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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.
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15 WUM students awarded scholarships from the Minister of Health
Students of medical universities who demonstrate significant scientific achievements or outstanding sports accomplishments are awarded scholarships from the Minister of Health each year. On the newly published list of 40 scholarship recipients for the 2025/2026 academic year, the largest group, 15 students, is from WUM.
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WUM is a partner in the EU project Joint Action on Personalized Cancer Medicine
Our university is among four Polish institutions participating in the prestigious Joint Action on Personalized Cancer Medicine (JA PCM) program. The project is carried out by clinical institutions and academic centers from 28 European Union countries between 2025 and 2029. Its main goal is to improve access to personalized cancer care in Europe and to promote knowledge of precision oncology.
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A moving ceremony at the Karowa Hospital
Ewa Piotrowska, Director of the Princess Anna Mazowiecka Clinical Hospital, has retired. The occasion was marked by a moving ceremony attended by hospital staff and representatives of the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) authorities.
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WUM again with a strong position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
Our university, as one of only seven Polish higher education institutions, was included in the ranking for “Medicine”. We achieved a solid position in the 451–500 range.
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WOŚP results officially announced at the UCC WUM hospital
"We ended the Finale of the 34th WOŚP edition with PLN 263,477,929.83!" announced Jerzy Owsiak during a press conference organized at the Pediatric Teaching Clinical Hospital UCC WUM.
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We know scientific leaders of WUM
The rankings of scientific leaders of WUM (200 items) and young scientific leaders of WUM (105 items) are already available. They were prepared for the activities in the years 2022-2025 and, in case of departments, for the academic year 2024/2025.
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A modern method for treating brain aneurysms was used for the first time in Poland
Specialists from the Second Department of Clinical Radiology at the Central Clinical Hospital of the University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw (CSK UCK WUM) performed the first endovascular brain aneurysm procedure in Poland using the innovative eCLIPs device. The patient is in good condition and remains under medical supervision while awaiting a scheduled follow-up examination.
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Open Day 2026 recap
This year’s Open Day attracted around 2,500 visitors and featured over 50 stands staffed by 350 students, 3 lectures in the auditorium, and 8 workshop sessions, attended by 350 participants. The event took place on March 21 at our university.