April 2024 On 4 April 2024, UNIC’s Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Director of the MD Programme, Danny Alon-Ellenbogen, and Assistant Professor in Pathophysiology at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Ourania Kolokotroni, led an interprofessional learning (IPL) activity at Limassol General Hospital. This event brought together UNIC fifth-year medical students and CUT nursing [...]
by Mariam Hamam, MD, Class of 2027 17 April 2024 On Saturday, 14 April 2024, a Mobile Clinic expedition took place at Liopetri Village, located in the Famagusta District. The team consisted of supervisor physicians, Dr Sotiris Dimosthenous and Dr Danny Alon Ellenbogen, three staff members, and 19 student volunteers. Our team successfully provided [...]
April 2024 Professor of Anatomy Panagiotis Karanis recently received an honourary award from the Green Brand Awards for his research on controlling and treating infectious parasitic diseases. The awards, held under the auspices of the Association of Environmental Scientists of Greece, recognise excellence and innovation in products, services, and processes that support the green [...]
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Neuroscience / Biomedical Sciences for the PhD Research Project ‘The Brain on the Witness Stand: Investigating Implicit Memory Recall in Crime Witnesses’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students who [...]
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Sleep Science and Neuroscience for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-3: Development of a Machine Learning-based nightmare detection method for recurrent nightmare treatment in PTSD’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students [...]
The Department of Primary Care and Population Health of the Medical School is organising the 2nd Primary Care Conference in Cyprus, with the support of the Cyprus Society of General Medicine, the Cyprus Association of Family Doctors, and the Cyprus Society of Internal Medicine. The conference aims to engage all Personal Doctors (PD) in Cyprus [...]
April 2024 We would like to congratulate the UNIC Health Team for achieving 2nd place among 17 groups in the recent "Run for Autism" event that took place in Ayia Napa, on Sunday, 31 March 2024. The participation in the 5km corporate race is a collaborative effort of UNIC Health's Student Services and the [...]
by Naresh Sinnathamby, MBBS P-Year student 12 March 2024 On Sunday, 10 March 2024, eighteen medical student volunteers had the opportunity to offer blood pressure, glucose and body mass index measurements to 62 residents of Avgorou village in the district of Famagusta, under the supervision of Drs Danagra Ikossi and Danny Alon Ellenbogen. Upon [...]
07 March 2024 A recent study led by Assistant Professor Stella Loizou and her team explored the introduction of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) into the first year of a traditionally lecture-based medical curriculum. The research has been published in Health Professions Education journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, Article 12, and was authored by Drs Stella [...]
by Naresh Sinnathamby, MBBS P-Year student 4 March 2024 On Sunday, 3 March 2024, the Mobile Clinic travelled to Xylotymbou village in the District of Larnaca, to offer Electrocardiograms (ECGs) to the local population. Sixteen medical students seized the opportunity to refine their clinical and communications skills, while evaluating the cardiovascular health of 44 [...]
To be awarded to an individual with an outstanding contribution to the field of haemoglobinopathies. The University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School and the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) jointly award, on a biennial basis, the ‘Panos Englezos Prize’, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in one or more of the following: [...]
04 March 2024 IgE-mediated food allergy represents a critical global health issue and a considerable societal challenge, particularly in Europe. Affecting 6%-8% of children under three and 2-3% of adults, it significantly deteriorates the quality of life for individuals with food allergies (FA), influencing healthcare, and the food and catering industries. Despite ongoing studies [...]
04 March 2024 At the recent European Congress on Neurosurgery & Technology in Barcelona, Professor Konstantinos Gousias, Clinical Professor for Neurosurgery at the Medical School, spoke about the criteria and characteristics of expertise in surgical neuro-oncology. Lucas Mazurcyk, an MD Year-5 student, was involved in a discussion on 'Expertise in Surgical Neuro-oncology', contributing to [...]
01 March 2024 On 22 February 2024, MD 6-year students organised a conference at the amphitheatre of Paphos General Hospital (PGH), to discuss their experiences during placements in PGH. The conference, supported by the Medical School and the State Health Services Organisation, featured a range of topics from intriguing cases to local research projects, [...]
The University’s research output underscores the institution's commitment to impactful research and scholarly excellence The University of Nicosia proudly announces that eleven of its academics have been recognised among the most cited scientists globally, according to the annual Stanford University list of top-cited scientists. The annual list, entitled "Data for updated science-wide author databases [...]
March 2024 Following the success of last year’s Family Medicine Conference, the Department of Primary Care and Population Health is organising the 2nd Family Medicine Conference in Cyprus. The Conference is taking place on Saturday, 20 April 2024, at the University of Nicosia, supported by the Cyprus Society of General Medicine, the Cyprus Association [...]
March 2024 UNIC Health is actively engaged in a wide range of research activities, with many faculty members contributing to our understanding of various health-related challenges. The examples provided here represent just a sample of the comprehensive work being conducted. From identifying genetic disorders to publishing medical literature, and from participating in global health [...]
March 2024 The UNIC Health Careers Office is delighted to share the exceptional outcome from our recent employment analysis. An impressive 99.9% of our graduates, amounting to 907 out of 908 individuals who completed their studies between 2015 and 2023, have secured offers for residency training and research positions. These opportunities span across more [...]
March 2024 Over the past year, UNIC Health has unveiled four promotional clips, each providing a window into the diverse and impactful initiatives we are proud to support. We invite you to watch and share these stories to inspire others. Graduate Entry – Doctor of Medicine, UNIC Medical School The [...]
March 2024 UNIC Health is continuously developing its strategic partnerships and international collaborations, reflecting its commitment to establishing a competitive and integrated global educational network. Recent months have seen significant enhancements to these partnerships: Medical School announces collaborative agreement with the Sorbonne University Faculty of Medicine in Paris, France The Medical [...]
March 2024 A plethora of scientific events are taking place this academic year at UNIC Health, designed to enhance engagement and collaboration within its scientific community and student population. Featuring three series - ‘Inaugural Lectures’, ‘Introductory Lectures’, and ‘Research at Noon’ - UNIC Health supports engagement and collaboration across the Medical School, the School [...]
