MiniMed Programme

Medical Poland MiniMed Program is an intensive practical 3 full days' experience of the medical profession and medical education, providing an opportunity to shadow doctors, observe real-life clinical situations, medical simulation, anatomy, laboratory work and mentoring. This hands-on and at times intense program introduces participants to the complex challenges of life in the medical and dental profession and various medical programs delivered in English at Polish universities.
Medical Poland runs these unique MiniMed Summer Programs for students, held once a year. Small groups of 6-12 students are mentored and given the opportunity to experience various practical, real-life scenarios. There are a limited number of places available.

Date: 20/07/2026 - 23/07/2026 - (direct flights to/from & more flight connections)

Cost: 390 EUR MiniMed Registration Fee (1) + 1100 EUR MiniMed Program Fee (2)

(1) Payable with the application

(2) Payable by 30 June

All parts of the program are delivered by professionals who are leading experts in their respective fields of expertise:

A) Medical University Experience

Learning sessions of medical simulation, tours of the university facilities and the social programs all help in understanding the nature of studying medical programs and the challenges and benefits of studying abroad. It also provides an opportunity to experience the traditional Polish cuisine and culture.

• Anatomy (introduction; body position, skeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems; practicals: five dissection tables exhibiting isolated organs and systems; quiz).
• Biochemistry (each student performs lab tests (with analytical chemistry significance), reactions, which are characteristics of amino acids included in proteins of the human body, reactions related to carbohydrates; determination of the concentration of proteins using spectrophotometric methods).
• Biology (cell culture engineering theory and practical lab work: cell culture techniques and methods for passing, freezing, and thawing cultured cells).
• Simulation Center (fidelity in simulation; a simulation session: diagnosis of myocardial infarction (heart attack) emergency response, prehospital treatment, safe transfer and performing a PCI angioplasty).
• Dentistry (introduction to dentistry as a degree and a profession, introduction to basic concepts in dentistry, introduction to dental caries, you will also perform basic composite filling) 

B) Clinical Experience

Shadowing a doctor in a working hospital and watching live procedures, coupled with various hands-on learning sessions in a clinical environment. It provides an opportunity to understand the broad scope of the medical profession.

• Hospital experience with the renowned professors (operating theatre code of conduct, practical experience in a working hospital & operating theatre environment: hand scrubbing, surgical instruments; hybrid room and digital tools for vascular procedure preparation)

C) Social Program

Studying in Poland offers a unique international experience that improves interpersonal and intercultural skills and broadens cultural horizons. Students tour Łódź and enjoy some of its attractions, get to sample the traditional and everyday Polish cuisine and learn basic words in Polish.

Stay: Location, Accommodation, Travel, Insurance, Meals:

• Location: Łódź, Poland ; Medical University of Łódź, a university teaching hospital
• Accommodation: student halls of residence on campus: Academic House No. 2, Strajku Łódzkich Studentów 1981 Street, 24/7, secured and monitored, reception area (individual rooms; WiFi)
  Recommended hotels with a Medical Poland discount for parents/guardians
• Dedicated 24/7 Medical Poland MiniMed Program Guardian
• Flights not included. Direct flights Dublin - Łódź (Ryanair) or London Stansted - Łódź (Ryanair)
• Airport transfers in Bydgoszcz provided by Medical Poland
• 3 meals a day provided by Medical Poland
• Medical white coat and student liability insurance provided by Medical Poland

Eligibility:

To participate, students must be aged 16+ on the program start date. They should be prepared to participate in a practical anatomy class in the dissecting room, which will involve being exposed to a cadaver.
Students aged under 18 at the time of application must also have the written consent of their parent or legal guardian.

On successful completion of the program, students will be provided with an official Certificate of Attendance, summarizing the program content and the student's involvement. Reference letters can also be issued upon request.

Application & Taking part

Apply by emailing education@medicalpoland.ie and include:

Program:

Monday 20th July

Arrival in Lodz and transfer to the accommodation/hotel

Tuesday 21st July
9:00 am – 9:45 am Welcome meeting 
10:00 am - 11:30 Science as the foundation of medicine
11:30 am – 13:45 How DNA defines who we are
13:45 - 15:00  Lunch
15:00 – 15:45 How to suture? – techniques of placing surgical stitches
15:45 – 18:45 Proper wound care and stitching technique - practical approach.

Wednesday 22nd July
9:00 – 9:45  First Aid - Lecture
9:45 - 12:45 First Aid - Practical Workshops
12:45 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:45 Introduction to Dentistry - Lecture 
14:45 - 17:45 Dentistry - Practical Workshops

Thursday 23rd July
9:00 - 9:45 Histology and Embryology - Lecture
9:45 - 13:30  Histology and Embryology - Practical Workshops
13:30 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 16:30 - Anatomy - Circulatory system - Lecture
16:30 - 18:45 - Anatomy - Musculoskeletal system - Practical Workshop

For Parents/Guardians:

• Hotels:

Hotel Pietryna - Approx. €78/night

• University Tour with a university representative
• Lodz city tour