Hannah Nordmann (M. Sc.)
Hannah Nordmann (M. Sc.)
Academic appointment: Research assistant
Employer: Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of General Internal Medicine, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy
Job I am part of the Clinical Practical Skills Steering Group. The aim is to systematically record and further develop clinical-practical skills in the curriculum for human medicine at the Heidelberg Medical School. The basis for this is the National Competence-Based Catalogue of Learning Objectives in Medicine (NKLM). I am also involved in projects in the field of climate change and the psyche and am working on my doctorate on stress, learning success and clinical-practical skills as well as the influence of aversive childhood experiences.
What excites me about my current job: I am particularly enthusiastic about the fact that I get insights into many different areas and have a lot of contact with different people. The tasks are very varied: they range from highly scientific activities such as research and preparing publications to very practical tasks in which I bring people from different disciplines together to develop new teaching formats. This involves different professional groups working together towards an overarching goal, which is very enjoyable.
Training and studies: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Master of Science in Health Services Research
How did my Master's programme prepare me for my current job? During my Master's programme, I learned how the research process is structured and what to look out for. The methodological training in particular helps me a lot in my day-to-day work. Working in interdisciplinary teams has also prepared me well for collaborating with different perspectives. In addition, the fundamental understanding of the healthcare system forms an important basis for my current job.
That's why I recommend the Master's in Health Services Research: the degree programme offers a comprehensive overview of the various areas of the healthcare system and health services research. I found the close supervision by the lecturers and the small learning groups particularly positive. In addition, the student body is interdisciplinary, which provides valuable insights from different perspectives.