In 1991 he defended his thesis "Optimization of pharmacotherapy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis diclofenac sodium"
In 1997 he defended his doctoral thesis entitled "Optimization of treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic approaches"
Author of 166 publications.

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Graduated from Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov in 1995 with a degree in “General Medicine” and obtained a specialist physician certificate in “Therapy” in 1997.
Since August 1997, worked as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy at Vinnytsia National Medical University (VNMU) named after M.I. Pirogov. In 2006, completed a clinical residency in “Internal Diseases” at the same department and continued working there while also serving as a doctor of the admission department of Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov.
Since 2011, has been an assistant professor at the Department of Internal Medicine №1. In 2016, defended a thesis on specialty Rheumatology at the State Institution “National Scientific Center “Institute of Cardiology named after academican M.D. Strazhesko” National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, topic: “Clinical Features and Treatment Strategy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Combination with Fibromyalgia” under the supervision of Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Mykola Adamovych Stanislavchuk and received a degree Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Since 2017, has been an associate professor at the Department of Internal Medicine №1.
Completed professional advancement courses (PAC) in therapy at the Faculty of Postgraduate Education at the Khmelnytsky branch of Vinnytsia National Medical University in 2004, 2009, and 2014. Also completed thematic training on “Current Issues in Clinical Endocrinology” at the same university in 2013 and 2019.
In 2018, obtained a certificate confirming proficiency in a foreign language at the B2 level.
Teaching internships:
• September 2017 – at the Western Finland College in Huittinen, Finland;
• April 2019 - at the Institute for Advanced Training of Pharmacy Specialists National University of Pharmacy;
• April 2024 – at the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology at VNMU named after M.I. Pirogov;
In 2016, completed a specialization in rheumatology at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. Since 2016 has held a specialist certificate in “Rheumatology” and since 2021 the second qualification category.
Since 2019 has held the highest qualification category in “Therapy.”
Clinical practice is conducted at the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise “Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov” and includes:
• Supervision of patients at the Highly Specialized Clinical Center for Rheumatology, Osteoporosis, and Biological Therapy
• Consultative work: at the Center for Otolaryngology and Scleroma with minimally invasive technologies and at the Clinical Center for Thoracic Surgery
Participated in the European Congress of Rheumatology EULAR in 2015, 2023, and 2024.
Author of over 50 published works, including one patent for a utility model; h-index: 2.0.

Nataliia Kuzminova graduated in 1991 from the Faculty of Medicine at Vinnytsia Medical Institute with a degree in "General Medicine," receiving a diploma with honors. In August 1991, she started working as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy at Vinnytsia Medical Institute named after M.I. Pirogov. While studying at the medical institute, she worked as a paramedic for an emergency medical team starting in August 1990, and later as a doctor on an emergency medical team, combining this with her work at the department.
She began her scientific research during her student years under the supervision of her teacher, Professor Valentina Serkova, and continued her research while working at the department. In November 1993, Nataliia Kuzminova enrolled in a part-time postgraduate program at the Department of Faculty Therapy at Vinnytsia State Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov, and in June 1996, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic “Blood Lipids and Lipoperoxidation in Patients with Kidney Diseases and Hypertensive Syndrome, and Their Dynamics Under the Influence of Antihypertensive Drugs” at the Specialized Scientific Council of Kharkiv State Medical Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. After studying in the doctoral program at the Department of Internal Medicine #1 at National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, she defended her doctoral dissertation in December 2009 on the topic "Hemodynamic, Vascular, and Neuro-Humoral Mechanisms of Myocardial Remodeling in Patients with Hypertensive Disease and the Possibilities for Their Correction" at the Specialized Scientific Council D 64.600.04 at Kharkiv National Medical University, Ministry of Health of Ukraine. She was awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences in the specialty of cardiology. Since August 1991, Nataliia Kuzminova worked as a senior laboratory assistant, from September 1994 as an assistant, from April 2009 as an associate professor, and from February 2015 as a professor at the Department of Internal Medicine #1 at National Pirogov Memorial Medical University. On February 28, 2017, she was awarded the academic title of professor at the Department of Internal Medicine. Her scientific interests are focused on the study of cardiovascular diseases, particularly arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, metabolic disorders, and comorbid conditions. For many years, she has been the responsible executor and is currently the leader of the research project on cardiology at the department. Under her supervision, 2 candidate dissertations and 1 PhD dissertation have been defended. She regularly participates in scientific forums and congresses both in Ukraine and abroad, where she presents the results of the department's research alongside her colleagues. Nataliia Kuzminova is a professional member of the European Society of Cardiology and a member of the European Atherosclerosis Society. She is the author of over 300 scientific works, 12 patents, and 6 informational letters, and a co-author of 12 educational books on internal medicine and cardiology. She holds the highest qualification categories in the specialties of "Therapy" and "Cardiology," as well as certificates as a specialist in "Gastroenterology" and "Nephrology." For many years, Nataliia Kuzminova worked as a cardiology consultant for the Disaster Medicine service in the Vinnytsia region. She is an expert on the Regional Clinical Expert Commission of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration. She provides diagnostic and consultative work in the Clinical Cardiology Department with beds for cardiological rehabilitation patients and the Regional Clinical Gastroenterology Center at the Municipal Non-commercial Enterprise “Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pyrogova of Vinnytsia Regional Council”.

