Speaker Johanna Ludwig

Dr Johanna Ludwig is a surgeon, founder and consultant for digital health. She works as a trauma surgeon and orthopaedic surgeon at the BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin.

Dr Johanna Ludwig is a pioneer at the intersection of medical excellence and innovative change. She has acquired medical knowledge and human experience in leading hospitals, from Boston Children's Hospital to the most remote corners of our planet, such as the island of Kiribati.

A versatile surgeon, founder and author with an impressive career that has taken her from the prestigious University of Oxford to the ranks of the Bertelsmann Stiftung's ‘30 under 40’ expert network, she is dedicated to the challenge of rethinking medical care and education.

Johanna Ludwig Lecture topics

- Digitalisation in Medicine

We need a digital transformation that will permanently change the healthcare sector. This ground-breaking talk will outline the impressive journey through the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the medical sector from the perspective of an experienced clinician. It will show how innovative technologies can increase patient safety, enable personalised treatment approaches and increase the attractiveness of medical professions through improved data exchange and more efficient workflows. The focus is on the essential importance of a well-considered and controlled introduction of digital solutions that not only simplify processes in everyday hospital life, but also raise the quality of patient care to a new level. This presentation offers an indispensable perspective for everyone in the healthcare sector who wants to recognise and exploit the potential of digitalisation for future-oriented medicine.

- The medicine of the future and digital health applications

In this presentation, Dr Johanna Ludwig will show why digitalisation in medicine is not just an option, but a necessity for any future-oriented organisation in the healthcare sector. It will illustrate how digital health applications (DiGAs) and frameworks such as the Digital Care Act (DVG) are opening up innovative ways to make the transition from symptom-based treatment to preventative, patient-centred care. The crucial role of leaders will be emphasised, as well as how each person can contribute to a digital and health-promoting work culture. Participants will receive practical tips on how to achieve significant improvements in their own working environment and how to focus more on digital health literacy in everyday life.

- Career decisions

In a world full of opportunities and crossroads, the lecture ‘Career paths from & in the clinic’ offers a guide for all those who are about to make decisive career decisions. With a focus on the medical sector, this lecture paints a comprehensive picture of the different paths you can take after studying medicine. It will look at how external influences, personal preferences and the inevitable confrontation with the question ‘What if?’ influence our career decisions. The talk goes beyond traditional career paths and encourages people to broaden their horizons and boldly consider unconventional paths. The importance of self-reflection, identifying one's own values and interests, and exploring the concept of ikigai - finding one's calling that not only brings satisfaction but is also needed by the world - will be emphasised. With practical tips on decision making, from analysing personal strengths to overcoming fear of the unknown, this talk offers an inspiring perspective on creating a fulfilling career that is in line with one's values and goals. A must-read for anyone at a career crossroads and looking for guidance to make conscious, values-based decisions for their future.

- Competence-based medical training

The future of medicine starts today - with training that paves the way. This pioneering lecture by Johanna Ludwig delves into the essential role of continuing education in the medical sector in order to master the challenges of modern medicine and sustainably improve patient care. It will show how skills-based training, which is based on the needs of patients, not only increases the quality of medical care, but also acts as a key factor for the medicine of the future. The focus here is on the development of clear learning objectives, the promotion of a culture of mentoring and the implementation of training concepts that support personal and professional development. With practical examples and innovative approaches to quality control and knowledge transfer, this presentation offers valuable insights for all those working in the healthcare sector who would like to get involved in improving continuing education and thus in forward-looking patient care.

- Female Empowerment

This concise presentation by Johanna Ludwig not only focuses on the challenges and barriers women face, but also highlights strategies and tools for empowerment and career advancement. From identifying personal strengths and overcoming biases to the importance of networking and consciously capitalising on career opportunities, this talk offers a comprehensive perspective on the need to empower women in all areas of life. With practical tips on how to confidently claim your own achievements, become aware of biases and create a work-life balance, this talk is a call to action. It is about creating a culture of recognition and promotion that encourages women to pursue their goals and overcome barriers. The lecture not only provides insights into personal and professional development, but also motivates people to play an active role in shaping an inclusive and equitable society.

- More about Dr Johanna Ludwig

Dr Johanna Ludwig's passion for breaking boundaries between traditional medical practice and the dynamic world of innovation became apparent early on when she developed an award-winning e-learning programme that pioneered new ways of learning about congenital heart defects. Female speaker Johanna Ludwirg's curiosity and drive to challenge existing systems drove her to found a startup that aimed to unite learning, community and fun in medical education - an initiative that was honoured with the Berlin-Brandenburg Businessplan Canvas Award.

Her commitment goes beyond medical practice: as co-author of the book ‘Wege aus der Klinik - Karrieren abseits des Krankenbetts’ (Ways out of the clinic - careers away from the hospital bed), she inspires courageous career decisions. At the same time, as a consultant and member of various expert committees, she is committed to the integration of digital solutions into healthcare, with the aim of both improving patient care and relieving the burden on medical professionals.

She has developed an interdisciplinary social game for medical professionals: Asystole. The game not only helps with the mindless memorisation of medical terms, but also promotes social interaction in a humorous way while learning together.

Dr Johanna Ludwig, whose work has been recognised by prestigious awards such as the Müller Osten Prize of the German Society of Surgery, stands for a new era of medicine in which innovation, digital technologies and a holistic view of healthcare are not only tolerated, but celebrated. In her inspiring talks, she shares her vision of a medical future where empowerment, personal development and an innovative approach to healthcare take centre stage.

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