StudyQA — Master: Medicine, Majoring in General Medicine — University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

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School of Medicine is running full-time studies at the six-year Medical Doctor Program in English.

Medical Program (12 semesters) with no specialization.

The university uses international education standards to prepare prospective doctors for medicine in the 21st century. The extend curriculum is based on strict European and U.S. standards and on integrated educational experience. All lectures, seminars and practical training are conducted in English.

Students have plenty of opportunities to join research teams in many academic departments, get experience in research. Studies of the Medical Program are preparing to work in the medical profession. Student enquires the skills of interviewing the patient, examination, proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient and provide them necessary assistance.

During the studies, students gain the knowledge and practical skills in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation which are necessary to practice medicine, further training and further research.

Student learns the moral principles of conduct towards patients and their rights, rules of professional doctors co-operation and moral norms in medical research. Is aware of the legal and professional responsibility. After graduation student has theoretical knowledge and practical skills to practice medicine, also has opportunity to specialize in different areas of medicine.

After graduation students will receive a diploma of Medical Doctor (MD), which allows for applying for a license to practice medicine in USA, Canada, Europe and many other countries.

Conditions for admission of foreigners to studies depend on their legal situation.Therefore:1. Foreigners can be admitted on the basis of the same qualification procedure that applies to Polish citizens, provided that they: * have obtained a permit for residence in Poland; * have been granted refugee status in the Republic of Poland; * have been granted temporary protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland; * are migrating employees with EU Member State citizenship, provided that they are or have been employed in Poland, or are family members of such migrating employees and reside in the territory of the Republic of Poland; * are citizens of an EU Member State, provided that they have financial resources necessary to cover costs of living during their studies, such persons are not entitled to receive bursaries or maintenance grants.Interested persons should submit documents to the Dean's Office of the selected faculties by the closing date specified by the Selection Committee.2. Other foreigners can apply for admission to study with the omission of the enrolment procedure obligatory for Polish citizens, as: * Holders of scholarships granted by the Polish Government - enrolment for candidates to study in Poland is carried out by Polish diplomatic and consular agencies in the countries of their residence. They also direct persons lacking Polish language skills to Polish language courses conducted by institutions approved by the Ministry of National Education and Sport. Holders of scholarships granted by the Polish Government receive a monthly bursary during the academic year to cover costs of living in Poland. Candidates should report to the University before 1 October, and their documents are to appropriately transferred earlier by the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange or the Department of the Polish Language for Foreigners; * As holders of scholarships granted by the sending party, without bearing any costs for studying; * Against payment of tuition fees: - a fee per each year of bachelor, engineering and master studies is depending on the programme of studies; - a fee for each year of studies at doctoral studies is depending on the programme of studies. These fees cannot be lower than actual costs of providing education services, and their amount is established by the Rector. Persons of Polish origin who undertake studies can apply for a 30% reduction in tuition fees. The above mentioned fees are paid throughout the whole academic year by 30 September to a bank account or directly to the cashier's office at the University, converted into Polish zlotys at the average exchange rate of Euro published by the National Polish Bank on the day of payment. Overdue payments are charged statutory interest, and in case the payments are late for longer than 3 months - the person is removed from the list of students. * Without tuition fees and benefits - foreigners should submit their documents directly to the University (on their own, without the participation of the university) are obliged to ensure funds to cover their costs of living, accommodation, etc. Candidates for studies should submit a set of documents by 30 June (in person or by registered mail) to:Pro-Rector for Student Affairs University of Warmia and Mazury Ul. Oczapowskiego 2 10-719 Olsztyn or to: Office for International Co-operation University of Warmia and Mazury Ul. Oczapowskiego 2, room 221B 10-957 OlsztynThe office is open daily (except Saturdays and Sundays) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.Documents required from candidates: Office for International Cooperation.Medicine studies * Information for foreigners applying for admission to study medicine at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30th, 2013. * A fee per each year of studies is the equivalent of 46 000 PLN (~ 13 800 USD, ~ 11 000 EUR) + 2000 PLN (~ 600 USD, ~ 480 EUR) of the registration fee for the first year of studies. * Documents required from candidates to the 6-Year Medical Doctor Program: The Faculty of Medical Sciences. * Candidates for studies should submit a set of documents by 30th June (in person or by registered mail) to:University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Medical Sciences Deans Office Zolnierska 14 C str. 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland Tel. (+48 89) 524 64 00 Fax (+48 89) 524 61 14 medicine.info@uwm.edu.pl