Medical studies in Erlangen with state examination and promotion 1992
1993 - 2003 Clinical training and scientific work at Chirurgische Universitätsklinik Erlangen (Prof. F. P. Gall / Prof. W. Hohenberger)
Specialist diploma in surgery from Bayerische Landesärztekammer
Scientific focus: Development of biological training models for surgery and endoscopy, plus development and evaluation of processes in training and education
1997 pilot event „Systematic training in surgical theatres using appraisable quality criteria“, supported by the chairmanship of the German Surgical Society
1998 – 2006 continuing development of the Endo-Trainer™-project / Broncho-Trainer™ in collaboration with Altana Pharma
2006 – 2008 further development of the Endo-Trainer™-project as international umbrella concept “Global Concept – Local Workshops“ in cooperation with Altana Pharma / Nycomed
Since 2003 CEO of ECE Training GmbH
2009 founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ECE-Foundation “driving quality through medical education, innovation and certification“