Ternopil State Medical University,Ukraine

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

On 12th April, 1957 - Ternopil State Medical University was established in the city of Ternopil. The university was established by the orders of the Ukrainian government, after the 2nd World War from the ruins and named as Ternopil Medical Institute.

The University developed programs and facilities as it grew along with the years, but the biggest change took place after Ukraine has got its independence in the year 1991. In the year 1994, TSMA received 4th level of accreditation from the Ukrainian government and is counted among the premier medical universities of Ukraine. By each passing year, TSMU became more independent and started offering courses in nursing, pharmacy and many other subjects. Currently, over 1500 students from almost 50 different countries are enrolled in the university.

                                                            

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Teaching staff

The teaching staff includes over 600 professors, among them 102 Doctors of Science and full professors, and 460 associate professors. The staff includes two Corresponding and one Full Members of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, 11 Merited Scientists of Ukraine, 3 Merited Inventors of Ukraine, 2 Merited Teachers of Ukraine and 4 Merited Doctors of Ukraine.

Student body and teaching process

Over 6530 students are currently enrolled in Ternopil State Medical University, including more than 1977 international students from 53 countries. As of 2016, there are over 700 students from African countries (48% of the total number of international students, including 351 from Nigeria). Students from Asia comprise 21%, and Europe 15% of the total number of international students. The language of instruction for the majority (90%) of international students is English.

Lectures typically take place in one of the 10 large lecture-halls equipped with modern audio-visual systems. Practical and laboratory classes usually consist of 8-12 persons. Clinical training takes place in affiliated hospitals. Since 2006 students in their first years learn clinical aspects together with theoretical subjects. Academic departments are located in different buildings around the central part of Ternopil, while clinical departments are situated in the affiliated hospitals.

Classes usually take place from 9 to 3 pm. Languages of instruction are Ukrainian, English, and Russian.

Qualifications

Ternopil State Medical University is listed in the FAIMER (International Medical Education) directory under ECFMG and the WHO (World Health Organization) directory of Medical Universities/Schools. TSMU’s degree is recognized by WHO, US Education Department, General Medical Council of England, and in EU countries.

Since 2005 students are assessed according to the European Credit Test System (ECTS) credit-module system, which will allow the diplomas granted by the University to be converted in all countries of the European Union.

Faculties

The university contains the following faculties: Medicine (6 years – MD program), Dentistry (5 years), Pharmacy (5 years), and Nursing (2–4 years). Postgraduate programs are also offered in different fields.

The theoretical departments of the faculty occupy four educational scientific institutes, which are independent structural-functional subdivisions of the University: Institute of Morphology, Institute of Biomedical Problems, Institute of Modeling and Pathologic Processes Analyzing, and M. Skakun Institute of Pharmacology, Hygiene and Medical Biochemistry. There are 12 clinical departments, based at city and regional medical establishments in Ternopil.

Foreign students

More than 1500 international students from 53 different countries are studying in Ternopil National Medical University.^[3]

The University collaborates with a number of foreign institutions.

Ternopil National Medical University is the first university in Ukraine to adopt the American Nursing Program. In the American Nursing School and International Nursing School, teaching follows the American Nursing School curriculum. TSMU collaborates with the University of South Carolina Upstate (USA) to exchange academic programs for nursing students.^[4] The Nursing School offers two degrees:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – two-year program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – four-year program (or two years for those who already have a nursing degree)

After graduation students are eligible to take the National Council License Examination (NCLEX) and Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) for registered nurses to start working and living in USA. After obtaining associate degree, students can transfer to USA for bachelor's degree.

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