Teaching

Educating healthcare professionals in Sex- and Gender-specific Medicine is vital because biological and sociocultural differences between sexes significantly influence the presentation, progression, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. These differences are often overlooked in traditional medical education, leading to gaps in care that can affect patient outcomes. By integrating sex- and gender-sensitive approaches into medical training, future healthcare professionals can better recognize and address the specific needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring more precise, equitable, and effective healthcare. This foundational knowledge equips them to challenge biases in clinical practice, contribute to evidence-based guidelines, and improve health outcomes for all.

There are various possibilities to deepen one's knowledge in sex- and gender medicine, given different backgrounds and career stages.
 

For Medical Students:
Formal lectures in  Sex- and Gender-specific Medicine are tought throughout the UZH medical school curriculum to first introduce students to the principles of Sex- and Gender-specific Medicine, highlighting how biological, and sociocultural dimensions of sex and gender influence health. We also offer a course about Sex and Gender in Pharmacology. Later, we broaden the knowledge for different medical subjects and with relevant clinical cases.  It equips students with the tools to understand and address these differences early in their medical careers, fostering a more inclusive approach to patient care. Additionally, we offer an elective called ‘Gender Medicine’ for medical students at UZH.

For Advanced Students or Complementary Study Seekers:
The CAS program in Sex- and Gender-Specific Medicine offers a deeper exploration of tools, concepts, and strategies to make healthcare and medical research more sex- and gender-sensitive across various disciplines. 

For Practicing Educators and Doctors:
A comprehensive collection of factsheets provides lecturers and practicing physicians with reliable and relevant insights into sex- and gender differences in specific medical fields. These resources enable educators in healthcare to incorporate state-of-the-art knowledge in their teaching and healthcare professionals to refine their approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient communication by incorporating the latest findings in sex- and gender medicine in their daily practice.