NMU
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When was the NMU founded? Whom by?
The University was founded in 1841 as a Medical Department of Kyiv Saint Volodymyr University. Prominent surgeon M.I. Pyrohov was the founder of this department.
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When did our university assume the status of an independent higher medical institution?
After its reorganization in 1921 the institution assumed the status of an independent higher medical institution.
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When was the institute named in honor of academician Bohomolets? Speak on O. Bohomolets contributions into medicine.
In 1946 the institute was named after Academician O.O. Bohomolets who was the founder of a large school of pathophysiologists. Bohomolets’s ideas on a series of problems were far ahead of the level of science of that time and were proved true by investigations much later.
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How many faculties are there at our university now? What are they?
There are 8 faculties at the university now: the First, the Second, the Third and Fourth Medical, Pharmaceutical, Stomatological, Medico-Psychological nad the Faculty for Training Military Doctors.
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What scientist contributed to the development of the NMU? Speak on Pirogov medical achievements.
Pyrohov devised the plaster cast and Pyrohov amputation, a method of severing the foot so that part of the heel bone is left in the stump to give added support to the lower end og the leg bones.
He in fact created a new medical science, field surgery, and suggested new, rational principles for grouping, distribution and evacuation of the wounded. V.A Oppel said: “ His results were not exceeded by anyone and couldn’t be exceeded at all”
Medical Education in Ukraine
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What are the requirements for entering a medical university?
To enter a higher medical education establishment one should pass external admission testing and only those who achieved a good results are admitted.
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What is the period of internship? What does it depend on?
The period of internship depending on the chosen medical career.
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How many years does it takes to become a doctor?
The period of training at most Ukrainian medical schools in 5 years to become a pharmacist or dentist and 6 year to become a specialist in great variety of medical specialties.
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Speak on module system of medical education in Ukraine?
An academic year consist of two terms, and according to the module system of training each subject consist of some modules – each subject has a different number of modules. Due to this system of training at the end of each module students take credit test and in some subjects – exams.
Medical Education in the usa
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Speak on premedical study in the USA. How long does it last?
After finishing secondary studies those young people who are interested in medicine must complete 3-4 years of higher education in a college or university. This period of college or university studies is called “the premedical phase”.
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What is the role of special admission committee?
Special admission committees have personal interviews with the candidate in order to asses the candidate’s general qualities, his character and his ability to study medicine.
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What subjects do medical students learn during medical studies?
In the first year the students study anatomy, biophysics, biochemistry, physiology, bacteriology, histology. In the second year they study microbiology, pathology, physical diagnosis, pharmacology and laboratory diagnosis. During the final two years the curriculum consists of clinical subjects.
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Is medical education free or not? What is the approximate tuition fee?
Medical education is not free in the USA. Only a small part of students receive scholarships. The government financed universities charge less while the tuition of the private colleges and universities is extremely high. Tuition – 9.500$
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When do students take Step one, Step two and Step three.
Once students successfully complete pre-clinical training, they generally take Step 1 of the medical licensing boards.
DurinUng the fourth year in clinical study most medical student take Step 2 of the medical licensing boards.
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What grading methods are used by most medical schools?
Most medical schools use the pass/fail scheme.
Medical education in gb
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Describe the procedure of entering a medical school in GB
To enter a medical school in Great Britain candidates must pass entrance examinations. Entrance examinations are both oral and written. Students take these examinations at the end of 6-year secondary-school course, generally at the age of 18-19. To enter a faculty of medicine or a medical school, it is required that such subjects as chemistry, physics and biology or mathematics should be taken at the advanced level.
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What is the term of medical training?
Undergraduate education occupies five years, consisting essentially of two years of basic science and three years of clinical work.
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Speak on so-called sessionals. What are requirements before finals in obstetrics and Gynecology?
At the end of each term and after each special course students take exams. These are called sessionals. Most of the exams are written. They include academic and practical problems. Before finals in obstetrics and gynecology the students must assist during the delivery of at least 20 babies.
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What is the period of internship of GB? Make comments of it. What certificate does a doctor get after internship?
The period of internship is 1 year. The newly qualified doctors must serve for six months as a house physician and six months as a house surgeon under supervision of his medical school. After the internship a young doctor obtains a “Certificate of Experience” from the medical school and he or she may work as a medical practitioner.
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Is residency obligatory in GB? Speak on its duration and salary?
Further specialization requires training in residency. It takes from 2 to 7 years depending upon the chosen field of medicine. The salary of residents is higher than the salary of interns. After residency a specialist gets a rather high salary.
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What degrees are required for registration as a medical practitioner?
The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery give the right for the registration as a general practitioner.