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In 2012 she defended her doctoral thesis on "hyperhomocysteinemia as a factor in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease; mechanisms proaterohennoyi action" by 56 publications.
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He graduated with honours from Vinnytsia Medical Institute with a degree in General Medicine in 1972. From 1972 to 1973, he completed his internship at the 3rd City Hospital in Vinnytsia. From 1973 to 1977, he worked as the head of the functional diagnostics department at the Pohrebyshche District Hospital. From 1977 to 1979 he studied in clinical residency, and from 1979 to 1992 he worked as an assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia State Medical Institute. Since 1992, he has been working as an associate professor at the same department. In 1983, he defended his PhD thesis on "Early stages of hypertension in agricultural mechanics (clinical, epidemiological and instrumental study)". 14.00.06 - Cardiology. He has the highest qualification category in the speciality "therapy" and the highest qualification category in the speciality "cardiology". She advises the cardiology department and the outpatient clinic of the Pirogov Hospital. He is the author of more than one hundred publications, co-author of a textbook on faculty therapy and nine manuals on various sections of internal medicine (h-index - 3). He is also the author of two historical novels "The Barbarian" and "Sons of the Barbarian", dedicated to the events that took place in the first century AD
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In 1989, Olena Ostapchuk graduated with honors from the Medical Faculty of Vinnytsia Medical Institute named after M.I. Pirogov. From 1989 to 1991, she studied in clinical residency in the specialty “Internal Diseases”. From 1991 to 1995, she worked as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy. From 1995 to 1999, she studied in correspondence postgraduate study in the specialty “Rheumatology” at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. In May 1999, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic “The Effect of Antioxidants and Omeprazole on the Anti-Inflammatory Effect, Side Effects and Pharmacokinetics of Indomethacin”. From 1995 to 2009, she worked as an assistant, and from 2009 she has been the Associate Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine №1. Published more than 50 scientific papers. She completed English courses and passed the B2 level exam.
She participated in the European Congress of Rheumatologists EULAR 2023, the National Congress of Rheumatologists of Ukraine, the National Congress of Cardiologists of Ukraine, scientific and practical conferences in the specialties of therapy, rheumatology, cardiology, nephrology, psychosomatic medicine.
She is doctor of the highest category in the specialty "Therapy" and performs medical work as a consultant in the nephrology department of the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov.

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Graduated with honors in speciality “medicine” from the Medical Faculty of Vinnytsia Medical Institute in 1984. Since 1985, she worked as a cardiologist at the remote diagnostics center of the Vinnytsia regional Clinical Hospital named after. M.I. Pirogov. In 1997-1999, studied in clinical residency in cardiology at the Department of Faculty Therapy of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia. In 1999 she received the highest qualification category in cardiology. Since 2000, she had been working as an assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy (Internal Medicine No. 1) of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, and since 2007 has been an associate professor at the same department. In 2001, she defended her dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD) in the speciality “cardiology” at the Institute of Cardiology named after Academic M.D. Strazhesko. She conducts teaching work in English with foreign students of the medical faculty. Completed a course of study in English, which corresponds to the European standard B2 and received a certificate in 2019. More than 100 scientific papers have been published in Ukrainian and foreign publications, including those included in the Scopus database, h-index - 13. She is a co-author of 5 textbooks on internal medicine and cardiology in Ukrainian and English. She carries out medical work on the basis of the CNE «Vinnytsia regional Clinical Hospital named after. M.I. Pirogov Vinnytsia Regional Council» in the cardiology department and as a consultant cardiologist of the ENT department and hematology department.

Lyudmila Burdeina graduated from Vinnytsya Medical Institute named after M.I. Pirogov (1993), doctor-specialist (1995), Master of Medicine (1995), PhD (1999), Master of Management and Administration (2022) and Master of Psychology (2024). Since 1995 she started working at National Pirogon Memorial Medical University, Department of Internal medicine № 1, from 2013 to the present - Associate Professor. Lyudmila Burdeina completed primary specialization courses for teachers of medical universities (Vinnytsya, 1999), advanced training cycle "faculty therapy" (Kyiv, 2005), international internship "Innovative methods of organizing the educational process of medical students in Ukraine and other countries" (Krakow, 2022), internship "Professional skills of a teacher" (Vinnytsya, 2024). She has a high rating in the international Scopus database (H-index 13). Author of more than 150 printed works, including monographs and textbooks in Ukrainian and English. Lyudmila Burdeina is a participant of international congresses and conferences: European Society of Atherosclerosis, Congress of the American College of Cardiology, etc. Regional speaker. Has a B2 certificate in English (2020). She рas the highest categories in cardiology and therapy, specialization in functional diagnostics and ultrasound examination. She is a leading consultant-cardiologist in the cardiology, nephrology and pulmonology departments of Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov, Vinnytsia regional center for emergency medical aid disaster medicine. Lyudmila Burdeina completed the internship “Basic Life Support (BLS)” (2019) under the auspices of the European Resuscitation Council, “Pre-Hospital Trauma Fundamentals” (2024) and approved as an instructor of the internship course “Pre-Hospital Trauma Fundamentals” under the auspices of USAID and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. She completed the internship program under the auspices of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma ”Stop the Bleed” (2024). Lyudmila Burdeina is а qualified investigator. She participates in international clinical studies and registries. Lyudmila Burdeina is a certified specialist "Good Clinical Practice (ICH. GCP E6 (R2))".

VNMU graduated in 1995., Clinical studies, 2006. Author of 10 publications.

Graduated from Vinnytsia State Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov in 1995. In 1995-1997 she studied for a master's degree at the Department of Faculty Therapy. After graduating from the master's degree from 1997 to 2001 she worked as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov, studying in absentia in postgraduate studies. In December 2001 she defended her PhD thesis on the topic "The Importance of Daily Monitoring of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability for the Diagnosis and Differential Treatment of Arterial Hypertension". In 2001-2017 she worked as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. Since 2017 she has been an associate professor at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1. Has the highest qualification category in therapy. In 2019, she completed a specialization in nephrology. Author of more than 70 scientific publications, 13 of which are of a scientific and methodological nature. Participant of more than 40 Ukrainian congresses and conferences, member of regional societies of rheumatologists and therapists.

In 2010 he defended his thesis on "Respiratory muscle dysfunction and homocysteine ​​levels in patients with systemic scleroderma: clinical and pathogenetic significance" author of 11 publications.

