Teaching
Teaching at the centre teaches how psychosocial factors shape health and illness. Students learn at the interface of psychology, sociology and medicine - from theoretical principles to practical doctor-patient interaction. The curriculum provides sound preparation for the demands of medical practice.
Our range of courses in the integrated reform medicine (iRM) degree programme
Teaching at the Centre teaches health and illness from a bio-psycho-social perspective. At the interface of psychology, sociology and medicine, students learn how psychosocial factors permeate all areas of medicine. The focus is on the interaction between patients and those treating them - embedded in social and societal contexts.
The curriculum combines theoretical principles with practical reflection and prepares students specifically for the demands of future medical practice.
Insights into the curriculum
Practical from the very first semester: our courses on the integrated reform degree programme in Medicine teach the bio-psycho-social perspective on health and illness. Right from the first semester, lectures, courses and seminars combine theoretical principles with practical skills - from interview management to preparation for the first state examination.
Courses offered in the first semester
The lecture on medical psychology and medical sociology introduces the basics and areas of application of the subject.
The topics include:
- Pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma
- Learning
- Psychotherapy
- Sociological perspectives
- Scientific methods
Courses offered in the third semester
The course in medical psychology and medical sociology teaches the basics of doctor-patient interaction and creates space for discussion and reflection.
Students practise dialogue skills, motivational strategies, active listening, resilience, conflict resolution and dealing with difficult messages. Patient expectations and preventative approaches are also addressed.
The medical psychology and medical sociology seminar deepens the basics and areas of application and prepares students specifically for the first state examination. Contents range from emotions, neuroanatomy and developmental psychology to care structures and experimental designs to personality, memory and scientific methods.
Further courses
The Centre is represented with lectures, seminars and practical courses in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Psychology. Students can find detailed information on current events on the moodle learning platform.
Research colloquia and other formats are announced on eCampus. If you have any questions about teaching, please contact the team at lehremedpsych.rub "«@&.de.
