Dr Alexandros-Konstantinos Lykos, who graduated from UNIC Medical School in 2022, is building a promising career in New York. Currently working at Flushing Hospital as an Internal Medicine resident, he manages intensive care patients during challenging 24-hour shifts. The transition from medical school to residency presented its challenges. ‘The first [...]
In November 2012, an initiative began at the University of Nicosia Medical School: the launch of a Mobile Clinic project. A group of seven medical student volunteers set off under the guidance of faculty and staff, with destination the remote mountain communities of Kampos and Tsakistra in the Troodos region. During this inaugural expedition, [...]
Giving Back: How You Can Make a Difference As alumni, you can play a key role in shaping the future of medical students. Here are a few ways you can give back: Specialty-Specific Presentations Share your career path and the opportunities in your specialty to help guide current students in their own career decisions. [...]
Medical School Announces Alumni Award Winners 2023-2024 We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Annual Alumni Awards, which recognises alumni for their ongoing support of the Medical School community. Since its launch in 2022, this award has honoured graduates from all years who contribute to the school through volunteering, [...]
7 November 2024 UNIC Health is announcing the establishment of a research facility on campus dedicated to research and education. The facility is designed to house zebrafish (Danio rerio), a small fresh water fish named for its striped pattern. With 65 aquatic tanks, the facility can accommodate up to 1,000 fish. Zebrafish have a [...]
November 2024 UNIC Health’s faculty is engaged in a wide range of research projects, utilising interdisciplinary approaches to tackle clinical, environmental, and public health challenges, and enhance health education. These efforts promote sustainable practices through collaborations with both local and international partners. The active involvement of our faculty underscores UNIC Health's dedication to advancing [...]
The University of Nicosia Medical School and the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) jointly awarded “The 2024 Panos Englezos Prize” to Dr Evangelia Yannaki during the Medical School Graduation Ceremony . The prize, awarded biennially, recognises outstanding contributions in public health or scientific/medical advances in the prevention, management, and improvement of the quality of life [...]
The Medical School's Mobile Clinic has once again demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility with a year of diverse and significant service to the community. From October 2023 to June 2024, the clinic embarked on twelve expeditions across Cyprus, reaching senior citizens in remote areas, youth, migrants, and the general population, providing essential diagnostic [...]
Professor Nicolaides Sheds Light on Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome (NCBRS) is a ultra-rare genetic disorder named after Paola Nicolaides, Clinical Professor of Paediatric Neurology at the University of Nicosia Medical School, and Clinical Geneticist Michael Baraitser, who first described the syndrome in 1993. The disorder is characterised by distinctive facial features, intellectual disability, [...]
Professor Loizou honoured as an Ambassador for Children with Cancer and Leukaemia by the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Dr Loizos Loizou, Clinical Professor of Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology/Haematology/Immunology at the University of Nicosia Medical School, has been honoured as an Ambassador for Children with Cancer and Leukaemia by the International Society of [...]
