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January

UMF Craiova – A national first in sustainable radiology

The Imaging Center of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, the first in Romania to be Green ID certified by the European Society of Radiology The Imaging Center of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova has obtained the Green ID certification, becoming the first radiology center in Romania to receive this recognition awarded by the European Society of Radiology (ESR). The ESR's Green ID initiative supports the integration of green radiology principles into the current activity of imaging departments, recognizing the concrete implementation of sustainable practices: from energy efficiency and resource optimization, to reducing environmental impact and responsibility towards the community. For UMF Craiova, this certification is proof that sustainability can be effectively applied in radiology, regardless of a department's size or profile. The evaluation process is rigorous and transparent, and the ESR platform provides clear, step-by-step guidance that facilitates the adoption of best practice standards. Sustainable radiology is not a theoretical concept, but a professional necessity that reflects care for patients, responsibility toward the community, and a commitment to the environment. The Green ID certification awarded by the European Society of Radiology is based on a rigorous set of criteria evaluating how imaging departments integrate sustainability into their daily operations. The assessment process covers nine key areas, such as sustainability education and training, energy efficiency, waste management, responsible resource use, procurement, governance, and the environmental impact of professional activities. Among these, three criteria are mandatory: sustainability education, the existence of a dedicated working group, and energy consumption management. Certification is granted to departments that demonstrate the practical implementation of these measures and achieve a minimum score set by the ESR. The certificate is valid for three years and reflects a real, measurable, and verifiable commitment to sustainable radiology.

January

PharmVac-RO strengthens the pharmacist's role in vaccination in Romania

The Leadership of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is pleased to invite you on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM, to the Senate Hall (2 Petru Rareș St.), for the presentation of the international project 'PharmVac-RO: Enhancing Pharmaceutical Services of Vaccination in Romania Through Awareness, Advanced Training and Digital Tools'. This is a strategic initiative dedicated to the development of vaccination services within community pharmacies in Romania. Joining academic staff and researchers, as well as representatives of independent pharmacies and local and national pharmacy chains, the event will feature guest speakers Dr. Silvia Gatscher, Health Operations Manager at the WHO Country Office in Romania, and Associate Professor Gindrovel Dumitra, MD, PhD, coordinator of the Vaccinology Group within the National Society of Family Medicine. The initiative aims to optimize the pharmacist's role within the national immunization strategy by strengthening the vaccination service provided in community pharmacies. Although Romanian legislation was updated in 2022 to allow pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines, recent research data show that professional, educational, and communication barriers persist, limiting the full integration of this service into current practice. To address these challenges, the PharmVac-RO project is structured around two main pillars. The first pillar aims to develop and implement the 'PharmVac-RO Toolkit', an open-access digital educational resource tailored to the specific context and needs of Romanian pharmacists. The second pillar focuses on enhancing the professional competence and confidence of pharmacists, with an emphasis on three essential areas: correct vaccine administration, management of adverse reactions, and effective communication with patients. Pharmacists in Romania will have access to modern and interactive educational tools, including animated video materials as procedural guides, infographics and course materials, interactive case studies, as well as a series of podcasts featuring practical dialogues between pharmacists and experts in infectious diseases or public health, dedicated to clarifying complex topics related to vaccination. “The PharmVac-RO project stems from a clear reality: the legislative framework exists, but for vaccination in community pharmacies to become a functional, safe, and widely accepted service, there is a need for training, confidence, and tools adapted to real-world practice. Through this project, we aim to provide Romanian pharmacists with more than just information—we aim to offer applied skills and professional support in a modern, accessible, and relevant format. The PharmVac-RO Toolkit is designed as concrete support for the pharmacist who interacts daily with patients and can play an essential role in increasing vaccination coverage and trust in healthcare services,” stated Professor Adina Turcu Știolică, PhD, Project Manager. The project, supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Global Medical Grants, was declared the winner in a competition involving no fewer than 20 countries. In Romania, it is implemented through the collaboration between the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova and the 'George Emil Palade' University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș. Through PharmVac-RO, the partners aim to contribute to the consolidation of pharmaceutical vaccination services, the enhancement of pharmacists' professional confidence, and, implicitly, the improvement of public access to safe, modern immunization services that are well-integrated into the Romanian healthcare system.

January

Ministry of Health – G6-UMF University Alliance

The Ministry of Health, together with the G6-UMF University Alliance, informs candidates and the interested public that for the National Residency Entrance Exam in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, scheduled to take place on November 15, 2026, the exam format and the bibliographies used in 2025 will remain unchanged. This decision was adopted following consultations between the Ministry of Health and the representatives of the universities of medicine and pharmacy within the G6-UMF Alliance, with the primary objective of ensuring stability, predictability, and fairness for all candidates preparing for the residency exam. Maintaining the same format and bibliography allows candidates to continue their preparation under clear and transparent conditions, without substantive changes that could affect the educational and evaluation process. Any additional information regarding the organization of the exam will be communicated in a timely manner through the official channels of the Ministry of Health and the universities of medicine and pharmacy.

