Medical sciences

Medical sciences

Programme duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

Programme description: Education is conducted based on a program and an individual research plan. The aim is to educate medical sciences and health sciences doctoral students in the scope necessary to conduct high-quality research in the areas of etiopathogenesis of diseases, modern diagnostic methods, modern treatment methods, the influence of environmental factors and the possibility of disease prevention. The studies are a response to the health needs of patients and are conducted with the highest ethical standards. In addition to highly specialized knowledge in the field of medical sciences, health sciences and knowledge of high ethical standards, the program includes classes in the methodology of scientific research, building research hypotheses, interpretation of the obtained results, critical discussion, biostatistics, principles of presenting assumptions and results of scientific research, knowledge on raising funds for research and the possibility of research commercialization.

Further development opportunities: 

After completing the education program, the graduate is prepared to conduct further independent scientific research and research work in interdisciplinary research teams, as well as didactic work in Polish and foreign research centres.

Keywords:

  • Molecular and cellular physiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Cellular biochemistry
  • Medical physics
  • Bioethics
  • Health economics
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Medical genome science
  • Genetic disorders
  • Tumors
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Inflammation
  • Animal models
  • Bacteriology and virology
  • Immunology
  • Epidemiology and preventive care
  • Hygiene and public health
  • Metabolomics
  • Clinical medicine
  • Mental health
  • Pain
  • Medical imaging
  • Toxicology
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Nursing

Candidates for PhD Supervisors

ORCID Number:
0000-0003-0856-3644

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury

Phone:
(not provided)

E-mail:
joanna.wojtkiewicz@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joanna-Wojtkiewicz

Personal website:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603799158

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences, veterinary medicine, biological sciences

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Impact Factor (IF): 316

  • MNiSW points: 7300 (as of 04.04.2025)

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: 120 / 127

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 1,195

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): 21

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 1969

  • H-index (Google Scholar): 25

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 4

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 3

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes (4)

  • Foreign: Yes (1)

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Animal models (large and small) – pathomechanisms of selected diseases

  • Bioethical and legal aspects in medicine, veterinary science, and education

  • Epidemiological studies and human health – selected aspects

  • Impact of selected harmful factors on living organisms (human, animal)

  • Possibility to discuss and develop a research topic in line with the doctoral candidate’s interests (within my area of expertise)

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

ORCID Number:
0000-0002-2204-5088

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of General, Minimally Invasive and Geriatric Surgery

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury

Phone:
604 158 786

E-mail:
natalia.dowgiallo@uwm.edu.pl; natalia.dowgiallo@gmail.com

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Natalia-Dowgiallo-Gornowicz-2

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences
(in the case of a doctoral dissertation carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate one discipline not represented in the doctoral school)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: 55 / 51

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 191 / 202

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): 10 / 10

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 352

  • H-index (Google Scholar): 12

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 0

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 0

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes

  • Foreign: Yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Minimally invasive surgery, including bariatric and antireflux surgery

  • Gut microbiota

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

ORCID Number:
0000-0001-7006-872X

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury

Phone:
+48 606 991 971

E-mail:
waldekoch@o2.pl

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Waldemar-Och

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences
(in the case of a doctoral dissertation carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate one discipline not represented in the doctoral school)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: 35 / 35

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 411 / 424

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): 11 / 11

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): –

  • H-index (Google Scholar): –

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 0

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 0

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes

  • Foreign: No

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Neurotraumatology

  • Neuroanatomy in neurosurgical practice

  • Neuro-oncology and its molecular basis in relation to neurosurgical treatment

  • Neurosurgical treatment of cerebral vascular diseases

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    (no information provided)

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6878-8496

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
(+48) 89 524 53 11

E-mail:
kozlowska.anna@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anna-Kozlowska-3

Personal website:
(no website)

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences and biological sciences
(in the case of a doctoral dissertation carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate one discipline not represented in the doctoral school)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: 45 / 49

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 541 / 548

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): 13 / 12

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): –

  • H-index (Google Scholar): –

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 1

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 1

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes (1)

  • Foreign: Yes (1)

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Depression – brain–gut axis (metabolism, microbiome, changes in neurotransmission, forms of support during treatment)

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

ORCID Number:
0000-0002-8660-4889

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department and Clinic of Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Clinical Immunology

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
601 057 800, 89 678 66 54

E-mail:
agnieszka.owczarczyk@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Agnieszka-Owczarczyk-Saczonek

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: WoS 131 / Scopus 147

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: WoS 1069 / Scopus 1303

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): WoS 20 / Scopus 22

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 2148

  • H-index (Google Scholar): 29

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 3

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 3

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes

  • Foreign: Yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • The role of resident cells in the pathogenesis of vitiligo and psoriasis, and the effects of treatment on their biology

  • The impact of treatment on metabolic markers in psoriasis

  • The role of gamma-delta lymphocytes in the pathogenesis of inflammatory skin diseases and the effects of systemic treatment

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

ORCID Number:
0000-0003-4192-6726

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
605 118 887

E-mail:
i.malysz-cymborska@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Izabela-Malysz-Cymborska?ev=hdr_xprf

Scientific Discipline:
Medical sciences
(in the case of a doctoral dissertation carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate one discipline not represented in the doctoral school)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications WoS/Scopus: 24

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 256

  • H-index (WoS/Scopus): 10

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 342

  • H-index (Google Scholar): 11

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: –

  • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: –

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes

  • Foreign: Yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Modeling of human neurological diseases in small animals

  • Optimization of biomaterials supporting stem cell function for preclinical applications

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

Scientific Disciplines