Tips for freshmen

General tips and tricks for new students at the university of Ulm

Hello dear applicants, freshers and students of the higher semester. Given the seemingly unmanageable complexity of the University of Ulm, especially when it comes to the vast range of services it offers to its students, it will help to get an overview using this web page.
Special tips and tricks for medical students:
For configuration of the mobile device (notebook, tablet, mobile phone) for use in the Uni Ulm WLAN network (SSID = eduroam) For this there is the Configuration Assistant Tool short CAT. For Android is to install appropriate App from the Play Store.
For Apple's iOS, Windows but also other systems, you can make the configuration with the link on the left. For iOS, this will automatically install a "profile file" that includes the appropriate Wi-Fi settings.
General information

Network Name: (SSID) eduroam
Security: WPA2 Enterprise
Authentication: EAP-TTLS
Encryption: AES
Root CA certificate: Deutsche Telekom Root CA 2
Authentication server: radius.uni-ulm.de
inner authentication: PAP
external identity: anonymous@uni-ulm.de
inner identity: (Uni Ulm e-mail address) max.muster@uni-ulm.de
Password: Password of the kiz account
Configuration of IMAP, VPN, Uni calendar and Uni contact search.
The settings on iPhone and iPad can not be done manually, so that the university provides corresponding profile files for this, in which the settings for the above services are included.
The @ uni-ulm.de email address is basically your new "business address". You might receive important messages that can be accessed via the link on the right.
Special settings of the email account, such as filter rules for spam or forwarding to a private email address can be configured here.
With mailing lists and e-mail list can be activated and organized depending on your personal interests.
20 GB of free cloud storage for all students of the University of Ulm
Another external cloud storage that integrates well with mobile devices.
Where are the main lecture halls and seminar rooms?
PC pools at the University of Ulm. These have computers that work with either Windows or Linux operating system. For printing documents, it may be necessary to load the print contingent at the appropriate places, for example, at the terminal in front of the canteen.
Free licenses and downloads of software such as operating systems like Windows 10 and others, but also hardware on demand.
Because the university does not manage the cloud instance that provides this service, the download will incur a low deployment fee of just € 3.99 per year . In return, you get a license of Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus for local installation on up to five PCs or Macs and five mobile devices, which usually costs around ten times more.
Bus and train in Ulm, around Ulm and around Ulm: The semester ticket allows you to travel unlimited in the entire network of the DING area by bus or train for a price of 110 € per semester. Students without a semester ticket are also allowed to use the bus and train at weekends free of charge upon presentation of the student ID, but on weekdays a restriction to times after 18:00 is valid. Cave: Strictly speaking, the semester ticket is only valid in conjunction with the student ID.
The semester ticketis available at the main train station or in the SWU customer center traffiti.
On the left there are also links for downloading apps for DING and Deutsche Bahn for Apple's iOS and for Android (Play Store)
Lockers are empty at the beginning of the winter term. They are distributed at certain points throughout the campus area. Here it is important to be quick and secure a locker with a padlock. At the end of the semester, however, the journey to Rome begins again: every lock must be hung up and the locker is released again. If the lock is not suspended on time, it will be cracked by the caretaker. So please note the deadlines.
SPSS network license for statistical evaluations, for example in the context of the dissertation.
Quick start Guide:
1. Log in to the university homepage:
2. Navigate to the SPSS download page. A login in the portal is necessary before:
3. Download the appropriate ISO file (extension ".iso"). You can choose "lin" for Linux, "mac" for Mac OS X and "win" for Windows 7/8/10.
4. Open the ISO file and start the executable .exe file.
5. Follow the steps in the installation program. Accept all occurrences
Condition agreements. If you are unsure if you need "Python", please install it as a precaution.
AFTER THE FINISHED INSTALLATION:
6. The product still has to be licensed. Start the license wizard for this.
7. Follow the steps of the wizard. Select the option "License for simultaneous
registered users ... "and in the next step give the Ulmer license server
lm01.rz.uni-ulm.de.
In short, to explain the term "network license": This means that you SPSS in principle is fully available. However, only if you are on the campus area, or your respective device is registered with the network of the university (Eduroam). If you want to use SPSS or other services from home that also only work via the university network, then install a VPN client on your device that connects you from home to the university network. For Windows this offers the Cisco VPN client, which can also be downloaded only within the university network ...
Another tip for the newly-born clinic students: As part of the course "medical biometrics", one group is offered per semester, who are allowed to carry out the corresponding calculations in the EC Room via SPSS. So if you know that he will need the software once, you should be quick when registering in Corona ...

