Our policies are designed to ensure excellence and integrity in all our endeavours. They include standards for conducting innovative research, delivering high-quality education, and providing effective clinical training.
Adhering to these guidelines helps us maintain alignment with both institutional and regulatory requirements, fostering a supportive environment for academic and professional growth.
Research Policies & Guidelines
Our primary goal is to establish an innovative research infrastructure that advances public healthcare knowledge and supports continuous medical education. To align with these objectives, research projects may need to be reviewed and discussed with the EUC Research Ethics Committee.
MedIC members are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee’s regulations and consult with them as needed. The Cyprus Bioethics Committee is organized into three separate committees, governed by Law (L.150 (I)/2001) [http://www.bioethics.gov.cy]. In accordance with Cypriot law, all research conducted under MedIC’s auspices must comply with statutory requirements, including the Bioethics Law (N.150 (I)/2001 and 53 (I)/2010), the Protection of Natural Persons Law (125(I)/2018), and the Protection of Patients’ Rights Law (1(I) of 2005). These laws establish the legal framework for the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee.
Key guidelines include:
- Researchers across all disciplines must adhere to the research ethics guidelines established by their professional associations.
- MedIC collaborators are required to comply with statutory requirements from their local bioethics committee before advancing their projects, with some exceptions.
- Research Councils, charitable trusts, and other funding bodies typically require confirmation that research proposals involving human participants have been approved by the University Research Ethics Committee or a similar body. Additionally, compliance with their guidelines may be audited.
- EUC Research Policy
- Cyprus Bioethics Committee
Education Policies & Guidelines
- Our educational programs are carefully designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.) and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). These guidelines ensure that our curriculum and teaching practices adhere to national and international benchmarks, promoting academic excellence and continuous improvement in medical education.
- Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.).
- World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
- Basic Medical Education WFME Global Standards for Quality Improvement (2020 Revision)
- Standards for Distributed and Distance Learning in Medical Education (2021)
- Postgraduate Medical Education: WFME Global Standards for Quality Improvement in Medical Education (2023 Revision)
Clinical Training Policies & Guidelines
Our clinical training programs are designed to adhere to the high standards set by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). These policies ensure that our training practices meet both national and international guidelines, fostering excellence and consistency in clinical education and practice.
- EUC, School of Medicine, Clinical Training Manual