Graduates
BASIC MEDICAL EDUCATION
Prior to the Graduation
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Major: Medicine |
Major: Dentistry |
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Diploma + LEK + Internship |
Diploma + LDEK + Internship |
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12 semesters of studies is required on medical major. |
10 semesters of studies is required on dental major. |
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An Alum should apply for these documents individually.
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An Alum should apply for these documents individually.
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To apply on confirming the diploma as a lekarz (MD) use the following link to NIL (Naczelna Izba Lekarska): |
To apply on confirming the diploma as a lekarz-dentysta (DMD) use the following link to NIL (Naczelna Izba Lekarska): |
LEK ExamLEK= Lekarski Egzamin Końcowy = National Final Exam for Physicians |
LDEK ExamLDEK = Lekarsko-Dentystyczny Egzamin Końcowy – National Final Exam for Dentists |
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How to Apply for LEK? Instruction how to create the SMK (Medical Employees’ Education Monitoring System) account. For assistance please contact the helpdesk: LEK Certificate should be translated to the national language of the country the alum plans to practice the profession. |
How to Apply for LDEK? Instruction how to create the SMK (Medical Employees’ Education Monitoring System) account. For assistance please contact the helpdesk: LDEK Certificate should be translated to the national language of the country the alum plans to practice the profession. |
Internship (MD) provided by PUM
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Internship (DMD) provided by PUM
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In Poland Internship is run by National Regional Chambers (OIL - Okręgowa Izba Lekarska). It lasts 13 months. For the English Program Students Internship is run by the University Hospital No. 2 accordingly to the program - Medicine It lasts 6 months and 7 days. According to the current regulations the graduate can apply for the internship with PUM only within 24 months after obtaining the diploma. |
In Poland Internship is run by National Regional Chambers (OIL - Okręgowa Izba Lekarska). It lasts 13 months. For the English Program Students Internship is run by the University Hospital No. 2 accordingly to the program - Dentistry It lasts 6 months and 4 days. According to the current regulations the graduate can apply for the internship with PUM only within 24 months after obtaining the diploma. |
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Unique option for PUM Student: One Year Practical Training Abroad. Being a medical student of the 6th year, a student has a possibility to complete 52 weeks of practical training in one of the hospitals, PUM has a contract with. Student has to apply for Practical Year Abroad Program. This decision is to be made by a PUM student during the 5th year of studies. Completion is registered via specific requirements provided by Ministry of Health in Poland. |
We do not organize a Year Practical Training Abroad for DMD students. |
| When the Alum completes all three - receiving a Diploma, passing the LEK/LDEK exam, completing the Internship - they achieve a Basic Medical Education. | |
Certificates (related to the procedure of recognition of professional qualifications) issued by NIL:
SUMMARY
Documents required by National Chambers in EU countries for confirming full qualifications:
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Diploma with the degree of “lekarz” / "lekarz-dentysta" and the diploma supplement
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Certificate of positive result of LEK / LDEK exam
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Decision of the Minister of Health regarding the recognition of the postgraduate internship. Please note - You have only 3 months after completing the studies to apply to the Ministry of Health. The Dean’s Office will help you out with this application.
With these documents, an Alum may apply to any national chamber in EU for the process of receiving the permit to practice.
For the holders of passports other than EU. please contact your National Chamber as well as Ministry of Health and a Ministry of Education of your country.
After the Graduation
POST - GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (after finishing 12 semesters)
as a part of basic medical education could be completed:
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In Polish – lasts 13 months and is organised in each voivodeship in Poland by local medical chamber. In Szczecin that would be:
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In English with PUM - this option is available exclusively to PUM graduates and only within a restricted time frame of two years following graduation.
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In English Abroad – Since each country has slightly different requirements, graduates should exercise prudence and carefully verify the applicable regulations.
Medical Internships – authorities in English-Speaking countries
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Official Link |
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Australia |
Postgraduate Medical Councils (e.g., PMCV); HETI |
Internship allocation by state |
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Canada |
Medical Council of Canada (MCC); PGME Offices |
IMGs apply via provincial PGME offices |
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Caribbean Nations |
CAAM-HP |
Accreditation and internship guidelines |
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Ghana |
Medical and Dental Council Ghana |
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Internship training and supervision |
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India |
National Medical Commission (NMC) |
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Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) |
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Ireland |
Irish Medical Council; Health Service Executive (HSE) |
Internship posts allocated via HSE |
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Kenya |
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council |
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Internship licensing and allocation |
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New Zealand |
Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) |
https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/international-medical-graduates/ |
IMG registration and internships |
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Nigeria |
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) |
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Supervised internship after graduation |
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Pakistan |
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) |
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House job (internship) requirements |
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Philippines |
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC); CHED |
Medical internship under CHED framework |
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Singapore |
Singapore Medical Council (SMC); Ministry of Health |
Internship and registration for IMGs |
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South Africa |
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) |
Mandatory internship programme |
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United Kingdom |
General Medical Council (GMC); UKFPO; NHS Deaneries |
Foundation Programme internships |
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United States |
ECFMG / ACGME / NRMP |
Certification and residency match for IMGs |
Important
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A medical degree does not necessarily give you the right to practice as a physician. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met all the licensing requirements of the country in which you intend to practice medicine.
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For medical residency training in all other countries, please check with the representative organization(s) within that country.
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If you are an international medical graduate hoping to undertake further training via PUM University, you should contact the Dean’s Office 5 months prior to your graduation.
