Announcements
27/06/2026
Absolutorium – 27.06.2026 - Celebrating the Completion of Medical Studies
Every university has its own traditions. At Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, one of the most cherished is Absolutorium - a unique academic ceremony celebrating the successful completion of the medical curriculum.
Although it is often compared to a graduation ceremony, Absolutorium is a distinctive tradition in Polish higher education. It takes place after students have completed academic requirements of their medical programme, but before they officially receive their diplomas. It is a symbolic moment of transition—from student to graduate—and an opportunity to celebrate years of dedication, perseverance, and personal growth before the next chapter begins.
Medicine is far more than mastering anatomy, pharmacology, or clinical skills. It is a profession built on compassion, integrity, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to learning. Absolutorium offers a moment to pause, reflect on the journey so far, and look ahead with confidence and purpose.
As Nelson Mandela once said:
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
One of the most moving moments of the ceremony is the singing of Gaudeamus Igitur, the traditional academic anthem that has united university communities around the world for centuries. Its title, translated from Latin as "Therefore, let us rejoice," perfectly captures the spirit of the occasion. The song celebrates youth, friendship, the pursuit of knowledge, and the joy of academic life, while gently reminding us that every stage of life is precious and every achievement deserves to be celebrated.
By singing Gaudeamus Igitur, our graduates join a tradition shared by generations of scholars across Europe and beyond. It is a reminder that, while medicine continues to evolve, the values of studentship, curiosity and service remain timeless.
Another meaningful tradition of Absolutorium is the Turning of the Tassel, as one of the most anticipated and very private moments. At the beginning of the ceremony, the tassel is worn on the right side of the mortarboard, symbolising the graduates' status as students who have successfully completed their studies but have not yet been formally awarded their degrees. Graduates move the tassel to the left—a simple yet powerful gesture that symbolises their transition from Student to Graduate. It marks the end of one remarkable journey and the beginning of another. Although treated very differently between countries and universities, this tradition has become a widely recognised symbol of completing one's academic journey and embracing the responsibilities of a new professional chapter.
Absolutorium is also a time to express gratitude—to families, friends, mentors, clinicians, and academic staff whose guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support have made this achievement possible.
Gaudeamus igitur!
We celebrate not only the completion of your studies, but also the values you will carry into every patient encounter, every challenge, and every success throughout your medical career. The journey of learning may have reached an important milestone—but the journey of becoming an exceptional physician has only just begun.
This June our English Program figuratively turns thirty, and throughout the coming year we will celebrate this remarkable milestone.
Thirty years ago, the Program welcomed its first international students. Since then, thousands of young people have come to Szczecin carrying a passport from one country and leaving with something far more valuable: a profession and a white coat that speaks every language.
I truly believe that your greatest achievements are still ahead of you. Wherever your journey takes you, may you never lose your curiosity, your compassion, or the courage that brought you here. May your knowledge continue to grow, but may your humanity always remain at the heart of your profession.
Thirty years cannot be measured in calendars. They are measured in stories. Every graduate who has crossed this stage has become part of the English Program's history and legacy. Behind those thirty years are thousands of patients treated, families comforted, and lives changed. And every one of those stories began here in lecture halls, anatomy labs, and during sleepless nights before exams. From today onward, you also become part of the legacy of our English Program.
Congratulations, Class of 2026.
On behalf of the Dean’s Office
Olena Voznyak
16/06/2026
ATTENTION – WARNING AGAINST PHISHING CAMPAIGN
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin informs that fake emails disguised as official correspondence from the Promotion Department of the Pomeranian Medical University (PUM) have appeared, allegedly concerning tuition fee payments.
Those emails do NOT originate from PUM and are an attempt to extort money.
How to recognize a fake message?
The FAKE message contains the following content:
"Information about the need to pay tuition fees in the amount of PLN 2,520, due "today."
A request to send proof of payment to the email address: konto@wspa-edu.online"
And an attachment with an invoice and bank details.
What should you do if you receive such a message?
- Do not click on any links or attachments.
- Do not make any payments.
- Do not respond to this message or provide any personal or bank details.
- Ignore the message and mark it as spam.
- Report the incident to the PUM IT Department: informatyka@pum.edu.pl
If you have any additional questions regarding personal data protection, please contact the Data Protection Supervisor: iod@pum.edu.pl
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17/06/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM IT DEPT.
