ukrainian medical and dental academy

Poltava Ukrainian Medical & Stomatological Academy as Poltava State Medical and Dental Academy in English is a tertiary education institution in Poltava, Ukraine which was founded in 1921. It is a part of the Poltava State Medical and Dental University (UMSA). The academy offers courses in English Medicine(MB/BS), Dentistry and Nursing.

UMSA was founded in Ukraine in 1921 as Poltava State Medical and Dental University by the Odontologic Faculty of the Kharkiv Medical Academy. In 1967, the academy moved to Poltava and was given its current name. In 1994, it was granted the sixth highest accreditation level in Ukraine, as well as the status of a Poltava State Medical University (PSMU), because of its low surgical death rate. As of 2004, PSMU had reached a confirmed level IV accreditation.

The academy occupies sixteen buildings, including five academic buildings, four dormitories, household enclosures, a vivarium, hangars, a library, reading rooms, sports complex, dining room, cafe, and health and sports camp. The student population is over 3,500 including international students.

PSMU (Poltava Stomatological & Medical University) has six faculties and a preparatory department for international students. PSMU conducts courses varying from two to six years in medicine, paediatrics, oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery, pharmacy and medical nursing. Students range from graduate to masters levels. Clinical and consulting work is carried out at thirty-five clinical chairs located in regional and city medical institutions. Research is also conducted.

The Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy participated in both the "Modern Education in Ukraine" and "Education and Career" exhibitions, where they presented various achievements in the organization of educational processes, such as scientific and methodological innovations, modern information and telecommunications, multimedia learning systems, etc. For these accomplishments, the academy was awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals and diplomas.