The history of the Medical University of Lublin goes back to 1944 when the Faculty of Medicine was included as part of the newly founded Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. In 1950 the Faculty separated from MCSU to form the independent Medical Academy. Throughout the years, new areas of research and education, such as nursing, pharmacy, or dentistry, were added. In 2001 the English Language Division was founded which has been offering education in Medicine in the English language to students from all over the world. In 2008 Medical Academy transformed into a university, assuming the name of the Medical University of Lublin.
Medical professions are strictly regulated and medical licensure is subject to the control of the local jurisdiction and changes in the law. Graduates of MD programs may therefore need to go through licensure requirements and a national procedure to get their academic degrees or diplomas recognized in another country if they seek admission to a further course of study there. Licenses are not granted automatically to all people with medical degrees. A medical school graduate must receive a license to practice medicine before he or she can be called a physician in a legal sense, a process that usually entails testing or examinations by a medical board. The medical license is the documentation of authority to practice medicine within a certain locality. It is in a medical/dental candidate’s best interest to become acquainted with the law and requirements concerning obtaining a medical license in the country where they want to practice.
In the admission applications, some of you mention that you have dreamt of becoming a doctor for many years and have already made preparations to fulfill this plan. Some of you have made this decision recently. No matter which group you belong to, you are still facing one of the most important decisions in your life – to choose the University that will make your dream come true. We believe that the Medical University of Lublin will be an excellent choice. You will have the possibility to be taught by very experienced and profoundly qualified teachers who practice their field of knowledge as doctors and researchers.
Our academic teachers are proud to have educated many generations of physicians since the forties of the 20th century. We are constantly working on improving the facilities and equipment of the University departments and hospitals, consistently strengthening their role all over the country and abroad. For those interested in extracurricular activities, the University hosts several student associations and organizations to choose from. During the period of your studies, you will also have a chance to feel the student-friendly atmosphere of Lublin with almost 100 000 other students from all universities staying across the city. We strongly believe that you will enjoy the rich offer of the cultural institutions located in Lublin.
