University Medical Center Freiburg

Overview
The University Medical Center Freiburg (Universitätsklinikum Freiburg) is one of the largest medical centers in Germany, as well as one of the most reputable. It is the teaching hospital of the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg. In 1751, the university's medical faculty began charity medical activities. In 1780, the first general clinic (Allgemeines Kranken-Spital) was established. In the 19th century a medical center was built, followed by an entire campus with different specialized departments. In 1887 the psychiatric clinic was constructed. In 1926 the architect Albert Lorenz began building a modern hospital complex at the present hospital location. During the bombing raid of 1944, almost all medical center facilities were destroyed. In 1952 the reconstruction of the medical center in accordance with the original plans began. Since then, the medical center has continuously expanded and added many institutes and satellite clinics. Today, the hospital boasts almost 1,800 beds and treats 54,000 in-patients each year. Over 300,000 out-patients are seen annually. The University Medical Center employs more than 8,240 people, including over 1,000 doctors. It consists of many specialized clinics and institutes, as well as research facilities and lecture halls. Schools for jobs in the medical field (e.g. nursing school) and even an own power station are also included.

The University Medical Center Freiburg enjoys an excellent international reputation, due to world-class medical treatment and extensive clinical research. Many sensational achievements have been made here, such as the first implantation of the artificial heart Jarvik-2000, and the first brain surgery assisted by robots, a procedure available in only a select few hospitals. The annual budget of the University Medical Center amounts to approximately EUR 470 million.

In March, 2007 the university clinic's Tumorzentrum Ludwig Heilmeyer CCCF (Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg) was named an oncological center of excellence, one of four in Germany to be specially funded by the German Cancer Aid.

Medical School The University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine was founded in 1457 and is one of Germany's oldest and most distinguished. The pre-clinical facilities and institutes are located in the Institutsviertel just north of Freiburg's historical inner city. The clinical departments are situated at the University Medical Center Freiburg. The Faculty of Medicine offers three degree programs: medicine, dental medicine, and molecular medicine. Currently, approximately 2,800 students are enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, whereas the medical program is by far the largest with about 2,300 students. Each year, around 340 students are admitted to the medical program and circa 40 each to the dental and molecular medicine programs. A MD/PhD program will be added soon at the new Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine. The University of Freiburg medical school is held in high esteem by students, leading to competitive admission. Freiburg medical students regularly score very well on the two federal medical exams Erster Abschnitt der ärztlichen Prüfung and Zweiter Abschnitt der ärztlichen Prüfung (, in German). However, not only is Freiburg an attractive choice for students, it also brings acclaimed researchers to the Faculty of Medicine. According to the 2005 Humboldt Ranking, measuring the number of research stays by foreign fellows and award winners sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation, Freiburg placed second in the life sciences. In addition to the University Medical Center Freiburg, there are 15 other teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Freiburg in the area.

List of clinics, departments, and institutes

 * Anaesthesiology Clinic
 * University Eye Clinic (Department of General Ophthalmology, Department of Retinology, Department of Neuropathy, Child Ophthalmology, Strabismic Therapy)
 * Surgery Clinic (Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Urology Department, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery)
 * Woman’s Clinic (General Gynecology, Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Endocrinology and Reproduction Medicine)
 * Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic
 * Dermatology Clinic
 * Center for Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Clinic I – Paedicatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Clinic II – Neuropaediatrics and Muscle Disease, Clinic III – Paediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Defects, Clinic IV – Paediatric Haematology and Oncology)
 * Medical Clinic (Department of Haematology and Oncology, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Nephrology and General Medicine, Department of Pneumology, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Rehabilitation and Preventative Sport Medicine, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Central Laboratory)
 * Neurocenter (Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Department of General and Stereotaxic Neurosurgery, Department of Neuroradiology, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
 * Department of Orthopaedics (Department of Traumatology, Department of Sports Medicine)
 * Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine (Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychosomatic and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Child and Youth)
 * Radiology Clinic (Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Department of Nuclear Medicine)
 * Dental Clinic (Department of Dentistry and Parodontology, Department of Prosthodontics, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Regional Plastic Surgery, Department of Orthodontics)
 * Tumor Biology Clinic
 * Department of Pathology
 * Department of Forensic Medicine
 * Medical Biometry and Clinical Informatics
 * Department of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene
 * Department of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Hygiene
 * Pharmacology Center
 * Transplantation Center
 * Center for Data Processing
 * Gerontology Center
 * Oncology Center