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
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Meeting of the Faculty Council
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Inside RUB – Informationstag für Studieninteressierte
14:00 o'clockHörsaal HMA 10
Latest news from the faculty
Third Cardiovascular Congress
An international continuing medical education symposium on “Personalized Medicine in the Cardiometabolic Spectrum: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Targets” brings together leading national and international experts in clinical and translational cardiology. The program features high-level contributions from specialists in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and related disciplines, offering a comprehensive and engaging overview of current developments in the field. The interactive symposium focuses on the latest advances in heart failure, cardiac electrophysiology, heart valve interventions, and translational cardiovascular science. In addition to diagnostic and therapeutic innovations, recent insights into molecular pathomechanisms will be highlighted. For the first time, selected sessions will also be held in German, complementing the international scope of the event.
Cardio-Update Ruhr
For the first time, the cardiology departments of the university hospitals in Bochum and Herne at Ruhr University Bochum are jointly hosting a continuing medical education event. The focus will be on current developments in cardiology and cardiac surgery, discussed together with renowned speakers. Key questions of modern cardiovascular medicine will be addressed: Which new studies will shape clinical practice? Where is cardiovascular medicine heading in the coming years? And what perspectives will artificial intelligence open up? The event will take place on June 24, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM
Inside RUB – Information Day for Prospective Students
Immerse yourself in the world of medicine at Ruhr University Bochum! Experience firsthand how exciting and diverse studying medicine can be. From informative talks about the path to becoming a doctor to interactive workshops – your questions and interests take center stage throughout the program. Join us and start your journey into medicine!
TMF-School 2026
The TMF School, taking place from 10–12 June 2026 at the Elbe Resort Alte Ölmühle in Wittenberge, offers a compact, practice-oriented training format for researchers in collaborative biomedical research. Under the title “From Study Idea to Publication: Data Competence for FAIR Health Research,” the interdisciplinary program provides essential methodological skills across all phases of a study – from initial concept to data analysis. Participants gain a structured overview of relevant tools and common challenges in everyday research practice and benefit from exchange with experienced experts and fellow researchers. The aim is to strengthen data-related competencies and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.