Laureates of the 2025 Student Gala

The 2025 Student Laureates Gala brought together the academic community to celebrate the achievements of future healthcare professionals who excel through academic achievements, scientific results and active participation in various extracurricular activities. The event was organized in collaboration with the Moldovan Medical Students and Residents Association on December 18. In total, 39 students were appreciated in six categories: Academic and Extracurricular Performance, Organizational Skills, Sports, Volunteering, Nicolae Testemitanu University Promoter and Trade Unions.

The ceremony was inaugurated by First Vice-Rector Olga Cernetchi, Vice-Rector for Teaching and Academic Management, who mentioned the most important achievements of the University in this anniversary year - 80 years since its founding.

"You have demonstrated that you are not simple students, but future professionals aware of your choice. You are the ones who chose to learn, when others are resting, to get involved when it would have been more convenient to stay outside and work for remarkable results, which is not easy. You have demonstrated civic responsibility, a spirit of initiative and participation in cultural, sports and volunteer activities, promoting a healthy lifestyle and human values ​​- activities supported by the Association of Medical Students and Residents, an important partner of the University", said the first vice-rector, recalling that this year, Nicolae Testemitanu University students obtained 10 national merit scholarships, as well as dozens of nominal university scholarships.

An important aspect emphasized by Professor Olga Cernetchi concerned academic integrity: "In medicine, competence without integrity is insufficient, and knowledge without honesty loses its value. Integrity means respect for the truth, for the patient, for colleagues and for one's own conscience. We want to educate not only well-trained specialists, but also integrity professionals, worthy of society's trust."

The event was also attended by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova, Professor Emil Ceban, who awarded prizes to young people with the best organizational skills. The Minister has noted that the students of our university are part of an elite academic community, with well-trained teaching staff, good study conditions and everything necessary to educate very good doctors. "The health system needs major changes, and digitalization is one of the important directions, which can be achieved together with the new generations - with you, future doctors and pharmacists. It takes strength, courage and vision to develop the health system so that it brings hope and joy to people," the official pointed out.

In the "Organizational Skills" Category, the following persons were granted awards:

Anshika Kottara, 4th year student and Eldo Delix, 5th year student, both from Faculty of Medicine No. 2;

Maximian Curosu and Mihaela Prepelita, 5th year students, Faculty of Medicine no. 1;

Maxim Corotas, 3rd year student, Faculty of Dentistry.

The Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Associate Professor Jana Chihai, granted awards to the young people nominated in the Performance in Education, Research and Extracurricular Activities category, stating that behind the results obtained by the laureate students there is perseverance, curiosity and the desire to move forward. "I urge you to remain curious and open to research, because it can enrich your training as specialists and provide you with valuable ideas for your professional activity," the Vice-Rector said.

In the "Performance in education, research and extracurricular activities" category, the following persons were granted awards:

Glavceva Maria, 4th year student, Public Health study program;

Cristina Stahi, 5th year student, Faculty of Pharmacy;

Alan Bogdanov, 6th year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 2;

Andreea Buzuatu, 5th year student, Faculty of Dentistry;

Victoria Cirpac, 6th year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 1.

The Vice-Rector for Clinical Activity Management, Associate Professor Marcel Abras, offered diplomas to the students nominated in the Sports category, emphasizing that the power of a university is based on several essential pillars: the technical and material base, the study and living conditions, the dedicated teaching staff, the research activity and, last but not least, the students – the best students of yesterday and the best students of today of the most prestigious university in the country. In his speech, the Vice-Rector mentioned that, during this year, the students worked hard, passed numerous exams and accumulated vast knowledge for their future professional activity. They participated in sports competitions, where they represented the University with pride, raising the flag of the institution with dignity. The Vice-Rector encouraged the young people to set ambitious goals, to work diligently to achieve them and to finally enjoy the well-deserved recognition.

In the Sports Category, the following students were honoured with awards:

Marius Fotescu, 2nd year student, Dmitrii Bejenari, 6th year student, both from Faculty of Medicine No. 1;

Vlad Glavatchi and Yepifanov Kostiantyn, both 1st year students, and Sindy Vainshtein, 3rd year student at the Faculty of Dentistry;

Shajahan Rashif, 4th year student and Acsanta Reny, 2nd year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 2;

Eduard Iancovschi, 3ird year student, Physiokinetotherapy study program.

The most active student volunteers were granted awards by Victoria Cravet, Vice-Rector for Economic and Financial Management, who stressed that in addition to multiple curricular activities, the young people demonstrated strength, courage and social responsibility. "You are where you are needed most - for help, energy and unconditional involvement. To become a doctor, it is not enough to just accumulate knowledge. Special qualities are needed: empathy, integrity and responsibility towards people. I thank you for your activity and I urge you to maintain these values ​​throughout your life, both in your professional and personal activities," Victoria Cravet noted.

In the Volunteering Category, the following young people were mentioned:

Catalina Repesciuc, Loredana Burda, Daniel Prozorovschi, Nicolina Timofte, 3rd year students, Faculty of Medicine no. 1;

Vladalina Ciochina, 3rd year student, Faculty of Dentistry;

Delia Minchevici and Valeria Lopatinschi, 5th year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 1;

Bogdan Lungu, 2nd year student, Faculty of Pharmacy.

The Nicolae Testemitanu University promoters' awards were handed over by Silvia Ciubrei, head of the Communication and Public Relations Department, who expressed gratitude and appreciation to all participants in "I am the Nicolae Testemitanu University promoter" institutional campaign  and "Study in Moldova" national campaign, including to the Association of Medical Students and Residents, the Association of Dental Students and the Association of Pharmacy Students of the Republic of Moldova, for their immeasurable contribution to the promotion of educational programs and of the University image. "You are the ones who give color, energy, beauty and youth to all the events held within the Alma Mater", emphasized Silvia Ciubrei.

In "Nicolae Testemitanu University Promoter" Category, the following students were granted awards:

Bogdan Marandiuc, 2nd year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 1;

Victoria Guranda, 4th year student, Faculty of Pharmacy

Ionela Sorocian, 5th year student, Faculty of Dentistry;

Dympep Dreyah Candice, 4th year student, Faculty of Medicine No. 2;

Crina Arama, 4th year student, Optometry study program;

David Tabac, 4th year student, Physiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation study program;

Paula Popa, 4th year student, Nursing study program;

Catalina Triboi, 1st year master's student, Public Mental Health.

"Today's students are the ones who will give the pulse of tomorrow's medicine in the Republic of Moldova. They represent the future of the healthcare system, and the Association of Medical Students and Residents, the youth organization of the "Health" Trade Union, assumes an important role in supporting the training of future specialists," highlighted Natalia Chihai, vice president of "Health" Trade Union Federation of Moldova, who offered the awards to the laureates in the Trade Unions category.

Subsequently, the "Health" Trade Union Federation of Moldova (FSSM) awarded diplomas to the most active union members: Mihai Suschevici, Maxim Morari, Krasimira Burlac, Olga Vasilic, 3rd year students, Faculty of Medicine No. 1, and Ecaterina Ungureanu, 2nd year student, Faculty of Dentistry.

The festive atmosphere of the Student Laureates Gala was heated by carols, dances, and the traditional greeting of the medical professionals, bringing emotion, joy, and the charm of the winter holidays.