Teaching Day 2026: AI as an Opportunity for Higher Education and Vocational Training
With over 50 participants, lively discussions, and many practical insights, the Teaching Day 2026 demonstrated how artificial intelligence is transforming medical education and what opportunities this presents for students and faculty.
How is Artificial Intelligence changing study and teaching? What opportunities does it offer, and where are clear rules needed? These were the questions addressed at Teaching Day 2026 on June 10 under the motto “AI in Teaching – Knowledge. Design. Future.” More than 50 participants took the opportunity to exchange views on current developments, learn about new approaches, and discuss practical experiences.
The focus was on three presentations that offered different perspectives on the use of AI in medical education.
Dr. Eric Einspänner from the University Clinic for Neuroradiology kicked off the event with the workshop “Using AI Smartly: Prompt Engineering for Medical Students & Educators.” Using practical examples, he demonstrated how targeted inputs into AI systems can support learning processes, structure content, and meaningfully complement teaching and learning situations.
Next, Dr. Andrea Wetzel from the Office of the Dean of Studies addressed a highly topical issue: the “Legally Justifiable Use of AI in Written Assessments.” Together with the participants, she discussed questions of transparency, traceability, and responsibility regarding the use of AI in exams and academic papers.
The third presentation demonstrated how digital tools can support practical training. Prof. Dr. Franziska Bäßler and her team from the Institute for Medical Didactics, Teaching Development, and Education Research presented the PJ ePortfolio. This digital tool accompanies students during their clinical rotation, makes learning progress visible, and supports reflection on their own acquisition of competencies.
The lively participation in the discussions and workshops made it clear just how great the interest in artificial intelligence in teaching is. At the same time, the event demonstrated how important the exchange of ideas about new technologies and their responsible use remains.
Dr. Winkler-Stuck, Head of the Office of the Dean of Studies, and Prof. Lohmann, Dean of Studies, thank all speakers, organizers, and participants for their commitment. Teaching Day 2026 impressively demonstrated that the future of teaching is being actively shaped—together, innovatively, and through dialogue.