MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE BELARUSIAN LANDS IN THE MIDDLE AGES: TO THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRODNO MEDICAL ACADEMY

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Authors: I. G. Zhuk, M. Yu. Surmach
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Abstract

The paper analyzes the historical roots of the development of medical education in the Belarusian lands. The prehistory of university education in medicine is considered. The historical facts that formed the basis for the traditions and innovations of modern medical education in Belarus as well as the role of the city of Grodno are demonstrated. The 250-year history of the origins of medical education in the Grodno region, its historical primacy, continuity and commonality with medical education of neighboring states have been proven.

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Diverse Legal and Medical Studies Human Health and Disease Medical and Biological Sciences

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Grodno State Medical University
Publisher
Grodno State Medical University
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
411–418
Publication date
1 February 2026