Lviv National Medical University

Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University gained another partner, as a memorandum of cooperation was signed with the Ukrainian Medical Center for Mother and Child Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine from Odesa.

During the meeting with representatives of the Rehabilitation Center, the guests shared their vision of future cooperation. The colleagues from Odesa expressed interest in providing internships and practical training opportunities for LNMU students, especially future specialists in rehabilitation and mental health, at the Center’s departments. In addition, the discussion covered opportunities for medical graduates to complete the practical part of their internship training at the Center. The Center is the only state institution in southern Ukraine providing comprehensive medical care to both children and adults, including diagnostic and treatment services, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and mental health services. Most services are provided free of charge within the framework of the Medical Guarantees Program of the National Health Service of Ukraine.

Paediatrics students successfully passed their practical exam

Final-year students are continuing to sit their final exams. In early May, sixth-year paediatrics students demonstrated their practical skills at the University’s simulation centre.

This year, the objective structured practical (clinical) exam comprises 12 stations. These cover disciplines in the fields of internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and the practical application of mhGAP tools. All 23 students from Medical Faculty No. 2 passed them successfully.

As before, the focus of the exam was on a thorough assessment of practical skills. The prospective graduates demonstrated their ability to perform resuscitation procedures on children and adults using manikins and interacted with ‘standardised patients’. This approach allowed for the assessment not only of clinical reasoning but also of the future doctors’ communication skills during the taking of medical histories and the prescribing of treatment.

According to the chair of the examination board, Professor Olena Lychkovska, all paediatric graduates successfully completed the set tasks. This is an important step, as marks in the OSP(K)I directly influence graduates’ rankings and, consequently, their future placement for their internship.

Professor Lawrence M. Dubuske signed a cooperation agreement at the University and gave a lecture
The guest of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University was the renowned American immunologist, allergist and pulmonologist, Dr Lawrence M. Dubuske – a Doctor of Medicine, Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and George Washington University Hospital, and Director of the Institute for Research in Immunology and Neurology (IRINE). This is not the first time the renowned specialist has visited the University as a guest lecturer. Professor Dubuske’s grandparents were originally from the Lviv region. In their time, fleeing the fascist and communist invasions, they emigrated to the USA. Indeed, this is a major factor motivating him to support Ukrainians by assisting their professional development.

Today, this cooperation was formalised: the Rector of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Professor Orest Chemerys, and Lawrence M. Dubuske, as Director of the Institute for Immunological Research of New England, signed a bilateral agreement.

An introduction to the ‘Laboratory Diagnostics’ degree programme
Today, the University held an introductory session on the new degree programme “Laboratory Diagnostics”. As we have previously reported, in early April, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University received a licence to train specialists under this programme and will be accepting its first intake of students this summer.

Those interested in pursuing the programme were introduced to the specialisation by Professor Hanna Maksymiuk from the Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics at the Faculty of Postgraduate Education. She explained in detail to prospective students what laboratories in medical institutions do, what tests they carry out, and how their results influence a doctor’s diagnosis of a disease.

Pharmacy students took part in Farmak’s forum

On 2 April, the PRO Future forum, organised by the pharmaceutical company Farmak, took place in Kyiv. The event brought together ambitious students, experts and industry practitioners to discuss the topical theme: ‘Transforming education in a changing world: how development and technology create new opportunities’. Such an event was not to be missed by students from the Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University. The Faculty of Pharmacy was well represented at the forum by fourth-year students.

Our students particularly noted the ‘inquisitive’ atmosphere of the forum, the substance of the presentations and the lively discussions. Undoubtedly, such events are a wonderful opportunity not only to learn about the latest technologies, but also to establish professional contacts.

The Faculty of Dentistry actively incorporates the latest technologies into its teaching
Dental education today is no longer just about textbooks and phantoms. It is about technology, precision and the feeling of being ‘in a real clinic’. With the support of the Dental Medical Centre, the Faculty of Dentistry team has taken a significant step forward by introducing 3D printing of jaw models made from photopolymer resin with removable permanent teeth.

The possibilities of 3D technology open up a new level of training: personalised learning, the ability to replicate clinical situations, and the potential to scale and continuously update the training resources.

In this way, it is not just knowledge that is developed — clinical thinking and precision of movement are cultivated, which will form the basis for high-quality patient care in the future.

And this is no longer the future. This is the present of our dental education.

Lviv branch of the Association of Surgeons of Ukraine updated its work and held an educational event

On March 17, the first offline meeting of the Lviv regional branch of the Association of Surgeons of Ukraine in a long time was held in the recently renovated lecture hall of the Department of Surgery No. 1 of the Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University at the University Hospital. In fact, a reboot of the organization that unites surgeons of Lviv and the region took place. The need to gather in a professional circle to discuss current medical problems and their clinical solutions arose a long time ago. The initiators organized a meeting during which they discussed topics relevant in wartime:

🔹 necrotizing fasciitis and modern approaches to treatment;

🔹 necrotizing infections in combat trauma and complex clinical solutions;

🔹 modern diagnostics and treatment of burn wounds using digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

Lively discussion, exchange of experiences, and a return to an offline format made the meeting especially valuable and productive.

Future doctors and physical therapists get acquainted with the work of a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists

When a patient takes his first step after an injury or serious illness, it is a small victory for a large team of specialists. That is why it is so important for students to know about the rehabilitation process not only from textbooks, but also to see it in real clinical practice.
In the rehabilitation department, students, together with a team of specialists, help patients return to active life every day. They have the opportunity to get acquainted with the organization of the work of a multidisciplinary team, the principles of interprofessional interaction and modern approaches to patient recovery. Future doctors and physical therapists feel the special value of such classes when they become witnesses of small but extremely important victories of patients. It is at such moments that they realize the true role of rehabilitation in modern medicine and the importance of teamwork in the recovery process.

Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University received almost UAH 50 million for scientific development

As a reminder, according to the results of state certification of 246 leading scientific institutions and higher education establishments, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University became the leader in the biomedical field among higher education establishments. Therefore, in accordance with Order No. 412 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, our University has been classified as Category A and will receive funding totalling 49 million 498 thousand hryvnias. UAH 31 million 717 thousand is earmarked for stimulating the best departments, UAH 10 million 220 thousand for the development of research infrastructure, and another UAH 7 million 560 thousand will be allocated for the development of the University.

An excursion was conducted for foreign students of the English-speaking department of Danylo Halytsky LNMU

To promote Ukrainian culture for foreign students in our Alma Mater organize tours, during which they can get acquainted with the most famous architectural gems of our city.

On January 4, Natalia Hirna, Associate Professor of the Department of Ukrainian Studies at Danylo Halytsky LNMU, conducted an excursion for foreign students of the English-speaking department to the Garrison Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The participants of the event visited the church itself, also known as the Jesuit Church, and also visited its dungeons.

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The list of awards and appreciations of Lviv National Medical University are uncounted for its dedication in promoting medical education and in service of training and shaping the great future medical professionals for the world.

Here are several reasons why you should apply to Lviv National Medical University ✔️
🔘The leading Medical University expanding through times of Glory and Honor of history and traditions
🔘The prominent university awarded as the: LEADER OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF UKRAINE”
More than 20,000 expert doctors graduated from Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University currently serving over the world
🔘Thousands of students are pursuing Medicine over from 50 countries
🔘The medical degree of Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University is recognized globally by WHO, WFME, FAIMER, etc
🔘Best infrastructure to learn and experience the medical training prospects
🔘Top class accommodation facilities with very affordable price ranges
🔘Very low and affordable Fees provide international standards of medical education

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