Studying human medicine in Germany – there is hardly any other career plan that is more flexible and more reliable at the same time. For there is a wealth of opportunities open to graduates in medicine: besides employment in a hospital or in general practice, there are also jobs in research, in industry, in the public health service or in manage- ment consulting. The practical and high-quality training at German universities enjoys an excellent reputation internationally and is integrated into a network of hospitals, universities, research institutes and business enterprises. Teaching, patient care and research therefore form an integrated whole from.