Committees and commissions
Here, you can learn more about the work, composition, and responsibilities of the permanent committees and councils of our faculty. In addition to information on the Faculty Council and the Committee for Planning, Structure, and Finance, you will find an overview of the other permanent committees below.
Faculty Council of the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty Council is the central decision-making body of the Faculty of Medi-cine. It sets important guidelines for academic development and makes decisions on research, teaching and finances. The meetings take place on three dates per semester during the lecture period.
Members and deputies
Current Term of Office: Winter Semester 2023/2024 – Summer Semester 2026 (Students: Winter Semester 2025/2026 – Summer Semester 2026)
Dean / Chair: Prof. Dr. Andrea Tannapfel
Vice Dean for Research, Translation, and Scientific Excellence: Prof. Dr. Nina Babel
Vice Dean for Diversity, Career Development, and International Affairs: Prof. Dr. Corinna Seliger-Behme
Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schäfer
Voting Members:
Professors
- Prof. Dr. Ralf Erdmann, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Daniela Wenzel
- Prof. Dr. Carsten Theiß, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Sigrid Elsenbruch
- Prof. Dr. Stephan Hahn (Vice Dean for Infrastructure, Construction, and Sustainability), Deputy: Prof. Dr. Ina Otte
- Prof. Dr. Nina Timmesfeld, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Lücke, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Vera von Dossow
- Prof. Dr. Anke Reinacher-Schick, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Peter Zahn
- Prof. Dr. Justus Strauch, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Michael Adamzik
- Prof. Dr. Timm Westhoff, Deputy: Prof. Dr. Jan Borggrefe
Academic Staff
- Dr. Matthias Joswig, Deputy: PD Dr. Veronika Matschke
- Dr. Nathalie Malewicz, Deputy: PD Dr. Hartmuth Nowak
Technical and Administrative Staff
- Tanja Behning, Deputy: Nadine Wandke
- Beatrice Alborn, Deputy: Heidrun Bartmann-Brug
Students
- Ida Range, Deputy: Lasse Weigelt
- Max Briefs, Deputy: Johannes Wienhold
- Paul Scheunemann, Deputy: Bileam van Melis
Permanent Guests
- Ines Razanica
- Sarah Risse
- Julia Städter
Meeting dates in the winter semster 2025/2026
Meeting dates (16:15 in each case)
- Wednesday, 15.10.2025
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Wednesday, 01.10.2025 - Wednesday, 19.11.2025 (Extra meeting)
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Wednesday, 05.11.2025 - Wednesday, 10.12.2025
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Wednesday, 26.11.2025 - Wednesday, 28.01.2026
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Wednesday, 14.01.2026
Please send your proposals and draft resolutions by email at least two weeks before the meeting to: fakrat-medizinrub "«@&.de
Commission for Planning, Structure and Finance
The Commission for Planning, Structure and Finance (CPSF) advises and supports the Faculty Council in strategic decisions. The CPSF usually meets two weeks before the first and last meeting of the Faculty Council in the semester.
Members
Dean / Chair
Prof. Dr. Andrea Tannapfel
Vice Dean
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schmidt
Dean of Studies
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schäfer
Professors
Prof. Dr. Ralf Erdmann
Prof. Dr. Horst Christian Vollmar
Prof. Dr. Jan Gummert
Prof. Dr. Georg Juckel
Prof. Dr. Joachim Noldus
Prof. Dr. Timm Westhoff
Prof. Dr. Anke Reinacher-Schick
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer
Prof. Dr. Michael Adamzik
Prof. Dr. Ali Canbay
Prof. Dr. Jan Borggrefe
Prof. Dr. Peter Zahn
Prof. Dr. Christian Meyer
Scientific staff
PD Dr. Lara Schlaffke
PD Dr. Veronika Matschke
Dr. Nathalie Malewicz
Employees in technology and administration
Beatrice Alborn
Students
Hannah Spangenberg
Talena Speer
Meeting dates in the winter semester 2025/2026
Meeting dates (17:00 in each case)
- Thursday, 02.10.2025
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Thursday, 18.09.2025 - Thursday, 15.01.2026
Deadline for the submission of TOPs Thursday, 02.01.2026
Please submit your request per email on time to: kpsf-medizinrub "«@&.de
Standing committees of the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine has numerous standing committees that deal with different subject areas. If you are interested in participating or require information on the members of the com-mittees, you can contact us at medizinrub "«@&.de kontaktieren.
Area of academic procedures
Doctoral Committee
The Doctoral Committee decides on admission to doctoral procedures and supervises them until they are completed.You can obtain more information from the promotion office.
Examination boards for doctoral procedures
The examination boards conduct the oral examinations and decide on the acceptance of doctoral theses.Further information can be obtained from the doctoral office.
APL Commission
This commission decides on the awarding of associate professorshipsHabilitation Commission
The habilitation committee supervises habilitation procedures from the application to the habilitation colloquium.Tenure Track Commission
This committee evaluates junior professorships and other positions with a tenure-track option.. For more information, please contact our Appointment Procedures team.
Research, Construction and Finance Division
FoRUM Advisory Board
The FoRUM Advisory Board supports research projects and organizes the annual FoRUM conference.Further information can be obtained from the Research Department or at forum-medizinrub "«@&.de.
NeKSt Advisory Board
The Advisory Board supports the Network for Clinical Studies of the Ruhr University Bochum in its strategic orientation in the context of clinical research. Information on NeKSt.RUB can be found hereIf you are interested, please contact: nekst-medizinrub "«@&.de.
Commission for Young Scientists
The commission develops measures to promote young scientists. To this end, it develops measures, campaigns and organizes events.If you are interested, please contact: junge-medizinrub "«@&.de.
Building Commission
This commission deals with spatial planning and construction projects.If you are interested, please contact: bau-medizinrub "«@&.de.
User Commission of the Central Laboratory Animal Facility (ZVM)
The User Commission of the Central Laboratory Animal Facility (ZVM) brings together repre-sentatives of all departments that conduct animal research. The committee promotes coop-eration and communication between the researchers, the management of the ZVM and the animal welfare officer. It ensures that research projects run smoothly by coordinating regis-tration procedures, access regulations and compliance with legal requirements.If you are interested, please contact: medizinrub "«@&.de
KOFFER Commission
The KOFFER Commission decides on the use of funds for additional projects and invest-ments.Further information about the KOFFER Commission.
If you are interested, please contact: medizinrub "«@&.de
Study and Teaching Department
- Examination Board
The committee monitors compliance with the examination regulations and ensures that examinations are conducted correctly. - Evaluation Committee
This committee is responsible for the organization and implementation of course evalua-tions. - Teaching committee
The Teaching Committee plans and organizes the study and practical blocks as well as the associated examinations. - Study Advisory Board
The Study Advisory Board advises on all matters relating to studies and teaching and can submit proposals to improve study conditions. - QVM Commission
The QVM Commission supports the university management in the quality assurance of teaching and study conditions.
Ethics committees
The ethics committees are responsible for reviewing and approving research projects. Their aim is to maintain the highest ethical standards and ensure the protection of participants. The committee supports researchers in identifying ethical issues and promoting responsible research.
Ethics Committee of the Westphalia-Lippe Medical Association
Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine (Bad Oyenhausen site)
