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WUM Among the Top 4.3% of Universities Worldwide
The results of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026 have been already announced. With a score of 71.1 points, the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) ranked 908th globally, an improvement of eight places compared with last year. Among Polish higher education institutions, WUM achieved an impressive 9th place, including 2nd place among medical universities. This strong position in the ranking proves that at our university we educate at the highest level.
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Our University’s Jubilee Alumni Reunion – the class of 1976
It was yet another exceptional event marking the 50-year alumni’s graduation anniversary. Organized by the Faculty of Medicine [Wydział Lekarski, WL] and the Faculty of Dentistry [Wydział Lekarsko-Stomatologiczny, WLS], the event honors individuals who have been taking care of the health and life of patients for decades. This time, 86 graduates of 1976 received their symbolic diplomas certifying their long-standing service for Polish medicine and dentistry.
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Tenth anniversary of the WUM Sports and Rehabilitation Center
We celebrated the 10th anniversary of the WUM Sports and Rehabilitation Center (CSR WUM). The event was combined with the annual celebration of Children's Day. Numerous attractions were prepared for the guests, including: family swimming competitions, a water obstacle course, an anniversary cake and yoga classes.
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ACCORD 2026: Interdisciplinary cooperation drives innovation
The third edition of the Interdisciplinary Conference on Drug Sciences – ACCORD has come to a close. This year's motto "The sky is the limit" fully reflects the nature of the event. ACCORD has once again demonstrated that science knows no bounds, and that boldly combining different fields accelerates the development of research into new drugs and innovative therapies.
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Our student wins the ninth edition of the “Wielka Synapsa” contest
A total of 54 students from 18 Polish medical universities took part in this year’s national physiology contest “Wielka Synapsa” [Great Synapse]. Maciej Zyz, who is a second-year medical student at WUM placed first in the individual ranking.
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Warsaw Medical University at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando
The NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando is one of the world's leading events dedicated to international education, academic cooperation, and student and research exchange. Our university was represented by Prof. Michał Grąt, Vice-Rector for Internationalization, Promotion, and Development.
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We attended the "Exempt from Theory" Olympiad Finals
Incredibly creative, authentic and committed – this is how young people from all over Poland presented themselves, having successfully carried out their own social projects and demonstrated how the courage to take action can change reality. This year, we were a partner of the event at Legia stadium.
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Outstanding dermatologist and drumming enthusiast receives honorary doctorate from WUM
Professor Giuseppe Argenziano, head of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Naples, became the 78th recipient of an honorary doctorate from our university. The professor is a world-class expert and a leading authority on dermoscopy. In the history of WUM, he is the first dermatologist to receive the title of doctor honoris causa.
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Modernized Department of Cardiology reopened
On May 27, a ceremonial reopening of the modernized 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology of UCK WUM took place. This marks a new stage for WUM in the development of modern cardiology. The investment significantly increases the capacity for treating patients, supports further innovation in medical technologies, and strengthens the potential for scientific and teaching activities at the highest level.
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Our experts elected to the leadership of the Polish Society of Internal Medicine
On May 22–23, the Jubilee 40th Congress of the Polish Society of Internal Medicine was held in Kraków, during which the president-elect for the 2026–2030 term was elected. The congress was held jointly with the 25th National Training Conference “Advances in Internal Medicine” INTERNA 2026, attended by approximately 2,500 physicians from across Poland, with numerous WUM experts among the speakers.