Associate Professor, PhD
Khomenko Viktoriya graduated with honors from Vinnytsia State Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov in 1996. From 1996 to 1997, she completed an internship at the City Clinical Hospital #1 in Vinnytsia. From 1997 to 2002, she worked as a physician at the City Clinical Hospital #1. From 2002 to 2004, she studied in clinical residency at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. 2004-2008 - postgraduate study at the Department of Internal Medicine #1 in Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. Since September 2007 - Assistant of Professor, 2016 - Associate Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine #1 of the Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov.
Defended her PhD thesis on the topic "Autonomic and endothelial dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia. Relationship with clinical manifestations and treatment effectiveness".
Scientific achievements - 63 published works in domestic and foreign professional publications, 3 patents for a useful model, a certificate of professional level of English B2, official reviewer of dissertations submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of knowledge 22 "Healthcare" in the specialty 222 "Medicine".
Has the highest qualification category in the specialty "therapy", specialization in pulmonology and rheumatology. International internship - "Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Wojewódzki im. Papieża Jana Pawła II in Zamościu". A regular participant in professional scientific conferences, including EULAR, ACR, "Ukrainian Rheumatology Forum".
He performs medical work as a consultant in the cardiology, hematology and rheumatology departments of the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov of the Vinnytsia Regional Council.

Gunko Iryna Petrivna graduated from Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in 1996, with a degree in "General Medicine ". From August 1, 1996, to December 1997, she completed an internship at the Vinnytsia M.I. Pyrohov Regional Clinical Hospital. In 1997-2000, She studied at the clinical residency at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University.
From 2000 to 2003, she took a postgraduate course at the Department of Faculty Therapy of Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University.
In 2003, she defended her PhD thesis in the specialty "Rheumatology" on the topic: "Anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: the connection with micronutrient deficiency, the severity of the disease and the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy (clinical-experimental study)."
Since November 2003, she has been employed as an assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy of the Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University.
In 2009, she was elected an associate professor of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1. Has 44 scientific printed works. A doctor of the highest category, specializing in "rheumatology”, performs medical and advisory work based on the Highly Specialized Clinical Center of Rheumatology, Osteoporosis, and Biological Therapy of the Vinnytsia M.I. Pyrohov Regional Clinical Hospital.
Gunko I.P. is an author of 39 published works. She confirmed her B2 foreign language knowledge level in 2023 and received a certificate. She regularly participates in Ukranian and international congresses and forums on rheumatology, particularly EULAR. She constantly improves her educational level in rheumatology and therapy.

In 2008 she defended her thesis on "State of autonomic balance in patients with coronary heart disease and hypertension." Author of 30 publications.

Graduated with honors from Vinnytsia National Medical University in 2004 with a degree in General Medicine, receiving a full higher education and qualifying as a doctor. During her student years, she actively participated in research activities, presented at student scientific conferences, and won prizes. From 2004 to 2005, completed an internship at the Pirogov All-Ukrainian Clinical Hospital, specializing in therapy. From 2005 to 2009, pursued postgraduate studies. In 2010, successfully defended a PhD thesis and obtained the title of PhD in Medicine. Since 2006, working as a practitioner at the Vinnytsia M.I. Pirogov Regional Clinical Hospital. In the same year, completed a specialisation in Pulmonology at the Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. Since 2011, employed as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1, and since 2019, as an associate professor at the same department. In 2011, obtained a certificate confirming a B2 level of English. Is the winner of the regional competition ‘Young Person of the Year (in the field of medicine)’ in 2011. In 2016, completed an internship at the Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Respiratory Organs in Lodz, Poland. Supervises student research papers, with students repeatedly winning prizes at student scientific conferences (2014–2024). Actively participates in professional scientific and practical conferences, congresses, and symposia, including delivering presentations. Scientific publications appear in national and international peer-reviewed professional journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Has a specialisation in therapy and holds the highest category in pulmonology.

