Associate Professor of TNMU Iryna Zalipska Receives Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Grant

Iryna Zalipska, Associate Professor at the Department of Ukrainian Language of Ternopil National Medical University, has received grant support from the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program to conduct research at U.S. institutions during the 2026–2027 academic year. The Fulbright Program is one of the world’s most prestigious academic exchange programs, funded by the U.S. government. It provides scholars with direct access to cutting-edge laboratories, archival collections, and technologies at leading U.S. universities. The program is unique in that it goes beyond short-term academic placements, fostering long-term international research partnerships and promoting the integration of Ukrainian scholars into the global research community.

Iryna Zalipska’s research project, “Professional Medical Communication in Times of War and Extreme Circumstances,” will be carried out at Vanderbilt University over a period of nine months.

The relevance of this research is driven by the fact that military hostilities and extreme situations radically alter the nature of medical professionals’ work, requiring them to communicate instantly, clearly, and with psychological sensitivity under conditions of constant stress. The ability to communicate effectively with wounded patients, their relatives, and colleagues in critical circumstances directly affects the speed of clinical decision-making, the reduction of medical errors, and the preservation of human lives. Moreover, analyzing this experience will help develop new standards of Ukrainian medical ethics and deontology that respond to contemporary security challenges.

This research will contribute significantly to enhancing the practical preparedness of our graduates to work in emergency situations.

We congratulate Iryna Zalipska on receiving this prestigious grant and wish her a successful and productive research experience!