University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine

The University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine is the medical school and biomedical research unit of the University of Freiburg. The Faculty of Medicine was founded in 1457 and is one of Germany's oldest and most distinguished. [http://www.aerzteblatt-studieren.de/doc.asp?hl=x&docid=103447] [http://www.aerzteblatt-studieren.de/doc.asp?hl=x&docid=103819] Together with the University Medical Center Freiburg, the Faculty of Medicine helps to form one of the best medical facilities in Europe, attracting students, physicians, and patients from all over the world. [http://www.arwu.org/ARWU-FIELD2008/MED2008.htm]

The pre-clinical facilities and institutes are located in the "Institutsviertel" just north of Freiburg's historical inner city. The clinical departments are situated at the University Medical Center Freiburg.

The University of Freiburg medical school is held in high esteem by students, leading to competitive admission. Freiburg medical students regularly score very well on the two federal medical exams "Erster Abschnitt der ärztlichen Prüfung" and "Zweiter Abschnitt der ärztlichen Prüfung" ( [http://www.impp.de/index.php?id=9] , in German).

However, not only is Freiburg an attractive choice for students, it also brings acclaimed researchers to the Faculty of Medicine. According to the 2005 "Humboldt Ranking" ( [http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/aktuelles/presse/pn_archiv_2006/2006_11.htm] ), measuring the number of research stays by foreign fellows and award winners sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation, Freiburg placed second in the life sciences. The Faculty of Medicine consistently ranks very highly in a variety of rankings. According to the "Research Ranking" of the [http://www.che.de/cms/?getObject=302&getName=Center+for+Higher+Education+Development&getLang=en Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung] , a German higher education think tank, the University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine ranks in the top group of German medical schools. [http://www.che.de/downloads/CHE_ForschungsRanking_2007_AP_102.pdf]

In addition to the University Medical Center Freiburg, there are 15 other teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Freiburg in the area.

Programs

The Faculty of Medicine offers three degree programs:

* medicine
* dental medicine
* molecular medicine

Currently, approximately 3,000 students are enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, while the medical program is by far the largest with about 2,500 students. Each year, around 340 students are admitted to the medical program and circa 40 each to the dental and molecular medicine programs. A MD/PhD program is also available at the new [http://www.sgbm.uni-freiburg.de Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine] .

In order to guarantee exemplary medical care as well as education, the Faculty of Medicine employs 1334 physicians and researchers full-time and 116 professors. [http://www.landkarte-hochschulmedizin.de]

In a recent survey supported by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, the University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine topped the list of the most attractive medical schools for students, receiving the most applications for an MD program in Germany. Only about 5% of the applicants were admitted, also making Freiburg one of the most selective schools. [http://www.landkarte-hochschulmedizin.de]

Famous alumni and faculty

The University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine has been a premier address for excellent education and research throughout its history, attracting bright students and faculty from all over. Ten Nobel Prize Winners for Physiology or Medicine are associated with the Faculty of Medicine, among them are illustrious names such as Robert Barany, Paul Ehrlich, Georges Köhler, Hans Adolf Krebs, Hans Spemann, and Harald zur Hausen.

In addition, many other distinguished medical researchers have studied or taught at the University of Freiburg: Ludwig Aschoff, Theodor Bilharz, Vincenz Czerny, Karl Herxheimer, Adolph Kussmaul, Paul Langerhans, Otto Schirmer, or Otto Heinrich Warburg are just a few of the renowned scientists and physicians.

Four current professors of the Faculty of Medicine are winners of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the highest German research award, endowed with 2.5 million EUR.

For a more complete list of notable alumni and faculty, see People associated with the University of Freiburg.

Institutes and clinics

"Pre-clinical institutes"
* Institute of Medical Ethics and Medical history
* Institute of Anatomy and Cellular Biology I, II
* Institute of Human Genetics and Anthropology
* Institute of Physiology I, II
* Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
* Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research
* Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
* Department of Medical Psychology
* Department of Medical Sociology

"Clinical institutes"
see also: University Medical Center Freiburg

* University Medical Clinic
* University Surgical Clinic
* Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
* University Anaesthesiological Clinic
* University Neurosurgical Clinic
* University Neurological Clinic
* University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine
* University Dental Clinic
* University Dermatological Clinic
* University Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic
* University Eye Clinic
* University Radiological Clinic
* Center for Paediatrics
* University Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic
* Institute of Pathology
* Institute of Forensic Medicine
* Institute of Medical Biometrics and Medical Informatics
* Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene
* Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Hygiene
* Tumor Biology Clinic

ee also

* University of Freiburg
* University Medical Center Freiburg
* Freiburg im Breisgau
* List of medical schools

External links

* [http://www.medizinstudium.uni-freiburg.de Academic dean's office]
* [http://www.med.uni-freiburg.de Dean's office]
* [http://www.sgbm.uni-freiburg.de Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine]
* [http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de University Medical Center Freiburg]

References

# [http://www.aerzteblatt-studieren.de/doc.asp?hl=x&docid=103447 Deutsches Ärzteblatt, Educational uccess of medical faculties, part 1]
# [http://www.aerzteblatt-studieren.de/doc.asp?hl=x&docid=103819 Deutsches Ärzteblatt, Educational uccess of medical faculties, part 2]
# [http://www.arwu.org/ARWU-FIELD2008/MED2008.htm Academic Ranking of World Universities, Field of Medicine]
# [http://www.impp.de/index.php?id=9 German institute for medical and pharmacist state examination, results]
# [http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/aktuelles/presse/pn_archiv_2006/2006_11.htm Humboldt Foundation research ranking]
# [http://www.che.de/downloads/CHE_ForschungsRanking_2007_AP_102.pdf CHE research ranking 2007]
# [http://www.landkarte-hochschulmedizin.de Guide to German medical faculties]
# [http://www.landkarte-hochschulmedizin.de Guide to German medical faculties]