I. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University

TSMU signed a cooperation agreement with Al-Hawash Private University

A delegation from Al-Hawash Private University (Homs, Syria), which included Chair of the HPU Board of Trustees Mr. Kamel Ayoub and HPU Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs Prof. Mohammed Alnukkari, made an official visit to Ternopil State Medical University. Al-Hawash Private University is one of the largest private institutions of higher education in Syria. There are Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Cosmetology. During a meeting with TSMU rector Prof. Mykhaylo Korda, the visitors discussed the questions of initializing joint research projects and implementing a program Continue reading →

Festival of Global Cuisines took place at TSMU

As reported earlier, Ternopil State Medical University launched a charity drive to raise funds for disadvantaged children. TSMU students want bring joyful experiences into the lives of children in need, and to do this they are equipping a rehabilitation room in the School 28 for children with speech, vision, and mental impairments. One of the events of the drive took place on May 3, 2018. In the courtyard of TSMU Administrative Building students from Ukraine, Egypt, Yemen, Namibia, Poland, Nigeria and India organized a Festival Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University students visited assisted living house with a charity event

Department of Foreign Languages organized a visit of Ternopil State Medical University students and teachers to Petryky regional geriatric boarding house. A traditional event dedicated to the Mother’s Day, its goal was to bring some care and help to the elderly living in the boarding house, share respect and love. Each person received sweets from the students. In addition, the teachers of the department and medical students donated blood pressure monitors, thermometers, and hygiene products. Students prepared and gave a concert, reciting the unforgettable Continue reading →

TSMU students placed third in a simulation medicine competition in Poland

Team of Ternopil State Medical University, consisting of students of the Faculty of Medicine Bohdana Pereviznyk, Kateryna Vorobets, Nargiz Dzhavadova, Roman Huk and Ihor Bihar took the third place in the SimChallenge Student Competition on simulation medicine. The competition took place on April 26-29, 2018 in Lublin, Poland. Accompaniying the team were head of the Department of Disaster and Military Medicine, professor Arsen Hudyma and director of the Stimulation Training Center Halyna Tsymbaliuk. TSMU team also participated in the VI Congress on Medical Education and Continue reading →

Rector of Ternopil State Medical University met with Director of Ukrainian State Center for International Education and Secretary of the Embassy of India

On May 3, 2018, rector of Ternopil State Medical University Professor Mykhaylo Korda met with Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of India Bharat Singh Bisht and director of Ukrainian State Center for International Education Olena Shapovalova. Dr. Korda updated Bharat Singh Bisht on the activities and achievements of TSMU. Currently the university enrolls 236 students from India. In total, 1706 international students from 58 countries study at TSMU. The Secretary of the Embassy had the opportunity to examine facilities and equipment of Continue reading →

TSMU hosted the International Medical Congress of Students and Young Scientists

Every year, Ternopil State Medical University welcomes several hundred young people, who come to participate in the International Medical Congress of students and young scientists. On April 23-25, they gathered in the recreation complex Chervona Kalyna discuss current medical issues. 234 of the participants represented Ukrainian universities while 254 were from TSMU. In total, 576 papers were submitted to the forum: 566 of them from Ukraine, and 10 from abroad. In addition to the scientific program, the participants had an opportunity to visit significant architectural, Continue reading →

TSMU Association of Nigerian Students organized a sports festival

A sports festival took place in Ternopil State Medical University for the second year in a row. Last year, the event was organized by the members of Indian Students’ Association, while this year‘s competition was organized by the Association of Nigerian Students of Nigeria. In a number of tournaments held in April, students competed for the championships in volleyball, basketball, badminton, football, and table tennis. The festival started on April 7, 2018 with qualifying football matches. Table tennis tournament began on April 13, basketball matches Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University scholars took part in seminar on kidney health of children with spina bifida

Head of TSMU Department of Children’s Diseases and Pediatric Surgery, Professor Oksana Boyarchuk and assistant professor Kateryna Hlushko took part in an informational day on kidney health and treatment of children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Our researchers attended the event, which took place April 21, 2018 in Antwerp, Belgium, at the invitation of director of the international organization Child-Help International Pierre Mertens and with assistance of chairman of the NGO Siaivo Dukha (Shining Spirit) Mariana Koshmaniuk. The information day was held under the aegis Continue reading →

TSMU international student took first place in the Olympiad on Latin language and Medical Terminology

Students of the Ternopil State Medical University took part in the 2nd stage of National Student Olympiad on Latin Language and Foundations of Medical Terminology, which took place on April 26-27, 2018, at the Department of Foreign Languages, Latin Language and Medical Terminology of the Ukrainian Medical Dentistry Academy (Poltava). Participating in the Olympiad were almost 80 students from seventeen medical schools of Ukraine. First vice-rector of the Academy, professor Valentyn Dvornyk and head of the Department of Foreign Languages, Latin Language and Medical Terminology, Continue reading →

