Addressing Doctor Shortages in Germany's Universities

Universities in Hesse, like Goethe, Philipps, and Justus-Liebig, combat the doctor shortage by offering medical study spots with limited capacities. To attract doctors to rural areas, initiatives like 'Der hessische Weg' and double pre-quota are introduced, backed by 1.2 million euros in funding.

Meanwhile, Thuringia supports 20 medical and pharmacy startups in rural regions with grants up to 40,000 euros. Challenges in successor search persist, notably for dentists and pharmacists, with funding amounts varying by profession.

Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach collaborates with Mainz University Medicine to ensure high-quality healthcare in rural areas through hospital reforms.