Olena Kulchytska graduated with honors from the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in 2007. From 2007 to 2009, she underwent an internship at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov. In 2007, she was enrolled in the master's program, which she successfully completed in 2009.
After completing the internship, she worked as a doctor in the emergency department at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov. In 2010, she specialized in gastroenterology. Since June 1, 2010, she worked as a gastroenterologist in the gastroenterology department at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov. At the same time, from December 2009 to 2014, she studied part-time in the postgraduate program at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1. In 2014, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic "Disorders of melatonin metabolism, autonomic dysfunction, and psycho-social maladaptation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and ways of their correction" (specialty - 14.01.02 – internal diseases) and earned a PhD in medical sciences.
Olena Kulchytska began working at the Department of Internal Medicine #1 in September 2014. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as an assistant at the department on a part-time basis, with her main place of work being the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov. Since September 1, 2016, she has worked as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 in her main position. On January 20, 2017, she was elected by competition to the position of assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine #1. In 2021, she underwent certification at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine for the first qualification category in the specialty "Gastroenterology." In 2022, she was re-elected to the position of assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine #1, and in 2023, she was re-elected to the position of associate professor at the same department. Olena Kulchytska works with both Ukrainian-speaking and English-speaking students and is fluent in English. In 2018, she obtained a B2 certificate. She continues her scientific work, the results of which she presents both in Ukraine and abroad. She has participated in international conferences in San Diego (USA) and Washington (USA). She is the author of more than 30 scientific works, including 12 in periodicals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science. Olena Kulchytska has completed the following advanced training courses in pedagogy:
• Advanced Training Course "Fundamentals of Psychological and Pedagogical Training for Teachers" (April 15 - 26, 2019, Vinnytsia).
• Scientific and Pedagogical Internship "Directions for Improving Higher Medical Education in Ukraine in the Context of European Integration" (July 3 - August 13, 2023, Higher School of Information Systems Management (ISMA), Riga, Republic of Latvia).
• Advanced Training Course "Professional Skills of a Teacher" (February 21, 2014 - April 3, 2024, Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov, Vinnytsia).
Currently, Olena Kulchytska continues to work as a practicing gastroenterologist. Her clinical work takes place at the Regional Specialized Clinical Gastroenterology Center of the Municipal Non-commercial Enterprise “Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pyrogova of Vinnytsia Regional Council”. Since 2014, she has been participating in international clinical trials on pharmacological drugs for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

In 2009, he graduated from the Medical Faculty of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. In 2009-2011, he studied internship and master's degree in the specialty "Internal Medicine", on the basis of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. In 2011-2014, he studied in postgraduate study at Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov at the Department of Internal Medicine # 1 in the specialty "Internal Medicine". In 2015, he defended his PhD thesis on the topic: "Respiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in combination with gastroesophageal reflux disease". From 2014 to 2022, he worked as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine # 1 of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. Since 2022 Currently works as an docent at the Department of Internal Medicine # 1 of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. Professional interests: therapy, pulmonology, allergology. From 2021 to the present, he has been working as the deputy dean of the medical faculty # 1 of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov. He is a member of the Academic Council of medical faculties. Author and co-author of more than 40 scientific and educational and methodological works. Participant of international, all-Ukrainian congresses and conferences.

