Final stage of the competition “New Horizons in Medicine”

The Institute of Clinical Medicine of Lobachevsky University hosted the finals of the competition of educational and research papers “New Horizons in Medicine”. Taking part in the competition were school students of 9-11 grades. They conducted practical research on the most topical issues of modern medicine under the guidance of scientists and practicing physicians of the UNN Institute of Clinical Medicine.

13 best works reflecting current research methods in medicine, preventive medicine and social adaptation of students in the context of illness, preventive dentistry and peculiarities of prevention of musculoskeletal system diseases during school studies were admitted by the experts to the stage of defense of the papers.

"The students performed their research under the guidance of professors of the UNN Institute of Clinical Medicine. The supervisors were selected depending on the chosen research topic, which allowed them to fulfill the practical part in real clinical conditions. The acquired experience will undoubtedly allow the young people to choose their future profession," said Dr. Natalia Grigorieva, Director of the Institute of Clinical Medicine.

All the participants demonstrated strong public speaking skills, as well as a keen interest in the topics they studied and in scientific research methodology. Along with the knowledge and experience they acquired, future applicants received additional points for admission to certain areas of study at Lobachevsky University.

The UNN Institute of Clinical Medicine intends to hold this project annually. It should become a tradition of the university career guidance.