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6. The academic year is divided into two terms (or semesters). After the autumn term the students have winter examinations and then the winter vacation, after the spring term the students have summer examinations and then the summer vacation. There are usually three double periods a day on the timetable. The attendance of lectures and classes is compulsory at the Grodno State Medical University. The students who have missed classes have to present a permit note from the dean’s office and to come to the make-up classes.

7. Extra-curriculum activities. Extra-curriculum activities at the University are various, they contribute to the education and help to develop the creative initiative of the students. The University Student Club organizes cultural programs where students from different countries take part. There are different amateur art groups: a pop-singing studio, a student choir “Vyasyolka”, a modern choreographic group “Kaskad”, a drama studio and many others.

8. Research work. The Grodno State Medical University doesn’t only provide medical training but it is also a centre of medical research. The scholars of the University have established 13 scientific schools. The scientists have advances in solving diagnostic problems and treating a wide range of surgical and internal disorders. The university works in collaboration with educational and research centers in Poland, Germany, Russia and other countries. It organizes annual scientific and practical conferences on various medical issues.

The students may also carry out research work in numerous research societies at different departments. There are 41 student scientific societies supervised by highly qualified specialists of the University. The students attending these societies take part in Students’ Scientific Conferences.

9. Post-graduate education. The University provides with the possibility of post-graduate education: Clinical residency and Post-graduate doctoral course (Ph. D) in many medical fields.

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IX. Answer the following questions.

1.  Does the Grodno State Medical University have a good reputation in Belarus and abroad?

2.  When was the Grodno State Medical University founded?

3.  What is the total number of students at the University?

4.  How many international students study there?

5.  How many faculties are there at the University? What are they?

6.  What qualification do the students get?

7.  Who heads the University?

8.  Who is responsible for the work of each faculty and department?

9.  What staff does the University have?

10. How many professors and doctors of sciences are employed at the University?

11. What facilities and buildings does the University have?

12. Do you often work in the University’s reading room (Internet center)?

13. Where do the medical students live?

14. How long does the period of studies at the Grodno State Medical University last?

15. What subjects do the students study during the first two years?

16. What knowledge do the students acquire in this stage of studies?

17. When do the students start their clinical training?

18. Where are the clinical (theoretical) departments located?

19. What practical skills do the students acquire during clinical training?

20. What subjects do senior students study?

21. How many terms is the academic year divided into?

22. How many classes and lectures do students usually have on the time-table?

23. What opportunities does the University offer to explore extracurricular interests of the students?

24. How many scientific schools have the scholars of the University established?

25. Where may the students carry out research work?

26. How many student scientific societies are there at the Grodno State Medical University?

27. Must all the students attend all classes and lectures regularly?

28. Does the University provide with the possibility of post-graduate education?

X. Agree or disagree with the statements using the following phrases: Yes, I agree that... / Quite so. / Exactly. / Yes, I think that is correct. Or: I don't think that is (quite) correct. / I can't agree with that. / I disagree there. / No, I don't think you are right... / On the contrary. / Not at all.

1) International students are offered two forms of training: the Russian-language instruction and the-English-and-Russian-language instruction. 2) Degrees awarded by the Grodno State Medical University are recognized worldwide. 3) Initially there was only one medical faculty. 4) In 2013 the University celebrated the 60th anniversary. 5) The University was the first in the Republic of Belarus to open the Department of Graduated Nurses in 1991. 6) In 2000 the Grodno State Medical Institute received the legal status of a University. 7) Currently the Grodno State Medical University has four faculties. 8) International students are specializing in General Medicine. 9) The University library has the status of a National Medical Library. 10) The period of studies at the medical faculty lasts 5 years. 11) The academic year is divided into three terms. 12) The attendance of lectures and classes is free at the Grodno State Medical University. 13) The university works in collaboration with educational and research centers in many countries of Europe and Asia. 14) The University offers Post-graduate doctoral course (Ph. D) in many medical fields. 15) The Grodno State Medical University has a highly qualified academic staff.

XI. Ask questions to each sentence. Begin your questions with the words given in brackets.

Medical University of Warsaw

1.  The Medical University of Warsaw is the leading Polish medical university, which is confirmed by numerous rankings, as well as the University’s research and academic achievements. (What reputation … ?)

2.  The Medical University of Warsaw was founded in 1809. (When …?)

3.  For many years the Medical University of Warsaw has collaborated with research centers all over the world, including Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands and the USA. (What research centers … ?)

4.  Degrees earned at the Medical University of Warsaw are recognized in the United States, Canada, European Union countries and most other countries of the world. (Are degrees … ?)

5.  At present, there are over 11 000 students, including over 500 international students. (How many… ?)

6.  The University has a research and academic staff of over 1500, more than 100 of them being professors. (What research and academic staff … ?)

7.  There are four faculties at the University: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences. (What faculties … ?)

8.  The Medical University of Warsaw offers a 5-year program in dentistry for high school graduates. (What program in dentistry … ?)

9.  The University offers a 6-year programme to high school graduates and a 4-year programme to college graduates with a Bachelor's degree. (What … the period of studies for … ?)

10.  The curriculum of a 6-year programme is comprised of 2 preclinical and 4 clinical years, the 4-year programme includes 2 preclinical and 2 clinical years. (How long …?)

11.  Upon completion of each year of the studies, the students are required to take a 4-week summer practical training. (How often …?)

12.  Five teaching hospitals are affiliated to the Medical University of Warsaw. The University has also its medical departments in nine other hospitals. (Where... clinical training?)

XII. At an international students’ conference you get acquainted with a student from Medical University of Warsaw. Ask each other some questions about your medical universities.

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