Following yesterday's (June 16, 2026) phishing campaign targeting users of email accounts at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (in the domains @pum.edu.pl and @student.pum.edu.pl), the IT Department reports that the situation appears to be under control at this time.
However, verification activities are still underway to definitively confirm the University's cybersecurity status.
1. Regarding the Office365 account closure message
If you clicked the link provided in the initial email regarding the service closure and provided your PUM Microsoft365 Online login details on the landing page, please contact PUM IT Dept. immediately by email at informatyka@pum.edu.pl or directly by phone at 91 4800-798 and report any incidents that you have encountered.
Required action:
Each such incident must be immediately reported to the IT Department so that the indicated user email accounts can be subjected to additional protection mechanisms and account verification by DIT Administrators.
2. Regarding the payment overdue notification with an invoice attached
If you downloaded an invoice that was attached to the second message sent in the phishing campaign:
Those of you who use private and non-PUM-issued personal computers / devices PUMs, please scan your computer / devices with an antivirus system ASAP.
In the recent past, a vulnerability in PDF viewing software existed in cyberspace. Simply opening (displaying) a properly crafted PDF file, due to a zero-day vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-34621, allowed malicious code to be executed on the user's computer without their knowledge or control.
In particular, these threats have been confirmed for the following PDF viewers:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC / Acrobat DC (Continuous Track): versions 26.001.21367 and earlier;
- Adobe Acrobat 2024 (Classic Track): versions 24.001.30356 and earlier.
Required action:
- Run an antivirus scan on computers / devices affected ASAP (i.e., IMMEDIATELY);
- Update your PDF browser to versions higher than those indicated above;
- As a precaution, change passwords to your website accounts, especially those where you make payment transactions and provide your personal data;
- Enable multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) for access to all websites and systems where this option and functionality is available.
27/05/2026
Cheer on PUM representatives during the Student Voice Challenge!
We invite students of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, as well as the entire academic community, along with friends and families, to a unique artistic event taking place this coming Monday, June 1st, at the Śródmieście Gardens at Wielkopolska Street 19 in Szczecin. It will be a battle of the voices.
Representatives of Szczecin's public universities: the Academy of Art, Maritime University of Technology, Pomeranian Medical University, University of Szczecin, and West Pomeranian University of Technology will compete for audience recognition and financial prizes. We are represented by three ladies – Gabriela Łazarska, a second-year student, and Jagoda Pachowicz, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Medicine, and Klara Kraszewska – last year's winner and currently a third-year student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Biotechnology, and Laboratory Medicine.
Colleagues, friends, and teachers! – come to support the singers and cheer them on with thunderous applause for the most beautiful performance. In addition to professional evaluation, in which the jury will consider vocal qualities and technique, interpretation, and musicality, there will also be an audience award, and your every vote will count.
This event is not only a competition for Szczecin students, but above all a celebration of young talent and an example of inter-university cooperation. The competition was initiated by the Vice-Rectors for Student Affairs and the Student Parliaments of Szczecin's universities, who unanimously emphasize that music can unite universities and different fields of study, creating a space for integration and promoting student culture in Szczecin.
Professor Ryszard Handke, conductor of the PUM Choir, will serve on the jury on behalf of PUM. The event is held under the patronage of the Rectors of Szczecin's universities and the President of Szczecin.
08/05/2026
EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON MULTICULTURALISM IN MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES – MULTICULTIMED
Last Days to Register!
European Congress on Multiculturalism in Medicine and Health Sciences – MultiCultiMed
25–27 May 2026 | Szczecin & ONLINE
Don’t miss your chance to join an international event dedicated to multiculturalism in medicine, intercultural communication, migration, public health, and today’s key social and health challenges across Europe. Experts, researchers, students, and healthcare professionals from around 20 countries will be there — will you?
Participation is free — onsite or online
Onsite registration closes on Monday, 11 May 2026 at 9:00 AM
Whether you're a student, academic teacher, researcher, or healthcare practitioner, this congress is the perfect space to exchange ideas and shape the future of medicine in a multicultural world.
More information: https://www.multicultimed.eu/pl/kongres
Join the conversation. Join the future of healthcare. 
08/04/2026
Student Voice Challenge Try-outs are now open!
We invite students of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin to attend the qualification round, which will take place at the PUM Rectorate on Monday, 20 April 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The qualification round will be conducted by the PUM Choir Master Professor Ryszard Handke, who will also serve on the Student Voice Challenge Jury.
