31 Medical students start in Saxony-Anhalt-Future of Land Doctors!

31 Medical students start in Saxony-Anhalt-Future of Land Doctors!

In Saxony-Anhalt, the winter semester 2025/2026 is shaped by an exciting news for prospective doctors. Up to 31 medical students have qualified via the agricultural and official quota to start their studies. This is reported by the Ärzteblatt .

A large part of the students, more precisely 26, undertakes to work in general under -sufficient regions for at least ten years after their training. This initiative is in response to poor medical care in rural areas, which is often a major problem in Germany. Five of the study places awarded also fall on the official doctor rate, which calls for a later work in the public health service. Minister of Health Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD) welcomes this development and is optimistic about the future cooperation of the students in the under-care regions.

Success model Land doctor quota

Since its introduction, the country doctor quota in Saxony-Anhalt has established itself as a real success model. According to Landarztquote-sachsen-anhalt.de this regulation also enables those who cannot show outstanding Abitur grades, access to medical studies. A positive response is not only shown in demand, but also in the large number of qualified applications. In recent years, more than 130 students have qualified for this model for medical studies.

The selection process is well thought out: 50 % of a study capacity test, 40 % professional experience or relevant training and 10 % of the Abitur grade. Minister Grimm-Benne emphasizes that a one-Abitur is not necessarily necessary for the doctor's activity; Social competence and practical experience are of great importance.

future prospects in Saxony-Anhalt

The students not only benefit from a higher place of placement, but also receive a family doctor as a mentor who supports them during their studies and offers them early practical experience. The aim of this initiative is to prepare the prospective doctors in the best possible way for the transfer of a practice in rural areas and thus actively contribute to improving medical care.

The land doctor quota in Saxony-Anhalt, which has existed since the winter semester 2020/2021, has changed the awarding of study place. Saxony-Anhalt is therefore one of the pioneers of this innovative model. In view of the ongoing challenges of medical personnel in the rural regions, it is gratifying that the number of study places is increased to 32 in order to meet the persistently high demand. Unused preliminary quotas are redistributed. As part of these regulations, numerous students from Saxony-Anhalt themselves express their interest in the program and would like to practice in their home region.

For everyone interested, there is now the opportunity to apply for the remaining study places. If you are enthusiastic about the land doctor quota and want to practice after studying in Saxony-Anhalt, you should not miss this chance and see the application details on the official website of the Landzarztquote