The Battle of Scientific Forces is Approaching. Be There!
19. 4. 2016
Neoficiální videoupoutávka od studentů Pavla Tatíčka a Romana Macáka
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A Robust Physician-Scientist Workforce Is Key to Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Knowledge and Medical Practice
15. 4. 2016
Prof. Shahrokh Shariat, an outstanding doctor and scientist from Vienna Medical University, will have a speech at our Scientific Conference soon. The name of his lecture is What does it take to be a successful physician scientist: Bladder cancer as a model. What can we look forward to? Read the following interview with prof. Shariat.
The Legend of the Pelican
15. 4. 2016
Prof. Vladimír Komárek, the Dean of the Second Faculty of Medicine, explains what the pelican symbolizes in the emblem of the faculty. The interview was prepared by Adam Láznička. Anton Vik provided photographs of the dean with the pelican whose care at the Prague Zoo our faculty sponsors. Bára Vakrmanová cooperated in the production. Markéta Tolarová and Květa Janoušková translated the original Czech interview with the dean to English.
Trip to Konopiste
11. 4. 2016
A group of Second Faculty international students made a trip to Konopiště. Read an essay and watch a video from Keveen de Silva.
Changes in Lecture Hall Occupancy in the 2015/2016 Summer Semester
6. 4. 2016
Changes in lecture hall occupancy due to the reconstruction of Motol University Hospital’s lecture halls in the 2015/2016 summer semester
Charles University Came Fifth in the Popularity Ranking of European Universities, Based on the Erasmus Program
16. 3. 2016
For foreign university and college students, who have decided to study in the Czech Republic in the Erasmus programme, Charles University is still the most frequent choice. In the academic year 2013–2014, over 1,300 international students uses this program at our university, which makes Charles University the fifth most popular school among several thousands European universities and colleges participating in the program. The Erasmus results were published by the European Commission.
Conditions for Admission of Students of Other Medical Faculties Who Wish to Continue Their Studies at the Second Faculty of Medicine
11. 2. 2016
Validity: 4. 9. 2017
Effective from: 1. 11. 2017
The Summit of the Academic Year at the Second Faculty of Medicine Is Approaching: The Scientific Conference Is Already to Be Held in April!
10. 2. 2016
A whole range of interesting scientific personalities will perform, showmen from the EKG Cabaret will present their literary guests, the panel discussion topic will be ‘Scams in Science’. So we can start writing abstracts. This year's Conference: 20–21 April. Read an invitation from prof. Jan Trka, the organiser of the conference.
Faculty Night Will Offer a Remarkably Varied Programme
10. 2. 2016
Instead of the traditional Cheerful Party after the Scientific Conference, our student senators have prepared Faculty Night with a remarkably varied programme. Eva Fürstová, Vice-Chair of the Academic Senate, issues the following invitation to you.
Far Beyond My Expectations
27. 1. 2016
At the turn of November and December the Second Faculty’s website editor Dr. Petr Andreas spent a week and half at the Communication and Marketing Department at Northumbria University, Newcastle. The following is a short essay about his experience.
The Department of Anatomy Has as the First One Released Its Answers and Comments to the Students' Survey
20. 1. 2016
On 5 January, the Department of Anatomy released its Answers and Comments to the Students' Evaluation of Anatomy for Year 2014/2015. You can read the article at the faculty website. The faculty is looking forward and the faculty leadership expects this release will not remain alone and the others will publish their comments in a timely manner as well: both on their websites and the faculty website, together with at least a summary in English.
10th Day: Ask the Right Question
30. 12. 2015
Updated: The Eleventh and Final Chapter. Julia Bayer, a fifth-year student of General Medicine, in November passed the practical subject K10: for ten days she shadowed a doctor she had chosen. Every day she wrote a blog the nine parts of which we publish Mondays and Wednesdays. Illustrations by Adam Kalina. Read the final chapter.
Best International Students Awarded with Significant Tuition Reductions
18. 12. 2015
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Dean awarded the top international students of the Second Faculty.
Malawi, Africa: A Unique Experience
3. 12. 2015
Drahomír Kolenčík, a fourth-year student, took a part in a two week mission in Malawi, Africa. It was organised by the International Humanity. One chief doctor and four medical students opened consulting offices and treated patients in a newly built hospital in one of the poorest parts of the world.
Enthralled and More Confident
25. 11. 2015
A five-year student of General Medicine (International), Markéta Tolarová, passed the K-10 course, where she was given the opportunity to shadow a doctor she had chosen according to her favourite specialisation directly at the clinic. She wrote an essay about her experience for our website.
Charles University Third Best in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
4. 11. 2015
According to the newest ranking compiled by QS, Charles University placed at the third position in the category Emerging Europe and Central Asia, that is, behind Lomonosov Moscow State University and Novosibirsk State University. The next Czech university ČVUT placed 8th, Masaryk University placed 9th. See details on QS here.
Freshers’ Week 2015
15. 10. 2015
The 2nd Faculty of Medicine in Prague has a tradition of preparing an introductory week in which all new students are familiarised with their new home for the next 6 years. The main goal of this week is to form a solid foundation for the students before they officially start their 1st academic year.
Croatia and so Much More
29. 9. 2015
A fourth-year student of General Medicine Irene Santo spent her summer internship at the hospital in Rijeka, Croatia. She sends us an essay and pictures.