The Student Voice Challenge will once again be held at Ogrody Śródmieście (19 Wielkopolska Street) during the first ten days of June this year. Representatives of Szczecin’s public universities will compete for audience recognition and cash prizes: the Academy of Art, the Maritime University of Szczecin, the Pomeranian Medical University, the University of Szczecin, and the West Pomeranian University of Technology.
We see this event not only as a competition for our students—whom we will be cheering on with great enthusiasm—but above all as a celebration of young talent and an example of between-university cooperation. The initiative was launched by Vice-Rectors for Student Affairs and student government bodies of Szczecin universities, who jointly emphasize that music can bring together different institutions and fields of study, while also creating a space for integration and the promotion of student culture in Szczecin. The event will be held under the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of Szczecin.
Students wishing to participate in the Student Voice Challenge are invited to come to the Rectorate building on the 20th of April at 6:00 p.m - room 215. We kindly ask you to bring your backing track on a USB drive so that your qualifying performance can be delivered in its final competition version.
Detailed information regarding the exact date and time of the concert at Ogrody Śródmieście will be provided in a separate announcement.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!
01/04/2026
Free access to Mp.pl Premium resources (in Polish)
PUM students can use the Premium zone on the mp.pl portal for free, offering access to MP textbooks, including Szczeklik's Duża Interna (Large Internal Medicine), as well as LEK preparation materials with carefully crafted explanations and links to sourcebooks. Access can be activated using university email address at https://premium.mp.pl/platnosci/dostep-akademicki/
Resource will be available till end of June 2026.
25/03/2026
“Medical School of Your Future (MSOYF)”
We are launching recruitment for the new edition of the “Medical School of Your Future (MSOYF)” development programme, organised by the Polpharma Scientific Foundation in cooperation with KRAUM. This is a unique opportunity for medical and pharmacy students to gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and competencies that truly prepare them for work in a modern healthcare system.
Why is it worth applying?
As part of the programme, participants take part in:
- practical clinical and pharmaceutical workshops
- classes led by healthcare experts and experienced practitioners
- scientific workshops – publications, grants, and research work in practice
- training in patient communication and public speaking
- networking and integration activities
- ultrasound (USG) and medical diagnostics workshops (for medical students)
Participation in the programme is free of charge.
Programme dates 2026
- 7–11 September 2026 – medical students
Please note , the course will be running in Polish language.
English Program applications should be sent to aleksandra.wilk@pum.edu.pl by 30th of April 2026
Details and application documents
11/03/2026
AMBOSS Step 1 FREE Self-Assessment Week (March 18–24, 2026)
We’re pleased to invite students to the AMBOSS Step 1 FREE Self-Assessment Week (March 18–24, 2026).
Amboss Self-Assessments allow students to test their readiness in a simulated NBME®-style interface and timed format. Upon completion, students receive a pass/fail result, a 3-digit score, and a detailed performance breakdown with personalized study recommendations.
Key details to share with students:
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Step 1 Self Assessment Week Dates: March 18–24, 2026
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Sign up by March 16: go.amboss.com/Step1SA2026-IMG-B2B
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Students have 7 days to complete the self-assessment at their own pace
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Outside of the free window, the self-assessment is available for purchase at $49.99
What students receive upon completion:
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Results in NBME-style pass/fail format, plus a 3-digit score
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A detailed performance analysis highlighting strengths & weaknesses
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Personalized topic recommendations based on results
11/03/2026
SUSTAINMV 2026 SUMMERSCHOOL: COASTAL FUTURES – BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY ON REGIONAL POTENTIAL
SustainMV – the summer school on sustainability – will take place this year for the sixth time! In the last five years they have welcomed over 1000 participants in online format and nearly 120 on-site in the past four years. Over 60 different speakers presented their scientific perspective on sustainability. This year’s focus topic is: Coastal Futures – Building Sustainability on Regional Potential.
SustainMV, this one of a kind event, is jointly organised by the Higher Education Institutions of our region, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The overarching theme is Sustainability in the fields of Tourism, Renewable Energies, Digital & Technological Innovations, Recycling & Waste Management, Ecosystems and Social Sustainability, showcasing opportunities for transformation through science and education for a sustainable future.
13/02/2026
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECT “MASTERCLASS: INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE”
The Masterclass is a free of charge online elective course designed for medical students from the third year onwards. It is delivered via Zoom and combines expert lectures, interactive case discussions, and insights into modern intensive care medicine.
The next course cycle will start in April 2026.
