The TSMU Delegation Has Visited Universities in Poland
On October 8-13 the delegation of Ternopil State Medical University visited universities of Poland. It consisted of the Vice-Rector for Research Professor Ivan Klishch, the head of International Affairs Office Associated Professors Natalia Lisnychuk and Ihor Rohalskyi.
At first the delegation went to Gdansk. The administration of University of Security in Poznan invited the delegates to take part in the celebration of a new academic year beginning. On behalf of the Rector of TSMU Professor Mykhailo Korda the Vice-Rector for Research Professor Ivan Klishch addressed to the audience.
In this university the freshmen matriculation was very ceremoniously. During the event the best students, Master degree students and staff of University of Security in Poznan were awarded with anniversary medals. This year the university celebrates its tenth anniversary. Despite its first anniversary, University of Security in Poznan has considerable achievements. By the way, the rector of the university Dr Andrzej Zduniak has recently received a high award of Silver Cross from the president of the Republic of Poland for outstanding achievements in the educational field.
“Today the university receives respectful treatment and is highly esteemed. More than 87% of graduates are successfully employed in Europe. This shows the high quality of education that students gain here. According to the cooperation agreement between University of Security and our university, the rector Dr Andrzej Zduniak afforded an opportunity for the TSMU students to study part-time on favourable terms. After the competition, which has been recently held at our university, 4 students are enrolled for study at the university in Poznan. Three of them have received scholarships, so they do not pay any tuition. They all are fluent in Polish and continue to master their skills. To take part in this program, you must be a student of TSMU and to have an advanced level of Polish,” Natalia Lisnychuk said.
The documents for students’ enrollment to University of Security in Poznan have already been submitted. After the enrollment each of them will be supervised by a tutor who will give tasks for pre-course study. Then the Academic Departments of both universities will finalize a schedule of lectures and exams.
The Vice-Rector for Research Professor Ivan Klishch emphasized that these students should be very responsible, they have to study well at both universities. “Now they have a chance to receive a European degree in prestigious areas. Our students have chosen Health Safety, Psychology and Medical Management. Medical Management contains many specialized areas. The opportunity of such studying is of great current interest in our country,” Ivan Klishch added.
Then the TSMU delegation went to Slupsk. They met with the Rector of Pomeranian Academy there. The new areas of study were initiated there only a few years ago. They were Human Health, Medical Rescue and Nursing. Pomeranian Academy intends to introduce Physical Therapy as well soon.
“We have some practical experience in all these areas. That is why the Rector of Pomeranian Academy was interested in cooperation. The cooperation agreement has been already signed. It provides many opportunities for joint programs. One of them is Visiting Professor. Pomeranian Academy will invite TSMU professors to lecture. Soon the topics and subjects of Polish colleagues’ interest will be determined. Then professors, who are fluent in English and Polish, can participate in this program,” Natalia Lisnychuk emphasized.
During the meeting it was decided that small groups of TSMU students would train at Pomeranian Academy in Slupsk for two weeks. “Today, university education is developing rapidly due to EU programs in Poland. We had the opportunity to visit laboratories equipped up to date. The students develop practical skills with latest multifunctional simulators. This two-week training in these laboratories will provide our students with an opportunity to work per European protocols and to improve their practical skills. The teachers and students of our university will have some more opportunities after the implementation of other joint programs, which will be considered shortly,” the head of International Affairs Office summed up.
Press Service of Ternopil State Medical University