Medical Faculties of Charles University ****************************************************************************************** * Why Does Charles University Have 5 (or Even 6) Medical Faculties? ****************************************************************************************** When going to study in the Czech Republic, future doctors are usually surprised by the lar medical faculties at Charles University. How come there are so many? We decided to tell yo this and explain how the faculties differ from each other. *========================================================================================= * A little bit of history of Czech Medical Faculties *========================================================================================= Studying and teaching of medicine at Charles University began from the day it was founded in 1348. The Faculty of Medicine was one of the first four faculties of the university. Th 1945, when branches of the Faculty of Medicine were established in Pilsen and Hradec Králo independent faculties in 1958 and 1959, respectively. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Medicine, located in Prague, in 1953 was divided into the Facult Medicine, the Faculty of Hygiene and the Faculty of Pediatrics. Later, in 1969, the Faculty of Pharmacy was established in Hradec Králové. But that’s not all of it! Three faculties in Prague changed their specialized names to ord 1990 and became the First, the Second and Third Faculty of Medicine. ****************************************************************************************** * Current state of Medical Faculties ****************************************************************************************** If you are confused, here is a list of all six modern medical faculties at Charles Univers • First Faculty of Medicine (1. lékařská fakulta) • Second Faculty of Medicine (2. lékařská fakulta) • Third Faculty of Medicine (3. lékařská fakulta) • Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen (Lékařská fakulta v Plzni) • Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové (Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové) • Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové (Farmaceutická fakulta v Hradci Králové) *========================================================================================= * First Faculty of Medicine (1. lékařská fakulta) *========================================================================================= The oldest medical faculty with a long tradition, with the widest clinical base. It is loc the beating heart of Prague's city centre. With its five clinical facilites, it is the big faculty in terms of the size of its student collective. Besides General Medice and Dentris offers Addictology as a separate follow-up masters's programme. • Located in Prague • Official website: www.lf1.cuni.cz [ URL "https://www.lf1.cuni.cz"] • What is taught at the faculty: • General Medicine (Studium všeobecného lékařství) • Dentistry (Studium zubního lékařství) • Degrees in the field of health care without medical qualifications (Studium zdravotnic nelékařských studijních programů): • Addictology (Adiktologie) • Ergotherapy (Ergoterapie) • Nutritional therapy (Nutriční terapie) • Obstetrics (Porodní asistence) • Physiotherapy (Fyzioterapie) Read more about programs at the First Faculty of Medicine [ URL "https://www.lf1.cuni.cz programy"] *========================================================================================= * Second Faculty of Medicine (2. lékařská fakulta) *========================================================================================= The Second Faculty of Medicine takes pride in its favourable teacher-student ratio. Such I approach only enhances the quality of the teaching methods. The additional focus on paedia students access to the biggest clinical facility in the country and one of the biggest in University Hospital in Motol. • Located in Prague • Official website: www.lf2.cuni.cz [ URL "http://www.lf2.cuni.cz/"] • What is taught at the faculty: • General Medicine (Studium všeobecného lékařství) • Physiotherapy (Fyzioterapie), including: occupational therapy, social rehabilitation, exercise therapy, etc.) • Nursing (Všeobecné ošetřovatelství) • Nrsing in Pediatrics (Pediatrické ošetřovatelství) Read more about programs at the Second Faculty of Medicine [ URL "https://www.lf2.cuni.c programy"] *========================================================================================= * Third Faculty of Medicine (3. lékařská fakulta) *========================================================================================= The Third Medical Faculty stands out for its unique way of teaching. So-called "modules" l subjects together into a problem-based curriculum. Modules are taught simultaneously, allo to have more comprehensive understanding the subject while stimulating the individual appr The acquisition of practical skills is emphasised as students meet patients already from t onwards. • Located in Prague • Official website: www.lf3.cuni.cz [ URL "http://www.lf3.cuni.cz/"] • What is taught at the faculty: • General Medicine (Studium všeobecného lékařství) • Intensive care (Master’s degree) • Physiotherapy, dental hygiene, medical nutrition, nursing Read more about programs at the Third Faculty of Medicine [ URL "https://www.lf3.cuni.cz *========================================================================================= * Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen (Lékařská fakulta v Plzni) *========================================================================================= The Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen is located in a modern campus in close proximity to the facility. The campus includes a state-of-the-art Biomedical Centre dedicated to research o replacement, support, and regeneration of vital organs. In the Simulation Centre, students emergency and intensive care using latest technologies. • Located in Pilsen • Official website: www.lfp.cuni.cz [ URL "http://www.lfp.cuni.cz/"] • What is taught at the faculty: • General Medicine (Studium všeobecného lékařství) • Dentistry (Studium zubního lékařství) Read more about