All relevant information for students, including registration, can be found on:
www.masterclassicm.com
A short trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVUvRMSibh8
13/02/2026
INTERNATIONAL SPANISH CENTRE'S ACADEMIC OFFERINGS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MÁLAGA
Please find attached University of Málaga 2026 Courses and Programmes brochure for further information. If you have any questions, please email cie@uma.es or visit University of Málaga website at https://www.uma.es/centrointernacionaldeespanol/, where you will find details of all their courses and activities.
09/02/2026
THE BLUE EUROPE 2025–2026 “ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE” STUDENT CONTEST
Dear Students,
We are pleased to inform you about an exciting academic opportunity offered by Blue Europe, an independent non-profit think tank dedicated to strengthening dialogue and cooperation between Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Blue Europe has officially launched the 2025–2026 “Alexis de Tocqueville” Contest, honoring the legacy of the renowned French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville, whose work Democracy in America remains a cornerstone of modern democratic studies.
The competition invites Bachelor, Master, Doctoral students, as well as recent graduates (degree obtained after 2023), from the EU/EEA, UK, US, and Canada to submit original academic papers exploring the relationships between European regions, with a special focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
Topics may include (but are not limited to):
· Political Science & Governance
· Industry and Technical Science Applications
· Economy, Trade & Industry
· Innovation & Technology
· Sociology, Law, Public Policy
· Climate Policy, Energy & Sustainability
Awards
Selected papers will be published on Blue Europe’s website, with a 2000e prize for the winner.
Key Dates
· 01 September 2025 – Contest begins
· 31 March 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
· 30 June 2026 – Final paper submission deadline
· 31 August 2026 – Winners announced
Registration Instructions (Important)
To register, you must send an email to:
alexis2025[at]contest.blue-europe.eu
With the subject line:
“Registration for 2025-2026 competition”
Your email must include, a 250–500 word abstract and a provisional title for your paper. Proof of academic enrolment or recent degree may also be required. Once your theme is accepted, you will receive the official registration URL.
We strongly encourage interested students to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to showcase their research, gain visibility, and contribute to discussions on European affairs.
For more details, please consult the full contest rules on Blue Europe’s website.
https://www.blue-europe.eu/news/our-news/blue-europe-2025-2026-alexis-de-tocqueville-contest/
06/02/2026
How about a few changes?
Everything starts with small actions, everyday conversations, and the way we treat one another.
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin is more than lectures, exams, and deadlines.
It is a place where people from different cultures, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences meet.
This diversity is our strength — but only when we treat each other with respect and understanding.
- Tolerance means listening before judging.
- Respect means valuing other opinions, even when they differ from our own.
- Kindness creates a safer and more supportive academic community for everyone.
Every student deserves to feel welcome, heard, and respected.
Let’s build a campus where differences unite us instead of dividing us.
Be respectful. Be open-minded. Be supportive.
We are currently looking for students and staff members who would like to participate as actors in our new promotional film, which will be filmed in March.
If you would like to take part and represent the international PUM community, please contact us and join the project!
26/01/2026
Important - Announcement for students and employees of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
Due to the difficult weather conditions, by decision of the University Authorities, student and staff absences due to weather conditions that prevent them from attending classes or work on January 26, 2026, will be treated as excused.
We urge you to exercise extreme caution. Please stay up-to-date with official University announcements and ensure your safety.
23/01/2026
On-line survey - Universal CBRNE protection system supporting the safety and open nature of higher education institutions
Survey access: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UniCops
22/01/2026
Zapraszamy do udziału w konkursie na Młodzieżowego Delegata RP na 81. sesję Zgromadzenia Ogólnego ONZ
We invite you to participate in the competition for the Youth Delegate of the Republic of Poland to the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly
19/01/2026
Internships and career opportunities in EU institutions - on-line meeting
Join an online event organised by the Department of European Integration and Law of the Warsaw School of Economics, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting will focus on internships and career opportunities in EU institutions and is open to students of all fields of study interested in European affairs and building a professional career within the European Union.The event is especially timely, as in mid-February the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is expected to announce a new AD5 competition for even bachelor’s degree graduates, with no prior professional experience required.
Date: 21.01.2026
Time: 17:10 – 18:45
Form: online meeting
Link: https://lnkd.in/d9T_z94w
19/01/2026
For Graduates - Australia - Neurology - Part-residency or clinical part of a doctorate
Provisional Fellow at Hunter New England Local Health District
