Detailed introduction of Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin:

Introduction

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin is located in Szczecin, the capital of West Pomerania Province in northwestern Poland, close to the Polish-German border. It is a well-known medical university in Poland and even in Europe.

Overview

Number of students: There are 1,898 students, including 1,013 students in the Medical College, 438 students in the Dental College, 447 students in the Nursing College, and 134 students in English courses.

Number of faculty and staff: There are 500 teaching staff and 200 technical staff, including 55 professors and 44 associate professors.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1948. Its predecessor was organized and established by Professor Jakub Wegierko and others. After more than 50 years of development, it has been accredited by the Polish Medical School Accreditation Committee.

School Strength

Faculty: There are more than 500 faculty members and nearly 200 technicians, including 55 professors and 44 associate professors among the academic staff. They have rich experience and professional knowledge in medical education and research and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Scientific research results: The school's scientific research results have a certain influence in the medical field, especially in clinical medicine, stomatology and other fields. Research provides important theoretical support for medical practice. Since 1948, 8,339 clinicians and 3,490 dentists have graduated from the school, 1,229 researchers have obtained doctoral degrees, and 216 have obtained medical qualifications.

International Cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with many European medical schools, hospitals and clinics, such as relevant institutions in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, providing students with broad international exchange and internship opportunities, and is one of the member schools of projects such as Socrates-Erasmus.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating medical talents with solid medical expertise, superb clinical skills and good professional ethics, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, emphasizing the cultivation of students' practical ability and innovative thinking to meet the society's needs for medical and health professionals.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: There is no explicit mention of specific key laboratories, but the school has facilities such as the main library, which provides rich resources for teachers and students' scientific research and learning.

Key Disciplines: The relevant majors of the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and School of Nursing are all key disciplines of the school. Among them, the medical and dental majors are strong. The medical course lasts for 6 years and the dental course lasts for 5 years. Both are taught in English. The quality of graduates has been internationally recognized, and 85% of students have passed the Norwegian National Medical Examination in one go.

Faculty

The school consists of three colleges, namely the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry and the School of Nursing.

Ranking

In the US News World University Rankings, it ranked 1517th in 2021 and 1303rd in 2019.

Expenses

Tuition: US$9,000/year.

Living expenses: about RMB 30,000/year.

Campus

Location and environment: Located in Szczecin, the city is the seventh largest city in Poland and the largest seaport in the Baltic Sea. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. The surrounding natural environment is beautiful, surrounded by lakes and rivers, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, including teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories, etc. The school also has a total of 1,770 beds in two hospitals, providing sufficient resources for students' clinical practice.