PSMU Graduates 55th Cohort of Preventive Medicine Specialists Amid Rising Public Health Focus

Pacific State Medical University (PSMU) recently held a graduation ceremony for its 55th cohort of preventive medicine specialists. The event brought together graduates, faculty, and healthcare leaders to mark the completion of their training. Rector Kirill Stegniy addressed the new specialists, stressing the importance of their role in public health. During his speech, Stegniy explained the unique responsibility of preventive medicine specialists. Unlike therapists or surgeons, their work focuses on stopping illness before it starts. He emphasised that prevention is now widely recognised as the most vital function in healthcare, discussed at all levels, from local forums to presidential addresses.

The graduates received training in key areas such as epidemiology, hygiene, toxicology, and healthcare management. Stegniy also urged them to remain vigilant, speaking out against any breaches of sanitary standards. He thanked parents and educators for their support and assured the graduates that PSMU would continue to offer guidance and collaboration opportunities.

Representatives from Rospotrebnadzor, regional healthcare officials, and PSMU faculty attended the ceremony. They presented diplomas and shared words of encouragement with the new specialists. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the 55th cohort of preventive medicine specialists. With their expertise, they are now prepared to take on roles in disease prevention and public health protection. The event underscored the growing recognition of prevention as a cornerstone of modern healthcare.