A new study titled ‘GP appraisal: an evaluation of generational differences on the utility of GP appraisal’ published online in the Education for Primary Care Journal explores potential differences, between General Practitioners (GP) qualifying before and those after the introduction of NHS appraisals in the UK, on the utility of the appraisal process. Additionally, [...]
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 In a report released this week by the Medical School Careers Office, 480 out of 483 Medical School graduates (2015-2020), or 99.4%, have been offered positions at over 200 medical centres around the world for residency training, internships, and research. More specifically, the Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates have reached an [...]
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 The COVID-19 epidemic has revealed that the healthcare systems have difficulties not only in dealing with the direct effects of the epidemic but are also faced with challenges and dilemmas with regards to the continuity of provision of healthcare to cancer patients. In a recent review article, by eight members of the [...]
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 that breaks new ground in the chosen field of study. The PhD programme aspires to empower students to become independent researchers, thus advancing innovation [...]
A recent study reveals that music provides a means of communicating affective meaning. Researchers ran a series of experiments into how humans react to affective musical stimuli and how physiological and neurological signals recorded. ‘We sought to investigate this through a series of experiments into how humans react to affective musical stimuli and [...]
The QS Intelligence Unit reaffirmed the University’s exemplary standing, following its 2017 success as the first university in the EU to achieve a 5-Star rating in Online/Distance Learning In 2017, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) became the first university in the European Union to be recognised with 5 QS Stars (the highest possible rating) for [...]
Tuesday, 2 June 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School is proud to announce its participation in a research project conducted by the Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC), a network of 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America and many outreach clinics. The 'SHC Genomics and Precision Medicine Project' (GPMP) is a critical step toward [...]
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 World Family Doctor Day is held every year on May 19. It honours the role and contributions of family doctors in health care systems around the world. This year’s theme is ‘Family Doctors on the Front Line’ and highlights the challenges and responsibilities of family doctors in the new global coronavirus [...]
Monday, 11 May 2020 The Medical School is pleased to announce the launch of the Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Starting from 2020, the prize will be offered on an annual basis following a donation by Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George’s, University of London and [...]
Joining forces for Healthier Population during COVID-19 pandemic From 11 to 15 May 2020 the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the University of Nicosia Medical School are celebrating European Public Health Week. The Medical School would like to share with you the following FREE virtual activities that demonstrate how members of varied sectors of the community are joining forces for healthier [...]
To those of you who have already taken part in our questionnaire about the ‘Changes in the lifestyle of adults in Cyprus during the isolation due to COVID-19,’ we thank you very much. We would like to share with you a flyer that includes some practical information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during your isolation at home. [...]
The 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, released on 22 April 2020, ranked the University of Nicosia (UNIC) as the number 42 university in the world in the core area of Quality Education. An expanded field of universities participated in the second edition of the Impact Rankings, with more than 850 universities from 89 [...]
22 April 2020 The Medical School and the Department of Health and Life Sciences invite you to participate in a study that aims to evaluate lifestyle changes during quarantine due to COVID-19. The results of this study will enable us to develop interventions to improve your health during quarantine and the period after the lockdown [...]
April 2020 Final year MD students Athena Michaelides, Melina Mahr, Gaurav Pydisetty, and Jerocin Vishani Loyala have recently published the article ‘Assessing the preparedness of foundation year 1 (FY1) doctors during the transition from medical school to the foundation training programme’ in the Journal ‘BMC Medical Education’. ABSTRACT Background: To assess how ready current FY1 [...]
April 2020 The Medical School’s Primary Care Centre has developed an extremely helpful diagnostic tool for COVID-19. The online tool can determine whether a person is a suspected COVID-19 case and gives instructions on what to do next. In addition, it outlines the next steps for confirmed cases and for those who are in [...]
On March 25, 2020, the Executive Dean of the Medical School and the Director General of Sheba Medical Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in establishing clinical and research collaboration with the Cyprus Ministry of Health as it relates to the pandemic crisis. This involves the sharing expertise and treatment protocols between the COVID-19 [...]
Friday, 03 April 2020 Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Petros Karayiannis has been appointed by the Minister of Health to the Advisory Committee on the coronavirus. Furthermore, Professor Karayiannis is one of the spokespeople of the Ministry for raising public awareness. His vast experience in the field of virology is very valuable, and his [...]
Friday, 3 April 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School has received approval from the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee and the Ministry of Health to carry out a descriptive and comparative study of COVID-19 hospitalized patients at Famagusta General Hospital (FGH) in Cyprus and Sheba Medical Center (SMC) in Israel, using anonymized data. The primary [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, These are challenging times. You may be feeling uncertainty about the future, your health and the health of your loved ones. And, in these times of social isolation, some people may consider substance use, [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, Social connection is a meaningful part of a healthful lifestyle. “Healthy connections with family, friends, partners and co-workers” can “lower levels of anxiety and depression” and “raise self-esteem” (Australian Government, DOH) and are important for your mental [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School and Dr Elena Philippou Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics Department of Life and Health Sciences School of Sciences and Engineering, UNIC Dear UNIC Family, The European Food Safety Authority states that there is “currently no evidence that food [...]
By Dr Maria Cecilia Mosquera Clinical Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine University Primary Care Centre, UNIC Medical School Dear UNIC Family, Did you know that sleep is important for a strong immune system, can help decrease your risk of getting sick from viruses, and can help you recover more quickly? And, people who sleep an average [...]
