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Student feedback :: AG4 Digital Medicine

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Student feedback

Lukas Rieländer

3. FS

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"Under the leadership of Prof Dr Dr Albrecht, the Digital Medicine working group in Bielefeld is pursuing a balanced approach: digital technology is neither regarded as a panacea, nor is it rejected across the board. Rather, the focus is on the question of how digital tools can be meaningfully integrated into everyday clinical practice without losing the central focus on the patient. Critical reflection is essential here in order to maximise the benefits for patients.

Teaching at Bielefeld University focuses on practical seminars in which students try out various digital applications. Key questions are discussed: Is a Bluetooth stethoscope superior to conventional auscultation in a shock room situation? What advantages does an ECG device for self-use offer chronically ill patients and can this relieve the burden on outpatient care? Are the measurement results of digital gadgets reliable enough to support diagnostic decisions, or is a physical examination still indispensable? These practical considerations are at the centre of digital teaching.

In addition, Bielefeld University offers the opportunity to specialise in digital medicine with a focus on "Technological Transformations in Medicine". Central topics such as the implementation of intelligent assistance systems in everyday clinical practice are taught in five modules. Particularly noteworthy is the interdisciplinary module 3 "Digital Medicine", which instructs students to carry out their own projects (the development of an assistance system) from brainstorming to the final presentation. The curriculum includes workshops with experts on app development, medical law and data protection, enabling students to develop a holistic understanding of digital applications in medicine. Overall, the digital teaching is very innovative and deals with the future of medicine - an absolute must for training."

Sebastian Zapp

8.FS

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"The 'Digital Medicine' module was the most fun and I think the teaching staff did a really good job of conveying the sometimes complex subject matter. I particularly enjoyed the project management seminar. The teaching gave me a good insight into the complex ecosystem of digital medical products. The teaching staff were generally very personable and the knowledge gained could also be put to good use outside of the degree programme."

Leoni Meinhardt

8. FS

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"What I particularly like about digital medicine is that the enthusiasm of the teaching staff for their subject is so tangible. It is simply one of the most current topics in medicine and processes are becoming noticeably more effective and accessible, especially via AI or telemedicine. Despite the complexity, this is always explained in an understandable way and based on the basics. As a result, I can take a lot with me and have also been infected by this enthusiasm myself. The many possibilities opened up by digital medicine are simply fascinating and the more you learn, the more you want to discover and research for yourself."

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