The team of the project “Radiation Safety: European-Ukrainian Approach” (RadiatIonSafety: European-Ukrainian APproach, 101127143 – RISE-UP – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH), implemented by faculty members within the framework of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module, conducted a large-scale educational event for students and instructors of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University and its Professional Medical College.
The topic of radiation safety holds strategic importance in the training of future medical professionals, as it is directly related to protecting the health and lives of both patients and healthcare workers who deal with sources of ionizing radiation in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In the context of the growing use of radiological methods in medicine, possessing fundamental knowledge of radiation protection is an essential component of a physician’s professional competence.
This topic is particularly relevant in Ukraine, a country that experienced one of the most devastating man-made disasters in human history — the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear accident. This tragedy became not only a symbol of the global risks posed by uncontrolled nuclear technologies but also a powerful impetus for the development of a systematic radiation safety culture at both national and international levels. Chornobyl has provided lessons that continue to shape regulatory frameworks, professional training, and public education in the field of radiation protection.
The event was held in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) and Goal 4 (Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education), and reflects the priorities of the European Commission in building sustainable healthcare, safety, and environmental protection systems.
The RISE-UP project initiative contributes to the broader objectives of the Erasmus+ programme, including the promotion of European values, the development of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the strengthening of institutional capacity in addressing shared challenges such as radiation and environmental safety.
