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Medical Faculty of the Ruhr-University Bochum

We are shaping the future of medicine
from the Ruhr region to Ostwestfalen-Lippe.

University Medical Center Bochum, which consists of the Faculty of Medicine and eight supporting clinics, supported by numerous teaching hospitals, we combine practical teaching, innovative research and the direct application of our findings in clinical practice. Together, we are working on the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - for committed students, a sustainable society and strong healthcare provision throughout the region.

Current dates & events

  1. FoRUM 2026

    Hörsaalzentrum am St. Josef-Hospital

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  2. Faculty Council Meeting (Special Session: Colloquia)

    4:15 p.m.

  3. 15. Treffen Versorgungsforschung & 13. Treffen Digitalisierung in der Gesundheitsversorgung

    2:00 p.m.

    Gebäude MA, Eingang Süd, Etage 01, Raum 157

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Latest news from the faculty

A section of the poster exhibition at Faculty Day 2026. Students are standing in front of the posters and discussing their content.
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Faculty Day 2026: Discovering Pathways into Medical Research

Medical Education

At Faculty Day 2026, students discovered current research projects, doctoral opportunities and academic career paths. A poster exhibition and speed mentoring sessions provided opportunities to meet researchers and exchange ideas.

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Resident Dr Lyn Brüggestrat and Dr Gero Lueg, Senior Consultant in Neurogeriatrics at the Department of Geriatric Medicine and Early Rehabilitation at Marien Hospital Herne, are delighted to receive €25,000 in research funding
©Marienhospital Herne

Research funding: Improving nutrition in older age

Research

Dr. Lyn Brüggestrat from Marien Hospital Herne has received €25,000 in research funding for a project on geriatric nutrition. The study will investigate whether smaller portions of nutritional drinks can improve nutrient intake in older patients.

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The text in the image announces that a new doctoral degree regulations will be introduced at the RUB Faculty of Medicine in mid-November 2026.

New Doctoral Regulations introduce Digital Processes and new Degree

Faculty

The new doctoral regulations of the Faculty of Medicine will come into force in mid-November 2026. They introduce the doctoral degree „Dr. rer. medic.“ and mark the start of a gradual transition to digital doctoral procedures. Applications for admission to doctoral studies will initially be submitted digitally via Submit-Exam.

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The person shown is Dr. Julia Hecken, a specialist physician in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Marien Hospital Herne – University Hospital of Ruhr University Bochum. She was awarded "Lecturer of the Semester" by the medical students of Ruhr University Bochum and is holding her award.
©Martin Leclaire

Gynecologist honored as Lecturer of the Semester

Medical Education

Medical students at Ruhr University Bochum have named Dr. Julia Hecken, a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics at Marien Hospital Herne, „Lecturer of the Semester“. The award recognizes her outstanding teaching.

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