Publication Academia on Ecology MEDICAMEDICA and Medicine ISSN - 1314 - 958X Vol .6 , (November - December ) 201 8 MU - Pleven’s Medical Newspaper / 1.00 lv. MEDICAL COLLEGE PLEVEN CELEBRATES ITS 70th ANNIVERSARY р. 2 INTERNATIONAL DAY AT MU-PLEVEN р. 2 GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR THE MEDICINE STUDENTS р. 3 OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FACULTY р. 5 OF PHARMACY AT MU-PLEVEN A 'TELEBRIDGE' TO MOSCOW AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 'ST. MARINA' р. 7 Academia vol. 6/201 8 MEDICA Medical College MEDICAL COLLEGE PLEVEN CELEBRATES ITS 70th ANNIVERSARY In the framework of the celebrations Medical College - Pleven stands strong of the 70th anniversaryof the founding and is determined to provide highly- of Medical College - Pleven, on two qualifiedhealth care professionals for consecutive days, the XVI National both local and international health care Scientific Session for Students and markets. Teachers was held. This year's Session The Mayor of Pleven, Georg began on 29 October 2018 in the Spartanski further added: "70 years are Ambroise Pare Hall of the a decent age. Fora human life, they are Telecommunication Center.The event a good occasion to take stock of" in his was the first of a series of initiatives to address. He pointed out that the local mark 70 years since the establishment of andstate government once saw a great Medical College - Pleven. The rector of University" St. Kliment Ohridski ", potential in developing medicine in MU – Pleven, Prof. Dr. Slavcho Tomov, Faculty of Biology, NCPHA, KSSI Pleven, which later gave rise to the PhD,MD as well as the Director of MC - Directorate, Department of foundation of the nextmedical pillar , Pleven, Prof. Evgenia Barzashka, PhD, Occupational Therapy, "Prof. Dr. Medical University- Pleven . Georg addressed the participants. Members of Assen Zlatarov” university , Burgas, Spartanski pointed out that the the audience had the opportunity to Department of Preclinical and Clinical medicalschool of old , which was later view the "70 Years Medical College- Disciplines.M edical specialists from elevated into acollege, has produced Pleven: Proven Experience and the Vascular Surgery Clinic, MMA - overthe past 70 years more than 11,000 Traditions in Education"movie . The Sofia also took part in the discussions professionally qualified specialists. He tape is a joint project of Medical College with their research and insights on the later concluded that the local (MC) - Pleven and the TV program topics. government was looking forward to "Career" on TV "Europe". After the first part of the Scientific even more productive cooperation in In the two days of the forum, 23 Session (which included many the years to come. reports and 5 posters were presented, interesting and important reports, divided into two sections: "Medical- reviews, posters and discussions Diagnostic Activities" and "Social and presented by members of Pleven's Pharmaceutical Activities". They medical academia and the guests of the discussedmajor public health, health Session) was concluded,on 3 0 October and social care issues as well as current 2018 in the Magnum Hall, Second trends and experiences in these key Clinical Base, a celebration took place areas. 98 students and lecturers from on the occasion of the70th anniversary the specialties: Medical Laboratory of the establishment of the Medical Assistant, X-ray Technician, Assistant College. The event gathered together Pharmacist, Social Activities as well as students,alumni and college lecturers. from the Faculty of Public Health took Among the official guests of the event partin the Session . Students and was the Mayor of Pleven Municipality, lecturers from other higher education Georg Spartanski. The Director of the institutions in the countryalso took part Medical College - Pleven, Dr. Evgenia in the scientific session: "Yordanka Barzashka greeted guests and Filaretova" MC at Sofia Medical colleagues. In her speech, Prof. University, MedicalC ollege affiliated Barzashka stressed that, despite the to Medical University - Plovdiv, VTU transformations and changes of the "St. Cyril and Methodius", Sofia educational systemin Bulgaria , THE STUDENTS AT MU-PLEVEN CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL DAY For the 6th consecutive time , t he sports building "Prof. Dr. Nedko Kyuchukov" at MU-Pleven bec a me a place where art, culture, traditions , song and dance intertwined. More than 250 students from 11 nationalities presented their lifestyle, culture, songs and dances in an attractive way. The event coincided with the International Students Day - November 17, when studentsprotest major issues in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece. International Day is organized by students with the support of the Management of MU - Pleven. Every year, the initiative attractsstudents from other medical universities in Bulgariaand thus brings together the students, administration, cont. on p.3 Academia vol. 6/201 8 Graduation MEDICA cont. from p.2 leadership and thegeneral community bearing the Bulgarian spirit and of Pleven. 