In Search of Tomorrow's Doctors: Selection Interviews for the model degree program in human medicine (MEDiC)

Who has the best qualifications for the future of medicine? That was the central question this week at the Faculty of Medicine of TUD Desden University of Technology at the Chemnitz Medical Campus. This year’s selection interviews for prospective students of the model degreee program in human medicine (MEDiC) took place at Falkeplatz. A total of 80 applicants from all over Germany accepted the invitation to Chemnitz for what is now the seventh MEDiC cohort, hoping to impress the selection committee in personal interviews.

At various stations, participants had to earn points by providing well-reasoned answers, thereby increasing their chances of securing one of the coveted MEDiC spots. At one station, there was also a practical task involving a simulated patient. In addition to an understanding of scientific concepts, the focus was primarily on personal qualifications. In particular, communication, cooperation, and teamwork skills were evaluated.

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The demanding selection process was supported and overseen by an interdisciplinary committee. Representing the Faculty of Medicine at TUD were Prof. Franziska Knopf, Dr. Cora Röhlecke, Prof. Hendrick Berth, Prof. Bertold Renner, Dr. Mariam Goldammer, PD Dr. Seyd Arash Alawi, PD Dr. Claudia Dittfeld, Dr. Alexander Hildebrandt, Dr. Sabine Clas, Prof. Marjo Wijnen-Meijer, Prof. Kaomei Guan, Annett Weise, Prof. Markus Kösters, Dr. Lorenz Harst, Dr. Julia Steinhardt, and Lilly Rüthrich. Numerous experts from Chemnitz Hospital also contributed to the discussions, including Prof. Martin Wolz, Prof. Klaus Zöphel, Dr. Daniel Polster, Dr. Tina Méry, PD Dr. Th. Till Wissniowski, Prof. Mathias Hänel, Dr. Alexander Paliege, Dr. Marian Christoph, Dr. Katrin Slany, PD Dr. Olga Furashova, PD Dr. Donald Lobsien, Dr. Thomas Baitz, Dr. Silke Höhndorf, Dr. Annette Schuller, MUDr. Zuzana Stankovic, Dr. Thomas Barth, Prof. Dr. Vinodh Kakkassery, Christel Trifone, Dr. Anica Kilper, Prof. Dr. Stefan Hammerschmidt, Dr. Felix Stein, Marian Preller, Prof. Dr. Jens Oeken, and Theresa Seifert. Dr. Nora Schlüter from the Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien is also a member of the committee.

There is great anticipation on campus: We hope to welcome numerous applicants as newly enrolled students for the upcoming 2026–2027 winter semester.

As is well known, after the admissions process is before the admissions process: Those who were unable to take advantage of the opportunity this year will have another chance during the MEDiC selection interviews in June 2027. The application period for this will open in April 2027.

The regular allocation of spots in medical programs will take place as usual through the Foundation for University Admissions: https://www.hochschulstart.de/startseite.

More informations about MEDiC: https://medic.med.tu-dresden.de/