Digital Transformation for Medical Education in Ukraine

Laurea is coordinating a project to promote the digital transformation of medical education in Ukraine (UkraineDigiTrans). This three-year project aims to develop innovative digital solutions suitable for medical training, to support online learning in war conditions. The project consortium comprises four Ukrainian universities, a Greek university, and the State Agency for Quality Assurance of University Education of Ukraine.

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Funders

Erasmus+ 2021-2027 Capacity Building (KA2) logo
Service Business and Circular Economy
International RD
Digitalisation and Information management in Society

About the project

Laurea is coordinating UkraineDigiTrans, a three-year project to promote the digital transformation of medical education in Ukraine. The project aims to develop innovative digital solutions suitable for medical training, to support online learning in war conditions.  

The project consortium comprises four Ukrainian universities, a Greek university, and the State Agency for Quality Assurance of University Education of Ukraine.

Laurea brings expertise to the project in the following areas, among others: development of digital pedagogical skills, use of artificial intelligence for teaching and learning, student and teachers’ well-being, digital resilience, and ethical competence.

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Project objectives

The main objectives of the UkraineDigiTrans project are to

  • support digital transformation with a focus on enhancing online teaching
  • strengthen Ukrainian teachers’ digital teaching skills
  • create flexible hybrid and micro-courses that can be accessed in crisis situations
  • support inclusive, ethical and sustainable digital medical education
  • address teacher and student well-being
Diagram illustrating the development of teachers’ competencies, the student‑centered approach, and the benefits the project brings to students. The diagram is divided into three main sections: teacher development, the student‑centered approach, and the benefits for students.”

Project outcomes

  • New and updated courses
    • 40 new or updated 3‑credit courses designed for hybrid learning
    • 20 micro‑courses focusing on digital health, ethics and emergency-response
  • Strengthening teaching skills
    • 16 master trainers trained to support staff development
    • 80 university teachers completing training and applying new digital teaching skills in developing and delivering digital courses
  • Practical tools and resources for universities
    • at least 8 pedagogical guides or manuals created per institution
  • Piloted and accredited courses that Ukrainian universities can use beyond the immediate scope of the UkraineDigiTrans project

Partners

Laurea University of Applied Sciences
aristotle university of thessaloniki logo
nmu logo
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv logo
Odesa National Medical University logo
national agency for higher education quality assurance (ukraine) logo

Sustainable development goals

3, Good health and well-being.
4, Quality education.
5, Gender equality.
9, Industry, innovation and infrastructure.
17, Partnerships for the goals.

Contacts

  • Tuija Marstio

    Senior Lecturer

    tuija.marstio@laurea.fi

    +358 9 886 879 48

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