11 nationalities - Italy, culture, the students immersed the Bulgaria, Nepal, India, Germany, participants in the magic of the Pakistan, Somalia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bulgarian dance, that has successfully Africa - presentedtheir traditional food survived through the ages. and drinks as well as interesting The participants from the Japanese posters related to geographical team turned into ninjas. In their location, culture and population. The performance they included songs and final evaluation was based on criteria dances, in which they unveiled their culture. categorized in four categories: musical and dance skills and later The team of Nepal presented a "Decoration", "Food & Beverages", deservedly receivedthe grand prize in fusion of tradition and modernity in "Dance and Song Presentation" and the category "Best Presentation". dance and songs. The Lache Dance, "Costumes". Extremely emotional was the fascinating with its energetic For the first time, the Italian team participation of the Pakistan team. The performance and traditional costumes, included as part of the presentation a dances they presented - "Bhangra" and symbolizing the unity and victory of recitation of the poem "Viva Italia", "Giddha" - were from the Punjab Good over Evil. which soundedto a guitar region, which is the largest in Pakistan. The teams of Somalia, Sri Lanka and accompaniment. The poem was By mixing hip-hop songswith Urdu, India were no less colorful. In an translated into English for the Hindi, Punjab and English texts, the original way - through their dances, attendees. Pakistani band demonstrated the which included tradition and The Bulgarian team performed a growing popularity of western music modernity - they presented their traditionaldance routine . With the in Pakistan. countries. picturesque traditional costumes The message from the African team International Day this year was was related to the idea of Africa as a dedicated to the noble cause of helping continent of many countries and children in need.V olunteers from the nationalities. Through posters , Bulgarian Red Cross distributed traditional cuisine and dancing, leaflets and brochures related to the students from Nigeria, Kenya and upcoming blood donation campaigns. other African countries presented their uniqueness and the strength of their A DOUBLE GRADUATION CEREMONY – FOR BOTH MC-PLEVEN AND THE FACULTY OF HEALTH CARE WAS HELD AT MU-PLEVEN On October31st , 2018 in the Hospital "Dr. Georgi Stranski" - Magnum Hall of the Second Pleven. Clinical Center, Pleven the Celebratory address for graduates, graduation ceremony of Medical teachers and parents was prepared by College-Pleven and the Faculty theDean of the Faculty of Health Care , of Health Care at the Medical Assoc. Prof. Alexander Valkov. University – Plevenwas held . The Director of the Medical College The event was included in the – Pleven, Assoc. Prof. Evgenia celebration of the 70th Barzashka, PhD,also addressed the anniversary of the establishment graduate students.While emphasizing of the Medical College in Pleven. thenobility and unique nature of the Attending were the academic profession they have chosen, Prof. leadership ofMC - Pleven and MU - Pleven, graduates and parents. Official guests Barzashkaexpressed her wishe s for the were Assoc. Prof. Venka Stefanova, Director of RHIF; Nadia Dimitrova, graduates to followthrough with their Chairperson of the RegionalBranch of the Bulgarian Association of Healthcare choices and become seasoned Professionals; Dr. Elsa Pacheva, Head of Health Care and Social Activities professionals. Departmentat Pleven Municipality ; Ivaila Petkova, Head Nurse at University cont. on p.4 Academia vol. 6 /201 8 MEDICA Interview cont. from p.3 The Rector of MU - Pleven, Prof. Dr. Slavcho Tomov, expressed his satisfaction with the excellent graduates, the proficiency of whom speaks about the quality of education and the level of responsibility ofstudent body . At the end ofhis congratulatory address, Prof. Dr. Slavcho Tomov made an appeal to the graduates not to forget their university, wherever they may end up practicing their trade;to protect the name and honor oftheir lecturers , parents and country . These addresses from the academic leadership were answeredby the valedictorians of the specialties " Assistant Pharmacist" - Svetla Eneva and " Nursing " - Margarita Dimitrova. The ceremonyconcluded with the taking of the Hippocratic Oath, with which the graduates solemnly promised to follow the core values and mission of the University, the Code