Oradea prepares EU entry

ORADEA - Transformation of the city's infrastructure with millions of Euro in water, sewage and road projects and development of international hotels near the Baile Felix spa - these were some of the changes ahead for the Transylvanian city discussed at last week's BBW Power Breakfast.

Recently the Ministry of Education in Romania communicated with all Romanian embassies and consulates around the world to assist students by processing student visas at a faster and more efficient rate. Studying in Romania used to be a difficult process a few years ago, yet as Romania moves towards European Union standards the process has become much easier for students wishing to study a graduate degree program in a foreign country.

For the 2006/7 academic year, Oradea University received several students from Japan, who are the first students of Japanese nationality to enter the medical faculty.

Medical Education for Japanese students has changed considerably since the 1990s. The National Model Curriculum has been introduced. This includes more than 1200 objectives, including knowledge base, basic clinical skills, and communication skills. A more robust system has been set up with regards to the requirements of the clinical clerkships.