Academic Research

Abstracts of all papers presented during the UMFST-UMCH Days 2024 were published in the special supplement of the journal “Acta Marisiensis seria Medica”.

During the UMFST-UMCH Days 2024, students had the opportunity to submit abstracts addressing research-related issues in medicine. The promotion of research is of high importance at UMFST-UMCH and the Scientific Sessions on that took place as part of the university days specifically helped to support students in this area.

Students presented a variety of topics in short talks in the auditorium of the Hamburg campus, which impressed the committees. A clinical and a pre-clinical committee judged the students’ work and selected the winners of the Scientific Sessions.

We are proud to announce that a summary of all submitted abstracts has been published in the supplement of the journal “Acta Marisiensis seria Medica”. The corresponding news article can be found here.

Junior Researcher Academy

In order to get students excited about research, the Junior Researcher Academy was created: a series of events in which students are taught the basics as well as new perspectives of scientific work in medicine. In addition, they are involved in university research groups and can be present when theses are established and verified or promising medical approaches and innovations are implemented. In this way, UMCH students not only develop a scientific sensibility, but also learn to work in international and interdisciplinary teams. Students who wish to pursue a career in research receive extensive support in this endeavor. Various formats are offered as part of the Junior Researcher Academy, such as meetups, workshops, trainings and hackathons, where students are also given the opportunity to meet like-minded people and build a community of research enthusiasts.

Our PhD program

We promote committed and highly qualified young researchers. After completing their studies, our students therefore have the opportunity to complete a four-year doctoral program leading to the “PhD” degree. It can be completed entirely from Germany. The program is open to graduates of UMCH as well as other universities in Germany and abroad, and is designed for those who wish to additionally acquire the qualifications for a career in research during their time as a resident. Within the framework of the program, our doctoral students undergo extensive methodological, professional and academic training, thus laying the foundation for a successful career in the scientific field. During their doctorate, they devote themselves to a research project, attend special accompanying events and are given the opportunity to be involved in teaching.