Vasil Kisil & Partners advises on establishment of Medical School in partnership between Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and Dobrobut

The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA) and Dobrobut Medical Network (Dobrobut) have announced the establishment of a joint Medical School.
The project aims to train a new generation of medical professionals by combining фундаментal academic education at NaUKMA with practical clinical training at Dobrobut. The programme предусматривает a six-year integrated Master’s programme in specialty I2 “Medicine”, upon completion of which graduates will be awarded a Master of Medicine degree. The first intake of students is scheduled for September 2026.

A distinctive feature of the programme is the continuous integration of humanities throughout the entire course of study, the application of problem-based learning methodologies adopted from leading international universities, and the development of clinical skills through simulation-based training.
The project involves international academic partners, including the University of Toronto and Maastricht University, as well as the Ukrainian-Swiss project “Medical Education Development”.

Vasil Kisil & Partners provided comprehensive legal support on the project, including advising on the structuring of the educational programme delivery model in a “licensed provider – clinical base” format, licensing of the regulated specialty I2 “Medicine”, subsequent accreditation of the programme, and allocation of regulatory responsibilities between the parties.
The firm also advised on the establishment of clinical departments, governance structuring of the Medical School, and contractual arrangements between the partners.

Particular focus was placed on structuring the financial model of the project, including financing mechanisms, allocation of costs and revenues, and potential attraction of grant and philanthropic funding. The team also advised on tax aspects of the cooperation, legal arrangements for the use of premises, engagement of academic and medical staff, and compliance with regulatory requirements in the healthcare and education sectors.

The project team was led by partner Alexander Borodkin, with support from associate Nataliia Kravchuk.