The model degree programme in Human Medicine pursues innovative approaches in the training of medical students and already realises many important goals of the Master Plan 2020 and the National Competence-Based Catalogue of Learning Objectives 2.0, such as competence-oriented training, patient-centredness, doctor-patient communication, vertical and horizontal integration, teaching scientific practice, strengthening general medicine and interprofessional teaching. At the same time, the aim is to promote European co-operation in medical education through the co-operation with Groningen.