Katholisches Klinikum Bochum

Katholisches Klinikum Bochum (KKB) is a major healthcare provider and academic medical center located in Bochum, Germany. It operates as a network of several hospitals, including St. Josef-Hospital, St. Elisabeth-Hospital, and St. Maria-Hilf-Krankenhaus, and serves as a primary teaching affiliate of the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB). The group provides a comprehensive range of medical services, with specialized expertise in neurology, oncology, cardiology, and dermatology. KKB is heavily involved in clinical research and academic medicine, hosting numerous university clinics and research institutes that participate in international clinical trials. With over 5,000 employees, it is one of the largest healthcare employers in the Ruhr region.