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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. Seminar: “Building FAIR Services and Resources for Lipidomics Bioinformatics”

    12:00 o'clock

    ProDi Building, Seminar Room, Ground Floor (RUB)

  2. Meeting of the KPSF

    17:00 o'clock
  3. Faculty Council Meeting (In-Person)

    16:15 o'clock

    Pathology Lecture Hall at Bergmannsheils University Hospital in Bochum

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Latest news from the faculty

Teaser graphic for the FAQ on the new doctoral regulations of the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum featuring a stylized Rod of Asclepius in front of the Ruhr University Bochum campus.

FAQs on the New Doctoral Regulations Are Now Available Online

What changes? Who do the new regulations apply to, and when do they come into force? Answers to these and other frequently asked questions about the new Doctoral Regulations of the Faculty of Medicine are now available in our FAQs.

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Teaser graphic for the 2026 Committee Elections of the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum featuring a stylized Rod of Asclepius in front of a meeting room.
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Results of the 2026 Faculty Council and Senate Elections

The Medical Faculty has voted! The results of the 2026 committee elections are now available. You can find an overview of the elected members on the pages for the committees and commissions.

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Another Five Stars for the Heart and Diabetes Centre NRW, Bad Oeynhausen

The Heart and Diabetes Center NRW in Bad Oeynhausen has once again been awarded five stars in the transparency ranking of the Federal Association of Clinical Diabetes Facilities (BVKD)—a top distinction achieved by only 19 out of 91 clinics. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Susanne Reger-Tan, the Clinic for Diabetology and Endocrinology stands for excellent care and the highest quality standards in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. This recognition highlights the outstanding work of the team while also driving the continued advancement of modern diabetes care.

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Donate blood at Ruhr University

In everyday life, we rely on the healthcare system to function: cancer patients receive life-saving treatments, and accident victims get the blood transfusions they need. Extreme heat or cold, holidays, public vacations, and major sporting events regularly reduce the number of blood donations. At the same time, demand in hospitals fluctuates. This repeatedly leads to shortages in the blood supply. There is no artificial substitute for blood. Only donors can help. Donating blood at RUB is very easy: the German Red Cross regularly visits the Mensa building.

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