Furthermore, there is a link to a youtube channel, that helps you studying the basics of SPSS on your own.
There are two types of terminals: one group is in the form of hanging machines in front of the cafeteria, for example. These can be upgraded via credit card on the credit card on the student card. With this one can pay in many places at the university in particular in the refectory, the cafeteria and in the bistro cashless.
The other group of vending machines, one of which is in front of the refectory, the other in the vicinity of the dentist cafeteria, are larger, stationary machines whose function is on the one hand the feedback by printing the new expiration date, the other the loading of print quotas for the PC pools.
Further information
Copiers are also located at various locations, for example in the building cross M25 next to the Linux pool. For a copy you pay a few cents, which are debited from the balance of the student card.
In the net you will find the legendary matching manual.
Library of the University of Ulm. Keep track of borrowed items, search for new books, use inter-library loan and more.
Under "local" you can find the collections of the kiz: monographs, textbooks, journals, university publications, e-books, e-journals, national licenses, as well as the stock of the institutional repository OPARU.
The "global" section contains the local inventory of the kiz, as well as royalty-free e-resources, as well as numerous external sources from international information providers.
Lastly the link for the interlibrary loan.
Higher Education Services Portal. Among other things, important personal documents such as study certificates for semester ticket or BAföG are to bedownloaded here. These can be found under Student Administration / Certificates.
Always cheap discount promotions from the fields of fashion, lifestyle, technology such as a Spotify account for half price.
New Amazon prime student:
Free premium shipping, video flat rates and access to the top offers and other Amazon services.
Try a year for free, then as a student, you have the option to cancel the offer at the end of the free year, or to extend it either for 34 € per year or for 3.99 € per month.
Eligible students can sign up through the link below and take advantage of Prime Student benefits. Only at the end of 12 months is the first time the reduced membership fee of 3.99 euros per month or 34 euros per year - less than half of the regular annual Prime membership fee.


