MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of Lublin www.umlub.pl TABLE OF CONTENTS WHERE POLAND IN EUROPE 2 CLIMATE 3 TRANSPORT 3 LUBLIN 4 WHAT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF LUBLIN 6 FACULTIES 7 CURRICULUM 8 LICENSE 10 WHY RECTOR&DEAN 12 ACCREDITATIONS 14 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ABROAD 16 FINANCIAL AID 18 RESEARCH 22 CAMPUS 24 CSM 26 ERASMUS 28 PHD PROGRAMS 28 GRADUATES 29 STUDENT SUPPORT 32 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 34 HOW&WHEN ADMISSION PROCESS 38 APPLICATION CHECKLIST 39 TUITION FEES 39 VISA REQUIREMENTS 40 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE 41 EXTRA LEISURE, NATURE, AND CULTURE 42 SUCCESS STORIES 48 WHO CONTACTS 52 POLAND IN EUROPE Poland is a country in central Europe situated between the Baltic Sea in the north and mountain ranges in the south. Its neighbors are Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia. The Republic of Poland is a member state of the European Union, NATO, and the UN. Poland is the 9th European country by size and its population is estimated at around 38 million. The capital of Poland is Warsaw – other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk. WHERE 2 CLIMATE Polish climate can be described as moderate. Typically, summers are warm with a lot of sun (up to 40°C/104°F), while winters can be snowy with low temperatures (-25°C/-13°F, though the average winter temperature will oscillate around 0°C/32°F). The rainfall is moderate throughout the year. TRANSPORT Poland is very well connected with other European and non-European cities. Transport is provided by means of rail, road, or air travel – almost every city and town has its own railway station and a bus station. There are 15 airports spread around the country and a growing network of motorways. WHERE 3 LUBLIN Dating back to the 6th century, when first permanent settlements were established within today’s city boundaries, Lublin in the ninth largest city in Poland with a long history and multicultural tradition. It used to serve as a scene of many historical events, trade center, and home to ethnical and religious minorities. Lublin has also been focused on the development of science and education. Today it boasts five public universities, including the Medical University of Lublin (the remaining ones are the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin University of Technology, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, and the University of Life Sciences). Thanks to its tradition, a high number of tourists, business visitors, and international students, Lublin has a lot to offer in terms of culture, sport, and pastime activities. One can choose from among diversified forms of theatre, cinema, music, art galleries and exhibitions, as well as a variety of festivals WHERE running all year long and revolving around art, literature, music, theatre, dance, performance, regional craft and traditions. The well-preserved authentic Old Town is vibrant with life and provides a selection of cafés, pubs, and restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world. Lublin is an attractive spot for history enthusiasts. Apart from the charming Old Town with the finest examples of the Lublin Renaissance, the most popular destinations are the Lublin Castle established in the 12th century, the unique Holy Trinity Chapel, the 13th century tower, the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, and a number of monuments and museums including the Majdanek State Museum. It also provides a lot of opportunities for spending time outdoors in the Botanical Garden, the Open Air Village Museum, the municipal park, or at Zemborzycki lake. For those who would like to see a little more, Lublin can serve as a wonderful starting point for the exploration of the south-eastern regions of Poland. Active leisure and sport fans can benefit from the brand-new municipal stadium Arena or join basketball, handball, football, and volleyball teams, a local Rugby Union Team, a semi-professional American Football Team, a speedway club, and a taekwondo sport club. Lublin is well-communicated with Poland’s capital Warsaw (a two-hour journey by car or train) and boasts an airport in the neighboring Świdnik which offers direct connections i.e. to London, Glasgow, Dublin, Eindhoven, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm, Kiev. There is also an efficient public transportation system based on buses, trolleys, and city bikes. 4 The Polish currency is PLN (Polish zloty). