- has been conducted at PUMS since early 80s
- the number of PhD students, who were awarded with doctoral degrees is about 850, of which 65 from abroad
- the Doctoral School (DS) at PUMS is an organized form of training for doctoral students in following scientific disciplines: medicine, health sciences and pharmacy and lasts 6-8 semesters
- we offer our PhD students a modern, attractive educational program, prepared by our academic staff (1200 scientists, incl. 300 professors) in cooperation with our international partners from other universities
600 hours curriculum – years 1-3, one-to-one with mentor 4th year
Consists of following subjects (performed as lectures, seminars and labs)
- Methodology of scientific research
- Basics of scientific information
- Doctoral seminars (“one to one” individual labs / conversations with academic teachers / supervisors)
- How to prepare a scientific publication
- Professional training
- Legal and ethical regulations in scientific research
- History of medicine
- Philosophy
- Academic English
- Optional classes