Odesa International Medical University (Ukrainian: Одеський Міжнародний Медичний Університет) abbreviated as OIMU (Ukrainian: ОМMУ) is a Ukrainian higher learning institution located in Odesa.[1][2][3][4] Because of its strong medical research base & advanced scientific units, the university is considered as the most influential medical institutes in Ukraine.
| Odesa International Medical University Одеський Міжнародний Медичний Університет | |
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St. Kanatna 99, Odesa , , 65000 | |
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| Other name | OIMU |
| Type | International Research School for Medicine |
| Established | 1999 |
| Category | Medical University |
| Session | September/January |
| Staff | 870 |
| Faculty | 34 Medical Faculties |
| Teaching staff | 455 |
| Enrollment | 12500 in year of 2020 |
| Language | English / Ukrainian / French / German |
| Classrooms | 115 |
| Campuses | 3 |
| Campus type | Government Building |
| Accreditation | Accredited from European Medical Council & WHO (World Health Organization) |
| USNWR ranking | 9th Top Medical School In Ukraine (2020 Ranking) |
| School fees | 3900$ Yearly Tuition For Medicine (MBBS) |
| Graduates | 3345 |
| Website | oimu |
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs with a strong emphasis on medical specialties like general medicine (MD/MBBS), somatology (Dentistry), nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, biomedical engineering and agricultural engineering.[5][6]
All medical degrees of the university issued for foreign graduates are recognized and listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED), World Health Organization (WHO), Medical Council of Europe, General Medical Council (limited Registration) of UK, Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Medical Council of Nigeria & other African countries as well.[7][8]
Schools and departments edit
Odesa International Medical University has the following six schools and 228 clinical and 76 theoretical departments. The university also has 11 clinical and health care centres and a renowned Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics.[9][10][11]
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Postgraduation & Specialization
- School of Foreign Languages
Clinical centres and affiliated hospitals edit
The university is affiliated with the following hospitals and clinical centres in Odesa.
- Perinatal Odesa Center
- Odesa Territory. Medical Health Association of the Child and Women
- Odesa City Hospital No.1
- Odesa City Hospital No.2
- Health Code Health Center
- Medical clinic “Medifast”
- Medical center “Adastra”
- Medical Center “AS Medikal”
- Dental Clinic “Doctor”
- Medical Rehabilitation Center “T-MEDIL”
- Health Clinic “Plus”
Programs edit
Odesa International Medical University offers the following programs to its domestic and international students:
| Program | Degree awarded |
| Medicine - MD/MBBS | Masters |
| Dentistry - BDS | Masters |
| Surgery | Masters & Specialization |
| Orthopedic Dentistry | Specialization |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Specialization |
| Radiology | Masters & Specialization |
| Surgical Dentistry | Specialization |
| Pathology | Specialization |
| Psychiatry | Masters & Specialization |
| Medical Psychology | Masters |
| Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy | Bachelors, Masters & Specialization |
| Medical & Psychological Rehabilitation | Masters |
| Gynaecology | Specialization |
| Nursing | Bachelors & Masters |
| Medical Diagnostics & Treatment Technologies | Bachelors |
| Laboratory Diagnostics | Bachelors |
| Pediatrics | Specialization |
Ranking and reputation edit
Medical degrees obtained from Odesa International Medical University have recently been blacklisted by the British General Medical Council (GMC). Blacklisting is based on information that shows the qualification doesn't meet the GMC's criteria, such as questionable ethics, teaching and integrity of the medical programme, including examinations and medical rotations being inadequate or simply lied about.
GMC: "We only place a medical school on this list once we have carried out a full investigation and concluded that it is the most appropriate course of action." - As such, it is recommended that British students looking to return to their home country following graduation avoid this university at all costs.[12]
International Student's Department edit
At present,[when?] students from Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Denmark, USA, UK, Russia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Israel, Nepal, Bangladesh, UAE, Zambia, Namibia and above 55 other countries are studying at different schools of the university.
Food services edit
There is a catering system in the hostels of the university for all the students who are residing in the dormitories. From European to Indian food, a large variety of dishes is offered by the catering complex. Halal food is also available separately for the students from Muslim and Arabic countries.
References edit
- ^ "History and symbols". Odessa International Medical University. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "ПРИВАТНИЙ ЗАКЛАД ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ОДЕСЬКИЙ МІЖНАРОДНИЙ МЕДИЧНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ". opendatabot.ua. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "ПРИВАТНИЙ ЗАКЛАД ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ОДЕСЬКИЙ МІЖНАРОДНИЙ МЕДИЧНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ". ІС «Вступ.ОСВІТА.UA» (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "ПРИВАТНИЙ ЗАКЛАД ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ "ОДЕСЬКИЙ МІЖНАРОДНИЙ МЕДИЧНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ" | Реєстр суб'єктів освітньої діяльності". registry.edbo.gov.ua. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "List of specialities". Odessa International Medical University. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "ПРИВАТНИЙ ЗАКЛАД ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ "ОДЕСЬКИЙ МІЖНАРОДНИЙ МЕДИЧНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ" | Реєстр суб'єктів освітньої діяльності". registry.edbo.gov.ua. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "Accreditation". oimu.com.ua. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Odessa International Medical University - PRIVATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION". Odessa International Medical University. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Structure of OIMU". Odessa International Medical University. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Clinical Bases". oimu.com.ua. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Research Institutes Of Traumatology And Orthopedics". oimu.com.ua. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Overseas medical qualifications we do not accept".
External links edit