Why Medicine Program at PUMS?
Effective teaching
Our educational model rests on two pillars: effective conveying of knowledge and proven methods of knowledge verification so that students know what requires improvement.
Hands-on approach and contact with patients
Beginning from the 2nd year, our students have contact with patients of our clinics. Practically from the very beginning, students will combine theory with practice. Those students who engage in voluntary service will have an opportunity to assist their lecturers during their duties in clinics, which also involves active participation in medical procedures and surgeries.
High success rate in licensing exams and high employability
USMLE passing rates statistics
Residency match rate in the USA: 2017- 45%, 2018 – 45%, 2019 – 60%, 2020 – 63%, 2021 – 36%, 2022 – 61%, 2023 – 85% (source: NRMP)
No. 1 in LEK Polish Medical Licensing Examination results
90% overall passing rate in Taiwanese national medical licensing exam
NBME Examinations
The top tool for knowledge verification is examinations offered by the US National Board of Medical Examiners. These tests are obligatory at PUMS and are part of the curriculum from the first year of studies at the Faculty of Medicine.
Kaplan Basic Science Prep Course
2-month basic science review course – best preparation for the USMLE Step 1 – organized in cooperation with Kaplan, Inc. Take advantage of the excellent resources: outstanding visiting professors, on-line videos and question banks, mock tests, etc. – all without any extra fees!
Flexible entry options
Start your medical studies right after high school without the requirement of earlier degrees or pre-medical education or apply as a graduate applicant seeking course exemptions and an individual mode of studies.
Top level medical simulation
With a whole building dedicated to medical simulation and standardized patients, as well as broad expertise in the field, PUMS is the leader in medical simulation education in the country. State-of-the-art equipment and qualified staff make this part of the training fun, challenging and very useful.
Student self-practice rooms with professional equipment
– Two clinical skills practice rooms, designed and equipped to simulate the real-life family medicine doctor’s office, available for student self-practice and preparation for OSCE-type exams.
– A well equipped ultrasound laboratory available for workshops and student self-practice. Voluntary initiative with cooperation with MIRO company and PUMS.
Highly-qualified professors & staff
Our lecturers are experts in their fields. Apart from working in the university clinics, they also conduct scientific research. PUMS also hosts a number of visiting professors each year — world renowned specialists from our partner universities across the globe. Such excellent teaching staff guarantees that future doctors have an opportunity to draw upon the rich experience of their instructors from the very beginning of their professional career.
Member of AAMC’s VSLO
Our students can choose to undergo their elective clinical rotations for credit in Poznan or in any teaching hospital around the world. As a member institution of the AAMC’s Visiting Student Learning Opportunities, we will facilitate your electives abroad, whether you decide to take them in the US, Canada or other partner institutions around the world.
Curriculum tailored to the students’ needs
We keep our curriculum up-to-date and relevant, making sure it meets the requirements of international medical profession standards and licensing requirements.