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Quality of assessment in focus at symposium at WUM
“Exam under the microscope: how to assess what truly matters” was the theme of this year’s Education Quality Day at WUM. The symposium focused primarily on topics related to the OSCE, which will soon be introduced at our university.
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WUM and EUniWell: a new phase of cooperation
On 20-24 April, rectors and vice-rectors, institutional coordinators and students from the universities forming the European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) alliance met at the University of Constance. The theme of the congress was cooperation and integration, which are expected to play a key role in promoting well-being in higher education. The congress was of particular significance for our university – we officially confirmed our cooperation within the alliance.
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Youth and a passion for science! The Warsaw International Medical Congress for Young Scientists 2026 has come to an end
It was three intensive days filled with presentations, workshops, panels, and lectures. The main protagonists of the event were young researchers from various parts of the world who found the courage to present their scientific work in a public forum. This was made possible by the Student Scientific Society of WUM, which invited participants to the 21st edition of the Warsaw International Medical Congress.
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Our expert named Personality of the Year 2025 of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship
Prof. Bożena Werner was named the winner of the Personality of the Year 2025 poll of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in the Science category. The official gala ceremony, during which diplomas were awarded, took place on April 22 in Warsaw.
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WUM expands cooperation with Uzbekistan: memorandum signed during an international congress in Samarkand
The Medical University of Warsaw took part in the Central Asia–European Union Universities Congress 2026 and the 3rd Poland–Uzbekistan Rectors’ Forum, held on April 13–14, 2026, in Samarkand. This high-level event was attended by ministers in charge of science and higher education, university rectors, and representatives of the academic community from Central Asia and Europe. The Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education, Marcin Kulasek, was also present.
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Commemorative plaque unveiled for the centenary of the Faculty of Pharmacy
Another stage of the anniversary celebrations has concluded. Prof. Rafał Krenke, Rector of WUM, together with Prof. Piotr Luliński, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, unveiled a plaque dedicated to the founders and staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy. It is located in the lobby of the faculty building.
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Boundaries and interdisciplinarity of modern medicine as the theme of the 19th West–East Conference
Participants in the event attended lectures from various fields of medicine, but significant attention was also devoted to new technologies, including the use of AI tools. Polish and international speakers shared their knowledge and experience
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Experts and policymakers on the role of pharmacies and pharmacists in times of crisis
Our university once again hosted an important debate on the safety and organization of the healthcare system in times of war. This time, discussions focused on the inclusion of pharmacists in crisis response planning. High-ranking officials from Ukraine took part in the meeting, as the experience of war-affected Ukraine demonstrates that pharmacies perform a much broader role during conflict than merely dispensing medications.
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Implementing the NRP in healthcare – Ministry of Health conference at WUM
During the conference “NRP in healthcare – investing today, transforming the healthcare system for years to come,” the scale and outcomes of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP) were summarized. As part of the program, 1,251 projects received funding totaling nearly PLN 18 billion. The funds were allocated, among other things, to infrastructure modernization, digital transformation, and support for the medical workforce. As emphasized by ministry representatives, this is a historic reform of the healthcare sector, with patients as its main beneficiar
Sala operacyjna podczas trwającego zabiegu chirurgicznego. Kilka osób w sterylnych niebieskich fartuchach pracuje przy pacjencie, oświetlonym lampą operacyjną. Wokół znajdują się aparatura medyczna, monitory oraz stoliki z narzędziami.
Liver regeneration outside the patient’s body
The use of hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) technology for ex vivo regeneration of the patient’s own organ and the second successful liver autotransplantation in Poland at the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) constitutes a groundbreaking advancement in transplant surgery.