BSMU MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Clinical and Research Work of Bukovinian State Medical University
Bukovinian State Medical University (BSMU) has played a major role in advancing healthcare and medical science in Ukraine. Today, it is recognized as a leading institution for training medical professionals and as one of the key centers of clinical and research work in the western region of the country.
Core Areas of Clinical and Research Activity
Clinical and advisory activities, combined with teaching, research, and educational work, are among the main responsibilities of the university’s clinical departments. These efforts support the goals of Ukraine’s national healthcare development strategy and contribute to improving medical practice across the region.
BSMU conducts clinical and advisory work across 29 clinical departments, all of which operate within medical and specialized healthcare institutions of the Chernivtsi City Council and the Department of Health of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration.
The teaching and clinical staff includes 59 professors, 69 doctors of medical sciences, 171 associate professors, and 232 candidates of medical sciences. A total of 323 clinicians work at clinical departments, including 212 with the highest medical qualification category, 32 with the first, 36 with the second, and 43 with specialist certificates.
52 university staff members serve as regional experts and external consultants for the Department of Health of the Chernivtsi Regional Administration and the City Health Department. Fourteen staff members have been awarded the honorary title “Honored Doctor of Ukraine.”
Leading clinicians of the university are members of the regional certification commissions, take part in meetings of the Department of Health, and are actively involved in the reform and development of healthcare in the region. They also participate in emergency medical coordination and response activities.
Education, Training, and Professional Development
The clinical departments conduct extensive educational and professional development activities for healthcare workers, including:
- advanced training and certification courses,
- clinical internships,
- thematic seminars,
- scientific and practical conferences.
- Partnership with regional healthcare authorities ensures continuous improvement of medical qualifications and enhances the quality of healthcare services provided to the population.
Each year, the clinical departments provide approximately 100,000 consultations and perform over 6,000 surgeries and medical procedures.
The integration of clinical, scientific, and educational activities — particularly in cooperation with the Chernivtsi Emergency Hospital — has led to the creation of several University Clinical Centers, including:
– Regional Center for Endourology and Lithotripsy
– Regional Center for Endoscopic Surgery
– Center for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
– Regional Center for Purulent Wounds and Diabetic Complications
– Regional Center for Thermal and Neurotrophic Injuries and Dermoplasty
– Regional Center for Traumatology, Endoprosthetics, and Joint and Spine Pathologies
– Ultrasound Diagnostics Office of the “University Clinic”
Additionally, BSMU has established and operates:
– Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Gynecology
– Center for Endoscopic Urology
– Educational and Medical Center “University Clinic”
– BSMU Medical Advisory Center
The Educational and Dental Clinical Center “University Clinic”, based on the Departments of Therapeutic and Orthopedic Dentistry, functions as an academic, research, and treatment unit. Its main tasks include: providing diagnostic and therapeutic care; ensuring the educational process through innovative teaching methods; training students, interns, and postgraduates; professional development of medical personnel; and conducting research in modern diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation methods.
Information about the clinic’s activities is available on its official website and on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. All clinic staff are registered in the national eHealth system. The doctors are also actively involved in volunteer activities, community outreach, and charity events, including visits to orphanages and public health campaigns.
RECENT NEWS
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.
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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.
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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.
Read moreHappy 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
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