The Medical University of Plovdiv is a state higher medical school, accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, with the aim of training and upgrading the qualifications of specialists in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health and health care. MU of Plovdiv carries out the following training in these professional fields: - training of students in the "master's", "bachelor's", "professional bachelor's“ educational and qualification degrees; - training in the educational and scientific degree "doctor“; - postgraduate training and specialization for physicians, doctors of dental medicine, other medical and non-medical health professionals; - scientific research activity, advisory, expert and medical activity; - international cooperation in education and science. The structural units of MU of Plovdiv are as follows: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Languages and Specialized Training and Medical College. In its activities, the Medical University of Plovdiv complies with and is guided by the current Higher Education Act, Law for the Development of Academic Staff in the Republic of Bulgaria and is in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria. The structure, activities, organization and management of the Medical University of Plovdiv reflect the mission, vision and main goal adopted by the academic community, guided by the main values affirmed by the University. The public mission of the Medical University of Plovdiv is to contribute to the implementation of the state policy for the development of higher medical education and medical science, health care and improving the health status of the population. The vision for the development of Medical University of Plovdiv is aimed at turning it into a model academic institution with high research capacity and a leader among medical universities in Bulgaria by: - providing high quality training, meeting European educational standards; - attainment of high scientific achievements, providing for the best career development of the academic staff; - modernization and optimal use of technology centres and educational, diagnostic and research infrastructure and equipment; - moral and material improvement of the working environment; - intellectual motivation and stimulation of students and teachers. The main aim of the Medical University of Plovdiv is the training of highly qualified specialists with higher medical education, capable of applying and developing scientific medical knowledge and skills in all areas of medical practice and healthcare. The university is an innovative research and educational centre that has gathered