Student Research Club

The primary goal of the department's Student Research Club (SRC) is to motivate students to study the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases in greater depth, master practical skills and diagnostic techniques, and learn to work with scientific literature and analyze data.

The SRC is led by Associate Professor D.V. Pitsko.

Key achievements Between 2019 and 2021, students published six research papers and presented three papers at various student scientific conferences. Each year, the department submits one or two papers to the National Student Scientific Paper Competition. In 2019, a student paper received a third-category diploma, and in 2021, students were awarded one first-category diploma and one third-category diploma.

In 2025, Yogarathnam Lakshanna, student of the Faculty of International Students and a member of the Student Research Club of the Department of General Practice and Outpatient Therapy, participated in the International Scientific and Practical Conference for Students and Young Scientists "Current Problems of Modern Medicine and Pharmacy — 2025." Her research, titled "Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and Insufficiency in Patients with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," prepared under the supervision of L.V. Kezhun, PhD, Associate Professor, was awarded a second-place diploma following a competitive selection process.

Furthermore, Yogarathnam Lakshanna successfully presented a paper at the International Scientific and Practical Conference for Medical Students and Young Scientists under 35 of the Republic of Belarus, "MEDMINSK 2025." The presentation, entitled ""Vitamin D Deficiency and Insufficiency Prevalence in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity"  represents a significant milestone in her development as a young researcher, providing valuable experience in presenting scientific work to an international academic audience.

Regular Activities SRC meets monthly during the academic year under the leadership of Associate Professor Dmitry Viktorovich Pitsko. Additionally, the department annually hosts an Olympiad in outpatient therapy for fourth- and fifth-year students of the Faculty of General Medicine  and the Faculty of International Students. All information about these competitions, including the list of the top three students—who are traditionally awarded diplomas—is published on the university website.

The Student Research Work Cycle Student research in the department follows a comprehensive cycle, which includes:

1. Studying contemporary scientific literature and identifying relevant research topics.
2. Familiarizing themselves with diagnostic methods in general medical practice and performing a range of diagnostic tests.
3. Collecting data on selected research topics and performing a statistical analysis of the obtained information.
4. Writing abstracts and articles based on research findings, presenting reports, and discussing results at scientific conferences.
5. Writing research papers, preparing multimedia presentations on various clinical cases, and presenting them at departmental SSS meetings for discussion.
6. Assisting in organizing and conducting the student subject Olympiad.