The courses in general and visceral surgery are consistently organised according to the concept of the learning spiral and blended learning. In addition to teaching theoretical knowledge, the focus here is also on practical skills in skills labs and interactive case-based seminars. Overall, we are already aligning our teaching concepts with the new NKLM and the new licensing regulations. In addition, as part of the Faculty of Medicine's wise@ulm concept ("Learn scientific skills during your studies"), students' scientific skills are to be strengthened during their studies. In addition to the compulsory courses as part of the standard curriculum, interested students also have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge as part of an interdisciplinary study track in visceral medicine together with gastroenterology. The overarching aim of the teaching concept is the increasing development of medical/physician competences, which can and should be carried out by students during practical sections of their studies in the form of so-called "entrustable professional activities" (EPAs).