If interested, click link below ...
Sports offers at the University of Ulm. From dancing to fitness, martial arts, water sports is much available. On external offers even skydiving, kayaking, diving, sailing and much more.
The Humboldt Study Center of the University of Ulm offers bookings via Corona from a wide range of philosophy, humanities and languages courses. Many European languages ​​are available, as well as Arabic or Russian, but also more specialized courses such as medical English are available.
Mensa of the University of Ulm. Please note the link below for the corresponding apps, as they also show the current menus of Burger Bar and Bistro.
Help finding a place to live through the Studentenwerk of the University of Ulm
The Botanical Garden of the University of Ulm is a central scientific institution. As a university garden, he has primarily to fulfill tasks in research and teaching. In addition, it is definitely worth taking a walk there.
There is also a beer garden where you can sit in the summer, have a drink and eat ice cream.
BAföG Application Application for state financial assistance during the studies.
Subscribe to get the lastest news about KIZ displayed in your facebook account.
Furthermore you can subscribe to general information feeds about the university.
At present, the Student Representation (StuVe) works on many different topics. At the same time, it offers you a broad service structure, such as the BAföG presentation or the bicycle workshop.
Good food: sometimes you have to put the books aside and spoil yourself. Here is a selection of the most popular and well-known restaurants in the city. Personal favorites: Pizza in L'Osteria or pancakes in Kornhäusle. At least the latter should be tasted once in the course of studies by everybody. Enjoy your meal.
Nightlife in Ulm. Here is a small list of clubs and bars in Ulm ...
Parking at the University of Ulm / University Hospital:
There are various car parks and areas with parking around the university. As employees and students of the University of Ulm you have the opportunity to study the paid parking lots of the service company Universitätsklinikum Ulm mbH to use. Your membership card or student ID serves as a parking authorization card for passing the barriers.
To use the parking you pay one euro per day. You can commute between the parking spaces within 24 hours at no extra cost. The parking fee is deducted at the exit from the parking lot of your smart card, i. the entrance is also possible without credit.
Information for foreign applicants
Foreign applicants are candidates who are not EU citizens (EU member states) or EEA nationals (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and are not holders of a German university entrance qualification (German Abitur).
Various tips for students with disabilities, accessibility and studying at the University of Ulm having a child.
From now on, all students of the University of Ulm are free to attend the regular performances of the theater!
You can reserve the cards 7 days in advance by phone, in person or by e-mail. After presenting your student ID, you will receive tickets for every regular performance of the Ulm Theater.
Important note: Tickets can only be picked up personally with a student ID and admission is only possible with a student ID. If you reserve you must pick up the cards 30 minutes earlier.
Free checking account with the following advantages:
50 euros instant premium.
100 Euro welcome bonus and 24 months for every 2 Euro account credit.
Free account management - without a minimum entrance fee.
Free giro card and Visa card - with contactless payment function.
Google Pay - and soon Apple Pay. Simply pay by smartphone.
Special tips for medical students
Important for the semester confirmation and booking of the courses of the following semester. Please note the deadlines for registration!
The courses to be booked can be found in the form of leaflets on Moodle on the topic "Dates Online Registration".
On the part of the Dean's Office, at the end of each semester, there is an information event with explanations on the booking of courses for the following semester.
Moodle - the central learning platform for medical students. Here lecturers also advertise slides for lectures and seminars. In addition, here are important events.
Crossing old exams and understanding content with good annotations. Free account about Uni Ulm. For the registration outside of the IP range of the university the installation of the above mentioned VPN access, which simulates the presence on university campus, is recommended.
The portal to cruising and learning par excellence. Including extensive and well-maintained knowledge database. Try the link for 10 days for free and already create an account, which is free in itself. At the latest for the state examination for most students the means of the first choice.
Extensive and free medical database. After registration by transmission of the physics certificate certain protected areas are visible. In addition, access to the Red List is possible with the same login.

As a student you will receive up to 25% student discount * on selected items!
That's how it's done:
You are not yet registered as a DocCheck student? Then simply upload your enrollment certificate to DocCheck and shop in the "Students Only" category!
Comprehensive drug database.
Red List
The Tübingen Sectio chirurgica:
The Sectio chirurgica is an event of the Clinical Anatomy of the Department of Anatomy of the University of Tübingen. The idea of ​​this event is to follow surgical procedures live on the internet.
Click event plan:
Sectio registration
Summer season starting in July:
New episodes:
• Shoulder Trauma: Treatment of a Greater Tubercle Fracture 
• Acute Aortic Dissection: Interdisciplinary Treatment 
• Ulcerative Colitis: Proctocolectomy with J-Pouch 
• Metastasis of the Cervical Lymph Nodes: Neck-Dissection 
• Dental Malposition: Corrective Osteotomy 
• Occlusive Hydrocephalus: Ventriculocisternostomy 
Detailed pharmacological backgrounds.
Easy testing of drug interactions.
Lots of useful help and tips as well as clear summaries of contents that are particularly relevant for the Physikum. With the opening of an account the student of human medicine also has a free professional liability insurancein the study including PJ available. This must then be adjusted again to the PJ.
Free giro and daily money account:
Free apoBankcard (German doctors 'and pharmacists' bank): withdraw cash worldwide free of charge at around 19,000 cash dispensers of the Volks- and Raiffeisenbanken participating in BankCard-ServiceNetz as well as Sparda banks.Online banking on the go with the app or from home.Postage-free monthly statement
Various benefits in connection with Medi Learn.
Various benefits associated with Medi Learn., Apo bank, free professional liability for students.
Extensive database of medical publications.
Overview of the facilities and facilities of the University of Ulm.
Finance studies with jobs. There are several pages that offer jobs for students. You could also try to combine studying and earning money through paid tutoring activities . In addition, after completion of the Physikum you can also do night-watches in the hospitals of the university hospital and improve your pocket money ...
Subscribe to Dean's Organizational Notices, Job Vacancies, Medical Faculty News and much more on Facebook.
Other sites that offer to learn in Vorklinik:
MyMicroscope - The eLearning Platform for Histology and Microscopic Anatomy(Anatomy B) of the University of Ulm. Microscopy from home on the PC or on the go on the phone.
The musculature of humans listed in tabular form . Detailed pictures for illustration.
Beautifully illustrated illustration of embryology and organogenesis.
Anatomical and especially neuroanatomical content such as brain slices prepared by the University of Bern.
Certain semester-internal topics will certainly also be discussed on Facebook in appropriate groups, for which it is necessary to register. However, regardless of this, a page is always an essential source of accumulated knowledge of those who are already a few semesters away and pass on their exams here ... Please register!
A lot more information about the course of studying is provided by the medical student council of the medical faculty (Fachschaft)

