International Scientific Conference

Medical Communication in Central and Eastern European Countries: Practice, Theory and Didactics

📅 April 11-12, 2025

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Scientific Conference on "Medical Communication in Central and Eastern European Countries: Practice, Theory, and Education."

➡️ WHEN?
The conference will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

➡️ VENUE
📍 Bydgoszcz, Poland, Jagiellońska 13, Building A, Auditorium 1.4 A
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

➡️ ORGANIZER
Department of Medical Communication and Medical Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.

Co-organizers:

• Polish Society for Medical Communication
• Medical Humanities Student Scientific Circle, CM UMK

📌 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The primary goal of the conference is to bring together the academic community engaged in medical communication research across Central and Eastern Europe. We aim to develop models for educating medical students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in building professional, trust-based, and partnership-oriented relationships with patients and within medical teams.

Additionally, the conference will highlight existing research and studies that illustrate communication challenges in the region, as well as potential solutions.

📖 THEMATIC AREAS

🔹 The Practical Dimension of Medical Communication – A comparative analysis of communication practices between healthcare professionals and patients in Central and Eastern European countries, including an evaluation of patient satisfaction based on empirical studies.

🔹 Theoretical Models of Medical Communication – An exploration of theoretical frameworks, communication protocols, and legal regulations used in different countries.

🔹 Education in Medical Communication – Discussion of curricula, teaching methods, and strategies for training students and medical professionals in effective communication.

🎤 SPEAKERS

We are honored to host distinguished specialists in medical communication from Central and Eastern Europe, including authors of medical communication textbooks and educators dedicated to advancing communication skills in healthcare.

Honored Guests:

• Prof. Marijana Braš, (University of Zagrzeb, Croatia)
• Prof. Gordana Dedic (Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia)
• Prof. Albena Dobreva & Prof. Ilina Doykova (Medical University, Varna, Bulgaria)
• Prof. Nataliya Haliyash (Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine)
• Prof. Ágnes Kuna (Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary)
• Prof. Pål Gulbrandsen (University of Oslo and Akershus University Hospital, Oslo, Norway)
• Prof. Marija Petek Šter  (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
• Prof. Codruta Alina Popescu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• dr Šárka Tomová & mgr Šárka Klokočková (Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic)
• Prof. Zoi Tsimtsiou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
• Prof. Vladimirs Voicehovskis (Stradins University, Riga, Latvia)

👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

We warmly invite:
✅ Medical communication practitioners
✅ Researchers in medical communication
✅ Students and PhD candidates
✅ Anyone interested in the topic of medical communication

🗣️ CONFERENCE LANGUAGE

The conference proceedings and discussion panels will be conducted in English.

📜 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Chair:

• Dr. hab. Aldona Jankowska, Prof. UMK

Members:

• Prof. Marijana Braš, (University of Zagrzeb, Croatia)
• Prof. Gordana Dedic (Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia)
• Prof. Albena Dobreva & Prof. Ilina Doykova (Medical University, Varna, Bulgaria)
• Prof. Pål Gulbrandsen (University of Oslo and Akershus University Hospital, Oslo, Norway)
• Prof. Nataliya Haliyash (Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine)
• Prof. Ágnes Kuna (Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary)
• Dr. Maria Libura (CM UW-M, Olsztyn, Poland)
• Prof. Davorina Petek (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
• Dr. Šárka Tomová (Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic)
• Prof. Zoi Tsimtsiou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
• Prof. Vladimirs Voicehovskis (Stradins University, Riga, Latvia)
• Dr. Maria Libura (CM UW-M, Olsztyn, Poland)

📌 PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

📍 On-site participation:

• Registration required via the conference website by March 28, 2025 (11:59 PM).
• Conference fee must be paid via the website or bank transfer:

💳 Bank details:
PKO Bank S.A.
Account number: 58 1240 6478 1111 0011 4886 3977
Account holder: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

🔹 Conference fee (on-site participation): 300 PLN (includes conference materials, coffee break, and lunch catering).
🔹 Invoices are available upon request (only for institutions, not individuals).

💻 Online participation:

• Free of charge
• Registration required by  04. 04. 2025 to receive the access link.
• The link will be provided 24 hours before the event.

📜 CERTIFICATES

📌 Certificates of participation will be issued only to on-site participants who have completed registration and payment.
📌 Online participants will not receive a certificate.
📌 Certificates will be sent digitally within two weeks after the conference.

🏨 ACCOMMODATION

The organizers do not provide accommodation for conference participants. However, attendees may book accommodations independently.

🔹 University Dormitory (CM UMK) – Approx. 100 PLN per night.
📞 Tel.: +48 52 585 3631
📧 Email: maliszewska@cm.umk.pl

🔹 Hotel Pod Orłem – Special rate available under the keyword "Conference CM UMK" (single room: 250 PLN per night). 

🌍 Website: Focus Hotels - Pod Orłem

📩 QUESTIONS?

For inquiries, please contact us at mc.conference2025@gmail.com. We are happy to assist you!

📌 Stay updated with the latest information on our website: komunikacjamedcm.umk.pl/pages/home/

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference! 🚀