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Poland’s experience on the integration of Ukrainian health workers: valuable learnings for Europe

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Veröffentlicht in:European Journal of Public Health vol. 35, no. Supplement_4 (Oct 2025)
1. Verfasser: Klencki, M
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Oxford University Press
Schlagworte:
Poland
Dentistry
Professional practice
Workers
Medical personnel
Nurses
Professions
Dentists
Workplaces
Graduate studies
Documentation
Professional activities
Verification
Physicians
Polish language
Colleges & universities
Practitioner patient relationship
Paramedics
Internship programs
Internships
Medical language
Midwives
Patients
Tests
Health services
Pharmacy
Diplomas
Time use
Distance learning
Internet
Medicine
Vocabulary
Computer assisted instruction > CAI
Health care
Medical terminology
Medical students
Social
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Abstract:To facilitate the access to practice medical professions, in 2022 Poland introduced simplified procedures, one which was active until 30 June 2023 for paramedics, and another one until 25 October 2024 for doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives. The simplified path for a defined scope of professional activities, time and workplace remains in force. These measures do not equate to full practice rights. However, they offer a 5-year period when holders of Ukrainian medical diplomas may seek nostrification/passing verification exams as well as final exams, have their postgraduate internships recognized, and obtain a Polish full professional license. Since 25 October 2024, a two years’ professional practice in Poland within the simplified procedure can be recognized as equivalent to a postgraduate internship. Additional support for Ukrainian medical workers included a hotline for requirements and documentation, free Polish language courses for basic and medical vocabulary, a free e-learning course on the Polish healthcare system, and the LikarPL app for patients and doctors. In 2022, Ukrainian medical students could continue their studies in Poland under the Solidarity with Ukraine program. Since 2023, a branch of Kyiv Medical University in Bytom offers medicine, dentistry and pharmacy programs under Ukrainian law. Not all stakeholders welcomed the above measures, as some caused systemic challenges. Ultimately, it may be valuable for other European countries to analyze these challenges.
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckaf161.156
Quelle:ABI/INFORM Global