The First Congress of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) was held in Leuven, Belgium. The event brought together more than 280 speakers from different countries around the world and featured 70 scientific and professional sessions dedicated to current challenges in medical education, clinical practice, and international professional cooperation.
Particular interest was generated by the session entitled “The Future of the Healthcare System in Ukraine: European Solidarity and Support.” Among the participants were Professor Maryna Dolzhenko, MD, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Cardiology at the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, and Professor Anton Volosovets, MD, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine.
During the session, participants shared their perspectives on the development of Ukraine’s healthcare system under wartime conditions and in the context of post-war recovery. Particular attention was paid to the challenges of providing medical care to injured patients, supporting children affected by the war, advancing digital technologies in healthcare, and strengthening international cooperation.
For the Department of Cardiology, participation in the Congress represented an important step toward expanding international professional networks and developing new educational initiatives. Following the session, a working meeting was held with Marc Herman, representative of the European Institute of Administration, during which opportunities for organizing training placements and educational programs for Ukrainian physicians in Poland and Denmark were discussed. Preliminary agreements were also reached regarding future collaboration in postgraduate medical education and palliative care.
Participation in events of this level creates new opportunities for integrating Ukrainian medical education into the European educational space, implementing modern approaches to physician training, and expanding academic mobility.
