As part of regular updates on the work on adapting the medical study to a regional
study model (project Vestlandslegen) here is an additional update for September 2025. Previous information letters can be found under this link: Informasjonsskriv om prosjekt Vestlandslegen | Vestlandslegen | UiB
Changes in project organization of the Vestlandslegen at the Faculty of Medicine
Following the government's announcement regarding the desired allocation of study places in medicine to UiB/campus
The Haugesund faculty has entered a new phase of the Vestlandslegen project. With the Haugesund campus as
As part of the ramp-up for medical school here in the west, there will be parallel work on a total of four campuses.
going forward. To strengthen dialogue with partners and handle increasing complexity in
organization of the medical study, the faculty management has seen the need for some adjustments in
the organization of the project, including its management.
Gottfried Greve is now joining as the new project manager for Vestlandslegen. He is a professor of pediatrics at
Clinical Institute 2, senior consultant at Haukeland University Hospital and has just completed his four-year
period as vice-rector for innovation, initiatives and clusters at UiB. With his experience and broad
As a contact person, he will be a key player in the dialogue with involved institutes and
regional partners. He will help ensure progress in the project in line with guidelines that
provided by the Steering Group.
At the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the outgoing project manager, Professor
Simon Dankel, who has made significant and important contributions to the project so far – particularly in relation to
to the work of establishing good academic collaborative relationships between the campuses. Good collaboration
is crucial for our joint success with the Vestlandslegen project.
Best regrads,
Marit Bakke – Dean
Reidun Kjome – Vice Dean of Education