RSU resident Toms Arcimovičs (pictured) set the goal of becoming a physician a long time ago. He has always been fascinated by the nobility of this profession and the opportunity to help others. During his study years, while reading through scientific publications, he learned to appreciate how theoretical medicine improves the practical side of it. Now, being a third-year resident, he tries to keep both areas in balance.
Associate Professor at the Department of Internal Diseases, in the Faculty of Medicine, at Rīga Stradiņš University and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Riga East Clinical University Hospital, endocrinologist Ilze Konrāde's daily life consists of treating patients in the hospital, working in the health centre, educating the physicians-in-training and supervising their research papers, as well as doing research of her own that is closely related to her clinical work in the hospital.
To become acquainted with the practice in leading European hospitals during one's medical studies, an internship abroad is important. It is one of the development priorities of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
As a historian, Professor Ilga Kreituse's strength is her logical thinking. Combining it with the directness she is renowned for, as the dean of the Faculty of European Studies at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), the professor has navigated it through the ups and downs throughout its development.
When we wish each other a happy Christmas, then we foresee that Christmas should be a happy time. But is this always the case? And should we always be promoting happiness at Christmas time? Lecturer of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare and the Department of Health Psychology and Peadagogy of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and psychologist Indra Majore-Dūšele stresses that it is essential to be in harmony with oneself at Christmas time by doing something that gives a sense of satisfaction and purpose.
On Wednesday 12 December, Indra Dedze, Vice-Rector for Science at Ventspils University College, Dace Biteniece, Acting Director of Smart Technology Research Centre, scientists Vairis Caune and Gundars Bergmanis-Korāts, and student representatives of Ventspils University College visited Rīga Stradiņš University.
On Tuesday 12 December, the Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University, Prof. Aigars Pētersons, together with the Vice-Rector for Health Studies, Prof. Guntis Bahs and the Dean of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Inga Millere, went on a working visit to Daugavpils University, Daugavpils Medical College and Daugavpils Regional Hospital.
As the end of the year approaches, a series of charity activities have been held at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). This Christmas, over 120 children at Māras centrs and crisis centres outside Rīga will receive packages with toys, games and sweets, prepared by RSU students. These gifts were donated during the Christmas Toy Drive charity campaign, run by the international students.
