About the Detlef Zillikens Clinician Scientist Academy

Securing high-quality education and training during clinical and scientific career paths is essential for advancing the development of university medicine. Given the increasing economic pressures on top-tier healthcare providers, it is imperative to create protected spaces for physician researchers. This support enables competitive entry into the scientific community and the sustainable pursuit of independent research agendas. Establishing a shared critical mass and identity for the overall program across UKSH locations is a key strategy in attracting and retaining top physician researchers in Schleswig-Holstein.

The Detlef Zillikens Clinician Scientist Academy plays a pivotal role in ensuring education quality across sites, providing overarching training materials, and coordinating joint activities for clinician scientists.