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Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine 2025

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On October 2–3, 2025, the University of Tartu will celebrate the 393rd anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine. This two-day conference serves as a traditional gathering for students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and partners from the field.

On Thursday, the scientific conference will take place at Biomedicum, where researchers, faculty members, doctoral candidates, and students will present the latest findings from medical and sports science research conducted over the past year. Abstracts will be presented in three formats: oral presentations, flash talks, and poster presentations in the poster session. A flash talk is a three-minute oral presentation where participants introduce their research poster.

On Friday, the traditional thematic conference will focus on mental health. The event will feature presentations by experts from the Faculty of Medicine as well as invited speakers from other institutions.

Friday evening will conclude with the Dean’s Reception and Gala Dinner, where the best scientific conference presentations will be recognized, and the Faculty of Medicine medals will be awarded. Additionally, scholarships and diplomas will be presented to medical residents who graduated during the summer.

As per tradition, the abstracts of faculty members, researchers, students, and physicians will be published as a supplement in the journal Eesti Arst. These high-quality abstracts reflect active research in various medical fields. During the anniversary events, the Faculty of Medicine's highest honor – the Faculty of Medicine Medal – will be awarded, along with scientific conference prizes and scholarships. The Faculty of Medicine is one of the few faculties at the University of Tartu that celebrates its anniversary with a dedicated scientific conference.

At Biomeedikum (Ravila 19, Tartu)

08.00–08.30Gathering and registration
08.30–08.35Opening remarks
08.35–09.50Doctoral students' oral presentations
09.50–10.15Doctoral students' flash talks
10.15–10.45Coffee break
10.45–12.00Undergraduate students' oral presentations
12.00–12.25Undergraduate students' flash talks
12.25–13.15Break
13.15–14.45Poster session: authors present their posters at the stands
14.45–16.00Oral presentations by medical residents, physicians and researchers
16.00–16.10Closing remarks

At Biomeedikum (Ravila 19, Tartu)

09:00–09:05Opening remarks
SESSION I
09:05–09:45Andrew Epaphroditus Tay: “How to build a healthcare sector that supports the mental health of employees and learners?”
09:45–10:05Kersti Kinks: “Communication as a remedy: how effective communication supports both the patient and the physician?”
10:05–10:25Merike Sisask: “Social + health + care = well-being”
10:25–10:55Break
SESSION II
10:55–11:15Kenn Konstabel: “Psychosocial risk factors of mental health problems in Estonia”
11:15–11:35Eero Vasar: “Onset of schizophrenia and systemic dysregulation: can metabolic changes provide early warning signals?”
11:35–11:55Jaanus Harro: “Reward sensitivity: its place in personality structure, role in health-related behavior, and significance for mental health”
11:55–12:15Kersti Pärna & Liina Veskimäe: “Use and misuse of addictive psychotropic prescription drugs among Estonian youth, 2003–2024”
12:15–13:15Break
SESSION III
13:15–13:35Margit Lenk-Adusoo: “The stepped care model in mental health – providing help at the right time, with the right intensity, and by the right specialist”
13:35–13:55Ruth Kalda: “The role of primary care in the stepped mental health model – opportunities and challenges”
13:55–14:15Andres Lehtmets: “Hospital perspective – current state and future outlook”
14:15–15:15Panel discussion: “The future of mental health – a five-year perspective”
Moderated by Ove Liis Mahhov

1. For oral presenters:
Present your results within a 15-minute presentation, including time for questions. The evaluation will consider the content of the presentation, clarity of delivery, and adherence to the time frame. The presentation and slides must be in Estonian (except for non-Estonian authors).
Please send your presentation slides to [email protected] by 14:00 on October 1st.

2. For poster session participants:

  • The poster should fit within the dimensions of 120 cm in height and 100 cm in width, and be delivered to Biomeedikum (Ravila 19) on October 1st. The author is responsible for organizing the poster printing and setting it up for the poster session. Please also send the digital version of the poster (PDF) to [email protected] by this time. The content, clarity, and design of the poster will be evaluated.
  • Present your poster at the scientific conference on October 2nd from 13:15–14:00 (even-numbered abstracts) and 14:00–14:45 (odd-numbered abstracts). Authors must be present by their posters to answer questions from attendees.

3. For flash talkers:
Introduce your thesis with a maximum 3-minute flash talk, supported by 1-3 slides. You may additionally have a title slide with the thesis title and authors' names. You must be present for the start of your lightning talk session.
Please send your flash talk slides to [email protected] by 14:00 on October 1st.

  • „best oral presentation of doctoral students' session“ (700 €)
  • „best oral presentation of students' session“ (700 €)
  • „best oral presentation of research fellows’, teachers’, residents’ session“ (700 €)
  • „best flash talk of doctoral students“ (500 €)
  • „best flash talk of students“ (500 €)
  • „best poster of doctoral students“ (300 €)
  • „best poster of students“ (300 €)
  • „best poster of research fellows, teachers, residents“ (300 €)

*Awards will be given on 3 October at the awarding ceremony.

The doctoral session of the scientific conference is organized by the Estonian Doctoral School, co-funded by the European Union under the project "Promotion of Collaboration in Doctoral Education at Universities" (2021-2027.4.04.24-0003).

See you at the Faculty of Medicine Anniversary on October 2 and 3, 2025!

Abstract books

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Honorary medal of the Faculty of Medicine

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Until 03 Oct

Anniversary of the Faculty of Medic

Biomeedikum, Ravila 19
02 Oct 2025 08:00 –
03 Oct 2025 23:00