Mission & Vision
Building the Future of Medical Education in Montenegro — a modern medical faculty designed around European standards, clinical excellence, research, innovation, and international collaboration.
WFME aligned · Simulation-based learning · ≥25% clinical practice
Establishing a New Standard in Medical Education
Located in Podgorica, Montenegro, FMSZN aims to deliver a six-year Integrated Medicine Programme (360 ECTS) based on Bologna principles, designed according to WFME global standards and EU Directive 2005/36/EC. English and Montenegrin pathways with strong emphasis on practical clinical training, research literacy, and community health.
- Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića, Podgorica
- Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) – fully recognised
- ≥25% practical training in curriculum
- European Higher Education Area alignment
Mission & Vision
Mission
Serve society and improve quality of life by delivering high-quality, innovative, student-centred education in medicine and related health sciences.
Vision
To become a leading private medical and health sciences institution in Montenegro and the Western Balkans, recognised for academic excellence and international cooperation.
"Our faculty is not simply an educational institution — it is a commitment to the future of healthcare in Montenegro, built upon integrity, compassion, and the highest standards of academic medicine."
Core Values
Excellence
Academic and clinical quality aligned with top European standards.
Integrity & Ethics
Responsible learning, research, and professional conduct.
Patient-Centredness
Healthcare focused on dignity, safety, compassion, and community well-being.
Equity & Inclusion
Equal opportunity and accessibility for all.
Internationalism
Cross-border learning, mobility, and collaboration.
Evidence & Innovation
Research-driven healthcare and modern teaching methods.
Strategic Priorities
Academic Quality
Accredited programmes meeting national and European standards
Student Success
Progression, retention, graduation and employability
Clinical Competence
Safe medical practice knowledge, skills and behaviours
Academic Staff
Recruiting, retaining and developing qualified clinical staff
Research
Research literacy, scholarly inquiry and ethical practice
Infrastructure
LMS, simulation labs, digital library access.
Governance
Transparent decisions, Faculty Council, handbook.
Quality Culture
ESG-compliant QA, annual evaluation.
Internationalisation
European cooperation, mobility and academic partnerships
Social Responsibility
Healthcare contribution to Montenegro and its communities
Future Student Journey
Admission
Merit-based, transparent
Medical Education
Integrated curriculum
Clinical Training
Minimum 25% hands-on clinical exposure
Research & Innovation
Student research projects and scholarly inquiry
International Exposure
Erasmus+, exchanges & mobility programmes
Doctor of Medicine
European recognition
Commitment to Quality and Accreditation
Continuous quality assurance, annual review cycles, ESG-aligned quality systems, transparency and accountability remain central to our institutional development and accreditation journey.
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