Medicine

PhD Medicine is based on the study of ethics and methodology of scientific research, principles of evidence-based medicine; mastering modern methods of scientific research in medicine and related specialties according to the direction of the scientific project; in-depth study of the specialty in the direction of scientific research; development of language and communication skills; mastering the technology of presenting the results of scientific research and other skills necessary for conducting original scientific research, implementing scientific results in medicine and other sectors of society.

The central part of the PhD program Medicine is the PhD project. For four years, PhD students will work in a focused research group, carrying out experiments, discussing results in the group, reading the literature and publishing.

For our PhD programme, we are looking for candidates with a strong interest and experience in medicine with a strong clinical connection in the various areas or with an interest in the theoretical part of medicine. The ideal candidate will have a strong medical background at Master level.

Methods, techniques and technologies of educational training - the educational training of PhD students in medicine is based on the use of a set of teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, training sessions, pedagogical practice, independent work with the implementation of individual and/or group projects, in accordance with the specifics of the research, with the widespread use of interactive teaching methods aimed at stimulating analytical and creative abilities, the ability to generate ideas, formulate conclusions and create concepts.

Scientists are trained for research activities, as teaching and research staff of higher education institutions and research institutions in the field of healthcare.

The educational and research programme includes the educational component of training and conducting one's own research. Applicants conduct research in accordance with an individual work plan, which defines the content, timing and scope of research, as well as the planned deadline for defending a dissertation during the period of postgraduate study.

The uniqueness of the ONP lies in the fact that postgraduate students can combine postgraduate studies with practical activities in medical institutions or with scientific and pedagogical activities in higher education institutions.

The educational and scientific programme is implemented in small research groups that master a wide range of educational, scientific and professional issues in medicine.

Applicants for higher education in this educational and research programme have the opportunity to participate in international academic mobility programmes.