The department in numbers
The Department of Clinical Medicine (K1) is one of Norway's largest clinical research environments. The department has around 450 employees and about 150 active PhD candidates. Each year, the department publishes around 350–400 scientific articles. K1 works closely with Haukeland University Hospital, where research and clinical practice are integrated in daily work.
History
The Department of Clinical Medicine (K1) was established in 2004, when the University of Bergen reorganised the structure of the Faculty of Medicine. The department brings together academic communities in internal medicine, surgery and clinical specialities. Since its founding, K1 has grown into one of the leading clinical research environments in Norway, with close integration between university research and clinical practice at Haukeland University Hospital and elsewhere in Western Norway.
Research
Research at K1 covers a wide range of medical fields, with particular strength in cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurology and gastroenterology. The department hosts several national and international research projects, and has established collaborations with leading research environments in Europe and beyond.
Research groups at K1 work closely with clinicians at Haukeland University Hospital. This creates strong conditions for translational research — from the laboratory to patient care.
Education
At the Department of Clinical Medicine (K1), teaching is closely integrated with clinical practice and medical research. The department has a particular responsibility for the professional programme in medicine, with teaching that spans from basic clinical skills to advanced patient care and specialised knowledge. The department also leads the nutrition programmes at the University of Bergen.
Teaching is research-based and linked to the department's academic fields. It is offered to student groups at different levels of their studies. Several courses are also offered to students from other study programmes where this is academically relevant.
The department offers teaching and supervision at PhD level, and contributes to doctoral education through its own courses and the supervision of PhD candidates.