Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Aug 2009
[The German University Medicine Map].
The University Medicine Map is a major step towards the realization of more transparency regarding the overall services of the medical schools in research, teaching, and patient care within the German university system. It includes comparative information about all 36 medical schools in Germany for the following areas: legal framework, finance, personnel, medical research, teaching and medical education, as well as patient care. ⋯ Advantages and possible political implications for the higher education sector as well as the public domain are illustrated. Finally, the perspectives for future developments are indicated.
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Aug 2009
[Medical education in the dilemma between theory and praxis. The reforms in medical studies make an impact].
The 2002 German medical licensing regulations for physicians represent an interim end point of a development that demands stronger orientation of medical education towards practical skills training. Meanwhile the responsible institutions have implemented the regulations. The article portrays the history of this reform of medical studies and critically discusses the value of an early practical orientation during the course of medical education. The article stresses the value of medical knowledge, which must receive priority in order to sustain the high quality of medical practice.