IsiEmhh - what's that?
IsiEmhh stands for integration, linguistic and intercultural start into your studies at MHH.
Since 2008, the program is known for promoting the integration of students with international backgrounds at Hanover Medical School. At first, the program only served medical students and was called IsiEmed but since the winter semester 2015/2016 all other majors are included as well. Hence the name changed to IsiEmhh.
One main focus of this project is intercultural skills that are of growing importance in our multicultural society and demand a lot from a new generation of young doctors.
IsiEmhh supports international students who start studying at our university and whose native language is not German, especially during their first year of studies. Our aim is to facilitate the start of your studies at MHH and make you feel welcome in your new surroundings.
Moreover, IsiEmhh wants to raise awareness for the important topic of integration and cultural diversity in teaching staff members, staff in the hospital and in research and tries to involve them in the program.
We are looking forward to get to know you and to accompany you during your first term at MHH.
Information
We are a team of tutors in human medicine and dentistry. From the beginning of the studies, we offer language-based, subject-specific tutorials for the subjects in the first year of the model medical program (HannibaL) and the dentistry program. The tutorials take place in small groups on a weekly basis throughout the entire first year of study. Before the exams, there are additional review sessions for targeted preparation.
By the way, we also offer tutorials during our IsiEmhh orientation days before the start of the studies as an introduction to the first weeks of study.
Voluntary mentorship program with student sponsorships for first-year students in all study programs at MHH by older, volunteer students. We help and support new or first-year students in navigating their academic journey and adjusting to university life.
The orientation week is designed to help new students get better acquainted with their university and the Hannover campus, which will be their new home base. They will have the opportunity to meet professors, senior students, and their mentors (Lotse), who will accompany and support them throughout their upcoming journey and answer any questions they may have. Additionally, there will be a campus tour, visits to the library, explanations about online systems such as exams, access to schedules, courses, and study materials, as well as guidance on applying for scholarships. To conclude the week, there might be an exciting group excursion, a discussion with former MHH graduates, an exchange of experiences, practical workshops in the MHH Skills Lab, or even a culinary cooking evening.
This includes intercultural events such as monthly get-togethers, various country-themed evenings with authentic cuisine, intercultural movie nights, mystery evenings, and panel discussions. The summer festival and the annual international volleyball tournament on the MHH campus, featuring teams of students, faculty, and staff, promote sportsmanship and are increasingly popular.
Excursions provide students with insights into German culture, politics, and history, strengthen the sense of community among students, and promote social integration. In the winter semester, MHH officially welcomes new students at the 'International Welcome Event,' and all of these activities and events contribute to the promotion of the International Campus and intercultural exchange at the university. You can find more information and registration for these events here.
Contact Information
Project Head
Professor Dr. Sandra Steffens
Head of curriculum development and faculty representative for the National Competency-Based Learning Goals Catalog in Medicine (NKLM) as well as senior physician in the Clinic for Rheumatology and Immunology at the MHH
"Our program aims to provide a welcoming culture for students studying abroad in a foreign language at Hannover Medical School. Integration and general well-being are of the essence in the pursuit of academic success to its fullest extent."
International Office
Mareike Hoffmann
Tel: +49 511 532 6027
E-Mail: hoffmann.mareike[at]mh-hannover.de
Project Group
Student Officer for International Affairs - Fanny Sue Wolke
- Chairperson & Head of Tutors - Laurids Nieber
- Finance - Nora Elouahabi
- Events & Excursions - Kamel Zayed
- Public Relations - Sidrei Yassin Kassab
Human Medicine
- Laurids Matti Nieber
- Meshile Fallouh
- Veronika Berestovytska
- Richard Prien
Dentistry
- Wania Sharif
Further information
General Students' Association Subpage Registrar's Office News on Facebook News on Instagram Housing in Hannover Working in Hannover Students with children and anti-discrimination
(In German only)