Bookstore for specialist literature in the fields of medicine , natural sciences, mathematics and computer science.

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 18:30

Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00

Saturday (June to August): 10:00 - 14:00

Address:

Wengengasse 27

89073 Ulm

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First link: General information about scholarships.
New: The university of Ulm offers not less than 37 German Scholarships („Deutschlandstipendien“) for their students. You can apply for a scholarship during October 2018. Starting on October 1st 2018 onwards you will find all relevant information at the adjacent link to your right:
If you have any questions there is an email link as well.

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Accessories and instruments for study
For orders on Amazon, it is recommended to first unlock Amazon prime student, because you save even with small orders shipping and beyond that comes in the free enjoyment of Prime Video, Prime Reading, Prime Photo and more. The service is free for 12 months and at the end of this period either terminable or at half the normal price, that is renewable for 34 € per year. In this case. Recently you may also extend your Amazon prime membership after the free trial year for 3.99 € per month as a student.

None of the items listed below is an obligatory basic equipment of a new student. Some things will only grow over time, but there are a few things that may make learning easier for one or the other.
While learning how to use index cards has an initial amount of work, it does prove to be a very sustainable way of learning for those who work with it.
Padlock in different colors available, so you can get hold of a locker, as long as one is free ...
Pulse Oximeter: Measure pulse and oxygen saturation with a device that fits comfortably in your pocket.
Diagnostic light for the smock bag.
Solid stethoscope made by Littmann:
High acoustic sensitivity in general auscultation.
Dual Frequency membrane on both sides of the chestpiece for adults and children.
The one-piece membrane is easy to install and easy to clean thanks to the smooth surface.
The new durable material keeps the hose longer and more resistant to staining and discoloration.
Versatile through the open funnel. The pediatric side transforms into a traditional open funnel by replacing the membrane with a cold protection ring.
Especially when you are still learning, it is important to hear well. Unfortunately not cheap but because of the incredible depth of detail a recommendation for those who do not just want to make auscultation pro forma. For the Physikum, there is also a stethoscope from the university as a gift, but I could never do much with it. Contrary to the intuition, a high quality stethoscope is recommended especially for the learner.
Blood pressure cuff.
Pressure gauge scale = Ø 60 mm
Double hose system
Plug connection for cuff
with rotary valve for pressure release
with shock protection technology
Tuning fork for neurological examinations, peripheral sensitivity, gutter and weaver test.
In the anatomical textbook collection (next to the EC Room, where the virtual clinic seminars take place) one can borrow various anatomical preparations against a pledge. But who wants his own skeleton , will find it here:
Anatomically correct skull model, 3-part, life-size
all 22 skull bones in didactic colors.
Detailed presentation of anatomical structures
Plug and magnetic connections
attractive visual model and anatomy model for study.
Neurological reflex hammer with built-in brush for skin reflexes and surface reactions
Handcrafted since 1971 / Lifetime Warranty / Latex Free
Exactly balanced> extra long handle
Exactly and effectively resolves muscle stretching reflexes, superficial or skin reflexes as well as plantar and abdominal reflexes, with less effort and more patient comfort.
Note: A "normal" reflex hammer is given after the Physikum together with a stethoscope also from the University of Ulm.
ECG ruler with diagnostic instructions and explanations.
For the relevant articles such as the manometer or pulse oximeter, it should be noted that not regularly calibrated and certified medical devices are not approved for professional diagnostics.
Book recommendations "preclinical"
Anatomy: The paperback anatomy summarizes the two big blocks Benninghoff anatomy very well. The texts are very easy to understand, the structure is clear, the drawings are colorful and good. It also highlights clinical content and summaries, making learning and repeating much easier.
Anatomical structures in images: More than 200 bones, about 650 muscles - but do not panic before Präpkurs and certificates. Over 5000 lifelike, sculptural anatomical drawings in about 780 study units show you the anatomy in outstanding quality and detail. So you can easily visualize the 3D structures and understand and memorize the material more quickly. With the two life-sized posters on your wall you have bones and muscles every day and can memorize the names and structures permanently.
Physiology: A detailed textbook for in-depth learning and an integrated short textbook. Because the margin column with the summaries is ideal for quick repetition and targeted exam preparation. The complete GK is covered. Numerous clinical references and above all the graphic clinical pictures build a bridge to your subsequent medical activity.
Biochemistry: Complete and up to date. All test-relevant and clinically important biochemical contents are covered and up-to-date.
The texts are formulated in clear, memorable language. All connections necessary for the understanding are explained. The excellent book and chapter structure allows you an effective and fast information access. Many interesting clinical references, concrete case studies and numerous clinical pictures.
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Used specialist literature around medicine and natural sciences.
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Anatomical learning maps: Very good set for learning anatomical structures with thematically arranged index cards in beautifully drawn Prometheus style.
Medical apps for mobile and tablet
Wonderful 3D anatomy app for visualizing anatomical structures and helping to learn the substance in anatomy A and C
"Arznei aktuell" is the complete and up-to-date pharmaceutical database from ifap. With nearly 83,000 listed drugs and just under 4,250 active ingredients, it already contains the FULL data volume for all relevant information on all prescription and pharmacy-only drugs in Germany as well as all medical devices with a medicinal character and OTX supplements free of charge. On request, 14-day updates of the data are provided.
With the practical Mensa App you can take the menu of the Mensa Uni in Ulm everywhere. So you can easily check on the way or during the lecture, what is on the campus of the University of Ulm for lunch.
Thieme anatomy flashcards. Anatomy learning made easy! With the PROMETHEUS flashcards for iPhone or iPad, you'll always have 460 flashcards with unique PROMETHEUS illustrations.
Thieme eRef app - the offline app for the Thieme knowledge portal for physicians

