Staff
Stanislavchuk Mykola
professor, d.m.s.
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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Savytska Olena Olexandrivna
docent, c.m.s.
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.
Kuzminova Nataliia Vitalyevna
professor, d.m.s.
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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Andrushko Inna Ivanovna
professor, d.m.s.
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Monastyrskiy Yuriy Igorevich
docent, c.m.s.
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Vishar Galina Oleksiïvna
docent, c.m.s.
Ostapchuk Elena Ivanovna
docent, c.m.s.
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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Berko Galina Kuzminichna
docent, c.m.s.
Burdeyna Ludmila Valentinovna
docent, c.m.s.
Perebetyuk Larissa Stepanovna
docent
Velickovic Marina Mikhaylovna
docent, c.m.s.
Shvets Lіlіya Vladimirovna
docent, c.m.s.
Khomenko Victoria Nikolayevna
docent, c.m.s.
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 Irene Petrovna
docent, c.m.s.
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.
Dzekan Olga Vasilyevna
docent, c.m.s.
Poberezhets Oksana Leonidovna
docent, c.m.s.
Kulchytska Olena
assistant, c.m.s.
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.
Shkarivskyy Yuriy
docent, c.m.s.
Romanova Valentyna Oleksandrivna
assistant, c.m.s.
Orlova Inna Viktorivna
assistant, c.med.s.
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”.
Nazarova Maryna
assistant
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).
Shapoval Iryna
assistant
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).
Ivankova Anastasia Valeriivna
assistant
Shalkovskyi Yevhenii
senior laboratory assistant
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.
Bombela Vitalii
senior laboratory assistant
Stakhov Anna Viktorivna
laboratory assistant
Balashova Svetlana Yuriyivna
laboratory assistant
Serkova Valentine Kostyantynivna
Years of work at the department: 1955 - 2020
professor, d.m.s.
Demydyuk Basil Tymofiy̆ovych
Years of work at the department: 1974 - 2024
docent, c.m.s.
Parkhonyuk Valery Petrovich
Years of work at the department: 1981 - 2024
docent, c.m.s.
Pshelutsky Frants Frantsevich
Years of work at the department: 1973 - 2020
docent, c.m.s.
Nechiporuk Olga Viktorovna
Years of work at the department: 1985 - 2024
docent, c.m.s.
Temnaya Elena Vasilyevna
Years of work at the department: 1985 - 2024
docent, c.m.s.
Bereziuk Olga Michalovna
Years of work at the department: 2009 - 2022
docent, c.m.s.
Novoseletsky Valeriy Oleksandrovych
Years of work at the department: 2010 - 2021
assistant, c.m.s.
Zaichko Kateryna
Years of work at the department: 2016 - 2021
assistant