For a week starting 23 August, Riga will become the medical history hub of the world as the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Anatomy Museum hosts the 47th Congress of the International Society for the History of Medicine. Medical historians from 36 different countries will present approximately 220 research papers, both in person and remotely. Four of the congress’ engaging guest lectures on the history of medicine and culture will be available to the general public online.
On Wednesday, 25 August, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Anatomy Museum will host the symposium Anatomy & Beyond, which is dedicated to the interaction between medicine and art. Artists, anatomists, scientists and doctors will discuss how art and anatomy envision the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.
The study direction Psychology will receive a site visit by Latvian and international accreditation experts on 17–19 August, 2021. During the visit, the quality and study environment of the study direction and its study programmes will be assessed.
During the course of the visit, meetings will be held with the management of the university, the study direction and the study programmes, with lecturers, graduates, students and employer representatives. The visit will have an impact on the term of the study direction's accreditation.
Troy Alfred is a medical student from Sri Lanka who moved to Latvia in 2016. He is about to start his 11th semester at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) this autumn.
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