RIMSA 2025 – International Conference of Medical Students at the University of Rzeszów

From October 24–25, 2025, the University of Rzeszów hosted another edition of the Rzeszów International Medical Students’ Association Conference (RIMSA 2025). This outstanding scientific event brought together students, doctoral candidates, and young researchers from around the world, who presented the results of their research.

The ceremonial opening of the conference was honored by the presence of His Magnificence, the Rector of the University of Rzeszów, the Vice-Rector for the College of Medical Sciences, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology. They highlighted the importance of international scientific collaboration and the engagement of young researchers in the advancement of medicine.

RIMSA 2025 had a truly international dimension. Students from countries including Poland, Oman, Ukraine, Ireland, and Romania participated in the conference, presenting a wide range of topics. The conference featured sessions in pharmacology, gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, neurology, surgery, basic sciences, as well as a poster session.

The invited guests included, among others:

• Dr. Anna Nikulina – Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine
• Dr. Yana Milyushina – Semey Medical University, Kazakhstan
• Dr. Fatma Layas and Dr. Yajie Zhang – University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom
• Dr. Sully Fuentes Patarroyo – Sutherland Hospital, Australia
• Dr. Maurizio Porcu – Mater Olbia Hospital, Italy
• Dr. Małgorzata Brzozowska – University of New South Wales, Australia
• Dr. Dana Bliuc – Bangor University, United Kingdom
• Dr. Hector Hernandez Lazaro – University of Valladolid, Spain
• Dr. Salome Akhvlediani – Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University, Georgia

We warmly congratulate all the awardees for the best oral and poster presentations!

Organizing an event of this scale would not have been possible without the exceptional dedication of the student team.
We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the success of RIMSA 2025 for their time, energy, ideas, and enthusiasm

Special thanks go to:
Matylda Mikołajczyk, Maksymilian Szafranek, Wiktoria Florek, Szymon Lęcznar, Szymon Jopek, Julia Połeć, Natalia Rzeszutek, Maksymilian Jękot, Fryderyk Sobczak, Kacper Abramek, Piotr Marszałek, Sara Sarosiek, Gabriela Kuziel.

Thanks to your passion, professionalism, and commitment, RIMSA 2025 was a tremendous success!