Opportunities for physician professional development at the postgraduate level through participation in advanced workshops at the ETAF training center in Ukraine.

Abstract

This work presents the initial results of the Humanitarian Training Center, established by the European Training Center for Disaster Victim Identification (ETAF) and Forensic Sciences. The center, which focuses on forensic medical identification of mass disaster victims, was opened in September 2023 in Chernivtsi, at Bukovinian State Medical University and the Regional Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination. It was created in response to the full-scale invasion of the russian federation’s troops into Ukraine, with a mission to address humanitarian needs during armed conflicts and mass disasters. At the postgraduate stage, physicians have unique opportunities to enhance their qualifications and expand their professional skills by participating in workshop organized by training centers and medical institutions. Such programs may include: Hands-on Skills Practice: workshop typically focuses on practical training, allowing physicians to directly acquire new techniques, use modern equipment, and learn the latest methods under the guidance of experienced specialists.