Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy

Ukrainian Medical & Stomatological Academy
Українська медична стоматологічна академія
Latin: Ukrayinska medychna stomatologichna akademiya
Motto Ne discere cessa
Established 1921
Rector Vyacheslav Jdan
Students 3627
Location Poltava, Ukraine
Website University website

The Poltava Ukrainian Medical & Stomatological Academy Official Website http://www.umsa.poltava.ua/ is a tertiary education institution in Poltava, Ukraine which was founded in 1921. It is a part of the Poltava State Medical and Dental University (UMSA). The academy offers courses in English Medicine(Mbbs), Dentistry and Nursing.

History

The Ukrainian Medical & Stomatological Academy was founded in 1921 by the Kharkiv Medical Academy faculty of odontology. In 1967, the academy moved to the city of Poltava and was renamed the Poltava Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (PUMSA). In 1994, it was granted the nation's sixth highest accreditation level and the title university. In 2004, the academy was granted the nation's fourth highest accreditation level.

Campus and enrolments

The campus occupies sixteen buildings, including five academic buildings, four dormitories, household enclosures, a vivarium, hangars, a library, reading rooms, sports complex, dining room, cafe, and health and sports camp. The student population is over 3,500 including international students.

Activities

PSMU (Poltava Stomotological & Medical University) has six faculties and a preparatory department for international students. PSMU conducts courses varying from two to six years in poison medicine, pediatrics, oral surgery, faciomaxilary surgery, pharmacy and medical nursing. Students range from graduate to masters levels. Clinical and consulting work is carried out at thirty-five clinical chairs located in regional and city medical institutions. Research is also conductd.

Awards and reputation

The Ukrainian Medical & Stomatological Academy has participated in the "Modern Education in Ukraine" and "Education and Career" exhibitions. At the Third International Exhibition and Presentation, "Innovative Learning Technology", the academy won a prize for Innovation in the Learning Process. The academy was also awarded the title of Leader of Modern Education for its years of innovative teaching. Whilst a member of the Ukrainian project, Best Institutions of Medical Education in Ukraine - Medical Olympus, the academy was awarded a diploma from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for its contribution to the development of medical education. The academy was also awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The academy is ranked forty-first in Ukraine.

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