TNMU and Artesans ResQ sign memorandum of cooperation in emergency medicine

On October 26, 2026, Ternopil National Medical University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the German charitable organization Artesans ResQ Germany e.V. The document was signed by TNMU Rector Petro Lykhatskyi and authorized representative of Artesans ResQ Germany Maksym Dorman.

Prior to the signing, a discussion took place between TNMU guests—healthcare project manager Maksym Dohrmann and Artesans ResQ Ukraine volunteer Professor Dale Edwards—and representatives of the university administration: Rector Petro Lykhatskyi, Vice-Rector for Science and Education Arkadii Shulhai, Vice-Rector for Research Oleksandra Oleshchuk, Head of the Simulation Training Center and Assistant Professor of the Department of Emergency and Simulation Medicine Antonina Chervatiuk, Associate Professor of the Department of Children’s Diseases and Pediatric Surgery Emiliia Burbela, and Head of the Legal Department Taras Borys. Translation was provided by Tetiana Khvalyboha, Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages.

The partnership is aimed at improving the educational process, developing simulation training, enhancing the qualifications of emergency medical specialists, as well as mastering modern methods of transporting patients in critical condition (Critical Care Transport, CCT) and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).

The main areas of cooperation will include: organizing specialized practical courses to practice intensive care protocols, monitoring, and life support for patients during long-term transportation in CCT category ambulances; conducting interdisciplinary simulation training to develop effective teamwork skills between future doctors and paramedics; and professional development for teachers based on the “Train the Trainers” concept.

Representatives of the German organization also promised to provide and adapt international training scenarios, teaching materials, and evaluation checklists.

Joint scientific activity is planned in the form of applied research in the fields of disaster medicine, pre-hospital intensive care, and simulation medicine, as well as participation in and organization of international and All-Ukrainian conferences.

For its part, TNMU provides the material and technical base and forms training groups, while Artesans ResQ Germany e.V. involves leading international specialists, doctors, and instructors, and provides CCT methodological algorithms and simulation scenarios.

TNMU Press Secretary Yanina Chaikivska.

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