Short History of the Faculty of Medicine at the Historical University of Trnava: 375th anniversary of the University of Trnava, Slovakia

Trnava, a town in Slovakia, declared 2010 the "Year of Trnava University," in honor of the 375th anniversary of the university's founding. It was originally called "Universitas Tyrnaviensis", established in 1635 under the guidance of Cardinal Pázmány. The university was initially founded by the Jesuit Order and continues to exemplify traditional Christian values in its teaching and research activities. In 1777, Universitas Tyrnaviensis was officially closed and moved to present day Budapest, and the university doors did not open again until the foundation of the Slovak state in 1993 which prompted the reinstatement of the older college. The present day university builds on the rich heritage passed down by previous generations. The current day Faculty of Health Care and Social Work builds on the heritage and achievements of the School of Medicine, founded in 1769, which bore numerous esteemed scholars and practitioners. The current day university continues the legacies as established within the ethos of Universitas Tyrnaviensis, such as rekindling the focus on humanitarian activities, attaining high teaching standards in education and high levels in scientific research. Without doubt, the rich history and scholarly achievements of Trnava University constitute an important part of national Slovak history.