In a method and system for generating a user interface for at least one medical application to be implemented by a medical apparatus, a designation of the medical application to be implemented is provided to a computerized processor, which automatically then registers only control elements for inclusion in the user interface that are relevant for controlling the designated medical application. The processor automatically positions control elements, individually or in groups, in the user interface at a display screen according to configurable positioning criteria that minimize at least one of space on the display screen occupied by the control elements, and user steps to activate the control elements, to form the user interface.