The students of the S.Y.D. Medical Education program have successfully completed the course of microbiology, virology, and immunology and have confirmed their high level of knowledge
On February 24, a significant event took place at the Belarusian State Medical University for international students enrolled in the S.Y.D. Medical Education program in English. A group of future doctors successfully passed their final challenge - the exam in Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology.
Completing the curriculum at one of the university's fundamental departments marked a vital stage in the students' professional development. Over the course of two semesters, the students delved deep into the world of microorganisms, the mechanisms of infection development, and the intricate processes of the human immune system.
The S.Y.D. Medical Education program, conducted entirely in English, sets high standards for student preparation. Throughout the training period, the students worked closely with the department's leading faculty members: Head of the Department Irina Gavrilova, and Associate Professors Tatyana Adamovich, Dmitry Chernoshey, and Kirill Pavlov.
The exam held on February 24 served as the logical conclusion of this intensive course. All examiners noted the students' high level of responsibility, their genuine thirst for knowledge, and their ability to apply theoretical concepts to solve real-world clinical problems.
We congratulate the students of the S.Y.D. Medical Education program on successfully passing their examination! We wish them continued success as they persistently master the medical sciences and strive to become highly qualified specialists who will worthily represent the BSMU school on the international stage.
I.A.Gavrilova, Head of the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, T.G.Adamovich, Associate Professor of the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, photos provided by the authors.
English-speaking students are active participants and winners of APSMIF-2025 at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology
On April 7, 2025, the Department discussed the most important issues in microbiology, virology, and immunology as part of the LXXI International Scientific and Practical Conference for Students and Young Researchers «Current Problems of Modern Medicine and Pharmacy 2025».
The conference program consisted of three sessions with 38 presentations, including ten in English.
More than 60 participants attended the event. Conference guests included undergraduate and graduate students from St. Petersburg State Medical University (Russian Federation), Tver State Medical University (Russian Federation), and the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Public Health (Republic of Belarus).
The large number of international students who presented presentations at the conference underscores its importance as a platform for activating the research activities of English-speaking students, creating conditions for realizing research potential, and establishing new scientific contacts.
Faculty and academic advisors worked extensively throughout the year to engage students in research activities, deepen and expand their specialist knowledge, and develop their eloquence, discussions, and creative exchange of ideas. The academic papers presented at the conference were relevant; the speakers demonstrated a high level of preparation, defended their viewpoints confidently, and answered questions.
Distinctions were awarded to two scientific research by English-speaking students at the conference:
1st degree Diploma:
Assessment of the effectiveness of germicidal lamps in areas of common use.
Authors: Deniz Kyr (6210 gr.) and Alina Tsyretarova (6246 gr.)
Supervisor: PhD, Assoc. Prof. Valentin Vitalievich Kochubinsky
3rd degree Diploma:
Assessing contamination of Escherichia coli in international and belarusian student groups.
Authors: Pratheepkumar Venupragash (6213 gr.), Farhan Basith Ali (6213 gr.)
Supervisor: PhD, Assoc. Prof. Valentin Vitalievich Kochubinsky
In his summary of the results, Associate Professor Kirill Pavlov, PhD, Head of the SSC of the Department of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, emphasized that the conference once again demonstrated that students' interest and motivation in research activities remained strong. He also noted the high productivity of the event, thanked the participants, and expressed confidence that the number of students involved in research activities at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology will continue to grow.
We congratulate the winners and wish them much success!
Pavlov K.I., head of the SSC department, Kirilchik E.Yu., associate professor, Gavrilova I.A., associate professor, Adamovich T.G., associate professor. Photos provided by the authors, video provided by Krym N.S. (faculty of Preventive Medicine, group 3304).
The first meeting of the student scientific circle at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology for English-speaking students
The Scientific circle of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology for English speaking students held its first meeting on Friday, April 25.
The meeting was attended by 2nd and 3rd year students of the Medical Faculty for International Students, as well as Belarusian students who speak English.
Five reports were presented at the meeting:
1. The Microbiome’s Role in Cancer Therapy - How Gut Bacteria Affect Immunotherapy (Authors: Samarakkody Wasalage Miyuru Aviska Samarakkody, Maheli Lishanthi Tennakoon, 6213EN)
2. Bacterial Meningitis (Author: Dewmini.T.R.Wanigasekara, 6212EN)
3. Antibiotic Resistance (Authors: Aysha Mohamed Faris, Yenuli Hansani Weerawardana, 6213EN)
4. Pathogenic vs Non Pathogenic Microorganisms (Authors: Mohamed Naweed Nawaz, 6213EN; Fatima Shafna Nawaz, 6218EN)
5. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (Author: Shenali Fernando, 6212EN)
During the discussion, a large number of questions were asked. The recommendations received will help young scientists prepare presentations at a high scientific and methodological level, and determine future research directions.
We gratitude the students and teachers of the department for their active participation and wish them success and scientific achievements!
Pavlov K.I., head of the SSC department, Gavrilova I.A., associate professor, Kirilchik E.Yu., associate professor. Photos provided by the authors