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, [...]
by Aliraza Rajabali, MD-Y3, Mobile Clinic Club Secretary 13 March 2025 On Sunday, 9 March 2025, the Mobile Clinic organized an expedition to Ormideia Village. The day began with clear skies and sunshine, setting a positive tone for the work ahead. Nineteen medical students participated in the expedition, providing blood pressure and glucose testing, [...]
Δομή προγράμματος Διάρκεια πλήρους φοίτησης: 18 μήνες (τρία (3) εξάμηνα) Διάρκεια μερικής φοίτησης: Έως τέσσερα (4) έτη Πρώτο και Δεύτερο Εξάμηνο: Οκτώ (8) βασικά υποχρεωτικά μαθήματα κλινικής κατεύθυνσης & τεκμηριωμένης ιατρικής Τρίτο Εξάμηνο: Ερευνητική κατεύθυνση με δύο (2) μαθήματα: Μεθοδολογία έρευνας & ερευνητική εργασία ή Τρία (3) μαθήματα ειδίκευσης: Μεθοδολογία έρευνας & δύο (2) μαθήματα [...]
January 2025 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the pioneering Research in Europe and Diversity Inclusion (READI) project. READI is a significant initiative aimed at transforming clinical research throughout Europe. This collaborative effort brings together 73 organizations from 18 countries, supported by €66.8 million in funding from the Innovative Health Initiative [...]
January 2025 NextGen Voices is an initiative designed to amplify the perspectives of early-career scientists through engaging and thought-provoking prompts. Featured in the ‘Letters’ section of the Science journal, it offers a platform for young scientists to share their innovative ideas and visions, encouraging contributions across diverse scientific disciplines. This forum celebrates the creativity [...]
15 January 2025 Dr Chloe Antoniou, Dr Achilleas Pavlou, and Dr Danagra G. Ikossi are the authors of a newly published article in Medical Teacher journal, titled ‘Let’s chat! Integrating ChatGPT in medical student assignments to enhance critical analysis’. The publication explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, in medical [...]
10 January 2025 Four members of the Medical School have been appointed to national bioethics committees, highlighting their roles in guiding ethical standards in research and science in Cyprus. Dr Nicoletta Nicolaou has been serving as a member of the Review Bioethics Committee for Biomedical Research and Clinical Trials on Medicinal Products of Human [...]
9 January 2025 Five faculty members from the Medical School - Nicoletta Nicolaou, Cornelia Nicolaou, Persoulla Nicolaou, Paola Nicolaides, and Alexia Papageorgiou - are the authors of a recent article published in BMC Medical Education journal, part of Springer Nature. The publication, is titled ‘Development of a Leadership and Management Module for the Undergraduate [...]
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 [...]
07 October 2024 Prof Alexia Papageorgiou, Dr Panagiota Andreou, and Ms Maria Perdikogianni from the Medical School's Clinical Communication Skills team participated in the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, held from 9 to 13 September 2024 in Zaragoza, Spain. The conference brought together healthcare professionals and researchers from around the world. The Medical [...]
3 October 2024 Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, significantly affecting the quality of life for survivors. Many stroke patients experience lower extremity motor impairments, which hinder their ability to walk independently—a crucial aspect of post-stroke rehabilitation. Despite its importance, the neuromotor control mechanisms underlying post-stroke walking are not well understood. [...]
25 September 2024 The Medical School participates in a €400,000 Erasmus+ grant for the Virtual Realities in Medical Education (ViR-MEd) project. The project is led by Dr Achilleas Pavlou, with team members Professors Alexia Papageorgiou, Stelios Georgiades, and Dr Panagiota Andreou. The ViR-MEd project involves several academic institutions: the University of Nicosia, the National [...]
19 September 2024 At the 5th European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP 2024) in Munich, Germany, Assistant Professor of Medical Physics Anastasia Hadjiconstanti introduced the study titled ‘Establishment of National Intraoral Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) in Cyprus’. This work was conducted in collaboration with Ms Anna Valianti, Dr Constantinos Koshiaris, and Dr Constantinos Zervides. [...]
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 [...]
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Pathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-4: Investigating the possible association of NRG1 and tau, in the development of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded [...]
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 [...]
Acceptance of Applications for the PhD in Medical Sciences in field of Medical Education for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-5: Investigating students’ preparation for clinical training skills in medical undergraduate education’ 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 fields of Epidemiology and Environmental Health for the PhD Research Project ‘Climate change-related environmental risk factors and perinatal health’ 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 successfully complete an independent research programme [...]
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 [...]