Valentyna Romanova graduated from the Medical Faculty No. 1 of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya in 2013 with a degree in "Medical Medicine" and from August 2013 she began working as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. From 2013 to 2015, she completed an internship and a master's degree in Internal Medicine, after which received a specialist certificate and a master's degree with honors. The topic of the Master's thesis: «Activity of nonspecific systemic inflammation, state of vasoregulatory and thrombogenic function of the vascular endothelium in patients with coronary heart disease».From 2015 to 2018, Valentyna Romanova completed PhD-program at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1. In 2016, she completed the primary specialization in Cardiology at the Faculty of Postgraduate Education of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. Since January 2017, she has been an assistant of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1.In November 2018, at a meeting of the Specialized Academic Council at Kharkiv National Medical University, Valentyna Romanova defended her PhD thesis on the topic: «Optimization of diagnostic and treatment of coronary heart disease destabilization on the basis of determine markers of non-specific systemic inflammation and endothelial function» in the specialty 14.01.11 – cardiology. Valentyna is the author and co-author of over 80 scientific publications, including 30 articles in scientific professional publications recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and journals included into international scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science, 2 patents of Ukraine for a utility model, and 3 textbooks. Actively participates in scientific and practical conferences of local, regional, national and international importance. The results of scientific work were presented at the Congresses of the European Atherosclerosis Society (Prague, 2017, Lisbon, 2018 and Lyon, 2024), the Congresses of the European Society of Cardiology (Barcelona, 2017 and Paris, 2019), the International Symposium on Atherosclerosis (Toronto, 2018 and Muscat, 2024), the European Congress on Hypertension (Milan, 2023 and Berlin, 2024), the International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (online, 2023 and London, 2024), the International Congress on Lipids and Atherosclerosis (Seoul, 2023 and 2024). Since 2017, she has been a professional member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Atherosclerosis Society; since 2018, a member of the European Acute Cardiovascular Care Society, the European Heart Rhythm Association, the European Heart Failure Association, and the International Atherosclerosis Society. Medical work is carried out on the basis of the clinical cardiology department with rehabilitation beds for cardiology patients of the municipal non-profit enterprise «Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov of the Vinnytsia Regional Council». From February 2020 to November 2021, she worked part-time as a therapist at the Highly Specialized Center for Orthopedics, Endoprosthetics and Reconstructive Traumatology of the municipal non-profit enterprise «Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov of the Vinnytsia Regional Council». In December 2019, she received the 2nd qualification category in the specialty "Internal Medicine"; has a valid specialist certificate in the specialty "Cardiology".

Assistant professor, PhD of Medical Sciences
Orlova Inna Viktorivna graduated from the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine in 2010 with a degree in "Medicine".
In 2010-2012 she worked as an intern at the Pishchanska Central District Hospital.
In 2012 she graduated with honors from the Master's degree with a degree in "internal diseases".
In 2012 she completed primary specialization courses in clinical immunology at the Lviv National Medical University n. a. Danylo Halytsky. In 2017 she completed specialization in rheumatology at the P. L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
From 2012 to 2015 she worked as a clinical immunologist at the Rheumatology Department of the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital n. a. M.I. Pirogov.
Since 2015, she has been studying in postgraduate studies at the Department of Internal Medicine #1 of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine.
In 2017, she received a diploma from the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine for 1st place in the competition of young scientists within the framework of the 7th National Congress of Rheumatologists of Ukraine.
In 2018, she received a diploma for 3rd place in the competition of young scientists at the Scientific and Practical Conference of the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine.
Since 2018, she has been working as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine. She conducts practical classes for students of 4-6 years.
In 2019, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic: “Dysadipokinemia and TLR type 4 levels in patients with gout: relationship with the course of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment” in the specialty 14.01.12 – rheumatology.
In 2021, she received a B2 certificate, which confirms a sufficiently high level of proficiency in a foreign language.
Participated in many all-Ukrainian, international congresses, scientific and practical conferences and symposiums with oral and poster presentations, including The Annual European Congress of Rheumatology - EULAR 2018, (Netherlands); 2022 (Denmark); 2024 (Austria); 1st EFIC Topical symposium on Acute and Chronic Joint Pain 2016 (Croatia).
Inna Viktorivna is the author of 30 publications, of which 6 publications are indexed in the scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science.
According to the Google Scholar index, h-index 4.
She is a member of the international association of the European Antirheumatic League EMEUNET and a member of the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine.
Inna Viktorivna has the second qualification category in therapy and rheumatology. He performs medical work at the Highly Specialized Clinical Center for Rheumatology, Osteoporosis and Biological Therapy of the Municipal non-profit enterprise “Vinnytsya Regional Clinical Hospital n. a. M.I. Pyrogov, Vinnytsia Regional Council”.

