Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (IFNMU) is a modern institution of higher medical education with rich traditions located in Ivano-Frankivsk – one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine, an important scientific and cultural center. It is one of the oldest and leading medical universities in Ukraine. It was founded in 1945 during the former USSR and has produced well-prepared graduates ever since. A high qualification level allows Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University graduates to work successfully in many countries and achieve great success in science and practical public health services. Among former IFNMU students are numerous scientists, heads of public health service, and honored doctors.
History of the University
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (then Stanislav State Medical Institute) was founded on October 6, 194. At that time, the university had 395 students and 47 teachers, among whom there were only a few doctors and candidates of sciences, 14 theoretical and 2 clinical departments were functioning. 10 years later in high school were 12 professors, and doctors, and the number of students exceeded 1,000. In 1962, with the renaming of the city was renamed as Institute of Ivano-Frankivsk State Medical Institute. In 1992 the university gained the status of the Medical Academy. On November 27, 2008, it became the National University.
Since its foundation in 1945, the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University has trained more than 16,000 doctors, 5,000 of whom work in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. As of 2010, the University is in 39th place among the top 200 universities in Ukraine. Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University provides high-quality education in English to international students looking for quality education at an affordable course fee. There are 13 faculties and a preparatory department. The Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University trains specialists along the following education/qualification levels: Undergraduate, Junior specialists, Specialists, and Masters for the following specialties.
Majors:
- General Medicine (Doctor of Medicine degree) – 6 years course;
- Dentistry (Doctor of Dentistry degree) – 5-year course;
- Pediatrics (Doctor of Medicine degree) – 6-year course;
- Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy degree) – 5-year course;
- Nursing (RN) – 3 / 4 year course;
- Prosthodontics (MDS / Clinical Residency) – 2 year course;
Educational and Qualification Levels:
- Specialist (MD, MDD);
- Master of Medicine (Pharmacy);
- Ph.D.;
Postgraduate Training:
- Internship;
- Clinical Residency;
- Master and PhD courses;
- Specialization and Post-Diploma Training for Doctors;
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University prepares specialists in 185 medical specialties. Good facilities, high qualification levels of the teaching staff, and scientific and methodical provision led Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University to be one of the leading places in the country. Teaching Staff 443 teachers, among them 77 PhDs, 264 candidates for PhD, and 19 Academicians, including five Honored Science and Technique Workers of Ukraine, one Honored Worker of public education of Ukraine, two Honored doctors of Ukraine, two Laureates of State prize of Ukraine carry out pedagogical, scientific, medical and educational work at 48 departments.