From Theory to High Technologies: TNMU Faculty Experience at a Workshop on Prosthetics and Rehabilitation

On March 16–17, 2026, an intensive workshop titled “Advanced Rehabilitation & Prosthetics Training” took place in Uzhhorod. Representatives of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University participated in the event, including the guarantor of the educational program “Prosthetics and Orthotics,” Professor Tetiana Bakaliuk, and Professor Iryna Kamyshna of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation.

The event was organized by Global Medical Knowledge Alliance (GMKA) in partnership with leading experts from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Global Health Network (USA).

The workshop featured prominent American specialists as keynote speakers. In particular, Professor Michael Y. Lee (MD, MHA, Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine) presented modern approaches to post-amputation rehabilitation.

Special attention was given to technological aspects of prosthetics. Jared Howell (MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP), Director of the Center for Prosthetics, Orthotics and Clinical Innovations at Baylor College of Medicine, delivered an in-depth analysis of the role of 3D printing in modern prosthetics. The expert elaborated on the feasibility of using digital fabrication of prosthetic sockets and conducted a series of consultations based on real clinical cases.

Participants had the opportunity to engage in case-based discussions with patients who had combined injuries and complex amputations, as well as to explore modern tools for measuring rehabilitation outcomes.

As part of the event, Professor Tetiana Bakaliuk took part in a panel discussion, where she presented the specific features of implementing the educational program “Prosthetics and Orthotics” at TNMU. It was emphasized that the combination of fundamental academic knowledge with the latest technologies is key to training specialists capable of effectively returning patients to active life.

Participation of faculty members involved in training under the “Prosthetics and Orthotics” and “Therapy and Rehabilitation” programs in events of this level ensures that TNMU students receive education fully aligned with international ISPO standards and the requirements of the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU).

Global Medical Knowledge Alliance (GMKA) is a non-profit organization that promotes evidence-based medicine in Ukraine, implements large-scale educational projects, and conducts research to address current challenges in modern healthcare.

We sincerely thank GMKA for the invitation and the opportunity to join the global medical community. Together, we are strengthening rehabilitation in Ukraine and improving the quality of healthcare!