Department of Propaedeutics Of Internal Medicine № 1

Educational Activities

At the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine №1, educational work is carried out by employees both at each session and out-of-lesson time. Particular attention is paid to laying the foundations of a respectful attitude towards the sick person, to affirmation of the principles of medical ethics and deontology. A great importance is given to the appearance of the doctor, the neatness of the hairstyle and the appearance of hands, nails, moderate cosmetics, keeping the accuracy and cleanliness of the medical clothing.

The spiritual component of becoming a physician, a thorough understanding of the basic principles of morality, knowledge of the historical landmarks of helping a sick person in our country are an extremely large layer of work in the preparation of students. For realization of these directions the staff of the department conducts excursions and meetings of students with scientists and representatives of other spheres of life, which have a great influence on the formation of the consciousness of young people.

On the photo: students meeting with Father Oleksandr, who is the rector of the Cathedral of St. Great Martyr Catherine.

Traditionally, the members of the students’ scientific club and all those wishing to participate bring order to the burial grounds of VP Obraztsov and MD Strazhesko, who are the founders of the Kyiv Therapeutic School. Not only local but also foreign students are involved in the process.

On the photo: members of the students scientific circle of the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine #1 are nearby the grave of VP Obraztsov.

The work on explaining the mechanisms of the influence of bad habits on the human body is held, and the arguments for maintaining a healthy lifestyle are discussed at lectures, practical classes and meetings of the students’ scientific club. Teachers pay special attention to sanitary and educational work and methods of prevention of the most common diseases, maintaining a high level of physical activity and rational nutrition.

On the photo: students study the peculiarities of influence of caffeinated beverages on the body with further determination of hemodynamics indices and justification of restrictions of coffee consumption.

One of the 2-year students’ individual works during nursing practice is to conduct discussions with patients explaining the principles of healthy lifestyles.  Students under the guidance of the teacher carefully prepare for each interview, selecting the necessary informational and visual material that is actively used for educational purposes for students themselves. When considering clinical cases in practical classes, a great importance is attached to the issues of caring for the emotional state of sick people and their positive support.