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The Teddy clinic

Is an association founded by medical students aiming to teach children about doctor’s visits, illness, and healthy lifestyles in a fun way. 

Students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are involved in the Teddy clinic.

How can I get involved? 

• As a Teddy Bear intern or Teddy Bear doctor: You can register a few weeks before the Teddy clinic.
• As a part or the organization team: New members are always welcome; just drop us an e-mail. 

What is done at the Teddy clinic? 

• History: What happened?
• Diagnostics: X-ray, ultrasound, labs
• Treatment: Adhesive and nonadhesive bandages, casts and sometimes even surgery 
• Medication is available at the pharmacy
• Visit to the dentist

You can read many impressions from past Teddy clinic and get more information at the website for the nonprofit Teddy clinic arburg e.V. (GER).

The efficacy of the Tedd clinic has been empirically documented, cf.  Leonhardt, C. et al. (2013). “Does the ‘Teddy clinic’ enhance preschool children’s knowledge? A pilot study with a pre-/post-case control design in Germany.” https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105313488975

Contact E-Mail: post@teddyklinik-marburg.de / www.teddyklinik-marburg.de