Education and Qualifications:
Graduated with honors from Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov with a degree in "Medicine" (2014). Completed an internship (2014–2016) and a master's degree (2014–2016) in "Medicine," earning the qualification of Master of Medicine in Internal Diseases. Defended a dissertation to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of medicine (2021).
Professional Activity:
Have been working as an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine 1 of Vinnytsia Pirogov National Medical University since 2016. Since 2023, you have held the position of Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Training for Foreign Citizens.
Specializations and Certifications:
Obtained the title of specialist in "Internal Diseases" (2016). Completed primary specialization in "Cardiology" (2017) and "Functional Diagnostics" (2020). Earned a B2-level English language certificate (2020).
Advanced Training and Internships:
Completed courses in pedagogy, including "Fundamentals of Psychological and Pedagogical Training for Teachers" (2019) and "On Being a Scientist Course" (2022). Participated in scientific and pedagogical internships, such as "Innovative Methods for the Organization of Educational Process for Medical Students in Ukraine and EU Countries" (2022) and "Professional Mastery of a Teacher" (2024). Completed international internships, including at the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland (2019), and participated in the "CASUS" project in collaboration with Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany (since 2023). Became an authorized instructor for the "Pre-Hospital Trauma Fundamentals" course under the auspices of Harvard University and completed the "Stop the Bleed" course under the American College of Surgeons (2024).
Professional Memberships and Conferences:
Active member of the Ukrainian Association of Cardiologists, the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Atherosclerosis Society. Regularly attend international congresses: EHRA 2024 (Berlin, Germany), EAS 2024 (Lyon, France), and ESC 2024 (London, UK).
Scientific Contributions:
Author of more than 50 scientific works (abstracts and articles).

Iryna Shapoval was born on 13 December 1988 in Vinnytsya. In 2012, she graduated from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, with a “General Medicine” degree. From 2012 to 2014, she completed her Internship at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov and the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, specialization “Internal Medicine”. From 2014 to 2016, she studied a Clinical Residency in the speciality of “Internal Medicine” and, after completing her studies, was sent to work at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. Since September 2016, she has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1. During her studies at the University, she was actively involved in public and scientific work. She participated in the International scientific exchange programme with the N. Testemitsanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau (Republic of Moldova). From 2009 to 2012, she was the Deputy Chairman of the Student Scientific Society of the Pirogov National Medical University. From 2006 to 2016 - Deputy Chairman of the Trade Union of Students of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. In 2021, under the supervision of Prof. Stanislavchuk M.A., she defended her dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Knowledge 22 “Healthcare”, speciality 222 “Medicine” on the topic: “Diagnostic and therapeutic tactics in patients with ankylosing spondylitis with fibromyalgia” (diploma DR №003880 of 01.02.2022). She has participated in many National and International Congresses, scientific conferences and symposia with oral and poster presentations, including The Annual European Congress of Rheumatology - EULAR 2017 (Spain), EULAR 2018 (Netherlands), EULAR 2019 (Spain), EULAR 2020 E-Congress, EULAR 2021 Virtual, EULAR 2022 (Denmark), EULAR 2023 (Italy), EULAR 2024 (Austria), 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting (USA), ACR Convergence 2024 (USA), 1st EFIC Topical symposium on Acute and Chronic Joint Pain (Croatia), XVII Mediterranean Congress of Rheumatology Genoa (Italy), The 5th International Congress on Controversies in Fibromyalgia (Austria), PANLAR 2023 (Brazil), PANLAR 2024 (Colombia). She received an educational grant to participate in the International Meeting Innovative Insight into Arthritis and its Treatment (Turin, Italy). In 2018, she completed a clinical and scientific training course in Rheumatology at the Research laboratory - Clinical Department of Rheumatology of the University of Genoa at the University Hospital of the University of Genoa “Ospedale San Martino” (Genoa, Italy). In 2022 and 2023, she completed an training at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) in Munich (Germany) and participated in the Ukraine Digital - Clinical Reasoning in Medical Education project to study and implement simulation technologies in medical education and develop clinical thinking. She was awarded a diploma from the Ukrainian Association of Rheumatologists for taking first place in the competition of young scientists (2018), second place (2021) and for taking first place (2022).
She was awarded the Diploma of the Vinnytsia Regional Council. Her scientific achievements include 76 scientific papers (including 2 articles in Scopus and 25 publications (1 article and 24 abstracts) in Web of Science, 14 articles in professional journals of Ukraine, and 13 educational and methodological papers) published in domestic and foreign journals. According to Google Scholar, the h-index is 4. According to the Scopus scientific and metric database, the h-index is 2. Since 2019, he has been a reviewer for the Rheumatology International (Springer Nature) journal. She performs medical and consulting work at the Highly Specialized Clinical Centre for Rheumatology, Osteoporosis and Biological Therapy of the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise “Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.I. Pirogov of Vinnytsia Regional Council”. He has the first qualification category in the speciality “Therapy” (“Internal Medicine”) and the second qualification category in the speciality “Rheumatology” and specialization in “Nephrology”. He is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Rheumatologist and a member of the Youth Association European Anti-Rheumatic League (EMEUNET).

