Bogomolets National Medical University facts for kids
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Національний Медичний Університет Імені О.О.Богомольця
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Main building of the university
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"Честь, Милосердя, Слава"
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Motto in English
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"Honor, Mercy, Glory" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1841 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine |
| Rector | Yuri Kuchin |
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Academic staff
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1,200 |
| Undergraduates | Medical Faculty №1, Medical Faculty №2, Medical Faculty №3, Dental Faculty, Faculty of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty for training physicians for Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Postgraduates | Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical psychology, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Public health |
| Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical psychology, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Public health | |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English, Ukrainian |
| Colors | Blue |
The Bogomolets National Medical University (often called NMU) is a famous medical school. It was started in 1841 in Kyiv, which is now the capital of Ukraine. A Russian ruler named Nicolas I helped create it.
The university is named after a well-known scientist, Oleksandr Bogomolets, who studied how the body works. NMU teaches over 10,000 students, including about 1,300 students from many different countries. Around 1,200 teachers work at the university.
Bogomolets National Medical University is one of the top medical schools in Ukraine. Its degrees are accepted by important groups like the WHO. This means that doctors who graduate from NMU can work in many places around the world. The university offers many courses for students who are just starting or who want to study more after their first degree. It has 10 main departments, called faculties. There is also a special institute for students who want to continue their education after their first degree.
This university is a leader in training doctors and scientists in healthcare. About 1,500 professors teach at Bogomolets National Medical University. Many of them have advanced degrees, like PhDs or Doctor of Sciences. This means students learn from very experienced and knowledgeable experts in medicine.
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History of the University
How Bogomolets National Medical University Started
Bogomolets National Medical University began as a small group of students and teachers. They were part of the medical department at St. Volodymyr University in 1841. In 1840, a special order was signed to create a medical department there.
Classes officially started on September 23, 1841. At first, 29 students joined the first year of studies. The medical department at St. Vladimir University had 10 different teaching areas. By 1844, three special clinics were opened. These clinics helped students learn about treating illnesses, performing surgeries, and helping with childbirth.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many important people have graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University. Here are a few of them:
- 1860: Vladimir Betz, a scientist who studied the body's structure.
- 1884: Danylo Zabolotny, a pioneer in studying tiny living things like bacteria.
- 1925: Favst Shkaravsky, a doctor and expert who worked for the Soviet army.
- 1946: Isaac Trachtenberg, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.
- Maryna Poroshenko, who was the First Lady of Ukraine.
- 1989: Olga Bogomolets, a singer, songwriter, doctor, and politician.
- Oleh Musiy, who served as a Minister of Healthcare.
- Elena Teplitskaya, a doctor, psychologist, and academic.
- Maryana Bezuhla, a doctor and politician.
- Serhiy Dyachenko, a psychiatrist and writer of fantasy stories.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Nacional Médica Bogomolets para niños
- List of universities in Ukraine
- List of medical universities in Ukraine
