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A monument to Stanisława Leszczyńska depicting a figure holding an infant wrapped in cloth. A white-and-red ribbon is draped over the monument. In front of it, there is a stone pedestal with an inscription, and the background is formed by a green wall of plants.
Unveiling of the monument to Stanisława Leszczyńska
On the Polish Midwife's Day, a monument to Stanisława Leszczyńska – the patron of all midwives – was unveiled at Karowa Hospital. The event drew crowds of Warsaw residents.
In the foreground, a person wearing blue medical attire with a stethoscope around their neck, carrying a yellow bag over their shoulder. In the background, on a staircase, there is a group of people in medical and work uniforms, including individuals in blue and white outfits. One person is holding a notebook or a book, while others are carrying bags or backpacks. Everyone is moving inside a modern building with bright, gray walls.
Digital education for future nurses
Our university, together with the Medical University of Łódź and the Medical University of Gdańsk, is implementing the E4N.EU – NursingOntos (PORTO) project, which changes the way nurses are educated, making it even more practical. The coordinator on behalf of WUM is Dr. hab. Lena Serafin from the Department of Clinical Nursing.
Two speakers are standing at a lectern with the inscription “Veritatis Splendor” in a lecture hall. A man in a light-colored blazer is speaking into microphones with his hands resting on the lectern, and a woman in a red blazer is standing next to a podium with a computer monitor and is wearing a name badge on a lanyard.
Everything you need to know about pursuing a PhD – meeting at WUM
Can you start preparing for a PhD already at the beginning of your studies? How do you apply to the Doctoral School at the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM)? What should you know about publishing? How should you plan your career after earning a PhD? These were just some of the many questions raised during the PhD Pathways meeting organized by the Doctoral Students’ Self-Government of WUM.
Two young people—a woman on the left and a man on the right—are posing for a photo holding diplomas. They are smiling. Behind them there is a backdrop with information about the event.
Our students among the laureates of the Student Pharmaceutical Care Competition
Oliwia Popławska and Jan Wójkowski from the Faculty of Pharmacy took second place in the competition! They had to demonstrate not only extensive knowledge, but also soft skills: the ability to communicate with patients and work as a team.
A person standing on a raised platform holds a microphone in one hand and lifts the other hand while addressing a large crowd of participants at an outdoor sports event. The participants are standing closely together in front of the stage; many are holding Nordic walking poles and wearing identical T-shirts with colorful prints and race numbers on their chests. On the square in front of the stage, markings of starting zones with numbers are visible. In the background, there are promotional banners.
Run for New Life supports organ transplantation
The 29th Run for New Life has concluded. This initiative supports organ transplantation in Poland and promotes the idea of informed decisions about organ donation. Relay teams were composed of transplant recipients, young people, journalists, athletes, actors, and representatives of transplant medicine, including specialists from our university.
A group of people pose for a photo. Most are wearing cycling outfits, wearing helmets, and standing with bicycles. They are standing next to a modern building with a glass façade. The emblem of WUM and the name “Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny” are visible on the building.
WUM cycling meetup for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
87.38 km, 3 hours and 36 minutes, and 1,500 calories burned. This was the result of a cycling ride involving six passionate cyclists from WUM, along with three winners who, in January, placed the highest bids in cycling-themed auctions as part of the “WUM Community for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity” initiative. Thanks to them, nearly PLN 2,500 was donated to support the improved diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in the youngest patients.
Three people are sitting on the stage during a conference. They are elegantly dressed. One of them, a man, Professor Sobczak, is holding a microphone and speaking.
Presentation at a forum on technology transfer and collaboration between academia and business
Prof. Marcin Sobczak, prorektor ds. nauki i transferu technologii zabrał głos w panelu dyskusyjnym na temat wyzwań systemu transferu technologii oraz roli uczelni w procesie komercjalizacji wyników badań naukowych. Debata odbyła się w czasie XIX Ogólnopolskiej Konferencji Porozumienia Akademickich Centrów Transferu Technologii (PACTT). W wydarzeniu uczestniczyły także zespół Centrum Transferu Technologii WUM.
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Our student in the third stage of the Nursing Olympiad
During the third stage of 16th Janina Fetlińska Nursing Olympiad, our university will be represented by Piotr Adamczyk, a third-year nursing student. We'll be rooting for him on May 19!
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On the role of collaboration and effective communication – the “Together for Health” conference
Developing professional skills and fostering interprofessional collaboration are among the most pressing challenges in modern medical education. Recognizing the importance of effective teamwork in healthcare settings for the quality of patient care and safety, the conference titled “Together for Health” was organized. The event provided a space for integrating students from various medical fields, expanding knowledge about the competencies and roles of different healthcare professions, and developing interprofessional collaboration and effective communication skills.
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Science: How to tell what's going on in the circulatory system just by looking at your eyes
It used to be said that "the eyes are the window to the soul", but modern medicine proves that they also show what is happening inside our body. Thanks to modern non-invasive technologies, it is possible to visualize how the retinal arteries change under the influence of physical exertion, investigate the phenomenon of myogenic self-regulation and relate it to other organs and systems in the human body, especially to the cardiovascular system – wrote Maria Żmijewska, a medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical University of Warsaw.

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