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Admission
Tuition and Financial aid
Student services
     Student Life in Olomouc and the Czech Republic
     Student Housing and Facilities
     University Information Resources
     Sports Facilities
     Cultural Life
     Student Health Insurance
Testimonials
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Admission

The English language medical education program offers 2 doctoral degrees; a Medical Doctor (Medicinae Universae Doctor, MUDr. equivalent to MD) and Doctor of Dentistry (Medicinae Dentium Doctor, MDDr.) with all lectures, practical clinical training at the university hospital, tutorials, and examinations in English. The MD program is fully accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Canada Student Loans Program for financial aid. Graduates can practice in the United States after passing the USMLE's and receiving certification by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). An ECFMG certified graduate is eligible to apply for a residency position in the United States through the National Resident Matching Program. In Canada, MCC QE and MCC EE examinations administered by the Medical Council of Canada are required before the graduate enters the Canadian Resident Matching Service. 

Graduates  will be able to obtain registration in the UK, Ireland or in any other EU country without the need for a separate assessment of their medical knowledge and skills at the point of registration.  

For other countries, you should ask the corresponding authorities or professional bodies in for specific information about any licensing procedures and conditions for a full registration. Palacky University Faculty of Medicine is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The School strongly encourages student exchange programs and elective rotations in the student's country of origin. The School will support and if required try to provide assistance and incentives for student's integration in the home country. The School received a favorable evaluation from the American Association of International Medical Graduates (AAIMG).


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Prospective students of the Faculty must fulfill the following requirements:

Students from the USA and Canada

1. A completed secondary education and college or university courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry are required.
2. Applicants with good MCAT scores will be invited for an interview (cf. 3). All other applications are screened and assessed by the Board of Admission to select applicants who will be invited to take an admission examination, which consists of a multiple-choice test in physics, chemistry, and biology. For requirements, please click here.    
3. Invited applicants will be interviewed by the Board of Admissions to evaluate their motivation and other factors of relevance to their academic background.  The date and site of the examination/interview will be arranged in June in the United States and/or Canada. Completed application forms must be received by May 16, 2012 for the June 2012 interviews.
4. Excellent grades in premed courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry confirmed by the MCAT  may result in the transfer of credits.
   

Travel from the United States and Canada for the start of medical school studies or a visit to the medical school can be arranged. Please email Katerina Sladka for more information.

Applicants from the U.K. and Ireland

1. Successful A-levels in three subjects (biology and chemistry mandatory, physics or mathematics recommended) are required.
2. Applicants with biology, chemistry and physics A-levels results (not older than 3 years) two A and one B will be invited for an interview (cf. 3). All other applications are screened and assessed by the Board of Admission to select applicants who will be invited to take an admission examination, which consists of a multiple-choice test in biology, chemistry, and physics or mathematics. For requirements, please click here.
3. Invited applicants will be interviewed by the Board of Admissions to evaluate their motivation and other factors of relevance to his or her academic background. The date of the examination/interview is 5 July 2012 and, should there be vacant seats, another date in late August, both in London.
   
For information, please contact the school by mailing Ms. Katerina Sladka, phone +420 585 632 015)

Guidance notes for junior doctors and medical students from the U.K.

Information for those interested in working in the British NHS system.

Applicants from other EU countries

A completed secondary education is required, cf. procedure listed above. However, specificity of educational systems in individual countries is taken into account. Entrance examinations are scheduled for 18 June 2012 in Olomouc and for 5 July in London; see above.

For more information, please contact the school by emailing Ms. Katerina Sladka, phone +420 585 632 015)

Applicants from countries outside of the EU, USA or Canada

A completed secondary education is required, cf. procedure listed above. However, specifics of educational systems in individual countries are taken into account. Entrance examinations are scheduled for 18 June 2012 in Olomouc.

Completed application forms must be received by May 16, 2012 for the academic year 2012-2013 from applicants outside EU/USA/Canada.

For specific information please contact Ms. Katerina Sladka

Please click here for the online APPLICATION FORM

Please click here for ENTRANCE EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Please click here for SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS: Chemistry    Biology    Physics

Please click here to make a request for more information or for application forms by ordinary mail.

Tuition and Financial aid

Reasonable tuition and inexpensive cost of living offer students affordable and rewarding prestigious medical education in the historic heart of Europe.

In the academic year 2011/2012, the annual tuition fee for the study programs General Medicine and Dentistry is set at 10,000 EUR and 11,800 EUR, respectively and will remain the same for the standard duration of the programme. Expenses for accommodation, board, textbooks and compulsory health insurance are cca 5,000 EUR per 10 months.

Palacky University has been approved by the United States government's Department of Education for STAFFORD LOANS effective July 16, 1999. Similarly, it has been approved by the Canada Student Loans Program.

