Lviv National Medical University History
Lviv National Medical University named after Danylo Halytskyi holds a special place in Ukraine as one of the oldest and largest institutions for higher medical education. Its roots can be traced back to November 16, 1784, when the medical faculty of Lviv University was established under the patronage of Emperor Joseph II of Austria. Annually on this day, the Academic Council organizes a formal gathering where esteemed professors deliver speeches and honorary degrees are awarded. It’s an important occasion to reflect on the university’s accomplishments and celebrate its progress.
The history of Lviv National Medical University goes even further back, to January 20, 1661, when Lviv Jesuit College was transformed into an academy with faculties of theology, law, philosophy, and medicine. Emperor Joseph II of Austria played a significant role in reviving Lviv University, signing a patent on October 21, 1784, for its reestablishment with four faculties. This paved the way for the initiation of medical education, and on November 16, 1784, the first inaugural lecture in medicine was delivered, marking the official beginning of Lviv National Medical University.
Another noteworthy event in the history of the university occurred on November 8, 1853, when Emperor Franz Joseph I issued a patent to establish a pharmaceutical department under the Philosophy Faculty. The pharmaceutical department was later dissolved in 1925, and in 1930 and was reestablished as part of the Faculty of Medicine. In 1939, due to territorial shifts, the Medical Faculty was separated from Lviv University and transformed into Lviv State Medical Institute, which comprised two faculties – medical and pharmaceutical.
Former Names
Medical Faculty of the University of Lviv (1784-1805);
Medical Faculty of the Lviv University Franz I. (1817-1918);
Medical Faculty of the Lviv University John Casimir (1919-1939);
Lviv State Medical Institute (1939-1941);
Public Health Natural Professional Courses (1942-1944);
Lviv State Medical Institute (1944-1984);
Peoples’ Friendship Order Lviv State Medical Institute (1984-1996);
Lviv State Medical University (1996-1998);
Danylo Galitsky Lviv State Medical University (1998-2003 ).
University Today
Danylo Galitsky Lviv National Medical University is a modern medical institution comprising six faculties, a College of Medicine, 77 departments (including 47 clinical departments), and 14 buildings. The university is equipped with modern facilities, including a medical dental center capable of accommodating over 2000 visits per shift, as well as a teaching and industrial pharmacy Botanical Garden, the Central Research Laboratory, and an industrial toxicology laboratory. The university houses a research center dedicated to testing anticancer drugs.
The academic staff at Lviv National Medical University is comprised of 1227 scientists, including 143 doctors and over 640 candidates, among whom are 114 professors and 350 associate professors. Notably, the faculty includes 5 academicians and corresponding members of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, alongside numerous other esteemed individuals recognized for their contributions to academia and medicine. The university boasts a robust academic infrastructure, with academic libraries spread across 9 hostels and a comprehensive collection of over 575,000 volumes of educational and scientific medical literature. These resources are augmented by modern computer equipment and internet access, facilitating research and learning endeavors for faculty, researchers, and students alike.
Lviv National Medical University holds a prominent position in Ukraine’s higher education landscape. Recent accolades include awards at international and national educational exhibitions, underscoring our commitment to excellence in education and innovation in pedagogy. The university is ranked second among medical schools in Ukraine by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Moreover, we are honored to be listed among the top 20 universities in Ukraine and hold the second position among medical schools in Ukraine in the international database Scientometrics (SCOPUS). Lviv National Medical University enhances the professional skills of thousands of doctors and pharmacists. Furthermore, we have successfully nurtured a vibrant academic community, with a substantial number of students enrolled in clinical studies, master’s programs, graduate school, and doctoral programs.
With 32 specialties offered in the Graduate School and six specialties in the Doctoral program, Lviv National Medical University provides a fertile ground for advanced studies and research. Our academic councils oversee the defense of candidate and doctoral dissertations, ensuring rigorous academic standards are upheld. As of November 1, 2012, the university has overseen the completion of 52 doctoral and 240 master’s theses, a testament to our commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering academic excellence.
Faculties
- Medical Faculty No.1
- Medical Faculty No.2
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of pharmacy
- Faculty of Distance Education
- Faculty of Postgraduate Education
Departments
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
- Department of Hygiene and Preventive Toxicology;
- Department of Epidemiology;
- Department of General Hygiene of the Environment;
- Department of General Surgery;
- Department of Infectious Diseases;
- Department of Foreign Languages and Latin;
- Department of Anatomy;
- Department of Pathological Physiology;
- Department of Ambulatory Care, Family Medicine, Dermatology, and Venereology;
- Department of Radiology Diagnostics and Therapy;
- Department of Internal Medicine № 1;
- Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics, and Surgical Emergencies;
- Department of Surgery № 1;
- Department of Physical Training and Sports Medicine;
- Department of Tuberculosis and Pulmonology;
- Department of Histology, Cytology, and Embryology;
- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases;
- Department of Pediatric Surgery;
- Department of Endocrinology;
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology;
- Department of Emergency Medicine;
- Department of Medical Biology, Parasitology, and Genetics;
- Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology;
- Department of Physiology;
- Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine;
- Chair of Internal Medicine № 2;
- Chair of Children’s Diseases;
- Department of Social Medicine, Economics, and Health;
- Department of Pharmacology;
- Department of Surgery.
Faculty of Dentistry
- Department of Neurology;
- Department of Operative Surgery with Topographic Anatomy;
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry;
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology;
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Sexology;
- Department of Children’s Stomatology;
- Department of Therapeutic Stomatology;
- Department of Internal Medicine № 2;
- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Department of Biological Chemistry;
- Department of Biophysics;
- Department of General, Bioinorganic, and Physicochemical Chemistry;
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, and Medical Standardization;
- Department of Organization and Economy of Pharmacy;
- Department of Drug Technology and Biopharmaceutics;
- Department of Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry;
- Chair of Ukrainian Studies;
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany;
- Department of Pharmaceutical, Organic, and Bioorganic Chemistry;
- Department of Philosophy and Economics.
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology FPDO;
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care FPDO;
- Department of Hematology and Transfusion FPDO;
- Department of Clinical Laboratory FPDO;
- Department of Medical Informatics FPDO;
- Department of Health Law FPDO;
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery FPDO;
- Department of Oncology and Radiology FPDO;
- Department of Organization and Economy of Pharmacy and Drug Technology FPDO;
- Department of Health Management FPDO;
- Department of Ophthalmology FPDO;
- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology FPDO;
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy FPDO;
- Department of Radiation Diagnostics FPDO;
- Department of Rehabilitation and Alternative Medicine FPDO;
- Department of Therapeutic Stomatology FPDO;
- Number 1 Department of Therapy and Medical Diagnostics FPDO;
- Department of Urology FPDO;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry FPDO;
- Department of Surgery and Endoscopy FPDO;
- Department of Surgical and Prosthetic Dentistry FPDO.
Accommodation
The students’ hostels are conveniently situated close to the main academic buildings, ensuring easy access for students. Accommodation is available in 8 hostels, each equipped with essential amenities to support students in their academic pursuits. The amenities include internet clubs and reading rooms, providing students with the necessary resources for their studies. The hostels also cater to students’ everyday needs. Facilities such as canteens, cafes, and laundry services are readily available, ensuring that students can focus on their studies without worrying about daily chores.