IVANO-FRANKIVSK National Medical University www.ifnmu.com was founded in 1945. A premier medical University, owned by the Government of Ukraine; in January 2013, over 1000 foreign students from 24 countries were enrolled in various programs. Over 30,000 students have graduated from the portals of IFNMU since its inception.

The medical educational programs of the Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University are regulated and approved by the Ministry of Education & Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Degrees and diplomas issued to International students by the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University are legalized by the Ministry of Heath of Ukraine and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. There are thirteen faculties and a preparatory department. The Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University trains specialists along the following education / qualification levels: Under graduate, Junior specialists, specialists & masters in the following specialties.

Ivano is one of the beautiful cities of Ukraine, an important scientific and cultural center. State establishment Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University [IFNMU] is a modern institution of higher education with rich traditions.

Establishment of Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University was founded in the year of 1945. Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University is one of the oldest and leading medical University of Ukraine from last 68 years and former USSR. High level of qualification allows graduates of the University to work successfully in many countries of the world, to achieve great success in science and practical public health services. Among them are scientists, heads of public health service, honored doctors.

Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University provides high quality education to students who are looking for quality education at an affordable course fees. There are Thirteen faculties and a preparatory department. The Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University trains specialists along the following education / qualification levels: Under graduate, Junior specialists, specialists, Masters for the following specialties:

Majors:

• General Medicine (Doctor of Medicine degree) – 6 years course
• Dentistry (Doctor of Dentistry degree) - 5 year course
• Pediatrics (Doctor of Medicine degree) - 6 year course
• Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy degree) – 5 year course
• Nursing (RN) - 3 / 4 year course
• rosthodontics (MDS / Clinical Residency) - 2 year course

Educational and Qualification levels:

• Specialist (MD, MDD)
• Master of Medicine (Pharmacy)
• Ph.D

Postgraduate Training:

• Internship
• Clinical Residentura
• Master and PhD courses
• Specialization and Post-DiplomaTraining for Doctors

Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University prepares specialists in 185 medical specialities. Good facilities, high qualification level of the teaching staff, scientific and methodical provision led Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University is one of the leading places in the country.

Teaching Staff 443 teachers, among them 77 PhDs, 264 candidates for PhD and 19 Academicians, including five Honored Science and Technique Workers of Ukraine, one Honored Worker of public education of Ukraine, two Honored doctors of Ukraine, two Laureates of State prize of Ukraine carry out pedagogical, scientific, medical and educational work at 48 departments. Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University has very good facilities.

Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University is listed in the following Directories

• World Health Organization (WHO): Directory of World Medical Colleges
• International Medical Education Directory (IMED): IMED accreditation is recognized by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and Medical Council of Canada (MCC) for eligibility of graduates to obtain certification & Licensure
• Ukrainian State Centre of International Education (USCIE): Directory of Recognized Educational Institutes in Ukraine

Students of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University are eligible to apply for certification and licensure in over 150 countries in the world including: US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, UAE, Saudi Arabia and etc.

USA: Students and Graduates are eligible to participate in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) & receive ECFMG certification which requires all graduates to have passed USMLE Step 1 & 2 (both sections), submit a final transcript and provide a copy of the graduate's diploma for verification. Then graduates are eligible for Postgraduate Medical education (Residency Training) in the United States of America. Prospective and current students of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University wishing to practice in the USA are encouraged to educate themselves on the licensure policies in respective states. Information can be obtained by going to the Federation of State Medical Boards of United States (FSMB) website and related sources

India: Students from India are eligible to sit for the National Board of Examination (NBE) and to register with the Medical Council of India (MCI); after obtaining an “Eligibility Certificate” from the MCI prior to sitting for the Competency test conducted by the NBE and complying with any other guide-lines of the certification authority.

Similarly, students /graduates of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University are eligible to sit for the licensure & certification examinations of many other countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore etc. All students & graduates should educate themselves on the licensure policies in their respective home countries and countries where they propose to practice and prepare accordingly.