January

Information regarding the disbursement of scholarship funds for January

Dear Students, We would like to inform you that the scholarship payments for the month of January will be processed during the month of February. This rescheduling does not affect your financial rights. The amounts will be paid in full, in accordance with the regulations in force. Thank you for your understanding, The Management of UMF Craiova

January

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Craiova maintains its position in the Times Higher Education international rankings 2026

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Craiova maintains its presence in the international rankings made by Times Higher Education, in which 2191 universities are evaluated. The result confirms the stability of academic and research performance in the World University Rankings 2026. In the national standings - the universities of medicine, UMF Craiova is maintained on the third global. UMF Craiova is positioned in the range of 1001-1200, and in the clinical clinical & health rankings is found in the 801-1000 range. The analysis of the indicators used by Times Higher Education highlights clear strengths of UMF Craiova in the field of research, especially in terms of research quality (Research Quality). The score obtained at this indicator reflects the scientific impact of publications, the visibility of research results and their integration into the international academic circuit, confirmed by articles published in indexed journals and by participating in national and international research projects. The Research Environment Indicator captures the size and institutional capacity of the research ecosystem, the effect in the process of consolidation at UMF Craiova. In this respect, the Institutional Development Strategy 2025-2029 provides for consistent investments in the research, digitization and project management infrastructure, as well as the development of dedicated structures, such as the research department. "Maintaining UMF Craiova in international rankings Times Higher Education confirms the steady development direction of our university. The results obtained in the research area, reflected in the Research Quality indicator, are the expression of the academic community's sustained work, and the investments assumed by the institutional strategy will help strengthen the research environment and increase medium and long-term performance. We also enjoy that the relationship with the economic environment is punctuated, through the Industry Indicator, which reflects the capacity of universities to transfer knowledge and collaborations with the socio-economic environment. The activities carried out by UMF Craiova in this direction also contributes to our positioning in international assessments, "said prof. univ. dr. Dan Gheonea, Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova.

November

Open Doors Days at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is organizing the Open Doors Days on November 20–21, 2025. The official opening will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 10:00 AM, in Aula Magna (Bvd. 1 Mai, no. 66). The event includes meetings with professors and students, presentations of the study programs, discussions about student life at UMF Craiova, and—most importantly—more than 60 interactive workshops held in the laboratories of all faculties. The workshops cover various areas of medical sciences, from first aid, cell biology, and genetics to dental impressions, microscopy, medical imaging, pharmacy, aesthetic medicine, medicinal plants, and many more. The activities are coordinated by university staff and student volunteers, with a limited number of participants per session to ensure hands-on, practical experience. Through this event, UMF Craiova aims to offer high school students a genuine insight into medical training and career opportunities.

November

Evening lectures at UMF Craiova

The “Evening Lectures” series continues at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova with a special session dedicated to the relationship between image, identity, and introspection. The guest of this edition is Dr. Augustin Cupșa – writer, screenwriter, and psychiatrist, and alumnus of UMF Craiova – who will deliver the lecture titled “The Indistinct Image: Face, Self-Portrait, and Selfie.” The event will take place on November 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM, in the “Mihai Ioana” Lecture hall. Dr. Augustin Cupșa graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at UMF Craiova and practiced psychiatry in Bucharest and Paris. He later completed a Master’s degree at the Center of Excellence in Image Studies at the University of Bucharest, where he conducted research on the selfie and the photography of artist Friedl Kubelka. A prolific author, Dr. Cupșa writes short stories, essays, screenplays, novels, and children’s literature. His latest book, 3300 Pairs of Palms (Trei Publishing House, 2025), has already been enthusiastically received by critics. Angelo Mitchievici described it as “a Weltanschauung of the author, filtered through the art of the novel,” while Cosmin Perța called it “one of the most beautiful novels in contemporary Romanian literature.” “Augustin Cupșa’s prose has the finesse of a scalpel that precisely penetrates the tissues of a kaleidoscopically told world. Not only is the novel driven by narrative force, but also by its ability to explore diverse social environments, to reconstruct worlds in their unpredictable succession, and to give form to the human condition.” Angelo Mitchievici This event aims to offer students and the Craiova audience an interdisciplinary perspective on how we construct and project our image in contemporary society — through the lenses of medicine, art, and psychology.

