Final-year Students of the International Faculty of Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University , who are studying medicine, are successfully completing their final attestation. Today, they are taking the second stage of the Unified State Qualification Examination (USQE) in the OSCE format. The examination is held at the university’s OSCE Centre in the presence of an Attestation Commission chaired by Professor Hennadii Lezhenko, Head of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics, with technical support provided by the specialists from the Center for Distance Education, Telemedicine, and Education Quality.
The final stage of the State Assessment process and their studies at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University is underway for final-year students from the Republic of Bulgaria enrolled in the Pharmacy educational programme at the International Faculty. This third and concluding stage consists of the defense of master’s qualification theses. Prior to this, the students successfully completed the two preceding stages: the KROK 2 licensing examination and the Objective Structured Practical Examination in Pharmacy.
Today, international students of the International Faculty specializing in Pharmacy are taking the Objective Structured Practical Examination. This exam is the second stage of their final attestation. Prior to this, they had successfully passed the KROK 2 licensing examination.
Africa Day was celebrated at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, a holiday that symbolizes unity, cultural diversity, historical memory, and the aspirations of African nations for development, peace, and international partnership.
Training of future specialists in the pharmaceutical field at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University is based on a combination of fundamental theoretical knowledge, practice-oriented education, and professional immersion in real-life conditions of pharmaceutical practice. International students studying in Ukraine and gaining experience in the organization of medical and pharmaceutical care in the country take part in academic classes, communication meetings, practice-oriented activities, and cultural and educational programs at the Berehove campus of ZSMPhU.
At the Berehove campus of the Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (ZSMPhU), a warm and symbolic celebration of Vyshyvanka Day took place with the participation of Indian medical students. For international students, this event became an opportunity to get closer acquainted with Ukrainian traditions, to feel the atmosphere of national unity, and to express respect for the culture of the country where they are receiving their medical education.
Associate Professors of the Department of Language and General Theoretical Training Kateryna Heichenko and Olena Tsupikova, along with Senior Lecturers Svitlana Hnatenko, Yuliia Kravchenko, Liudmyla Ohirenko, Kateryna Starostenko, and Olha Andreieva, organized a flash mob titled “The Enchanting Beauty of the Vyshyvanka — a Reflection of the Ukrainian Nation” for international students on the occasion of World Vyshyvanka Day.
At Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, the system of academic, organizational, and communication support for international students continues to develop consistently. This work is especially important in today’s challenging conditions, as the university maintains the continuity of the educational process, ensures high-quality medical education, and creates a comfortable learning environment for students from different countries.