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Many places offer discounts for students. Lublin ranked among top 10 student-friendly cities to study in Europe in line with London, Barcelona, Rome, or Amsterdam according to College Magazine. PRICES: Discount cinema ticket – 20 PLN Reduced-fare bus ticket – 1.60 PLN Espresso in the Old Town – 5 PLN Draught beer in a pub – 5 PLN Bottle of milk – 3 PLN Loaf of bread – 2.5 PLN WHERE 5 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY WH OF LUBLIN at The history of the Medical University of Lublin such as nursing, pharmacy, or dentistry, were goes back to 1944 when the Faculty of Medicine added. In 2001 the English Language Division was included as part of the newly founded was founded which has been offering education Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. In 1950 in Medicine in the English language to students the Faculty separated from MCSU to form the from all over the world. In 2008 Medical Academy independent Medical Academy. Throughout the transformed into a university, assuming the name years, new areas of research and education, of the Medical University of Lublin. MUL in numbers Number of faculties: 4 (2016): Number of teachers: Over 1300 Number of departments: 119 Average number of students: 6700 Average number of English Division students: 1200 Number of graduates: 40 000 Number of English Division graduates: 950 6 ENGLISH DIVISION PROGRAMS 2nd Faculty of Medicine with English Division The 1st Faculty of Medicine with Dentistry has been offering education in Medicine in Division provides the DDS program (Doctor the English language for over 20 years now. of Dental Surgery) taught in English. Medical studies are provided within For all programs, the school year begins five programs: in October; the American, Asian, Dual Degree, and DDS programs also provide ‣ American (MD) the possibility of entering the so-called ‣ Asian (MD) BIS (Begin in Spring) where classes start ‣ Dual Degree Program (MD) in February. ‣ Middle East (MD) ‣ International (MD) The standard duration of the program of Medicine is 6 years. For DDS and Pharmacy, the duration of studies is 5 years. at WH 7 EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS TAUGHT IN THE PROGRAM OF MEDICINE: Basic Sciences: Clinical rotations: Human Anatomy Surgery Biochemistry Neurology Human Physiology Dentistry Histology & Embryology Family Medicine Genetics Gynecology and Obstetrics Human Biology Radiology WH Laboratory Diagnostics Internal Diseases at Immunology Psychiatry Medical Psychology Pediatrics Pharmacology with Toxicology ENT Medical Microbiology Oncology Basic Clinical Skills Dermatology Pathophysiology Infectious Diseases Pathomorphology Ophthalmology Cell and Neoplasm Biology Orthopedics/Rehabilitation Introduction to Internal Diseases Forensic Medicine The curriculum also includes mandatory summer internships. 8 EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS TAUGHT IN THE PROGRAM OF DENTISTRY: Physiology of Masticatory System Prosthetics Periodontology Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Prophylaxis Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Dental Radiology Maxilofacial Surgery Orthodontics Gerodentistry at WH 9 THE GRADUATES OF MD PROGRAMS ARE GRANTED THE TITLE OF PHYSICIAN/MD Medical professions are strictly regulated and medical licensure is subject to control of the local jurisdiction and to changes in the law. Graduates of MD programs may therefore need to go through licensure requirements and a national procedure to get their academic degrees or diplomas recognized in another country if they seek admission to a further WH course of study there. at Licenses are not granted automatically to all people with medical degrees. A medical school graduate must receive a license to practice medicine before he or she can be called a physician in a legal sense, a process that usually entails testing or examinations by a medical board. The medical license is the documentation of authority to practice medicine within a certain locality. It is to a medical/dental candidate’s best interest to become acquainted with the law and requirements concerning obtaining a medical license in the country where they want to practice. For the detailed requirements of obtaining the license in Poland, please visit the website of the National Medical Chamber: http://www.nil.org.pl/english 10 at WH 11 FROM THE RECTOR Dear Candidates, It would be a great pleasure and honor to welcome you as students of the Medical University of Lublin. In the admission applications some of you mention that you have dreamt of becoming a doctor for many years and have already made preparations to fulfill this plan. Some of you have made this decision recently. No matter which group you belong to, you are still facing one of the most important decisions in your lives – to choose the University that will make your dream come true. I believe that the Medical University of Lublin will be an excellent choice. You will have the possibility to be taught by very experienced and profoundly WH qualified teachers who practice their field of knowledge as doctors and researchers. Our academic teachers are proud to have educated many generations of physicians since Y the forties of 20th century. We are constantly working on improving the facilities and equipment of the University departments and hospitals, consistently strengthening their role all over the country and abroad. For those interested in extracurricular activities, the University hosts a number of student associations and organizations to choose from. During the period of your studies you will also have a chance to feel the student-friendly atmosphere of Lublin with almost 100 000 other students from all universities staying across the city. I strongly believe that you will enjoy the rich offer of the cultural institutions located in Lublin.