November

UMF Craiova in HORIZON Europe

On November 20-21, 2025, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova will host the fourth working meeting of the European consortium EARLY (Evaluating, Identifying and Reducing Determinants of Mental Health Conditions in Youth) consortium – a large-scale project funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program (grant agreement no. 101095392), carried out between 2023 and 2027, coordinated on behalf of UMF Craiova by Prof. Mihai Pîrlog. The EARLY project aims to assess, identify, and reduce the determinants of mental health disorders among young people, contributing to the development of evidence-based interventions that support mental well-being and mental illness prevention in Europe. UMF Craiova is the sole Romanian partner in the European consortium The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is the only institution in Romania involved in this landmark international project, which brings together 19 partners from 14 countries—universities, public health organizations, NGOs, and European networks specializing in mental health. UMF Craiova contributes to the analysis of social and cultural determinants of mental health among young Romanians, as well as to the collection of representative data at national and international level, which will inform public policies and interventions tailored to the local context. A European approach to a global problem The EARLY project aims to address the critical issue of young people's mental health and reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases through a comprehensive methodology that includes: adherence to the highest ethical and legal standards, analysis of national and international data on mental health and associated factors, assessment of countries' readiness to implement youth-focused interventions, mapping of existing services and identification of gaps in support systems, qualitative interviews with young people, parents, and professionals to integrate diverse perspectives into mental health policies. The results obtained will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of mental health among young people, developing evidence-based public policies, developing effective interventions adapted to the local context, and strengthening European cooperation in the field of mental health. Partners EARLY brings together 19 partners from 14 countries, including academic institutions, public health organizations, NGOs, and public policy bodies: Universiteti i Mjekesise Tirane şi Logos University College (Albania); Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Belgia); School of Health Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Elveţia); Hochschule Emden/Leer, Technische Universitaet Muenchen şi Universitaet Augsburg (Germania); Tel Aviv University (Israel); Sapienza Universita di Roma (Italia); Societatea Psihiatrilor, Narcologilor, Psihoterapeutilor si Psihologilor Clinicieni din Moldova (Republica Moldova); Medical University of Gdańsk (Polonia); Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto (Portugalia); Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Craiova (Romania); Faculty of Medicine University of Novi Sad (Serbia); Stichting WONCA Europe (WONCA Europe); Fundacion Privada Instituto de Salud Global Barcelona (Spania); The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER); Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks Europe (GAMIAN-Europe); European Public Health Association (EUPHA). More information: www.early-project.eu; https://www.umfcv.ro/ro/cercetare/granturi/evaluating-identifying-and-reducing-determinants-of-mental-health-conditions-in-youth-early

October

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova ranks third nationally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova ranks among the top-performing academic institutions in Romania, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Positioned in the 1001–1200 range globally and 3rd nationally, UMF Craiova confirms its steady progress in education and research. This year’s edition evaluated 2,191 universities worldwide, including 22 from Romania. UMF Craiova’s presence in this ranking highlights strong performance in key areas: teaching quality, research activity, scientific impact, international outlook, and academic collaboration. “This international recognition is the result of continuous efforts and a full commitment to excellence. UMF Craiova’s achievements are due to the dedication of our faculty, researchers, and students, who contribute daily to shaping a modern, open, and competitive university. Our success is also supported by institutional partnerships developed locally, nationally, and internationally, which strengthen our research networks and academic exchange programs. These collaborations have significantly increased our visibility and helped integrate our university into the global academic community. The 2026 Times Higher Education ranking is both an acknowledgment of our present and a confirmation of UMF Craiova’s growth potential,” stated Prof. Dr. Dan Gheonea, Rector of UMF Craiova. UMF Craiova continues its development strategy by investing in research, internationalization, and the modernization of the educational process. The university aims to strengthen international academic partnerships, attract young researchers, and train a new generation of professionals ready to face the challenges of modern medicine.

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Intensive Care Fundamentals (ICF) – Craiova

February

Centrul de Simulare și Medicină Aplicată UMF Craiova&Centrul de Imagistică din cadrul UMF Craiova

Intensive Care Fundamentals (ICF) – Craiova

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is pleased to announce the first Intensive Care Fundamentals (ICF) course held in Craiova, taking place on February 26–27. This landmark educational event is designed for medical residents and specia.. Read more ›››

April

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Craiova Connects, 2026

Distinguished Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that between April 2nd and 4th, 2026, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova will host the 5th edition of Craiova Connects Congress — a landmark academic event in Romania, renowned for.. Read more ›››

The 29th National Conference of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

May

UMF Craiova-Aula Magna

The 29th National Conference of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova will host, from May 7 to May 9, 2026, the 29th National Conference of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. The sessions will take place in Building A of the university, in the .. Read more ›››

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UMF Craiova – A national first in sustainable radiology

PharmVac-RO strengthens the pharmacist's role in vaccination in Romania

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Information regarding the disbursement of scholarship funds for January

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Craiova maintains its position in the Times Higher Education international rankings 2026

Open Doors Days at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Evening lectures at UMF Craiova

UMF Craiova in HORIZON Europe

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova ranks third nationally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

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Intensive Care Fundamentals (ICF) – Craiova

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Craiova Connects, 2026

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The 29th National Conference of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

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