Ceremonial Presentation of Diplomas to the First Cohort of the Educational and Professional Program “Healthcare Management”

On January 15, 2026, a landmark event took place at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University — the ceremonial presentation of diplomas to graduates of the first cohort of the Educational and Professional Program “Healthcare Management.”

This moment was special not only for the graduates themselves but also for the entire University. They are the first students to have completed the full cycle of study under a new program designed to train a new generation of managers in the healthcare sector. Their success confirms the University’s chosen development path and its commitment to creating a modern educational environment that meets international standards.

Diplomas with honors were awarded to Liudmyla Ahafonova, Larysa Korobko, Pavlina Nevhadovska, and Tetiana Podilska. This achievement demonstrates the graduates’ high level of professional training, analytical maturity, ability to work with large volumes of data, and competence in applying management tools within the specific context of the healthcare industry.

The diploma ceremony marked the final stage of the educational process and confirmed the high quality of graduate training in the “Healthcare Management” program. Particularly meaningful to the academic staff were the graduates’ sincere words of gratitude. It was the faculty members who supported students throughout their studies, inspired them to achieve new goals, and helped them overcome challenges. The graduates’ appreciation confirmed that the educators’ work not only provided knowledge but also fostered values, leadership qualities, and confidence in their own abilities.

This event has strategic importance for the University, as it inaugurates a new educational tradition — the systematic training of healthcare managers capable of integrating professionalism, leadership competencies, and innovative management practices. The development of such a professional community is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of Ukraine’s healthcare sector and its adaptation to contemporary challenges.

The first graduation of master’s students from the Educational and Professional Program “Healthcare Management” is not only an educational achievement but also a marker of trust in the University as an institution that provides high-quality, competitive professional training. The awarded diplomas symbolize the academic maturity of the graduates, confirm the effectiveness of the educational program, and lay the foundation for training future generations of managers who will shape the trajectory of Ukraine’s healthcare system.