Figure 1: Overview of the science-oriented paracurricular and curricular elements of "Research and Medical Studies" at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne. Mandatory elements are marked in orange. The paracurricular offerings serve as an introduction to medical research or scientific work and provide an overview of the research landscape. A student can find his or her scientific project via the Research Track, via the Research Fair or via an independent search. This structure continues accordingly in the 2nd study stage. The project outline of the planned doctoral project can be accredited as a Scientific Project II.