International Relations Department

About

Nowadays, the development of higher educational institutions (HEIs) is closely related to the implementatin of innovative technologies, scientific achievements and educational standards in the educational-and-scientific process. It is possible only providing active cooperation with other national and international institutions and organizations. The Statute of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (IFNMU) introduces strategic goals of the University development in the field of international relations and international cooperation. To achieve them, IFNMU has formed a structural unit called the International Relations Department.

The International Relations Department of IFNMU was established by the Order of the Rector of IFNMU "On the Establishment of the International Relations Department" No. 377-d of July 18, 2011.

In its activities, the International Relations Department reports to the Pro-rector for Scientific and Educational Work (International Relations). The Department is headed by the Head of the International Relations Department who is appointed and dismissed by the Order of the Rector of the University.

Having been established, the Department was headed by the Pro-rector for Scientific and Educational Work (International Relations), Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Serhii Fedorov. Due to his active participation, the basics of the Department activity were formed. V.V. Vasylchuk was the first to hold the position of the Head of the International Relations Department. In 2012, Serhii Fedorov was followed by the Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Serhii Kobets. From 03.02.2014, Associate Professor Gennadii Strutynskyi was the Acting Head of the Department, and from 19.04.2016, Associate Professor Vitalii Osadets was appointed to this position.

Since December 2022, the position of Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work (International Relations) has been held by Candidate of Biological Sciences Mariia Hryshchuk. In March 2024, Khrystyna Lesiv was appointed as the Head of the International Relations Department.

mumeena

The work of the Department in the field of international cooperation began with the realization of the project “MUMEENA” (Tempus programme). Its overall goal was to improve the undergraduate medical education and ensure its compliance with the Bologna Process standards. The project lasted from October 15, 2011, to October 15, 2014. Universities of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Azerbaijan and Georgia became IFNMU partners within the framework of the project. University staff participated in dozens of international conferences. Modern equipment was also purchased to improve the work of the University departments. New Training Center was established within the framework of the MUMEENA project, and the modernized curriculum was implemented in the University academic process.

erasmus+

The International Relations Department is also the coordinator of the Erasmus+ program. “Youth and Fit Synergy” was one of the projects within this program organized in August 2016 by the public organization HOPP (Poland) in city of Opole. IFNMU also took part in Polish Erasmus+ for Ukraine Medical, Erasmus + International Credit Mobility, Erasmus + AIMEC, Erasmus + KA 107 within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.

Since 2016, the International Relations Department has been actively expanding the range of partners under the Erasmus+ KA107 program. IFNMU has established fruitful cooperation with the universities of Hungary, Poland and Spain. Medical students of IFNMU received grants to study at the University of Debrecen, IFNMU professors and administrative workers undertook internship at the University of Opole and the University of Valladolid.

The expansion of contractual relations with leading universities and organizations from all over the world has always played an important role in the work of the International Relations Department. During the whole period of activity, many agreements on cooperation have been signed with the institutions and organizations of such countries:

Poland
Great Britain
Italy
Slovakia
Germany
USA
Sweden
Romania

map

The International Relations Department is still a key unit for admitting international applicants to study at IFNMU. Every year, the number of candidates among foreign citizens increases, which has a positive impact on the image and rating of the University.

Every international applicant goes through a long procedure from a candidate for study to a student of the University. Each stage is registered documentarily in IFNMU and electronically in the Electronic Database of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian State Center for International Education” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Therefore, the enrollment of foreign citizens is clear, consistent and transparent due to the coordinated cooperation between the employees of the Department and the representatives of Ukrainian State Center for International Education.

In addition, the Department cooperates directly with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine and the Foreign Embassies in Ukraine to carry out highly qualified admission of foreign applicants in accordance with educational standards of Ukraine and the requirements of the relevant Ministries abroad.

Staff