programs at the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen [ URL "http://www.lfp.cuni home.html"] *========================================================================================= * Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové (Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové) *========================================================================================= Science and research, together with educational activities, are the main priority of the f activities include all major areas of biomedicine. In addition to basic research, the facu applied research, including integration of knowledge and technology into the commercial sp • Located in Hradec Králové • Official website: www.lfhk.cuni.cz [ URL "http://www.lfhk.cuni.cz/"] • What is taught at the faculty: • General Medicine (Studium všeobecného lékařství) • Dentistry (Studium zubního lékařství) • Nursing (Ošetřovatelství) Read more about programs at the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www Uchazeci-o-studium/"] *========================================================================================= * Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové *========================================================================================= The Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové is one of our smaller faculties with family atmo vibrant student life. Together with several other institutions of heiger education, it len beautiful college town a youthful touch. The faculty also developed a wide range of academ stimulating the modernization of its facilities. • Located in Hradec Králové • Official website: www.faf.cuni.cz [ URL "https://www.faf.cuni.cz"] • What is taught at the faculty: • Pharmacy • Laboratory diagnostics in healthcare • Bioanalytic laboratory diagnostics in healthcare Read more about programs at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www Prihlaseni/Bakalarske-a-magisterske-studium/Programy"] *========================================================================================= * ÚJOP STUDENTS’ REFERENCES *========================================================================================= Abdullah, IraqStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23 "I came to the Medical Prep course in ÚJOP because I did not cope well at the Faculty of M Charles University. The preparatory year gave me enough time to revise as well as learn new skills to take car In addition to the English language, I also improved the Czech language enough to travel a Republic. I love the fact that the school is located in a spa town. When I realized I will study in riverbank, it seemed pretty interesting to me.   The school organizes lots of events like Christmas, Halloween, or St. Nicholas' day. It he socialize with different people in our diverse community of students from both the English preparatory programs." Ann, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23 "First, I applied to General Medicine at Charles University directly, but unfortunately, I This Pre-Medical course really helped me to prepare for the entrance exam – I can say it n actually accepted to the university now. One of our teachers here is actually a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles Uni wanted to go to. This is a really big advantage. The teachers and curators are very suppor me also with my school reports, nostrification, and visa." Farah, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23 "I did not pass my entrance exam to Charles University, but I did not want to give up on m agency advised me of this Preparatory program. The course did really help me, as now I have got to the university I wanted. I am confiden knowledge than I did a year ago. I find medical ethics really useful, as this topic I have not really learned about previou practical situations that can happen in the everyday life of a doctor. Now I have the chan different aspects, and I will be able to make a well-thought-out decision faster. ÚJOP is really flexible - for personal reasons, I could not join the program at the beginn here is very caring and made sure I felt welcomed and settled down well. I feel ÚJOP is a and express myself freely. My initial expectation was that the preparation year would be long and sad waiting for my I was wrong. It is funny, but I am grateful that I did not get to the university straight more knowledge, more friends that are coming with me to the university. This year was defi Hadi, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23 "I applied directly to the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University one year ago. During realized there were topics I had never learned at school. I did not pass the exam. I was r preparatory program at ÚJOP CU. Throughout this year, I have learned subjects and topics I had not covered in biology, che physics so far. This knowledge gave me the foundation to pass the entrance exam now, and I accepted for next year's studies. Poděbrady is a nice and safe town. I recommend everyone to come here and study. During the visited many other places in the Czech Republic, such as Pilsen, Prague, and Hradec Králov foreigners to travel and navigate here. I also had time to go to other countries in Europe the center of Europe, so catching a train, bus, or plane is pretty cheap and easy. During a group of new friends who helped me feel at home. We love watching football matches toget lot of fun in our free time." Mark, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23 "I was exploring my options to go to universities all over Europe. In the Czech Republic, Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Hradec Králové. It seemed pretty interesting. was too late because the admission was closed. So, I was about to lose one year, but I con on the website, and I found the Medical preparatory course. My main objective was to increase my knowledge and become more aware of the country. Poděbrady is a small and pretty town; I familiarized myself with the environment: trains, communication, banking system. Even though the Czech language is not that easy, with the s teacher, I acquired the basic knowledge and can get on with life here easily."