Overview
The study of medicine is uniformly organized in the federal republic through §1 of the medical qualification regulation (Ärztliche Approbationsordnung - ÄAppO). The aim of medical education is to produce the doctor who is theoretically and practically educated in medicine, is enabled to work independently and competent to constantly study further. The degree course imparts basic knowledge, abilities and skills, all of which are necessary for the comprehensive medical treatment and care of the population. The training as a doctor is conducted on a scientific and practical basis.