Faculty of Medicine

Strategy 2030

Strategy 2030: Excellence in teaching, research and top-medicine

As an institution rich in tradition, the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern sets its future paths in the course of the strategy 2030. Along with this vision, a mission, strategic goals and functional strategies, the Medical Faculty orientates itself towards the future striving for excellence. Hand in hand with the university hospitals (Insel Gruppe, UPD) and other institutions on the Bernese Medical Campus, an environment characterized by innovation, effectiveness, sustainability and recognition is established.

Bern is an internationally leading medical location representing excellence in teaching, research and top-medicine.

Together with the university hospitals (Insel Gruppe, UPD) and other institutions on the Bernese Medical Campus, the Medical Faculty establishes an environment characterized by innovation, effectiveness, sustainability and recognition.

The Medical Faculty strives to develope the culture and conduct of ist members along with the values of the university of Bern: authenticity, self-confidence, openness, passion, fairness

Excellence in Teaching:

The Medical Faculty aims to continuously improve the research-based and practice-relevant quality in its teaching as well as further develop strategic fields.

Excellence in Research:

Expanding its leading position in the area of basic, translational and patient-oriented research.

Existing and New Areas of Focus:

Through strategic funding, the Medical Faculty intends to strengthen existing as well as partly new cross-sectoral focuses.

Priorities in Organizational Development:

The Medical Faculty wants to professionalize the Dean's Office as well as some and organizational structures.

National and International Networking and Positioning:

As the capital city’s Medical Faculty, it institutionally positions itself as a highly attractive location through its national and international networking in both teaching and research.

Digital Medicine:

The Medical Faculty aims to further develop digitalization in medicine (clinic, teaching and research) in particular strategic fields in coordination with the central stakeholders of the University of Bern, Insel Gruppe and UPD while considering identified priorities.

Promotion of young academics, scientific integrity, communication, sustainability, equality & diversity, quality assurance