ENGLISH DIVISION
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW

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ENGLISH DIVISION WUM

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WYDZIAŁ LEKARSKI WUM

Faculty of Medicine

We are proud of having tradition of teaching medicine for over 200 years.
We are a highly ranked and acknowledged worldwide medical university.
We teach with passion according to the highest standards in the World using innovative didactic methods.
We do interdisciplinary and pioneering scientific research. We cure with empathy and engagement. 

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We are one of the biggest Faculties of Medicine in Poland

During the 6 year study program we educate over 4500 students of Medicine
each year over 700 students receive a medical diploma. 
The Department of teaching Medicine in English language, the so-called „English Division” – (ED) was established by the Senate of WUM in 1993 as an answer to a growing demand from the international candidates for Medical studies in English. 
Currently, there are about 700 students from 75 countries enrolled for studies in English at the faculty of Medicine at WUM and the number each year is growing. Every year, we have from 80 to 100 graduates.

  • The ED curriculum fulfills the Bologna Process requirements so our graduates receive the “Doctor of Medicine” title and an internationally recognized diploma – in EU, USA & Canada.
  • We use modern teaching methods using best international examples as well as considering the advances in medical sciences and the expectations of future employers.
  • Thanks to the fact that our staff has experienced working with people from various cultures and different systems of education, ED is very flexible in adjusting its teaching methods to the needs of its international students.
  • Knowledge, skills and social abilities gained during the studies allow our students to achieve excellent results in the Polish Medical Licensing Examination (LEK).
  • ED Department cooperates with WUM’s International Relations Office when it comes to international exchanges in programs such as Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Freemover or bilateral exchanges.
  • We enable our students to develop individual scientific, professional as well as interests outside medicine.
  • Over 100 student associations and societies in Polish language (including 15 of them in English) guarantee an opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research and their findings are published in renowned journals.
  • Over 80 optional courses (including 25 in English) enable our students to gain and broaden their knowledge as well practical skills.
  • Our numerous teaching staff are very experienced and have a wide range of relevant skills.
  • Our teaching staff combines teaching with scientific activities and everyday work with patients.
  • Modern infrastructure ensures high quality teaching in hospitals, clinics as well as in simulations.
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    We are performing University’s mission
    "We are an academic community working with respect towards the freedom of thought & speech, equality of rights & tradition.
    Our mission is to teach in the best way based on innovative medicine and conducting scientific research at the highest level”.

    Employees of the Faculty of Medicine are outstanding scientists who search for new ways in medicine and health sciences.

    We conduct over 130 didactic - research projects at our Faculty. Our main goal is to help and therefore, our research responds to social demands and challenges posed by civilization.

    The employees of the Faculty are authors of hundreds of publications in renowned scientific journals. The results of their research are widely quoted and are often foundations of a further study. 

    We conduct a wide scientific international exchange with Universities worldwide. It comprises not only of mutual research projects but also of training trips and organizing important international conferences.

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    Our students

    Prestigious scholarships and research fellowships, distinction at the international conferences, medals for medical competitions are only just a few prizes they get for their scientific activities.

    Undertake various activities in order to improve their immediate vicinity, promote maintaining healthy lifestyle and wellbeing, actively engage in charity and volunteering events.

    Among them there are musicians, sportspeople, actors – our students prove that you can pursue your passions whilst studying Medicine.