Kharkiv National Medical University facts for kids
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ДЗВО "Харківський національний медичний університет"
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| Motto | Valetudo est bonum optimum |
| Type | Public medical university |
| Established | 1805 as medical faculty of the Imperial Kharkiv University |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine |
| Rector | V.A.Kapustnyk |
| Students | 10000 |
| Address |
4 Nauky Ave
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| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://khnmu.com |
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| Official name: «Медичний інститут» (Medical University) | |
| Type | Urban Planning, Architecture |
| Reference no. | 7259-Ха |
The Kharkiv National Medical University is a big public medical school in Kharkiv, Ukraine. It was once known as Kharkiv Medical Institute and Kharkiv State Medical University. Sadly, in March 2022, many of its buildings were badly damaged during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
More than 700 teachers work at the university. Many of them are highly respected scientists and doctors. Since 1951, the university has trained medical staff for countries in Eastern Europe, China, and Mongolia. From 1961, it also started training students from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Today, about 3,400 foreign students study here. They learn about medicine, nursing, and dentistry. They also do advanced studies in areas like orthopedics, surgery, and ophthalmology. The university has trained over 5,000 specialists for 86 different countries.
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A Long History of Healing
The medical school in Kharkiv has a history of over 200 years. It started as the Medical Faculty of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in 1805. The Russian Tsar Alexander I signed the decree to create it.
In the 1800s, famous doctors and scientists taught at the medical faculty. They were the first in the Russian Empire to do special operations. These included operations on ovaries, total stomach removal, and even open-heart surgery. In 1887, a special building was built for anatomy lessons. Later, in 1896, four independent clinics were added. These were for therapy, surgery, childbirth, and eye care.
In 1910, the Kharkov Medical Society started the Women's Medical Institute. This allowed women to get a higher education in medicine. In 1920, the Medical Faculty and the Women's Medical Institute joined together. They formed the Kharkiv Medical Academy, which became the Kharkiv Medical Institute a year later. Many streets in Kharkiv are named after its famous teachers. These include physiologist Danilevsky V.Ya. and surgeon Trinkler N.P.
Many research centers and hospitals were started by teachers from this university. For example, the Institute of General and Emergency Surgery was one of them. These places became important for the university's medical research and work. In 1951, the university began training students from other countries. By now, it has trained over 3,600 specialists for countries all over the world. In 1994, the Kharkiv Medical Institute became the Kharkiv State Medical University. In 2007, it received its "National" status.
Discover the University Museum
The Museum of History of Kharkiv National Medical University opened in 1968. It is located in the main university building. The museum is quite large, covering 120 square meters. It has over 5,000 items on display. In 2011, the museum was named "The Perfect Museum." This was for its great work in educating young people and preserving history.
The museum shows documents and items from over 200 years of the medical school's history. You can see old books, student papers, diplomas, medical tools, and photographs. The museum is open for tours with a guide from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
University Leaders
Many important people have led the Kharkiv National Medical University. Since 2019, V.A. Kapustnyk has been the Rector, which is like the head of the university. Before him, V.M. Lisovy was the Rector from 2005 to 2019. These leaders help guide the university and its students.
University Rankings
The Kharkiv National Medical University is well-known around the world. It ranks among the top universities globally. In Ukraine, it is ranked 5th among medical schools in the SCOPUS database. It also ranks 47th among all Ukrainian universities by UNESCO's "TOP 200" list.
The university has received several awards for its quality. In 2015, it won the Order of Honour and a Silver Diploma from the "Golden Fortune" rating. It was also named a "Leader of Modern Education" in 2010. In 2011 and 2012, it was called a "Leader of National Education."
Campus and Buildings
The university has many modern buildings for teaching and learning. It also has six dorms for students. All students in their final years and those doing advanced studies can live in these dorms.
There are 65 departments at the university. Each department has modern classrooms. They offer great opportunities for students to learn well. The departments for first to third-year students are in four main buildings. Departments for clinical subjects are in various medical centers and hospitals. These include the University Dental Centre and several regional hospitals. The university also has a special center for learning medical procedures using models.
What You Can Study
The university has:
- Seven main faculties (schools) for different medical fields.
- An Educational Research Institute for advanced training.
- A medical college.
- Two research institutes: one for occupational health and another for clinical genetics.
- A central research laboratory and four other research labs.
- A special medical training center called the "University Dental Centre."
- A Scientific-Practical Medical Centre.
Important Research
The university conducts about 40 important research projects. These projects focus on finding ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases. They look at problems with the heart, reproductive system, and bones. They also work on less invasive surgeries for various health issues.
This research happens in different labs and departments. For example, they have special units for therapy, surgery, and obstetrics. Each year, university staff get over 80 patents for new inventions. They also publish more than 1,400 articles in medical journals. The university is ranked 5th among medical schools in Ukraine for its scientific publications.
Working with Other Countries
Kharkiv National Medical University works with many partners around the world. Since 1998, it has been a member of the International Association of Universities. This group is supported by UNESCO. The university is also listed in the World Health Organization's (WHO) register of medical universities.
The university has agreements with many foreign universities. These include universities in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Twenty-eight staff members are part of 66 different international medical groups. This helps them share knowledge and work together globally.
Famous People from the University
Many notable people have studied or worked at Kharkiv National Medical University:
- Anastasia Afanasieva (born 1982) is a psychiatrist, poet, writer, and translator.
- Raisa Bogatyrova is a Ukrainian politician. She was a Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Health for Ukraine.
- Alexander E. Braunstein was a key figure in understanding vitamin B6.
- Mohamed Yakub Janabi was a Regional Director for the WHO in Africa.
- Victor Skumin studied medicine here and graduated with honors in 1973.
- Viktor Zhdanov was a Deputy Minister of Health for the Soviet Union.
University Recognition
Kharkiv National Medical University is recognized by many important organizations:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Medical Council Of India (MCI)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA)
- American Medical Research Foundation
- University of Medical Science (Poland)
- General Council of Medicine of UK
- European University Associations
- International University Association
- Magna Charta Observatory of Fundamental University
- European Nuclear Education Network
- Bath Spa University (Great Britain)
See also
- List of universities in Ukraine
- List of medical universities in Ukraine
