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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. Faculty Council Meeting

    4:15 p.m.

  2. Vortrag: Dr. Verian Bader - „Introduction into Microscopy techniques including Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM)“

    12:00 p.m.

    Zentrum für Proteindiagnostik

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  3. 3R-Symposium NRW | Thinking3R

    10:00 a.m.

    ZESS | Centrum for Engineering Smarter Product-Service-Systems

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Latest news from the faculty

The group photo shows the new medical students of Ruhr University Bochum at Medizin Campus OWL.
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59 Medical Students from Ruhr University Bochum begin Clinical Training in OWL

Medical Education

A total of 59 medical students from Ruhr University Bochum have begun their clinical studies at the Medizin Campus OWL. Over the next two years, they will combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience at various sites across East Westphalia-Lippe.

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In the foreground of the image, a hand is seen raising a full beer glass into the air. The background is the RUB-Blue colour.

How Healthy is Moderate Alcohol Consumption really?

Research

Is moderate alcohol consumption truly good for the heart? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum show that reported health benefits often rest on methodological flaws and statistical bias.

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The photograph shows Prof. Dr Walter Gehlen. Following his appointment to Ruhr University Bochum in 1984, Professor Gehlen headed the Department of Neurology at Knappschaft Kliniken Universitätsklinikum Bochum until his retirement in 2004, playing a decisive role in shaping the department.

The Rectorate and the Faculty of Medicine of Ruhr University Bochum mourn the passing of Prof. Dr Walter Gehlen

Faculty

Professor Gehlen made significant contributions to the further development of medical education at our Faculty, particularly during his term as Dean from 1991 to 1993. From his appointment to Ruhr University Bochum in 1984 until his retirement in 2004, he represented the field of neurology at Knappschaft Kliniken Universitätsklinikum Bochum and played a major role in shaping the development of the department. As a highly respected academic teacher, he inspired and supported generations of students and early-career researchers.

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Award ceremony at Viszeralmedizin 2026 (from left): Dr Peter Neckel (Second Vice-President of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility), Dr Hanna Öhlmann (award recipient), Dr Kerstin Maehder (award recipient), and Dr Jutta Keller (Steering Committee, Chair of the Research Section, European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility).
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How Fear Influences Pain Perception

Research

Hanna Öhlmann receives an award from the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) for her research on pain perception in inflammatory bowel disease.

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