians for their responsible roles. It provides the necessary knowledge to understand diseases, make diagnoses and find effective ways of treatment.

What is the degree program about?

Medicine is the study of prevention, detection and treatment of diseases and injuries in humans. Doctors want to restore and maintain the health of patients. In medical school you will receive scientific and practical training. In order to work independently as a doctor, you will still need to complete a specialist training course after graduation, during which you will specialize in the relevant field of medicine (general medicine, surgery, etc.).

Prof. Dr. med. Winfried Neuhuber, FAU Senior Professor of Anatomy: „If you decide to study medicine, you are aiming for one of the strangest, most challenging, but also in every respect one of the most fulfilling and beautiful professions. As a doctor, you will develop a special relationship with your fellow human beings when they come to you as patients. And that relationship will place the greatest responsibility on you, as it gives you a power that privileges you to help others using your knowledge.“

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