Psychiatry in Greifswald: Why young doctors choose this path

Psychiatry in Greifswald: Why young doctors choose this path

Greifswald, Deutschland - Frederik Kinnen, a 32-year-old assistant doctor at the University Medical Center in Greifswald, describes the challenges and deep bonds that work in psychiatry brings. His passion for the subject developed during the medical studies, which enabled him to rotate through various medical areas and to deepen his skills. "The time with the patients is crucial - I often have conversations that take more than an hour," emphasizes Kinnen, who believes that a basis of trust is essential in the therapy.

The patients usually stay in the clinic for between six and eight weeks, which increases the possibility of intensive therapeutic relationships. Kinnen, who has been working in Greifswald since 2013 and is settled there, expresses the desire to continue working at the university, even if the future prospects are uncertain. While he experiences the success of his patients as enriching, there are also painful snapshots, such as the loss of a patient with eating disorders. "These experiences remain in the memory," said Kinnen. For more information on this fascinating perspective on psychiatry, see www.ostsee-zeitung.de .