Jagiellonian University Medical College

Jagiellonian University Medical College
Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Latin: Universitas Iagellonica Cracoviensis Collegium Medicum
TypePublic Medical School
Established12 May 1364
Parent institution
Jagiellonian University
Rectorprof. dr hab. Piotr Jedynak
Academic staff
1,552
StudentsTotals:
  • MD – 720
  • PhD – 252
  • DDS – 207
  • Master's – 78
Location,
50°03′43″N 19°56′00″E / 50.06203°N 19.93334°E / 50.06203; 19.93334
CampusUrban
Hospital AffiliationsUniversity Hospital in Krakow

University Children's Hospital of Krakow

John Paul II Hospital

Ludwik Rydygier Memorial Specialized Hospital

St. Lazarus Hospital

University Dental Clinic

Websitehttp://www.cm-uj.krakow.pl/

Jagiellonian University Medical College is the medical school of Jagiellonian University, a public research institute in Kraków, Poland. It was established by King Casimir III of Poland in 1364, making it the 12th oldest medical school in the world. It is considered one of the most prestigious medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious in Europe. Jagiellonian University Medical College (JUMC) provides patient care, medical education, and research training through its various clinical affiliates and research institutes such as the University Hospital in Krakow, University Children's Hospital of Krakow, John Paul II Hospital, Ludwik Rydygier Memorial Specialized Hospital, St. Lazarus Hospital, and the University Dental Clinic. Jagiellonian University Medical College also partners with new entities such as the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, the Centre for Medical Genomics OMICRON, the Centre for Innovative Medicine, and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine.