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Dear colleagues, students, and the entire academic community of Bukovinian State Medical University!

I sincerely congratulate you on the 81st anniversary of Bukovinian State Medical University.

Here, we educate new generations of doctors, honor our past, shape modern medicine, and believe in the future.

Today, our university is, above all, its people — professors, staff, students, and alumni. Thanks to each of you, trust in our profession is strengthened, new ideas are born, discoveries are made, and our shared victory draws closer.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributes to the development of BSMU, and my deep respect to our graduates who bring pride to the University in Ukraine and far beyond its borders.

May this anniversary become another strong link in the enduring chain of tradition, dignity, and professional excellence of our medical community.

With respect,
Professor Ihor Herush
Rector of Bukovinian State Medical University

Nutrition as a Factor of Health Improvement and Prevention of Metabolic Disorders

On October 10, 2025, the Department of Hygiene and Ecology held an educational event titled “Nutrition as a Factor of Health Improvement and Prevention of Metabolic Disorders” for 6th-year students of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Faculty, specialty “Medicine”, as part of a meeting of the student scientific group “Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.”

The event was opened by Professor Taras Kmet, Doctor of Medical Sciences, who emphasized the relevance of the topic, the importance of understanding hygienic principles of rational nutrition, and the need to follow them to prevent metabolic disorders. The professor also discussed the features of eco-protective nutrition and demonstrated how to use a dosimeter-radiometer to measure the level of radioactive contamination in food products, as well as the Greentest ECO-6 device for determining nitrate content.

The head of the student scientific group, Associate Professor Oksana Kushnir, reminded participants about the main principles of the “Healthy Eating Plate” (a balanced nutrition concept developed by the Harvard School of Public Health) and discussed certain aspects of preventing nutrition-related diseases, particularly in tropical climates.

She also conducted a practical workshop on determining body composition parameters using bioimpedance analysis with TANITA Body Composition Monitor (Model BC-730) and measuring height with a floor stadiometer (DSTU GOST 16371:2006). Under the supervision of instructors, all interested students had the opportunity to work with the devices and perform a hygienic assessment of the obtained results.

First-Year BSMU Students Visit the Simulation Center

First-year students of the Medical Faculty, majoring in Medicine, together with their curators — Associate Professors Inna Buzdugan and Olha Bukach of the Department of Internal Medicine — took an educational tour to the Simulation Center of Bukovinian State Medical University (BSMU).

The future doctors had the opportunity to see how real clinical situations are recreated during the training process to help develop practical skills in examination, diagnosis, and patient care. The students noted that working in conditions as close as possible to real practice allows them to improve not only professional competencies but also concentration and stress resistance.

During the visit, the students explored various classrooms of the Center equipped with modern devices and mannequins.

They shared their impressions, saying that becoming acquainted with innovative approaches to learning inspires them for further practical training. The students expressed their gratitude to the organizers and admitted that they are already planning their next visit to the Simulation Center.

Dear First-Year Students!

I sincerely welcome you to the great family of Bukovinian State Medical University!

Today, you begin your journey toward your dream profession — one that demands knowledge, resilience, responsibility, and compassion. You have become students in a challenging time, a time when Ukraine is fighting for its freedom, independence, and future.

To be a medical student is not only about studying — it is also about bearing responsibility to those who, at the cost of their own lives, defend our right to live, learn, and work. Your dedication to learning, your pursuit of knowledge, and your desire to grow are the best expression of gratitude to our Defenders.

You are the future doctors, pharmacists, rehabilitologists, and dentists who will continue the noble path of serving human life. The future of medicine — and of our country — depends on you. Ahead lie years of challenges, discoveries, friendships, and personal growth. Do not fear difficulties — learn to overcome them, believe in yourselves and in those beside you.

Wishing you a successful start, inspiration, and confidence in your own strength!

Together — toward Victory, together — toward professional excellence!

With respect,
Professor Ihor Herush
Rector of Bukovinian State Medical University

Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!

Independence is our choice — one that has come at a great price. Today, more than ever, we understand its true value.

Our Defenders — men and women alike — fight every day to protect our right to be free. Their strength, dedication, and courage are the guarantee that Ukraine will stand and will win. We honor the memory of all Heroes who gave their lives for our Homeland and express our sincere gratitude to those who continue to defend it today.

Ukraine has become a symbol of resilience, bravery, and dignity. Each of us, through our work, knowledge, and daily efforts, brings closer a peaceful, free, and strong tomorrow.

Congratulations on this special day!
Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!

With respect,
Professor Ihor Herush
Rector of Bukovinian State Medical University

A Modern Laparoscopic System Installed at the Department of Surgery No. 2 of BSMU
A new laparoscopic system, purchased with the funds of Bukovinian State Medical University, has been installed at the Department of Surgery No. 2.
The equipment will be used for the training of medical interns, specialization in “Surgery,” as well as for organizing workshops and thematic improvement courses. This opens opportunities to involve leading specialists from clinics across Ukraine and to introduce modern treatment methods into the educational process.
The new system is already being actively used in surgical practice — successful abdominal surgeries are being performed with the participation of medical interns under the guidance of Professor Ihor Shkvarkovskyi, Head of the Department of Surgery No. 2.
The advanced laparoscopic equipment enables interns to acquire hands-on practical skills in conditions closely approximating real clinical settings, while patients receive high-quality medical care.
The staff of the department, medical interns, and students express their sincere gratitude to Bukovinian State Medical University for its significant contribution to the development of medical education and the surgical service in the region.

Dental Faculty Students of BSMU Successfully Completed Summer Clinical Practice
On July 25, 2025, students of the 3rd and 4th years of the Dental Faculty at Bukovinian State Medical University successfully defended their reports on summer clinical practice. The event marked the final stage of an important part of professional training aimed at developing the clinical skills of future dentists.
During the internship, students trained at both public and private dental institutions, which allowed them to apply their theoretical knowledge in real clinical settings under the supervision of experienced professionals.
The practical training covered several key areas, including:
initial patient examination and assessment;
development of treatment plans;
assisting during clinical procedures;
adherence to modern standards of sterilization, infection control, and clinical protocols.
During the final defense, students presented their reports, shared clinical case studies, described the specifics of their work at various training bases, and demonstrated significant progress in their professional competencies.

Graduation Ceremony of International Students – Master’s Degree in Medicine

At the Medical and Pharmaceutical Faculty of Bukovinian State Medical University, the final attestation of 6th-year students majoring in Medicine has been successfully completed. All international graduates successfully passed the Integrated Licensing Exam “Krok 2. Medicine”!

Throughout their years of study, the students have come a long way — gaining valuable knowledge, acquiring essential practical skills, and successfully passing the state examinations and final assessments. Despite the challenging times in Ukraine, the entire BSMU team has ensured the most favorable conditions for quality education and the successful completion of studies.

On June 21, 2025, a solemn graduation ceremony was held in the elegant hall of the “Akademichnyi” Palace of Bukovinian State Medical University to celebrate the graduates of the Medicine program (international students).

The diplomas of Master of Medicine were presented by the Rector of the University, Professor Ihor Herush.

We sincerely wish our graduates professional success, confidence in their knowledge and abilities, fulfillment of dreams, and realization of their most ambitious goals! We also warmly invite them to continue their medical journey at BSMU during their internship training.