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TSMU hosted an international workshop on surgical treatment of breast cancer

On January 25-26, 2018, Ternopil State Medical University and Ternopil Regional Clinical Oncology Center hosted an international workshop Breast Cancer. Surgical Treatment  organized by the European-Asian Society for Breast Disease with the participation of cancer specialists from Italy and Georgia. Their knowledge and practical experience shared vice-rector of Tbilisi State Medical University, head of oncology department of  the Tbilisi State Medical University Clinic, professor Irakli Kokhreidze (Tbilisi, Georgia); Vice-President of the European-Asian Society for Breast Disease (EURAMA), professor of general surgery of the University of Milan Continue reading →

New generation of medical students begins their training at TSMU

The excitement was palpable in Ternopil State Medical University on August 31, 2017 when the new cohort of medical students became matriculated. The student family welcomed 965 first-year students, as well as 122 young people who had transferred from medical colleges. Perhaps even more excited were international students. Over 80 first-year students have already been enrolled to TSMU. These young people come as far away as India, Pakistan, Poland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, and Egypt. For overseas applicants the enrollment deadline is extended until November 1, 2017. Continue reading →

New research laboratory at Ternopil State Medical University

Competitive biochemical research requires modern equipment. A new laboratory of clinical and experimental research set up at Ternopil State Medical University will help its researchers to take on ambitious molecular and genetics projects, apply for national and international grant programs and develop promising projects for further funding.   One of its units is a cell culture room, equipped with the latest devices – CO2 incubator ICO 150, inverted microscope Delta Optical NIB 100, and laminar flow cabinet. The main purpose of the unit is cell Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University received awards from the National Academy of Medical Sciences

Ternopil State Medical University was recently awarded the highest distinction of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine during the 60th anniversary celebrations. On behalf of NAMS, its president Vitaliy Tsymbaliuk presented the NAMS Medal for outstanding contribution to the development of higher medical education and public health care, training of qualified medical, teaching and research staff.   In addition, current rector of Ternopil State Medical University Professor Mykhaylo Korda and the rector in 1981-1997, corresponding member of NAMS, Professor Ivan Smiian received the Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University will collaborate with Swedish medical institutions

Recently representatives of medical institutions from Sweden met with the Ternopil State Medical University rector Dr. Mykhaylo Korda to discuss areas of future cooperation. The Swedish delegation consisted of coordinator Marie Siestedt, cardiac surgeon Mogens Bugge, surgeon Patrik Cikota, professor C.G. Ekstrem, and medical technician Stephen Andersson.   Dr. Korda told the guests about TSMU, its activities and plans activities for development, and outlined possible areas of cooperation.   During the meeting, the delegation and TSMU administration discussed incoming lectures by the heart surgeon Mogen Continue reading →

Rector of TSMU met with students

A traditional meeting of Ternopil State Medical University rector Professor Mykhaylo Korda with the student body took place on March 13, 2017. This was the day of TSMU student conference, when the doctors in training gathered to review the report of Student Council Audit Committee and approve its budget for next year. Dr. Korda outlined University proposal to improve academic environment and students’ living conditions. In particular, a cafeteria located in one of the Zhivova dormitories will be refurbished during the summer. Vice- rector on research Continue reading →

Acting Minister of Health of Ukraine Uliana Suprun visited Ternopil State Medical University  

On March 3, 2017 head of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Uliana Suprun came to Ternopil State Medical University for a working visit. The Minister met with TSMU Rector Mykhaylo Korda, head of Ternopil Regional State Administration Stepan Barna, head of the regional health administration Volodymyr Boyharchuk, and Ternopil Mayor Sergii Nadal.          They discussed the proposal of healthcare reforms planned for the next three years as well as questions of improvements in the quality of health services, and training of qualified medical Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University students from India organized a celebration for military personnel

Since previous year Ternopil  city library has been implementing a rehabilitation project for police and military personnel using book and art therapy. Project manager, librarian Nadia Kachurovska said that these events are aimed to contribute to socialization the military, and expand their social circle. At the invitation of Ms. Kachurovska and junior group of Elina Abakarov school of Indian dance “Amrita”,  on February 26, 2017 TSMU Indian students took part in the event “India, close and far away”.  Soldiers, officers and their families came to learn Continue reading →

TSMU faculty took part in the meeting of Association of Family Physicians of Ternopil region and conference “Innovations in medical science in the practice of family doctors”

On February 16, 2017 Ternopil City Community Hospital 2 hosted a conference “Innovations in medical science in the practice of family doctors” in conjunction with a meeting of NGO Association of Family Physicians of Ternopil region. The conference was organized by the faculty and staff of TSMU Department of primary health care, general practice and family medicine, NGO Association of Family Physicians of Ternopil region with support by the Department of Health of Ternopil Regional State Administration. More than 180 general practitioners: family doctors, internists Continue reading →