Use the eRef knowledge portal for physicians now offline on the go with the eRef app.
Notability. Great app to annotate lectures in PDF format (via stylus or keyboard) and possibly even to add the lecture as an audio file. Everything can be archived and calibrated with cloud storage. Currently available only for iOS.
Miamed Amboss.
The portal to cruising and learning par excellence. Including extensive and well-maintained knowledge database. Try this free for 10 days and create an account which is free of charge. Whether you want to unlock paid full version, you can still think. So no obligations. At the latest to the state examination however for most of the students the means of the first choice.
Try out for free for 10 days via this link!
Miamed Amboss registration
The complete Amboss database on mobile or tablet. Look up, cross, learn.
Here are the links for the lexicon and the portal for both operating systems:
Tidy, clear, fast: The Pschyrembel brings the current medical expertise to the point. You can find every article with just one click. Everything important can be researched in 15 seconds. As an absolute highlight, the 2017 edition of the Herold of internal medicine is included in the Pschyrembel full version - at no extra charge and 100% complete. Try one week for free.
RKU Ulm university App:
• Fundamentals and general information on nerve stimulation, medication, sonography, anatomy and application techniques.
• Clear presentation of nerve blocks for upper and lower extremities.
• Dual Guidance: Explanations on the use of ultrasound-assisted blockages.
Scanbooster comes with many different organs which you can scan - just like with a real device. Just move your device to perform scans. If you have both iPhone and iPad you can use your iPhone as a virtual ultrasound probe to control Scanbooster on your iPad. Just download the additional Scanbooster Control App!
WolframAlpha: Mathematical and scientific calculations based on a powerful central computer algebra system and a comprehensive scientific database.
Educational videos on the net
For more videos of Miamed Anvil with topics from Vorklinik and clinic look here:
Amboss on YouTube
Various small presentations on models of the heart, knee joint and more ...
DocCheck on YouTube
Clinical Pharmacology nicely processed and presented by Prof. Mang.
Pharmacology on YouTube
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