Student services

Student Life in Olomouc and the Czech Republic
Student Housing and Facilities
University Information Resources
Sports Facilities
Cultural Life
Student Health Insurance


Student Life in Olomouc and the Czech Republic

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Olomouc sits in the gently rolling, fertile basin of the Morava River, in central Moravia, in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Olomouc is at the foot of the the Jeseniky Mountains, which offer skiing, hiking and camping within easy travel distance (in the winter, cross-country skiing is available after a 15-minute bus ride). The climate is mild, averaging 20 °C (70 °F) in the summer and 0 °C (32 °F) in the winter. However, temperatures may reach up to 30 °C (86 °F) and -20 °C (-4 °F) for couple days of weeks. Many students may be unfamiliar with the Czech Republic, its amenities and life style. They soon discover that the home of Palacky University, Olomouc, provides amenities found in any other Western city of similar size. The 100 thousand inhabitants of Olomouc live in the cultural, business, and religious center of its region. Those longing for a taste of more "big-city" life, Prague, Brno, Vienna, and other European cities are within a couple hours on a train (the journey to Prague takes almost exactly 2 hours on the fat train and costs slightly over €10 one-way). The cost of living in Olomouc is much lower than in other Western cities. Prices for individual goods and services vary, but on the whole the cost of living is about one third that of a similarly sized city in the United States. It is recommended that students budget approximately 3,500 UDS for living expenses for the academic year (ten months). This estimate does not include the price of books and other educational materials. Public transportation throughout the Czech Republic is very highly developed and quite inexpensive. It may be easily utilized to take in the incredible wealth of history, architecture, and beautiful landscapes of the Czech nation. Public transportation (trams, buses, and trains) in Olomouc is more than sufficient to meet students' needs. Please click here for more information on the city and the surroundings.

Olomouc City Hall

 

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Student Housing and Facilities

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The University provides accommodation in the University halls of residence, mostly in double rooms ($130 /month). All resident buildings contain recreation areas, TV and study rooms and cooking facilities. Lunches or dinners in the student cafeteria cost arout $2.50. In Olomouc, it is easy to find a flat for rent (two rooms with a kitchen) for about $400 /month.

 

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University Information Resources

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University students have access to books and periodicals in the State Deposit Library. The University Library has recently been reconstructed, and the Faculty has its own information center, well stocked with hundreds of foreign journals. Departments also make their own collections available for the students. The library holds an up-to-date collection of videos, slides, CDs with special relevance to medical and related areas. Over 250 student personal computers, linked in a network, give full access to e-mail, the web and medical databases: Ovid Medline, EBSCO Host, Proquest Medical Library, Science Direct, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and others.

 

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Sports Facilities

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Students at the English Program have fitness and training centers available to them. They may also become members of university teams and make use of other university facilities, especially those at the Faculty of Physical Culture. It should be noted that athletics play an important part in student life at Palacky University. The Faculty of Physical Culture boasts extensive opportunities for recreation and competitive sports.

The University owns a large sports hall, which is available for use by all students. Students may also use municipal sports facilities, e.g. a fifty-meter swimming pool and two ice skating rinks. An excellent ski resort is located less than one hour's driving distance north of Olomouc. Olomouc also offers good opportunities for those who enjoy watching competitions. Local teams play in first league ice hockey, basketball, and football (soccer).


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Cultural Life

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For a town of its size, the opportunities for social and cultural activities in Olomouc are extraordinarily rich. The architecture of Olomouc is generally acclaimed to be second only to that of Prague. As the former capital of Moravia, Olomouc claims a rich cultural environment. Olomouc hosts the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moravian Theater, (which hosts plays, ballet, and operas), the Art Museum, and the Regional Museum. Four cinemas, several local FM radio stations, and two town newspapers serve the region. For further activities and cultural exploration, Prague, Vienna, and Krakow lie within easy travel distance.

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Student Health Insurance

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Students should secure health insurance for themselves for the duration of their stay in the Czech Republic. Many students find coverage in their home countries, while other students find insure themselves through the Czech health insurance system. In either case, appropriate proof of coverage should be given to authorities at Palacky University.

Testimonials

Bruce Precious Halifax, Canada, Year - 2nd "Palacky University Medical Faculty offers students a unique opportunity to study medicine abroad. The modern facilities provide an excellent learning environment. The program allows students to study in English and at the same time experience life in another community and culture".
Mac Goldstein Florence, South Carolina, USA, 6th year "The six year curriculum is an absolute advantage if you want a strong foundation in the basic sciences. There is at Palacky a low student to teacher ratio especially in the clinical rotations. Olomouc is a charming City with a quiet atmosphere that is very conducive to study".
Jihan Hai (MD) London UK,  Doctor, graduated 2002 "Studying at Palacky University has been a very challenging experience. I feel I have matured mentally both due to studying medicine and living in a different community and culture".
Joe Purcell Naas, Co Kildare, Eire, graduated 2003 "Students will not be disappointed by their decision to study in Olomouc. The warm close-knit community of both teachers and students could almost be described as family-like. Just like a family the people here will make your success their priority, presuming of course that your success is your own priority".
Keith Arnold Exeter, UK, graduated 2004 "Palacky University has given me the opportunity to study medicine which due to my age was not an option open to me in the UK. I can honestly say that I am very satisfied with the program, which impresses me each year especially now that I am entering the clinical phase of the course. The Town of Olomouc is charming and the Czech Republic has many characteristics of which it should be very proud. You will enjoy your time here".
Imran Shah (MD) London, England,  Doctor (graduated 2000) "Since 1994 when I first arrived in Olomouc there has been numerous improvements within both the medical faculty and hospital. I wouldn't hesitate to say that studying medicine at Palacky University was a rewarding and enjoyable experience. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to study medicine".
Anthony Florschutz (MD) St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, (graduated 2004) "The university has extensive resources and the Professor's and Doctor's will gladly assist you when you need any help".

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