Professor Oleksandra Oleshchuk Presented an HTA Implementation Project at Leibniz University

Professor Oleksandra Oleshchuk is a participant in the project “Micro-Credentials As an Internationalization Tool for Ukrainian Universities” from I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University. The project is coordinated by Leibniz University Hannover and funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (Germany).

From March 22 to 28, 2026, an intensive on-campus workshop took place at Leibniz University Hannover. The event brought together representatives from 17 leading Ukrainian higher education institutions who were selected to participate in the project. During the workshop, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on strategies for implementing a micro-credentials system in Ukraine, with the involvement of Ukrainian and international experts.

The main objective of the project is to introduce a micro-credentials system in Ukrainian universities and to develop an individual micro-credential project at each institution. Professor Oleshchuk presented a project planned for implementation at TNMU titled: “Implementation of a Micro-Credentials System in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) as a Tool for Internationalization and Professional Development.”

The goal of the project is to create a standardized 3 ECTS credit training module in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) that meets international requirements for quality and structure in continuous education. The project aims to harmonize the Ukrainian healthcare system with EU standards (in particular, Regulation (EU) 2021/2282 on HTA) and to train specialists capable of conducting evidence-based assessments of the clinical and economic effectiveness of medicinal products.

The workshop program in Hannover also included studying the German higher education system, знакомство with internationalisation strategies of Leibniz University Hannover, as well as sessions on managing international partnerships and networks (including within European university alliances and DAAD partnerships).

Participation in the MInT-Ukraine project provides TNMU with the opportunity to implement innovative educational tools that promote the acquisition of new qualifications by students and healthcare professionals.

Professor Oleshchuk expresses sincere gratitude to Professor Elke Katharina Wittich for her expert evaluation of the project, practical recommendations, and personal contribution, as well as to Nataliia Butych, Head of the International Office at LUH, for the highly professional organization, support, and collaborative atmosphere. She also extends her sincere thanks to the Research Project Management Department and TNMU’s leadership for the opportunity to participate in the project.