Amstetten Clinic requires a new medical practitioner.
The Med. Summer School at Landesklinikum Amstetten offered a unique opportunity for 16 medical students to delve into the practical aspects of human medicine during their holidays. This one-week program, organised by Primar Johannes Rögnner, provided hands-on workshops and specialist lectures, covering topics such as resuscitation training, ultrasound basics, intubation techniques, ECG interpretation, catheter and access placement, medical work with infants, and physical medicine and conservative therapeutic options [1].
This special investment for the upcoming Clinical-Practical Year (CPY) at university aimed to prepare students for real-world medical scenarios. The Med. Summer School served as an important tool for talent attraction, fostering interest in Landesklinikum Amstetten as a future employer. It also aligned education with evolving healthcare needs, promoting sustained interest in medical careers within the region [1].
The Med. Summer School, held from July 28 to August 1, 2025, provided students with an authentic insight into hospital departments. The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills [1].
The medical director of the Amstetten clinic, Primar Gerhard Kriener, emphasised the importance of the Summer School, stating that it provides early bonding and authentic insights into the field of work, aligning with modern medical training and future-oriented personnel development [1]. The responsible physicians at Landesklinikum Amstetten are recruiting future colleagues, making the Med. Summer School an invaluable stepping stone for aspiring medical professionals.
In a time when there is a shortage of medical staff in all hospitals, initiatives like the Med. Summer School play a crucial role in attracting and nurturing the next generation of doctors. By offering practical, experience-based learning opportunities, the Med. Summer School equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future careers, ensuring the continued provision of high-quality medical care.
[1] Landesklinikum Amstetten. (2025). Med. Summer School 2025. Retrieved from https://www.landesklinikum-amstetten.at/med-summer-school-2025 [2] Medical Times. (2025). The Impact of Practical Training Programs on Medical Education. Retrieved from https://www.medicaltimes.com/articles/the-impact-of-practical-training-programs-on-medical-education/
- The Med. Summer School, which took place from July 28 to August 1, 2025, not only served as an essential tool for talent attraction but also provided a significant contribution to the health-and-wellness sector by fostering education and self-development in medical-conditions for future doctors.
- This specialized training program, aligned with modern medical training and future-oriented personnel development, offered medical students a chance to gain practical skills in health-and-wellness, contributing to the science of medicine and potentially addressing the shortage of medical staff in all hospitals.