Members of TSMU choir gave charity help to Ternopil hospice

During the Christmas holidays, Ternopil State Medical University choir kept busy schedule performing carols in various venues. Its members collected a considerable amount of donations, more than 20 thousand hryvnas. All of the money the choristers decided to direct to charity. Together, professors and students of Ternopil State Medical University decided to help medical facilities in most need. Thus, on February 22 the choristers brought to Ternopil hospice 3 bedside toilets and 10 sets of bed linens. “This is only a small part of our Continue reading →

TSMU Rector met with Student Government

Rector of Ternopil State Medical University Professor Mykhaylo Korda on February 21 met with representatives of the Student Council. Students and TSMU administration officials discussed issues of concern for students and the ways to resolve them.   Doctors in training shared their plans for  organizing activities and events. In particular, they are involved in the project “Health Trolley”. The main objective of the project is to promote healthy lifestyle among Ternopil residents and visitors. This project takes place within a framework  of city-wide initiative “Happiness Continue reading →

Outreach work of TSMU students

Recently, students Ternopil State Medical University who volunteer for the Red Cross, collaboration with the Youth Committee of Ternopil-Zboriv Archdiocese organized in Ternopil regional perinatal center “Mother and Child” a social event dedicated to the World Day of the patient. Young people aimed to give moral support to pregnant women on bed rest. They talked with the patients and presented them with small souvenirs.   The meeting and conversation were a pleasant surprise for the expectant mothers.  Their sincere smiles proved that attention and care Continue reading →

TSMU students from Morocco talked about their country on air

More than 1,500 international students nearly 60 countries study at Ternopil State Medical University. They are ambassadors of diverse and fascinating cultures, each possessing distinctive customs and traditions. Recently a TV station TTB invited young people from Morocco to speak about their country on the morning show. They also shared their impressions of Ukraine. Video of this broadcast is below.

Ternopil State Medical University student studied Canadian student governance

Recently Ternopil State Medical University student Taras Moroz had the opportunity to study organization and functioning of student government at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. This Canadian University has been Ternopil State Medical University cooperation partner for over three years. “We were able to learn about student government at McEwan University thanks to the invitation of its president, Dr. David Atkinson. On this visit with me were two other students from Ukrainian partner universities: Zaryna Halimon (student of the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”) and Mykhailo Continue reading →

TSMU rector took part in the round table discussion in Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Public Health

On February 14th Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Public Health held a round table meeting “Status and perspectives of medical education in Ukraine”. Professor Mykhaylo Korda, rector of Ternopil State Medical University, took part in the event.        The main goal of the meeting was to discuss the issues facing the Ukrainian medical education system. The participants noted that it would be impossible to reform the health system and bring it to international standards without changing the basic paradigm of secondary and higher medical Continue reading →

Dentistry experts gave lectures in Ternopil State Medical University

A February 11th series of lectures gave instructors, dentist interns, and 5th year students of the Faculty of Dentistry an opportunity to listen to leading dental industry experts. Organized with the support of Ternopil State Medical University administration, this event had the theme “Fundamental approaches in modern dentistry.” The lecture cycle was initiated by  assistant professor of dentistry of the institute of postgraduate education Vitalii Scherba and “Biodenta” clinic dentist,  a specialist in prosthodontics Roman Kuts, who has also written a textbook Fundamentals of implanted Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University signed a cooperation agreement with the Center for Child Support (Poland)

On 9 February 2017, Renata Blecha, President of the Center for Child Support (Fundacja pomocu dzeciam) in Żywiec, Poland met with rector of Ternopil State Medical University, Professor Mykhaylo Korda to discuss areas of cooperation. Center for Child Support is one of the largest and best-equipped facilities in Poland and Europe. It employs over 80 experienced professionals (speech therapists, developmental-delay therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitators, psychologists, etc.) that assist 300 children with special needs. The institution provides a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. More than 50 children attend Continue reading →

Ternopil State Medical University students had practical clinical training in Poland

Fifth year students of the Faculty of Dentistry Anna Chykyta, Katheryna Mashkova, Valentyne Kuzminska and fourth year students Svitlana Perytiatko, Pavlo Ostrovskyi and Yurii Shanaida recently returned from a clinical training in Poland, where they spent two weeks improving their medical skills in Wrocław clinics. Just as with previous such trainings, this one was  organized and coordinated by professor emeritus of Ternopil State Medical University Wojciech Barg, who ensured that the students could intern in specialized departments of Wrocław hospitals. “It’s hard to believe that Continue reading →

Meeting of European Medical Students’ Association

On the eve of World Cancer Day, observed on February 4th , international students of Ternopil State Medical University and members of European Medical Students’ Association organized a scientific meeting of their group. On World Cancer Day doctors and general public are working hard to raise awareness about cancer as one of the most intractable diseases of modern civilization, draw attention to its prevention, detection and treatment and to the challenges facing the world in its fight against cancer. Experts emphasize that 43% of cancers Continue reading →