07 March 2024 A recent study led by Assistant Professor Stella Loizou and her team explored the introduction of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) into the first year of a traditionally lecture-based medical curriculum. The research has been published in Health Professions Education journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, Article 12, and was authored by Drs Stella [...]
by Naresh Sinnathamby, MBBS P-Year student 4 March 2024 On Sunday, 3 March 2024, the Mobile Clinic travelled to Xylotymbou village in the District of Larnaca, to offer Electrocardiograms (ECGs) to the local population. Sixteen medical students seized the opportunity to refine their clinical and communications skills, while evaluating the cardiovascular health of 44 [...]
To be awarded to an individual with an outstanding contribution to the field of haemoglobinopathies. The University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School and the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) jointly award, on a biennial basis, the ‘Panos Englezos Prize’, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in one or more of the following: [...]
04 March 2024 IgE-mediated food allergy represents a critical global health issue and a considerable societal challenge, particularly in Europe. Affecting 6%-8% of children under three and 2-3% of adults, it significantly deteriorates the quality of life for individuals with food allergies (FA), influencing healthcare, and the food and catering industries. Despite ongoing studies [...]
04 March 2024 At the recent European Congress on Neurosurgery & Technology in Barcelona, Professor Konstantinos Gousias, Clinical Professor for Neurosurgery at the Medical School, spoke about the criteria and characteristics of expertise in surgical neuro-oncology. Lucas Mazurcyk, an MD Year-5 student, was involved in a discussion on 'Expertise in Surgical Neuro-oncology', contributing to [...]
01 March 2024 On 22 February 2024, MD 6-year students organised a conference at the amphitheatre of Paphos General Hospital (PGH), to discuss their experiences during placements in PGH. The conference, supported by the Medical School and the State Health Services Organisation, featured a range of topics from intriguing cases to local research projects, [...]
The University’s research output underscores the institution's commitment to impactful research and scholarly excellence The University of Nicosia proudly announces that eleven of its academics have been recognised among the most cited scientists globally, according to the annual Stanford University list of top-cited scientists. The annual list, entitled "Data for updated science-wide author databases [...]
March 2024 Following the success of last year’s Family Medicine Conference, the Department of Primary Care and Population Health is organising the 2nd Family Medicine Conference in Cyprus. The Conference is taking place on Saturday, 20 April 2024, at the University of Nicosia, supported by the Cyprus Society of General Medicine, the Cyprus Association [...]
March 2024 UNIC Health is actively engaged in a wide range of research activities, with many faculty members contributing to our understanding of various health-related challenges. The examples provided here represent just a sample of the comprehensive work being conducted. From identifying genetic disorders to publishing medical literature, and from participating in global health [...]
March 2024 The UNIC Health Careers Office is delighted to share the exceptional outcome from our recent employment analysis. An impressive 99.9% of our graduates, amounting to 907 out of 908 individuals who completed their studies between 2015 and 2023, have secured offers for residency training and research positions. These opportunities span across more [...]
March 2024 Over the past year, UNIC Health has unveiled four promotional clips, each providing a window into the diverse and impactful initiatives we are proud to support. We invite you to watch and share these stories to inspire others. Graduate Entry – Doctor of Medicine, UNIC Medical School The [...]
March 2024 UNIC Health is continuously developing its strategic partnerships and international collaborations, reflecting its commitment to establishing a competitive and integrated global educational network. Recent months have seen significant enhancements to these partnerships: Medical School announces collaborative agreement with the Sorbonne University Faculty of Medicine in Paris, France The Medical [...]
March 2024 A plethora of scientific events are taking place this academic year at UNIC Health, designed to enhance engagement and collaboration within its scientific community and student population. Featuring three series - ‘Inaugural Lectures’, ‘Introductory Lectures’, and ‘Research at Noon’ - UNIC Health supports engagement and collaboration across the Medical School, the School [...]
March 2024 This year numerous medical students were given opportunities to present their research and achieve recognition at both local and international conferences. UNIC Health Student Research Conference 2024 The UNIC Health Student Research Conference, held on 14 February 2024, showcased 13 student research projects, highlighting the collaboration between the Medical [...]
by Michaela Takos, MBBS P-Year student 28 February 2024 On Sunday, 25 February 2024, the Mobile Clinic had the privilege of travelling to Xylofagou in Larnaca district. Alongside Dr Sotiris Dimosthenous from the UNIC Medical Centre in Ormideia, a dedicated team of twenty medical student volunteers performed blood pressure and blood glucose measurements on [...]
March 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of community healthcare, the Medical School's Mobile Clinic (MC) expeditions have stood out for their community interventions and services throughout the year. These expeditions have not only brought medical services closer to members of communities that face difficulties in visiting their doctors, for various reasons, but have also [...]
21 February 2024 Ioannis Tzanavaros, Clinical Professor at the University of Nicosia Medical School, has supervised the first edition of “Congenital Heart Diseases: Diagnosis to Treatment". This book, written in the Greek language, is designed for health professionals, including cardiologists, paediatricians, cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses, and medical students. It also serves as an essential resource [...]
21 February 2024 The University of Nicosia Medical School (MS) and the School of Veterinary Medicine (VM), in collaboration with the MS Student Society and the Medical Students Research Society, hosted the UNIC Health Student Research Conference on 14 February 2024. This hybrid event attracted faculty and students from both the MS and VM, [...]
16 February 2024 The Mobile Clinic in collaboration with the Student Affairs Department, the Medical Centre, the AIDS Solidarity Movement, and the Cy Checkpoint, organised a STI testing day on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. Twenty medical student volunteers, along with volunteers from the AIDS Solidarity Movement and Community Health Workers from the Cy Checkpoint, [...]
13 February 2024 Following a visit in late September 2023 by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), and subsequent activities in October 2023, the RCGP International Accreditation Panel has agreed to award MRCGP[INT] accreditation to our institution for a further three years. This is the maximum period for which accreditation can be awarded. Candidates [...]
12 February 2024 Dimitrios Kanakis, Professor of Pathology at the Medical School, recently became a member of the Topical Advisory Panel for the 'Molecular Neurobiology' section of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS). IJMS is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal providing an advanced forum for biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, molecular biophysics, molecular medicine, [...]
02 February 2024 Final year medical student Fathima-Asma Anverdeen, has achieved notable success at the Medical Trainees Conference in Newcastle, organised by the Trainees & Members’ Committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The conference, a key annual gathering in the medical community, known for its extensive programme featuring lectures by leading [...]
