“Dobrobut” and Mohyla Academy establish a Medical School
The “Dobrobut” medical network and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA) have announced the creation of a Medical School — a joint project aimed at training a new generation of doctors.
The School’s educational program will combine academic and worldview components at the university with clinical practice based at the “Dobrobut” medical network. Expert support for the Medical School will also be provided by the Ukrainian-Swiss project “Medical Education Development” and international academic partners — the University of Toronto and Maastricht University.
The School will educate students through a six-year master’s degree program. The first student intake is currently planned for September 2026.
“For Mohyla Academy, establishing a Medical School is a continuation of our mission to shape modern, responsible, and value-driven education. We are creating not just a new specialty, but an environment where future doctors will learn to think critically, act ethically, and work according to international standards,” said Serhii Kvit, President of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
“For ‘Dobrobut,’ this partnership is an investment in the future of medicine. From the first years of study, students will have access to clinical practice and will work alongside physicians on real patient cases. Our specialists are ready to share their experience and involve students in daily work, clinical discussions, and decision-making. This kind of hands-on practice, together with Mohyla Academy’s strong academic education, will shape doctors who feel confident in their profession from the very first day of work,” emphasized Serhii Orel, CEO of the “Dobrobut” medical network.
For a long time, medical education in Ukraine has often focused on formal educational outcomes, while practical readiness to work within the healthcare system remained limited.
The new Medical School of Mohyla Academy and “Dobrobut” aims to change this and offer students a modern educational model focused on real medical practice, humanity, and high clinical standards.
The program includes: development of modern clinical skills and an understanding of evidence-based medicine, the ability to work in teams and make decisions in complex situations, respectful and empathetic communication with patients, and integration into the international professional community.
The founding Dean of the School is Mariia Kukushkina — an oncological surgeon, PhD in Medical Sciences, and Head of the Oncology Service of the “Dobrobut” network.
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