Development projects in the PJ

The practical year (PJ) is a crucial part of medical training in which students apply and deepen their acquired knowledge and skills in everyday clinical practice. At the IDL, we develop innovative concepts to make the PJ future-oriented, practical and skills-based.

Our current projects focus on promoting independent action, strengthening clinical thinking and interprofessional collaboration.

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) We rely on the concept of EPAs to ensure structured and practice-oriented training during the PJ. These define specific medical activities that students are allowed to carry out independently under supervision. EPAs enable students to develop their skills in a targeted manner and facilitate the gradual transfer of responsibility, adapted to their individual learning progress. More info

Case-based Medical Professional Reasoning (CBMPR) Another central project is the promotion of the medical decision-making process. Through case-based teaching formats, students learn to systematically analyze complex and emotional patient situations. The aim is to enable them to find their own way between ethically justifiable and legally safe action. This approach improves clinical reasoning skills and prepares students optimally for professional medical practice.

Interprofessional training wards (IPSTA) Modern patient care requires close cooperation between different healthcare professions. In our IPSTA, medical students work together with members of other healthcare professions, such as nursing or physiotherapy. By caring for patients together, they learn early on how to practice effective teamwork, understand the distribution of roles and optimize interdisciplinary decision-making processes.

If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to actively participate in the further development of the PJ, we look forward to hearing from you via e-mail!