April 2020 Final year MD students Athena Michaelides, Melina Mahr, Gaurav Pydisetty, and Jerocin Vishani Loyala have recently published the article ‘Assessing the preparedness of foundation year 1 (FY1) doctors during the transition from medical school to the foundation training programme’ in the Journal ‘BMC Medical Education’. ABSTRACT Background: To assess how ready current FY1 [...]
April 2020 The Medical School’s Primary Care Centre has developed an extremely helpful diagnostic tool for COVID-19. The online tool can determine whether a person is a suspected COVID-19 case and gives instructions on what to do next. In addition, it outlines the next steps for confirmed cases and for those who are in [...]
On March 25, 2020, the Executive Dean of the Medical School and the Director General of Sheba Medical Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in establishing clinical and research collaboration with the Cyprus Ministry of Health as it relates to the pandemic crisis. This involves the sharing expertise and treatment protocols between the COVID-19 [...]
Friday, 03 April 2020 Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Petros Karayiannis has been appointed by the Minister of Health to the Advisory Committee on the coronavirus. Furthermore, Professor Karayiannis is one of the spokespeople of the Ministry for raising public awareness. His vast experience in the field of virology is very valuable, and his [...]
Friday, 3 April 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School has received approval from the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee and the Ministry of Health to carry out a descriptive and comparative study of COVID-19 hospitalized patients at Famagusta General Hospital (FGH) in Cyprus and Sheba Medical Center (SMC) in Israel, using anonymized data. The primary [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, These are challenging times. You may be feeling uncertainty about the future, your health and the health of your loved ones. And, in these times of social isolation, some people may consider substance use, [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, Social connection is a meaningful part of a healthful lifestyle. “Healthy connections with family, friends, partners and co-workers” can “lower levels of anxiety and depression” and “raise self-esteem” (Australian Government, DOH) and are important for your mental [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School and Dr Elena Philippou Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics Department of Life and Health Sciences School of Sciences and Engineering, UNIC Dear UNIC Family, The European Food Safety Authority states that there is “currently no evidence that food [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, Did you know that sleep is important for a strong immune system, can help decrease your risk of getting sick from viruses, and can help you recover more quickly? And, people who sleep an average [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, As you work to balance your work and personal lives in this era of “social distancing,” try to dedicate some time each day to move more. Remember to set smalls goals that are “SMART,” [...]
#1. Stress Reduction By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought many changes to our lives. Working full-time from home while also dealing with personal responsibilities and concerns can be challenging. It is even more [...]
March 2020 Faculty of the University of Nicosia Medical school along with faculty from the five largest universities in Cyprus have established an Inter-University Research group with the name "COVID-19 INTERACT". The research group developed is currently conducting a study that aims to investigate the knowledge and misconceptions of university students on the new coronavirus [...]
The autumn 2020 academic semester will commence as planned. Courses will be delivered in-person and/or online based on public health recommendations which relate to the current pandemic. Applications are still open for all programmes and reviewed by our Admissions department.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 In a joint research project, St George’s University of London and University of Nicosia students are contributing to a study which may improve the MBBS medicine course at both institutions for years to come. Funded by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation and led by researchers across both universities, the project [...]
The University of Nicosia is monitoring the current health situation regarding Coronavirus and is following guidance from the Cyprus Ministry of Health. Below you will find updates on our policies based on recent developments regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These policies have been developed on a team basis by the UNIC Risk Committee,the Rectorate, the [...]
To be awarded to individual(s) or a patient organisation with an outstanding contribution to the field of haemoglobinopathies The University of Nicosia Medical School and the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) jointly award, on a biennial basis, the ‘Panos Englezos Prize’ during the Medical School’s Graduation Ceremony. Apply
16 January 2020 Mr Christos Stylianides, former European Commissioner of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management (2014-2019), joined the faculty of the Medical School’s Department of Primary Care and Population Health on 7 January 2020. Building on his experience in Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management on the global stage, Mr Stylianides will actively contribute to the [...]
Monday, 09 December 2019 Since the inauguration of the Mobile Clinic in 2013, student volunteers have participated in the annual fundraising Christmas fiesta organised by the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. This year’s event was no exception and was held with great success at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus Head Offices in Nicosia on Saturday, 7 [...]
The Centre is part of the Medical School of the University of Nicosia Friday, 06 December 2019 The inauguration of the first University Primary Care Centre in Cyprus, which recently began its operation at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), took place on Thursday, 5 December. The Medical Centre operates under the General Health System and [...]
Wednesday, 20 October 2019 On Sunday 17 November the Medical School continued its monthly cervical cancer screening campaign, which targets Filipina domestic workers, in collaboration with the Filipino Association Obreras Empowered and the support of the Histopathology and Cytology Medical Centre of Dr Doros Lysiotis. Assisted by six medical student volunteers, Clinical Associate Professor of [...]
Monday, 11 November 2019 The Medical School and the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to seek collaboration, inter alia, on the development of research and the delivery of joint certificate/degree programmes, and on the exchange of research findings, publications and academic teaching resources. Through this memorandum, both institutions have [...]
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce its participation in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals' (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The project started in September 2019 and [...]
