The Department of Population-Based Medicine (PBM) focuses on population health. Our goal is to better understand the influences of behavioral, environmental, biological, social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors on health and disease in populations or population groups to develop better interventions for prevention, health promotion, and medical care on a broad scale.
Population-Based Medicine works with epidemiological and statistical methods and models. The focus is on identifying patterns in risk factors for disease and protective factors for health. The identification of such determinants and their interaction supports the development of more specific health guidelines to promote the physical and mental health of the population.
About us
Management
Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmitz
Head of the Population-Based Medicine Department
E-mail address: Norbert.Schmitz@med.uni-tuebingen.de
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Contact
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Sonja Grund |
+49 7071 29-88813 |
E-mail address: Sonja.Grund@med.uni-tuebingen.de
News
Association between depression, ultra-processed food consumption and type 2 diabetes
Webinar with Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmitz and Dr. Akankasha Sen, March, 21, 2024
World Health Summit 2023, Berlin
“A Defining Year for Global Health Action”.
Research Dialogue
Look forward to an interesting exchange in the spirit of research!
The Master’s Program Population-Based Medicineat the Medical Faculty Tübingen
The Master’s Program Population-Based Medicine
at the Medical Faculty Tübingen
The Master's program Population-Based Medicine is a consecutive, research-oriented program, which leads to a Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree. The program is conducted entirely in English and prepares students to respond to both challenges and opportunities to improve health within and across populations.
Our goal is to train future population health experts with outstanding methodological knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise to address the full range of factors influencing health and disease. A key element of the program is a 14-week full-time practicum in a private or public organization (e.g., local planning or government offices, hospitals, NGOs) in Germany or abroad.
We are looking forward to students from all over the world sharing our enthusiasm for population-based medicine!
Dr. Tanja Seifried-Dübon
Program Coordination
Phone number: +49 7071 29-87111
E-mail address: pbm.studium@med.uni-tuebingen.de
Research
Research
Our research program focuses on the interaction of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, cancer), behavioral factors (e.g., physical activity, smoking, diet, alcohol consumption, and sleep), social factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, social network), and mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, and stress).
Certificates and Associations
Focus: Top Nationales Krankenhaus 2024
Kooperation für Transparenz und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen
Qualitätspartnerschaft mit der PKV
Erfolgsfaktor Familie
Die Altersvorsorge für den Öffentlichen Dienst