Universitätsklinikum Essen

The Universitätsklinikum Essen is the largest university hospital in the Ruhr area centered on one location and describes itself as the "Hospital of the Ruhr Metropolis". It is part of the Universitätsmedizin Essen hospital group, which consists of the university hospital and numerous subsidiaries.

The Universitätsklinikum Essen offers comprehensive medical care. The main focuses include Oncology, Transplantation, Cardiovascular, Infectiology/Immunology and Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences. With a variety of specialized clinics, it ensures that patients are treated at the highest level. A highlight is the West German Center for Organ Transplantation, which develops new findings and procedures.

The Universitätsklinikum Essen strives to quickly translate scientific findings into patient care. It works closely with national and international research groups and strictly adheres to the ethical standards of good scientific practice. The close integration of research and clinical care enables innovations in patient treatment.

The university hospital pursues ambitious sustainability goals, with the aim of becoming a green hospital. This strategy includes not only environmental protection, but also social and economic aspects. It is committed to environmentally friendly and socially responsible operations in order to protect the livelihoods of future generations.

The university hospital has a solid leadership structure with various department heads and an efficient network within the medical field as well as in administrative tasks. It operates a Compliance Management System that ensures transparency and ethical behavior.

With around 8,000 employees, the Universitätsklinikum Essen is a leading employer in the Ruhr area. It offers numerous training opportunities in various fields, from health and nursing care to technical professions. Every year they train around 700 young people.

The university hospital is also active in the field of social media and promotes the Patient Experience in order to understand and improve the experiences of patients.

Overall, the Universitätsklinikum Essen is a leading health center that stands out through research, innovative treatment methods and a comprehensive commitment to sustainability.

• 1 - https://www.uk-essen.de/organisationseinheiten/
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• 5 - https://www.ume.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Unternehmensverantwortung/UME-HinSchG-2023.pdf