TSMU students participated in a scientific conference in Krakow

Students of Ternopil State Medical University took part in the International Medical Students’ Conference, which took place on April 19-21, 2018 in Krakow. Attending the forum were five TSMU students. Fourth year student of the Faculty of Medicine Liubov Stasyshyn presented her work Neurological Manifestations of Lyme Disease (research supervisor professor S.I. Shkrobot). Fifth year student of the Faculty of Medicine Bohdan Korilchuk gave a presentation on Risk and Complication Factors of Ischemic Heart Disease (research supervisor Dr. N. Korilchuk), while another fifth year student Continue reading →

International conference Modern Approaches in Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal and Oral Mucosal Diseases took place at TSMU

On April 19-21, 2018 international research and training conference Modern Approaches in Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal and Oral Mucosal Diseases took place at Ternopil State Medical University. TSMU Department of Dental Therapy (Head of the department Professor M.A. Luchunskyy) organized the conference jointly with Department of Therapeutic Dentistry of Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (Head of the department Professor T. Petrushanko). The conference drew more than 100 participants, among them leading experts in the field of dentistry from Ukraine and abroad: professor P.A. Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University expands its cooperation with Indian recruiting companies

Recently, rector of Ternopil State Medical University Professor Mykhaylo Korda held a meeting with the with director of the company DOCTORPLUS Educational Consultancy Amit Patel, representing the Right Choice company (director Dr. Puneet Kumar). The discussion centered on expanding cooperation and recruitment of young people from India to come to study at TDMU. Dr. Korda supports the proposal to increase the number of students from the Indian state of Gujarat who wish to obtain higher medical education in Ternopil. Today our university already enrolls 22 Continue reading →

Art gallery opened at TSMU

On April 19, 2018, Ternopil State Medical University library has inaugurated on its premises an Art Gallery. The gallery is conceived as an space for students and staff to showcase their own pieces and appreciate the works of others. It will feature rotating exhibits, including of photography, fine arts and other visual arts. The opening of the art space at TSMU library was celebrated with an exhibition of the works by Ternopil artist Mykola Pazizin. Students viewed the paintings depicting lilac flowers, the wooden church Continue reading →

International students of Ternopil State Medical University raised funds for charity

Each year in the spring international students of TSMU organize big charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged children. This year’s program has a goal of raising funds for children with chronic diseases whose families struggle to pay medical bills. The students want help children with incurable illnesses that have been fighting the disease throughout their entire lives. A portion of the raised funds will also be sent to a diabetes school to purchase medical supplies for the littlest patients. The series of charitable activities Continue reading →

TSMU students and staff planted an orchard

On April 17, 2018, sixth year students together with staff of the Faculty of Medicine dean’s office have planted 61 fruit trees at the academic and recreation center Chervona Kalyna of Ternopil State Medical University. The number of trees was chose to represent the 61 years since the foundation of TSMU celebrated on 12th of April. A selection of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees will symbolize the gratitude of sixth year students to their Alma Mater for teaching, attention and professional development. Last year Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University scientists took part in a seminar on Master of Pharmacy coursework

On April 12-13, 2018 professors of TSMU Department of Pharmacy Management, Economics and Technology T. A. Hroshovyi, A.I. Denys and O. B. Kalushka took part in a methodology seminar Economics and Management in the Curriculum of Master of Pharmacy Program. The seminar took place simultaneously with a field visit of representatives from economics and management departments of the National Pharmaceutical University at Odessa National Medical University. The seminar addressed pressing issues of teaching economics and management courses as well as other directions to improve pharmaceutical Continue reading →

TSMU rector met with the leadership of international student associations

Rector of Ternopil State Medical University, Professor Mykhaylo Korda met with representatives of international community studying in our university. Such conversations are a good tradition, allowing all sides to talk about their concerns. This time, many questions addressed preparation for the state licensing test KROK 2, and taking other state examinations. Students have suggested that TSMU database of exam questions should increase the proportion of questions from KROK 2. In addition, representatives of the Faculty of Pharmacy asked to create an online system for taking Continue reading →

TSMU students showcased their talents in a beauty pageant

Beauty contest Student Miss 2018, a celebration of grace and talent took place on April 15, 2018. Twelve contestants competed on the stage of Ternopil Drama Theater for the title of the most beautiful girl of Ternopil State Medical University The event had oriental flair. This exotic setup was created by TSMU students from Egypt. MC Roman Balych played a role of a sultan. Helping Roman was Valentyn Kotyk. The organizer of the event was Ternopil State Medical University Student Parliament, with the support from Continue reading →

Mansoura University professor gave lectures and seminars for TSMU faculty and students

Professor Hussein I. El-Subbagh, a pharmaceutical chemistry researcher of Mansoura University, Egypt visited Ternopil State Medical University on April 10-12, 2018 to sign cooperation agreement between the two schools. Meeting with TSMU rector Professor Mykhaylo Korda, Dr. El-Subbagh discussed cooperation in the areas of student and staff academic exchanges and development of joint research projects. Professor Hussein I. El-Subbagh gave two seminars for 2nd-5th year students at the Faculty of Pharmacy and International Students’ Faculty. The first seminar, NMR Spectroscopy. Part I. From Scratch covered Continue reading →