Pascal O. Berberat

Prof. Pascal O. Berberat holds the Chair of Medical Didactics, Medical Education Development, and Educational Research at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he also serves as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Academic Program Director for Medicine. He leads the TUM Medical Education Center (TUM MEC), focused on integrating educational research, didactics, and curriculum development to enhance medical education. His research emphasizes professional identity formation, clinical teaching innovation, and the role of realistic clinical scenarios (e.g., simulation, bedside teaching) in fostering medical competencies.

Education: Studied medicine in Bern (Switzerland) and Los Angeles (USA), completed surgical training in Bern, Boston (USA), and Heidelberg. Habilitation in Heidelberg (2007), senior physician at Klinikum rechts der Isar, and Master’s in Medical Education (Heidelberg). Roles include Dean of Studies (2017–2023), current leadership in TUM School of Medicine and Health.

Research Interests: Medical education innovation, professional identity development (especially around mortality, uncertainty), and effective teaching methodologies. Specific focus areas include simulation-based training, digital education (e.g., 360° video projects VirtualMed), and communication skill development.

Key Projects: 'VirtualMed' (360° video teaching), MedKommP@kt (digital communication course), and LET ME (interdisciplinary humanities integration). Active in grants related to curriculum development and educational technologies.

Awards: 2017 Bavarian State Prize for Good Teaching. Supervised over 30 doctoral/master’s students, including works on hygiene competence, communication skills, and professional identity.

Labs/Teams: TUM MEC coordinates curriculum development, faculty training, and research across clinical education units. Collaborates with TUM Medical Training Center (MTC) for simulation-based programs.