Graduated from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya in 2015. According to the state distribution, from 2015 to 2017 studied at the internship in specialty “Internal Diseases” at the Vinnytsya Regional Clinical Hospital named after Pirogov and City Clinical Hospital No3. At the same time, was a master’s student in the department of internal medicine 1 NPMU, Vinnytsya. In May 2017 with honors defended scientific work: ”Functional state of kidneys in hypertensive patients with different forms of extrasistoly”. After completing the internship, worked as a doctor in the admission department at City Clinical Hospital No. 3. Since September 2017 – graduate student of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1, since 2019 has been working as an assistant in this department. In December 2021, under the leadership of professor Kuzminova Nataliia defended her dissertation “Peculiarities of cardiorenal and metabolic disorders in hypertensive patients with various types of extrasystoles” and obtained the scientific degree of Philosophy Doctor. Continues to work as a practicing physician-therapist, cardiologist, echocardiographer. Therapeutic work is carried out on the basis of the cardiology department and as a consultant to the gynecological department of the Vinnytsya Regional Clinical Hospital named after Pirogov. Works with Ukrainian-speaking and English-speaking students, speaks English fluently, as evidenced by the presence of a B2 certificate. A valid member of the European Society of Cardiology (EAS) and the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS). Actively continues her scientific work, the results of which she presents both in Ukraine and abroad, participated and presented the results of her own scientific work in international conferences in Milan (Italy), Seoul (Republic of Korea), London (Great Britain), is the author of more 40 publications, has 31 citations in the Google Scholar database, h-index - 4.

Born in the Vinnytsya, 1st March 1995. Studied at Secondary School №4 named after D.I. Mendeleev. In 2012, entered in the VNMU named after M.I. Pirogov at the Medical Faculty №1. After graduating from the university in 2018, was enrolled in an internship at the hospital named after M.I. Pirogov in the specialty "Internal Diseases".
Since 2018, has been working at the Department of Internal Medicine №1 as a laboratory assistant. In June 2020, completed English language courses and received a B2 category certificate. In September 2020, was enrolled in PhD study at the VNMU named after M.I. Pirogov. On August 29, 2024, defended his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on the topic: "Alexithymia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: clinical and pathogenetic significance of glial neurotrophic factor" in specialty 222 "Medicine". In November 2024, was transferred to the position of assistant of the Department of Internal Medicine №1.
Author and co-author of 15 scientific papers. 8 articles - 1 of them published in the journal of the Scopus scientometric database.

Vitalii Bombela graduated in 1996 from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. From 2019 to 2021 studied at the internship in specialty «Internal Diseases». Since 2019 works as a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine #1. From September 2021 - PhD student of the Department of Internal Medicine #1. The topic of the dissertation is: "Central sensitization in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: clinical and pathogenetic significance." Scientific supervisor - Professor Mykola Stanislavchuk. Author and co-author of 11 scientific publications. Actively participates in scientific and practical conferences, forums, congresses at the local, regional, national and international levels. The results of the scientific work were presented at the congresses of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2022 and the Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR) 2023 and 2024. Participant and prize-winner of Ukrainian football championships, including among doctors. Participant of the 2023 World Football Championship among doctors (Austria, Vienna).

She graduated from Berdychiv Medical School in 1985. In November 1987 she started working at the Vinnytsia Medical Institute, at the Department of Internal Medicine №1, where she works to this day.

In March 1994 she was accepted as a laboratory assistant at the Department of Faculty Therapy.