School of Medicine University of Zagreb

The University of Zagreb School of Medicine is a national, internationally recognized academic institution devoted to excellence in education, scientific research and transfer of knowledge in the area of biomedicine and health care.The University of Zagreb School of Medicine carries out the following programs:Graduate Programs of Studies – University integrated (undergraduate and graduate) study of medicine:– Undergraduate and graduate (integrated) study of medicine in Croatian– Undergraduate and graduate (integrated) study of medicine in English– University graduate study of nursingDoctoral Programs of Studies- Biomedicine and Health Sciences- NeuroscienceSpecialist Studies and Continued Medical Improvement education.The mission of the University of Zagreb School of Medicine consists of the effort of its faculty to educate competent health professionals who will use their knowledge to improve medical practice, education and research. The objective of the School is to enroll outstanding students who will understand the theoretical and practical, psychological, sociological, economic and cultural factors that influence health and disease; who would be willing to devote to caring for their patients, to take the necessary actions and to show compassion for the patient. The School of Medicine wants to offer a program that is aimed at students, which integrates basic science, excellent clinical education, professional standards and ethical principles; apply the best methods of education, recognize and reward the best students. The ZSM wants to create a stimulating intellectual environment, promote scientific and humanitarian aspects of medical practice and at the same time carry out scientific research in the framework of international and national projects that result in the advancement of science, the application in the teaching process and the improvement of health care.