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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.
The Faculty of Medicine
Find out more about our organizational structure, our goals and values as well as the right contact persons for your concerns.
Study medicine
The curriculum of our integrated reform medicine (iRM) degree program places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity and practical relevance. This flexible and future-oriented education optimally prepares our students for the medical challenges of tomorrow.
Research at the RUB
Our research excels in basic research, translational science, and clinical studies, with a focus on protein sciences, oncology, and neuroscience. Following the 'From Bench to Bedside' approach, we translate laboratory findings directly into clinical applications, setting global standards.
Clinical partner
Through the diversity of our partner hospitals and academic teaching hospitals, we position ourselves strongly in clinical education, research, and patient care. This close collaboration makes us one of the largest and most efficient university hospitals in Germany, ensuring excellent training and top-quality patient care.
Current dates & events
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Meeting of the Faculty Council
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Networking Meeting "Health Services Research" and "Digitalization in Healthcare"
14:00 o'clockRUB Campus | Hybrid
Latest news from the faculty
Award-Winning Research on Mental Health
Medical student Charlotte Milewczyk from the LWL University Hospital Hamm has earned second place in the prestigious Young Science Best Medical Paper Award for her research on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her findings reveal how closely depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are interconnected—offering new insights that could shape future treatment approaches for young patients.
Understanding unstable proteins
About 80% of disease-related proteins—including those involved in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders—lack a stable structure. These intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) can rapidly adapt to changing cellular conditions. A research team led by Puja Shrestha and Prof. Simon Ebbinghaus (Ruhr University Bochum) closely examined one of these proteins and characterized its dynamic behavior. Their findings were published in “Advanced Science.”
New expertise in the field of Electrophysiology at Medical Clinic II
The Department of Cardiology and Electrophysiology is strengthening its team: Since October, Vasileios Gkizas, MD M.Sc., has been heading the Invasive Electrophysiology unit, bringing extensive experience from major centers in Berlin and Essen. Together with Prof. Haghikia, Prof. Gotzmann, and a highly skilled clinical team, the Medical Clinic II is excellently positioned to provide optimal care for the full spectrum of cardiac rhythm disorders.
Platform for digital health start-ups becomes permanent
After a three-year development phase, the DigiHealthStart.NRW health platform is being established as a permanent ecosystem for the digital health industry. The platform brings together around 200 start-ups and 800 members. Its long-term operation is jointly supported by the ZENIT GmbH Transformation Agency, AOK Rheinland/Hamburg, and Ruhr University Bochum.