Innsbruck Medical University

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The Medical University of Innsbruck ( Austria ) was established on 1 January 2004. Until then, she was a faculty of the Leopold -Franzens -Universität Innsbruck (founded in 1669). It is the state university for Tyrol, Vorarlberg, South Tyrol, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.

• 4.1 Medical- theoretical range
• 4.2 Clinical area
• 4.3 Other Facilities

• 6.1 Bachelor's degree Molecular Medicine
• 6.2 Diploma program Human Medicine
• 6.3 Diploma program Dentistry
• 6.4 Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
• 6.5 Doctoral program in clinical medical sciences

History

The medicine has a long tradition in Innsbruck. A first city hospital was opened in Schwaz near Innsbruck early in 1307. Due to the rapid population growth due to the prosperous silver mining, it became necessary to develop their own educational structures. Thus was founded in 1669 by Emperor Leopold I, the University of Innsbruck and 1674, a medical school, the first in the Alps built. A peak in the checkered history was the creation of Austria 's first chair of surgery in the year 1733. Later, the University of Innsbruck was dissolved twice and reopened. In 1869, the definitive resettlement by Leopold Hasner of Artha. On 1 January 2004, the traditional faculty for independent university was raised.

Nobel Laureate

• Fritz Pregl, 1923 for chemistry ( for the development of organic micrometer analysis), 1910-1913 Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in Innsbruck
• Adolf Windaus, 1928 for chemistry ( for the constitution of the Enlightenment of the sterols and their relation to vitamins ), 1913-1915 Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in Innsbruck
• Hans Fischer, 1930 for chemistry ( for the synthesis of hemin ), 1916-1918 Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in Innsbruck

Bodies

The management bodies of the Medical University of Innsbruck, the University, the Rector ( comprising the President and the vice-rectors ) and the Senate, whose tasks in the Universities Act (UG ) are regulated in 2002.

University

The University Council is the governing body of the University and the link between this and the Ministry. The University is in his 3rd period beginning March 1, 2013 the following persons:

• Reinhard Putz (Chairman ) ( Ludwig- Maximilians- University of Munich)
• John Michael Rainer (Deputy Chairman ) (University of Salzburg)
• Johanna Ettl ( Deputy Director of Labour Austria iR )
• Christa Fonatsch (Medical University of Graz)
• Bernd- Christian Funk (University of Linz )
• Vera Purtscher (architect in Vorarlberg)
• Danielle Engelberg- Spera ( director of the Jewish Museum Vienna)

Rectorship

The / The Rector is chairman / r of the rectorate, the head of the University and represents to the outside. Since October 1, 2013 Helga Fritsch is in this office. The vice-rectors in the team Fritsch and their areas of responsibility are:

• Gustav Fraedrich, Clinical Affairs
• Peter Loidl, teaching and student affairs
• Christine Bandtlow, Research and International
• Claudius Kaloczy, finance matters and organizational development

Senate

The Senate consists of 26 people. 13 representatives are part of the Curia of the university professors, six representatives to the Curia of the University faculty and academic staff in research and teaching, a Mandatarin represents the general university staff and six students representing the student body. Chairman of the Senate is in the current term of Martin Krismer.

Structure

The organizational units of the Medical University of Innsbruck are divided into a medically - theoretical area, a clinical area and in other (service ) facilities. The clinics are located at the Tyrolean provincial hospital, which acts as University Hospital.

Medical- theoretical range

• Biocenter Innsbruck
• Department of Physiology and Medical Physics
• Department of Medical Genetics, Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology
• Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
• Department of Hygiene, Microbiology and Social Medicine
• Department of Pharmacology
• Department of Medical Statistics, computer science and health economics
• Institute of Pathology
• Institute of Forensic Medicine
• Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine

Clinical area

• Department of Operative Medicine
• Department of Internal Medicine
• Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
• Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Department of Obstetrics
• Department of Ear, Nose and Throat and Hearing, Speech and Language Disorders
• Department of Radiology
• Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
• Department of Child and Adolescent Medicine
• University Clinic of Dermatology
• University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry
• Joint Facility " Women's Health Center "
• Joint creation of Neuroscience

Other Facilities

• Gene Discovery Core Facility
• Integrated Research and Treatment Center
• Christian Doppler Laboratory for Inflammation Biology at gastroenterological diseases
• Central Experimental animal facility
• Ethics Committee

Focus

Innsbruck Medical University is engaged in scientific research and teaching and especially for transplantation medicine, life sciences and neurosciences known. But it is also responsible for the medical care of the Tyrolean people and collaborates with the Tyrolean Regional Hospitals Ges.mbH ( Tilak ) together. In Innsbruck, Austria's first special research program " Biological Communications Systems " was established in 1993. 2003 followed by a second special research program on " cell proliferation and cell death in tumors ." In the field of cancer research, there is a close cooperation with the Tyrolean Cancer Research Institute and the Centre of Excellence Oncotyrol created in 2008.

