EALTHY
EALTHY is the global association for the teaching of English for Healthcare, providing professional development, training and services to teachers, researchers, and educational institutions around the world.
As part of this, the association organises webinars, materials, teaching resources and networking opportunities for members.
JAGELLONIAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Jagiellonian University Medical College (JU MC) is part of the Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe, founded in 1364. With a strong international tradition dating back over six centuries, the University has long welcomed students from across Europe and beyond.
JU MC consists of three faculties: Medicine (the oldest medical faculty in Poland), Pharmacy, and Health Sciences. The College maintains extensive partnerships with leading universities in Europe and the United States and is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and the Medical Board of California. Since 2007, JU MC has consistently ranked first among medical universities in Poland.
A key part of the institution is the School of Medicine in English, which educates nearly 700 students from five continents. Its graduates pursue residencies and advanced training in renowned hospitals worldwide, including in the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Scandinavia, and Poland. The University also offers a wide range of doctoral and postgraduate programs across all medical disciplines.
JU MC LANGUAGE CENTRE
The Jagiellonian University Medical College Language Centre, established in 1950, is an interdepartmental unit of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. It offers courses for students and academic staff of the three faculties within the Jagiellonian University Medical College: the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Health Sciences. The courses are specifically designed for future healthcare professionals, with a particular emphasis on learning a specialised language relevant to students' profiles and fields of study. Each year, the Language Centre conducts classes in four modern languages for approximately 3,500 students, including those on PhD programmes.
The Language Centre's senior staff members are authors of numerous publications related to teaching Medical English and are dedicated to creating original materials and programmes to meet students’ needs. The Language Centre also initiates and participates in international projects such as sTANDEM, ESP-t, TESPIS, and IMETS.