Before the epidemic reached Latvia last week, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) was actively following the latest developments in the world. In response to this the RSU Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) developed a simulation scenario for identifying patients with the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus and for practising the next steps when faced with a diagnosed patient. Initial training took place in the admissions departments of clinical university hospitals.
To limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and increase the number of state-funded medical tests during the national state of emergency, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has supplied the E. Gulbja Laboratory with the NucliSENS easyMag automated nucleic acid extraction system. The equipment has been loaned out to the laboratory free of charge.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has launched a special project for media professionals in cooperation with Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences. The project's aim is to involve the national and regional media in promoting the integration of third-country nationals legally residing in Latvia into society. The project will include training sessions in Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja and Valmiera as well as discussions, visits by experts, and learning from the experience of media professionals in Germany and Malta.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has been conducting studies remotely since 13 March in connection with the declaration of a national emergency in Latvia. Utilising the university's extensive and advanced e-learning capabilities, as well as providing technical support and consultations to staff and students, the study process is going ahead in accordance with the approved study plan for the 2019/2020 academic year.
The terminology
Infected with SARS-CoV-2 - a person who is infected with the virus.
Sick with COVID-19 - a person/patient who has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and has symptoms of the disease.
- COVID-19 is the name of a disease
- caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2
I will hereinafter list the facts, considerations, probabilities and prognoses at my disposal:
SARS-CoV-2 is the third coronavirus causing disease in humans. Its genome has an 80% approximate similarity with the SARS-CoV virus that caused disease in 2002–2003.
On Wednesday, 18 March, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) held an online Q&A during which RSU Vice-Rectors and Deans answered students’ questions on the study process during the national state of emergency.
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For all book returns (also from branches) use the book drop at the entrance of RSU main building at 16 Dzirciema iela.
On 12 March the Latvian Crisis Management Council (Council) proposes widespread measures at all educational institutions in consideration of the latest developments of the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in Latvia.
Join the Senior Director for Kaplan Medical in an upcoming webinar on how to get a medical residency in the US on 17 March at 18:00-19:00.
The webinar will cover United States Medical Licencing Examination (USMLE) strategies and overall tips on how to improve your chances to get a medical residency in the US. You will also find out about special offers available for RSU students on Kaplan Medical USMLE programs.
