The University hosted an English Language Olympiad for first- and second-year students of the Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Psychology Faculties. The event was conducted simultaneously at the University’s flagship campus in Kyiv and the Polish campus, bringing together talented students eager to demonstrate their language proficiency.
The Olympiad opened with welcoming speeches from University President Oleksandr Pokanevych, Rector Borys Ivniev, and Dean of the Polish Campus Olena Khomiak. They highlighted the crucial role of English in the professional development of future healthcare specialists and encouraged students to pursue international academic opportunities, including the Erasmus+ program.
Participants completed a variety of tasks designed to test their English skills, including multiple-choice tests, reading and interpreting authentic, non-adapted texts from international medical journals, individual interviews with the jury.
The panel of judges included: Assoc. Prof. Iryna Filatenko, Head of the Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines (Chair); Senior Lecturer Yakiv Kolinko; Lecturer Yuliia Sardanova (Kyiv Campus); Assoc. Prof. Olena Khomiak; Assoc. Prof. Iryna Shpak (Polish Campus).
Winners at the Flagship Campus (Kyiv):
1. Mariia Krasilshchikova, Group M2303
2. Polina Ilienko, Group C2405
3. Olha Sarazhyna, Group M2402
Winners at the Polish Campus (Katowice):
1. Glieb Sharonov
2. Yelyzaveta Yanko
3. Mariia Verekh
At the conclusion of the event, participants received certificates, and the winners were awarded diplomas and gifts, presented by Rector Borys Ivniev (Kyiv) and Dean Olena Khomiak (Polish Campus).
We sincerely congratulate all students who took part in the Olympiad and wish them continued success and new achievements!
The Olympiad opened with welcoming speeches from University President Oleksandr Pokanevych, Rector Borys Ivniev, and Dean of the Polish Campus Olena Khomiak. They highlighted the crucial role of English in the professional development of future healthcare specialists and encouraged students to pursue international academic opportunities, including the Erasmus+ program.
Participants completed a variety of tasks designed to test their English skills, including multiple-choice tests, reading and interpreting authentic, non-adapted texts from international medical journals, individual interviews with the jury.
The panel of judges included: Assoc. Prof. Iryna Filatenko, Head of the Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines (Chair); Senior Lecturer Yakiv Kolinko; Lecturer Yuliia Sardanova (Kyiv Campus); Assoc. Prof. Olena Khomiak; Assoc. Prof. Iryna Shpak (Polish Campus).
Winners at the Flagship Campus (Kyiv):
1. Mariia Krasilshchikova, Group M2303
2. Polina Ilienko, Group C2405
3. Olha Sarazhyna, Group M2402
Winners at the Polish Campus (Katowice):
1. Glieb Sharonov
2. Yelyzaveta Yanko
3. Mariia Verekh
At the conclusion of the event, participants received certificates, and the winners were awarded diplomas and gifts, presented by Rector Borys Ivniev (Kyiv) and Dean Olena Khomiak (Polish Campus).
We sincerely congratulate all students who took part in the Olympiad and wish them continued success and new achievements!