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Our national and international teaching hospital and practice network
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Studying at UMFST-UMCH
Preferred teaching hospitals
students can choose
Weeks of clinical phase
(In the 3rd year of study)
Weeks of clinical phase
(In the 4th to the 6th year of study)
Medical disciplines
students gain insights into
TIMELINE
The UMCH Teaching Hospital Days are held once a year. In 2026, they took place on March 5 and 6, 2026.
DEPARTMENTS
The main part of the event took place on the UMFST-UMCH campus, specifically at the Medical Education Center (HRI) of the teaching hospital facilities. There were also activities or connections to the Hamburg location, as the event was intended to strengthen academic and clinical collaboration between the two sites.
ACADEMICS
The event was a two-day conference aimed at medical students, offering opportunities for networking, clinical insights, and exchange between the university hospitals.
A Vast Network of Teaching Hospitals and Practices
From the third year of study, UMFST-UMCH students undergo their clinical-practical training in a network of over 30 teaching hospitals and practices. This training includes practical activities, such as assisting in surgeries under the guidance of experienced professionals, and may also take place in international institutions, such as in Spain, where knowledge of the local language is required. The combination of theoretical lessons on campus in Hamburg and the practical phases in teaching hospitals enables a close link between theory and practice. The study program lasts six years, with the first two years dedicated to pre-clinical studies and the last four years focused on the clinical phase.
EDUCATION
From the third year of study, UMFST-UMCH students undergo their clinical-practical training in over 30 renowned teaching hospitals across Germany. Here, they gain valuable practical experience under the guidance of experienced professionals, benefiting from a close integration of theory and practice.
INTERNATIONAL
In addition to our nationwide network of teaching hospitals in Germany, we also collaborate with several hospitals and clinics in Spain. This offers students the opportunity to gain insights into other healthcare systems and cultures. The number of institutions, both domestically and internationally, where students can experience bedside teaching during the clinical phase of their studies continues to grow.
RESEARCH
From the third year onwards, our students acquire comprehensive practical skills and undergo their clinical-practical training in teaching practices and clinics, as well as with other medical partners. Through collaboration with these partners, we offer our students hands-on training and valuable experience in various medical fields.
An overview of our academic teaching institutions
National and international teaching hospitals and practices
Find Your Hospital
Enter your city below or use your current location to find the academic teaching hospital closest to you.
Teaching hospitals in Germany
Our extensive network of partner hospitals across Germany.
Agaplesion Bethesda Hospital Wuppertal
Wuppertal, Germany
Agaplesion Ev. Bathildiskrankenhaus Bad Pyrmont
Bad Pyrmont, Germany
Alexianer St. Remigius Hospital Opladen-Leverkusen
Leverkusen, Germany
Delme Klinikum Delmenhorst
Delmenhorst, Germany
Diakonissen-Stiftungs-Krankenhaus Speyer
Speyer, Germany
Die Filderklinik
Filderstadt-Bonlanden, Germany
Elisabeth Hospital Essen
Unknown city, Germany
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Mettmann
Mettmann, Germany
Klinikum Bad Salzungen
Bad Salzungen, Germany
Klinikum Leer
Leer, Germany
Klinikum Lüdenscheid
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Klinikum Werra-Meißner
Eschwege, Germany
Knappschaft Kliniken Bottrop
Bottrop, Germany
Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth
Damme, Germany
Krankenhaus Zum Guten Hirten Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen, Germany
LWL-Klinik Hemer/Hans-Prinzhorn-Klinik
Hemer, Germany
LWL-Klinik Marl-Sinsen
Marl-Sinsen, Germany
Marien-Hospital Marl
Marl, Germany
Medizinisches Zentrum für Gesundheit Bad Lippspringe
Bad Lippspringe, Germany
Nardini Klinikum Landstuhl / Zweibrücken
Landstuhl / Zweibrücken, Germany
Sana Klinikum Hameln-Pyrmont
Hameln, Germany
Sankt Vincentius Krankenhaus Speyer
Speyer, Germany
St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Dorsten
Dorsten, Germany
St. Josef Krankenhaus Moers
Moers, Germany
St. Vincenz-Krankenhaus Limburg
Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
St. Vinzenz-Hospital Dinslaken
Dinslaken, Germany
Städtisches Krankenhaus Eisenhüttenstadt
Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany
Städtisches Krankenhaus Maria-Hilf Brilon
Brilon, Germany
Teaching hospitals in Germany
Our extensive network of partner hospitals across Germany.
Hospital del Vinalopó
Elche, Spain
Universitätsklinikum Torrejón
Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
Unión Murciana de Hospitales y Clínicas
Murcia, Spain
Teaching practices in Germany
At UMFST-UMCH, training is conducted not only in over 30 teaching hospitals but also in private medical practices. This allows students to gain insights not only into clinical practice but also into practice management and workflows in specialties such as general medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology. In collaboration with local teaching hospitals, our teaching practices provide an ideal complement to medical training in the clinical field, preparing our students optimally for the diverse career paths in healthcare.
Neurology and Psychiatry
Urology
Pulmonology
Diabetology
General medicine
ENT
Ophthalmology
Nephrology
Oncology
Dermatology
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Psychiatry
Pediatrics
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Mouth, Jaw and Face Surgery Aesthetic Surgery
Driving Innovation Through Academic-Hospital Partnerships
Theory and practice hand in hand
EDUCATION
The specialist training (Facharztausbildung) in Germany begins after completing medical school and obtaining a medical license (Approbation). Doctors then work as assistant
CAREER
After successfully completing his medical studies at UMFST-UMCH, Aref Hesso is now beginning his specialist training at Lüdenscheid Hospital, one of UMFST-UMCH's renowned teaching hospitals.
Teaching Hospital Days
Linking Academic Teaching with Practical Bedside Education
The Teaching Hospital Day Fair highlighted the central importance of physical teaching clinics in contemporary medical education. These institutions serve as a lifeline for medicine students, establishing crucial pathways by directly bridging academic studies with real-world bedside workflows.
Why it is worth becoming a UMFST-UMCH academic teaching institution
The benefits of collaboration
Clinical training at UMFST-UMCH
Theory and practice hand in hand
A central strength of UMFST-UMCH is its collaboration with over 30 teaching hospitals across Germany. These partnerships enable a balanced combination of theoretical instruction on the Hamburg campus and practical training phases.
From the third year onwards, students spend 8 to 16 weeks per year in certified teaching hospitals, where theoretical training is immediately applied to clinical practice. This intensive integration into clinical routines provides students with valuable experiences. The use of teaching practices additionally imparts knowledge in practice management and introduces students to professions in outpatient care, such as general medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology.
Insights of Hon. Prof. Schwacke: Practical phase at UMFST-UMCH teaching hospitals
Student insights: practical phase at UMFST-UMCH & teaching hospitals
Benefits of academic collaboration
Dedicated study places through scholarship awards – independent of university admission and NC requirements- No re-accreditation required
- Access to doctoral and postdoctoral qualifications in-house
- Fixed student contingent per year at your location
- Support from students
- Enhanced reputation and status
- Academic development and training
- Participation in education and research
- Development of future professionals
Schedule an appointment for a personal consultation
Book a personal appointment with our teaching hospital coordinator and receive an individual consultation. Feel free to visit us on campus to get an impression of the opportunities our campus offers.
