Lubinets Calls for Lower Medical School Entry Threshold: From 150 to 130 on National Exam.

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Lowering NMT passing score for doctors

Proposal to Reduce National Multi-Subject Test Cutoff Score

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has proposed lowering the minimum passing score for the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) from 150 to 130 for students applying to medical programs. He made this announcement during a press conference, where he expressed concern that high entry barriers are causing a significant number of applicants to be rejected.

During this year's admission cycle, roughly 18% of applicants failed to reach the required NMT minimum. Lubinets argued that

“a child who finishes school is not yet a doctor,”

emphasizing the need to strike a balance between educational standards and opportunities for young people. He also noted that

“European countries offer extremely attractive conditions for Ukrainian students,”

which could encourage more of them to study abroad. This context matters as Ukraine faces a growing challenge of retaining its brightest students in the face of international competition.

Creating Favorable Learning Conditions

Lubinets further highlighted that 'some countries even have special programs to bring students and young people back,' underlining the urgency of making Ukraine's education system more accessible. Reducing the cutoff score could be a key step in widening access to medical education for applicants with strong potential who are currently blocked by a high entry barrier.

This move could have a significant impact on Ukraine's medical education system, making it easier for young people aspiring to become doctors to enter the field. It may also help curb the risk of student emigration, as future doctors would find more opportunities to study at home. In the global race for talent, ensuring that Ukrainian students can receive quality education within their own country is increasingly vital.