Summary of the Meeting of the Educational Program Guarantor School: Focus on Accreditation and Experience Sharing
On April 9, 2025, a regular meeting of the Educational Program Guarantor School of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University was held under the chairmanship of the Vice-Rector for Science and Education, Professor A.H. Shulhai. The key topic of discussion was preparation for the upcoming accreditation of educational programs in the 2025–2026 academic year.
Professor A.A. Hudyma, guarantor of the educational and professional program (EPP) “Paramedic”, shared valuable insights from the successful accreditation of the program. He emphasized the importance of a high-quality self-assessment report, verifying submitted information during the accreditation site visit, and the active involvement of working groups. Professor Hudyma also offered practical advice on working with university regulations and documentation, recording departmental activities on web resources, demonstrating the dynamic development of educational programs, and engaging stakeholders.
Additional focus areas included:
- The link between scientific research and education;
- Implementation of a student-centered approach;
- Academic integrity;
- Recognition of non-formal and informal learning;
- Academic mobility.
Further discussion addressed general aspects of accreditation preparation. Topics included:
- Finalizing public discussions of educational programs;
- Involving the student council;
- Ensuring program alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The importance of forming effective program support teams was stressed, along with:
Reviewing elective courses in terms of staffing;
Verifying faculty compliance with licensing requirements;
Collecting and publishing stakeholder feedback;
Introducing innovations into curricula, particularly AI integration and professional communication in medicine.
Participants were also informed about Resolution No. 1223 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the awarding of professional qualifications in the absence of a professional standard and the submission of relevant documentation to the National Qualifications Agency.
