The VII Faculty for International Students of KhNMU Education and Research Institute for Foreign Nationals |
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Lead specialist: Poluektova Galyna Ivanivna Lead specialist in academic recognition: Karklina Iryna Anatoliivna Office registrars: Olenchenko Iryna Mykolaivna, Bondarenko Yuliia Mykolaivna Administrative secretary: Mostovenko Nataliia Oleksandrivna The KhNMU Education and Research Institute for Foreign Nationals was established according to the Order № 255 of 31 July 2017 issued by the rector of Kharkiv National Medical University. Under this Order the 7th faculty for international English-medium students was opened on 1 September 2017 through reorganizing the 6th faculty for international English-medium students of KhNMU aiming to improve the management of the work with international students, provide innovative educational activities, scientific researches and develop the infrastructure of different units. English-medium international students of the 7th faculty are majoring in “General Medicine” with the academic level of Master. Training of the English-medium international students, majoring in General Medicine was initiated in KhNMU in 1996. The departments of the faculty form an integral part of the potent KhNMU scientific research center, which incorporates the knowledge and experience of professionals in different fields of endeavor to address the cardinal issues that face medical science development. A board for co-ordination of the scientific research, being a part of the Faculty Academic Council, controls the implementation of the departments’ scientific research plans, level of qualification of the academic personnel and introduction of the results of the scientific research into the healthcare programme. During the years of training international students are provided with accommodations in 6 standardized students hostels designed for 2422 people. To abide in a hostel a student has to make a relevant contract. The students are entitled the right for hostel accommodations during all the period of studies in the University. Cost for the accommodations is determined by the living space and is to be paid for all the period of training. The students are provided with medical care by The Scientific Training Medical Centre – University Clinic of KhNMU – and by the Students Policlinic. Annually, the students undergo medical examination and X-ray check-up. Due to the results of the examination the follow-up monitoring groups are formed. There are 2 refectories (designed for 160 people) and 6 canteens (designed for 80 people), where the students can have their meals. The Dean’s office strives to make it convenient and comfortable for the international students to study and recreate. The students take an active part in various festivals, competitions and amateur performances. The faculty graduates can work in their home countries and in other countries as well. The most gifted and capable students are given an opportunity to proceed with their postgraduate education at KhNMU departments, including clinical residency. Departments relating to the 7th Faculty are: Department of General Surgery №1 Department of Operating Surgery and Topographic Anatomy Department of traumatology and orthopaedics Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical Law named by professor M.S. Bokarius Department of Hygiene and Ecology №2 Department of Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care |