Teaching

At the Medical University of Innsbruck, the following courses are offered:

• Bachelor's degree Molecular Medicine ( Q033 302)
• Diploma program Human Medicine ( Q202 )
• Diploma program Dentistry ( Q203 )
• Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy ( Q794 440)
• Doctoral program in clinical medical sciences - clinical PhD ( Q794 445 )

In addition, there are currently three Doctoral Programs, " Molecular Cell Biology and Oncology" ( MCBO ) and " Signal Processing in Neurons " (Georg Dechant ) and "Host Response in Opportunistic Infections " ( HOROS ) at the Medical University of Innsbruck.

As a postgraduate depression can a PhD degree or PhD Clinical be connected. In fall 2011, the undergraduate study of molecular medicine has been introduced. The PhD ( Doctor of Philosophy ) degree program includes nine different interdisciplinary organized programs. Doctors already active will have the opportunity to develop further their scientific research with a doctorate in Clinical Studies PhD.

Bachelor's degree Molecular Medicine

The study will be first offered to the MUI since the academic year 2011/2012. For 30 places for the first semester will be awarded annually, in contrast to the offered diploma programs does not come the quota system applied here. Following the six semesters lasting Bachelor degree ( 180 ECTS), a master can be completed in another four semesters, and a Ph.D. the extent of six semesters following the master's program. These courses of study are not yet available at the Medical University in Innsbruck, as there are no students who meet the prerequisites.

The bachelor 's degree program leading to the attainment of the academic degree Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc.)

Diploma program Human Medicine

The degree program in human medicine is twelve semesters and comprises a total of 252 semester hours of study extent. Of these 237 semester hours are distributed on compulsory subjects and 15 semester hours of free electives. 35 percent of the required subjects shall be in the form of internships or seminars. In addition to the 252 semester hours are due two weeks to complete practical activities in a nursing facility, as well as twelve weeks and 32 weeks of required clinical and practical work in the context of practical clinical year. Are awarded every year by the aptitude test for medical studies (EMS ), to students at the MUI 360 places for human medicine, access limitations. Divided is the study in three study periods. The first stage of study ( 1st and 2nd semesters ) with the first degree examination, first Summative integrated testing ( SIP), completed and authorized in existence to the rise in the second stage of study. This comprises four semesters (3rd - 6th semester) and will be completed with the second diploma examination, SIP 3A. The third study encompasses six semesters (7th - 12th semester). The first six semesters are guided by the strong professional overlap together with the students of dentistry.

The conclusion of the study leads to the attainment of the academic degree Dr. med. ( Univ )

Diploma program Dentistry

The degree program in dentistry takes 12 semesters and comprises a total of 218 semester hours of lessons. Of these 208 semester hours to graduate as compulsory subjects and ten semester hours of free electives. 33% of compulsory hours are held in the form of internships and seminars. In addition to the 218 semester hours are due two weeks to complete practical activities in a nursing facility, and a mandatory internship measuring 72 weeks. Divided is the study in three study periods. The first stage of study ( 1st and 2nd semesters ) with the first degree examination, first Summative integrated test ( SIP1 ), completed and authorized in existence to the rise in the second stage of study. This comprises four semesters (3rd - 6th semester) and will be completed with the second diploma examination, SIP 3A. The third study encompasses six semesters (7th - 12th semester). The first six semesters are guided by the strong professional overlap together with the students of human medicine.

In the course dentistry annually 40 seats within the entrance test Dentistry ( MEDAT -Z) on the quota system for new students will be awarded to the MUI.

The conclusion of the study leads to the attainment of a college degree Dr.med.dent.

Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences

The Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences can be completed or at the end of studies, which in a natural science area is equivalent in scope and duration of study and after completion of the degree course in human medicine, dentistry or a specialized relevant science degree program to participate in a doctoral study program at the Medical University of Innsbruck the academic prerequisites offers. The course lasts six semesters, corresponding to 180 ECTS. Students are awarded after the completion of the academic degree of Doctor of philosophy (PhD). The doctoral program at the Medical University of Innsbruck is the ability for independent scientific work and for training of young scientists in the field of medical sciences.

The total number of lessons consists of 30 semester hours, 24 of which are assigned to mandatory and the remaining six can be selected from a particular offer. Furthermore, should a dissertation be selected from a set in the curriculum program. At the end of studying a approval of the dissertation is required, and the performance of the same takes place at the end of the course final exam.

Doctoral program in clinical medical sciences

The doctoral program in clinical medical sciences may, after completion of the academic course of study human medicine or dentistry or at the end of a program at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is a course of study equivalent to the extent and for the participation in a program of study " Doctoral Programme in clinical and medical science " at the Medical University of Innsbruck offers the academic prerequisites are completed. The course lasts six semesters and the student is awarded after the completion of the academic degree of Doctor of philosophy (PhD). The doctoral program in clinical medical sciences at the Medical University of Innsbruck is the ability for independent scientific work and for training of physicians working young scientists in the field of clinical medical science.

The doctoral program has a study period of at least three years ( 180 ECTS) and is considered complete when the courses successfully completed (§ 6), the dissertation is approved ( § 7) and the Defensio (§ 8) have been successfully taken. The phases of the study are determined individually in a study contract ( Study Agreement). One of the phases is the year of research that needs to be completed throughout. In at least one phase of study, coadministration of a specialized training is required. The course is part-time in this phase.

The perimeter of the base classes is specified with 12 ECTS and the program-specific courses with 28 ECTS.

Research

Research is the backbone of medical progress. Medical science has a long tradition in Innsbruck: Particularly outstanding in the past was the "School of Medicinal Chemistry " - three consecutive Chair received a Nobel Prize. A compact campus with excellent laboratory and clinical infrastructure is the guarantee for a successful present and promising future of research in Innsbruck. 1993 in Innsbruck, Austria's first special research program " Biological Communications Systems " established. In 2003 he was a second special research program on " cellular proliferation and cell death in tumors ." Together with the University of Innsbruck operates the Medical University of Innsbruck since 2010, the Special Research Area "Cellular signaling pathways in chronic diseases of the central nervous system ." In the field of cancer research, there is a close cooperation with the Tyrolean Cancer Research Institute and the Centre of Excellence Oncotyrol created in 2008. Currently, research is being conducted at the Medical University of Innsbruck on the following topics intensive:

• Oncology
• Neuroscience
• Genetics, Epigenetics and Genomics
• Infectious diseases, Immunology & Organ and Tissue Repair

The scientific research at the Medical University of Innsbruck is both nationally and internationally very successful in the highly competitive area of research funding.

Patient care

In the care of patients Innsbruck Medical University works closely with the State of Tyrol and its corresponding institutions. It will take a major from the Tyrolean Hospital Ges.mbH ( Tilak ) supports with its logistics and its state hospitals.

Scientific misconduct

In 2007, researchers reported at the urologist Hannes Strasser, Medical University of Innsbruck in medical journals that they had successfully treated with stem cells incontinence. In the treatment of patients however, there were failures, whereupon the latter sued the university clinic for pain and suffering in April 2008. In the subsequent investigation of the studies presented, the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety firmly serious flaws in the studies. Thus, the required approvals have not been obtained from ethics committees, patients would not have known that the treatment was experimental and had not been insured. Furthermore, some of the documents submitted were forged and the study as well as methodological problems. The journal Nature called it " the greatest case of scientific misconduct in Austria ".

Shortly after the announcement of the Rector of the Medical University, Clemens Sorg was recalled by the University Council on 21 August 2008. While the University denies that the dismissal in connection with the fraud scandal is to go see some papers assume that Sorg was deposed because of his will to provide for education. After Hannes Strasser had been released after the announcement of the forgery scandal, you had to ask the Chair to the Medical University of Innsbruck again available to it under a court ruling in 2011.

In order to cope better scientific misconduct in the future, the Innsbruck Medical University has set up on the initiative of the University Council, an independent " Scientific Integrity Board ". Members are the President of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, Peter Suter, Christine Mann holder of the Medical University of Vienna and Peter Schick of the University of Graz.