EUGIM

According to the variety of diseases with relevant sex/gender differences this module is divided in "basic subjects" and "additional subjects". The module comprises 5 ECTS. All parts of medicine are focussed concerning prevention up to therapy depending on the current state of research in “gender medicine” in Europe. Furthermore sociocultural aspects are focused.

The module can be flexibly integrated into bachelor or master programmes or continuous medical education and will lead to an internationally recognized certificate. Network members will sensitize universities, medical professional organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, health care politics, funding organizations and insurance companies for gender aspects.
 
Dissemination and awareness of gender aspects will improve treatment of both women and men and will reduce mortality and undesirable side effects of drug treatment. Furthermore the knowledge will be given to the general public as well. This will promote innovation in medical education and contribute to harmonization of biomedical study structures in Europe.

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