Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University and the University of Bern (Faculty of Medicine)
The partnership between Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University and the University of Bern, initiated with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and the implementation of advanced medical practices across various specialized fields.
Key areas of cooperation include:
- Emergency Medicine Exchange:
Familiarization with the structure and operations of emergency departments, emergency response centers, and air ambulance services, including professional roles and departmental workflows. - Psychiatry and Psychopathology:
Collaboration in general psychopathology, neurophysiology, sleep disorders, psychotherapy, and suicide studies, involving knowledge exchange within Bern University’s outpatient psychiatric service and clinical psychiatry settings. - Orthopedics and Traumatology:
Insights into the work of the foot and ankle pathology unit at the orthopedic and trauma surgery clinic of Inselspital University Hospital, including participation in surgical and trauma care procedures. - Lectures and Knowledge Sharing:
Participation of Ukrainian physicians in clinical briefings and presentations, such as on the topic “Providing medical care to the wounded in a frontline city,” fostering mutual exchange of knowledge and experience. - Adaptation of Medical Practices:
Study of modern treatment approaches used at the University of Bern for potential adaptation to Ukraine’s healthcare system.
This collaboration has significant potential to improve the quality of healthcare services in Ukraine by providing access to international expertise and innovative practices, while strengthening professional ties between Ukrainian and Swiss medical institutions.
