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The Summit of the Academic Year at the Second Faculty of Medicine Is Approaching: The Scientific Conference Is Already to Be Held in April!
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
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
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
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
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
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Dean awarded the top international students of the Second Faculty.
Malawi, Africa: A Unique Experience
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
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
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
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
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.
Welcome to Your First Year!
We bring you, (and not only you), our first-year students, an overview about the news, events, links and other tips to better get to know the faculty at the beginning of your study.
The Third Set of International Entrance Exams Has Taken Place
The third set of entrance exams for international applicants took place at the Second Faculty of Medicine on Wednesday 16th September. A total of 30 applicants participated...
Back in Better Form and with a Renewed Interest
Arya Assar, a fourth-year student of General Medicine, spent his summer internship in Kazan, Russia. He sends us pictures and an essay about his experiences.
The Second Faculty of Medicine Is Offering a Chance to Study to Successful Refugee Applicants
The Dean of Faculty, Professor Komárek, has agreed to a suggestion from the leadership of Charles University and will offer successful refugee applicants free study at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine. Ondřej Hrušák, the Coordinator of international student admissions, has made the following comments:
Why Study Czech?
A message from our former student, Doctor Frank Trollman.
In the Big City Frenzy of Istanbul
Guilherme Meyers, a 4th year student of general medicine, spent his summer practical internship at a hospital in Istanbul. Read his essay and see the pictures here.