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Our students receive Minister of Health scholarships for outstanding achievements

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Delegation from Semmelweis University visits WUM

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Scientific conference “100 Years of Tradition – 100 Years of Innovation”

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We invite you to the Night of Museums at the Museum of the History of Medicine of the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM)

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Experts from Mayo Clinic return to WUM

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Insomnia – when is it a disease and what are the health consequences?

Statistically, insomnia is the third most common problem – after infections and gastrointestinal issues – that prompts patients to visit their primary care physician. It disrupts daily functioning, weakens the immune system, negatively affects memory, and even increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In a conversation with Dr. hab. Dorota Wołyńczyk-Gmaj from the Chair and Department of Psychiatry at the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM), we explain why sleep is crucial for health, which warning signs should concern us, and which treatment methods are most effective.

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Insomnia – when is it a disease and what are the health consequences?

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Focus on WUM

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Unveiling of the monument to Stanisława Leszczyńska

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Digital education for future nurses

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Everything you need to know about pursuing a PhD – meeting at WUM

Calendar

May

Interdisciplinary Conference on Drug Sciences ACCORD

May

50th anniversary of the class of 1976

June

Scientific Conference "Cancer in 2026: From Diagnosis to Reconstruction"

June

Ceremony to renew the master's degrees in pharmacy for graduates from the class of 1976 and earlier

October

Inauguration of the 2026/2027 Academic Year

May
27
Interdisciplinary Conference on Drug Sciences ACCORD
May
29
50th anniversary of the class of 1976

October
05
Inauguration of the 2026/2027 Academic Year

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Life at WUM

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Student research activity

There are over 280 student research clubs at the university, which enable students to pursue their passion for research and enable them to acquire new competences.