The learning objectives characterize in detail the respective growth in knowledge, skills, and attitudes that you will acquire on your way to becoming a physician.
Fourth Year of Study
In the 4th year of study, you will have the opportunity to further develop and deepen the practical skills you have already learnt through the numerous practical block weeks. In particular, spending several weeks in our academic teaching hospitals will give you new insights for your future career. In addition to this practically orientated training element, you will consolidate and deepen your theoretical knowledge in the study blocks.
Fourth Year's Tracks
The 4th academic year consists of a total of four tracks (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4), each with 30 small groups (1-30, 31-60, 61-90, 91-120). A small group consists of a maximum of three students. Before the start of the semester, you have the opportunity to choose a specific track as part of the online enrolment process. You will find out exactly which small groups you can choose from from the online enrolment staff in due course.
During a practical block, you will mainly take lessons in your small group. In a study block, on the other hand, the large group determines the composition of a seminar. A large group usually consists of five small groups (1-5, 6-10, 11-15 etc.). You can view your timetable for the respective blocks on this page. Further information on practical lessons (start, meeting point, etc.) can be found in the practical block manual of the respective institution. If you have any questions regarding content, please contact the relevant teacher directly.
Study and Practice Modules
The study modules of study years 4 and 5 include central clinical subjects such as internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat medicine, neurology, orthopedics, etc. In addition, you will go through three "integrated study and practice modules", in which the practice modules are interlinked with the study modules in terms of organization and content.
The study module "Abdomen" focuses on the causes, diagnosis and therapies of diseases of the abdomen. The specialty is examined from a wide variety of perspectives.
Movement and the maintenance of mobility play an important role in people's lives. However, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common reason for consulting a doctor, taking sick leave and taking medication.
The integrated study and practice module "Head and Nervous System" presents the most common and important diseases, traumas and dysfunctions of the head, neck, brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
You will receive an overview of the clinical pictures of the heart and lungs in the study module "Thorax". The associated lectures are based on the current state of science and familiarize you with the latest findings and treatment methods.
