Kraków
Poland
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
Jagiellonian University Medical College (JUMC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in Poland and Europe. Founded in 1364 as part of Jagiellonian University, it has over 650 years of experience in medical education and research. JUMC is comprised of three main faculties - the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Faculty of Health Sciences.
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About
The Faculty of Medicine at JUMC is Poland's oldest institution for training physicians. It offers high-quality medical education programs taught in both Polish and English. The School of Medicine in English was established in 1994 and has grown to educate nearly 700 international students from five continents. JUMC cooperates with many renowned European and American universities and is accredited by key organizations like the U.S. Department of Education.
Highlights
JUMC provides students with extensive clinical training opportunities at its affiliated university hospitals, including the University Hospital, Children's University Hospital, and specialized clinics. These modern medical facilities combine years of experience with state-of-the-art technology and treatments. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on clinical skills development through bedside teaching and direct patient interactions starting from the third year.
Research is a major focus at JUMC, with pioneering studies being conducted in fields like cardiac surgery, urology, neurology, genetics, and molecular biology. The college's scientists and physicians regularly publish findings in prestigious international medical journals. JUMC is recognized for having some of Poland's most prolific researchers based on academic publications.
Graduates of JUMC's English-language MD programs are well-prepared for residencies and medical careers worldwide. The college has agreements with several top U.S. medical schools to allow students to complete elective clinical rotations abroad. JUMC takes pride in educating highly skilled medical professionals while maintaining the highest standards in teaching, research and clinical practice as Poland's oldest medical institution.
