From the third year of study, UMCH students undergo their clinical-practical training in a network of over 30 teaching hospitals and practices. This training includes practical activities, such as assisting in surgeries under the guidance of experienced professionals, and may also take place in international institutions, such as in Spain, where knowledge of the local language is required. The combination of theoretical lessons on campus in Hamburg and the practical phases in teaching hospitals enables a close link between theory and practice. The study program lasts six years, with the first two years dedicated to pre-clinical studies and the last four years focused on the clinical phase.
From the third year of study, UMCH students undergo their clinical-practical training in over 30 renowned teaching hospitals across Germany. Here, they gain valuable practical experience under the guidance of experienced professionals, benefiting from a close integration of theory and practice.
In addition to our nationwide network of teaching hospitals in Germany, we also collaborate with several hospitals and clinics in Spain. This offers students the opportunity to gain insights into other healthcare systems and cultures. The number of institutions, both domestically and internationally, where students can experience bedside teaching during the clinical phase of their studies continues to grow.
From the third year onwards, our students acquire comprehensive practical skills and undergo their clinical-practical training in teaching practices and clinics, as well as with other medical partners. Through collaboration with these partners, we offer our students hands-on training and valuable experience in various medical fields.
At UMCH, training is conducted not only in over 30 teaching hospitals but also in private medical practices. This allows students to gain insights not only into clinical practice but also into practice management and workflows in specialties such as general medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology. In collaboration with local teaching hospitals, our teaching practices provide an ideal complement to medical training in the clinical field, preparing our students optimally for the diverse career paths in healthcare.
A central strength of UMCH is its collaboration with over 30 teaching hospitals across Germany. These partnerships enable a balanced combination of theoretical instruction on the Hamburg campus and practical training phases. From the third year onwards, students spend 8 to 16 weeks per year in certified teaching hospitals, where theoretical training is immediately applied to clinical practice. This intensive integration into clinical routines provides students with valuable experiences. The use of teaching practices additionally imparts knowledge in practice management and introduces students to professions in outpatient care, such as general medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology.
Book a personal appointment with our teaching hospital coordinator and receive an individual consultation. Feel free to visit us on campus to get an impression of the opportunities our campus offers.
Teaching Hospital Coordinator
Dr. Jamil Hmida
Book a personal appointment with our teaching hospital coordinator and receive an individual consultation. Feel free to visit us on campus to get an impression of the opportunities our campus offers.
Teaching Hospital Coordinator
Dr. Jamil Hmida