Science Minister Tischner enthusiastic about HMU Erfurt's future -oriented dentistry studies

Science Minister Tischner enthusiastic about HMU Erfurt's future -oriented dentistry studies

Gustav-Weißkopf-Straße 6, 99094 Erfurt, Deutschland - On July 8, 2025, Thuringia's Minister of Science Christian Tischner made an inaugural visit to the HMU Health and Medical University in Erfurt. The aim of the visit was to get an overview of the university's teaching and research areas and to exchange ideas with students and teachers. The minister took the opportunity for a tour of the campus, which is located in Gustav-Weißkopf-Straße 6.

Tischner found the commitment of the HMU Erfurt particularly impressive, which contributes significantly to the training of qualified specialists in the health sector in Thuringia. There are currently 113 students in the Bachelor Psychology and 588 prospective doctors in the state examination of human medicine. A highlight of his conversations was the upcoming expansion of the range of courses, which will take place in 2026 and comprises new programs such as biomedicine, medicine pedagogy and health management.

New course of dentistry starts in 2026

A special focus is on the new, NC-free dentistry course, which will be offered at the HMU from the winter semester 2025/26. This step is particularly important because many dental: go to retire inside Thuringia, often without suitable successors. According to the Thuringia Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, over 100,000 patients are already affected: inside in Thuringia who need a new dental supply. Tischner underlined the importance of this offer for ensuring dental care, especially in rural regions.

The new course looks holistic and takes into account its relationships with chronic diseases. As can be read on Presseportal , the course under the direction of Prof. Em. Dr. Dr. H.C. Thomas Hoffmann develops and integrates both current scientific knowledge and practical training formats. The state recognition notice came on May 6, 2025.

Practice concept and interprofessional training

A special feature of the course is the consistent practice concept. From day one, students are in direct contact with patient: inside. This is done as part of the Medical Teaching Program (MTP), which is an integral part of the course. Here is emphasized on clinical-diagnostic skills in order to prepare the students in the best possible role in their future role as dentists.

The training includes both curricular and non -curricular offers and promotes interprofessional skills. With its interdisciplinary approach, HMU Erfurt relies on innovative teaching and learning formats that are tailored to the needs of the future in healthcare. This ensures that graduates not only have the necessary specialist knowledge, but also bring the social and personal skills that are essential today.

for everyone interested: Applications for the dentistry course are now possible. Information on this can be found on the HMU Erfurt website, where the details of the new course are also extensively explained ( Health and Medical University Erfurt ).