Faculty of Medicine

About faculty

The Faculty of Medicine at the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is an iconic place where aspiring doctors begin their journey toward a career dedicated to health and healing. With a long-standing tradition and a strong reputation, the faculty stands out for its academic excellence and commitment to training exceptional professionals.

The faculty takes pride in its teaching staff, comprised of experienced professors and researchers who dedicate their time and expertise to guide and inspire future doctors. The professor-student relationship is rooted in mentorship and support, ensuring that each student develops both professionally and personally.

The study programs are designed to provide a solid foundation in medical sciences, integrating fundamental theoretical knowledge with immersive clinical practice. This approach offers students a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of the medical field and preparing for the real-world challenges of medical practice.

With modern facilities, well-equipped laboratories, and access to advanced technological resources, the faculty provides an environment conducive to learning and research. Students benefit from state-of-the-art technologies, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date education.

The faculty actively promotes research, offering students the opportunity to participate in projects and discoveries that contribute to the advancement of medical science. This not only enriches their academic experience but also drives progress in the field.

The university promotes international mobility, offering students the opportunity to participate in academic exchanges and internships at partner universities and medical institutions worldwide. This fosters the development of an international perspective and diversifies their knowledge base.

The Faculty of Medicine at UMF "Carol Davila" is a place where passion for medicine merges with academic excellence, shaping professionals equipped to face the challenges of the medical field and contribute to improving community health.

Brief history of the Faculty of Medicine

1867

The Establishment of the Faculty of Medicine

In 1867, the Faculty of Medicine was established, and according to the decree formalizing this decision, "the existing chairs at the secondary school of medicine are transformed into faculty chairs starting with the academic year 1867–1868," and "the full professors of these chairs, who hold the academic title of Doctor of Medicine, are appointed as faculty professors."

1873 - 1888

Doctoral Theses

In 1873, the first doctoral theses were defended at the Faculty of Medicine in Bucharest. Between 1873 and 1888, alongside doctoral theses, 19 bachelor's degrees in medicine were also awarded. Starting with the academic year 1885, students without a baccalaureate were no longer admitted to the faculty. After 1888, graduates were required to defend a doctoral thesis to obtain the title of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery.

1887

Professors

The year 1887 marked a new phase in the development of the Faculty of Medicine in Bucharest and became a memorable milestone in the history of Romanian science. That year, three eminent scientists were appointed as professors to lead major faculty chairs: Victor Babeș (1854–1926), one of the greatest bacteriologists and pathologists of his time; George Assaky (1855–1899), founder of the school of experimental surgery; and Nicolae Kalinderu (1832–1902), an outstanding clinician and initiator of the anatomical-clinical approach in Romanian medicine.

1890

Renowned Figures

After 1890, other distinguished scientists joined the teaching staff of the Faculty of Medicine in Bucharest. In 1895, Thoma Ionescu (1860–1926), founder of modern Romanian surgery and innovator in spinal anesthesia, was appointed professor of topographic anatomy and surgical clinic. In 1899, Gheorghe Marinescu (1863–1938), founder of the Romanian school of neurology, was appointed. In 1901, Ion Cantacuzino (1863–1934), bacteriologist, biologist, immunologist, and epidemiologist, creator of the Romanian school of experimental medicine, joined the faculty.

After World War I, other prominent figures further enhanced the reputation of the Faculty of Medicine, including:

Professor Ion Nanu Muscel (1862–1938), clinician and school creator;
Anibal Theohari (1873–1933), pioneer of experimental therapeutics and balneology;
Professor Ernest Juvara (1870–1933), innovator in surgical and instrumental techniques;
Professor Alexandru Obregia (1860–1937), contributor to the field of psychiatry;
Professor Mina Minovici (1858–1933), creator and organizer of forensic medicine in Romania;
Francisc Rainer (1874–1944), erudite anatomist and anthropologist;
Constantin I. Parhon, promoter of endocrinology and biochemistry;
Dimitrie Bagdasar (1893–1946), founder of the Romanian school of neurosurgery;
Constantin Ionescu-Mihăiești (1883–1962), representative of the Romanian microbiology school and co-founder of the "Dr. I. Cantacuzino" Institute.

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