Leader: Dr. Marta Kordyzon, PhD
Affiliation: Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
Research Area
In the face of global health challenges, migration, and increasing cultural diversity within societies, transcultural competence among healthcare professionals is becoming a key element of quality care. At the same time, the advancement of academic nursing and clinical education requires the implementation of modern, engaging teaching methods that effectively prepare students for work in complex socio-cultural and systemic environments.
Dr. Marta Kordyzon’s research focuses on transculturality in healthcare, the development of tools to measure cultural competence, and innovative teaching methods in nursing education—such as mentoring, peer learning, and OSCE-based (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) clinical simulation.
Leader Profile and Achievements
Dr. Marta Kordyzon is a researcher who combines clinical, academic, and scientific experience, specializing in modern models of nursing education and the cultural dimensions of healthcare. She completed the prestigious PhD in Nursing Science program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), gaining unique expertise in international research and comparative studies in medical education systems.
Her most significant accomplishments include:
- developing and implementing the innovative mobile application TOM (Transcultural Online Mentor) to support the development of cultural competencies among nursing students in academic settings,
- conducting research on the effectiveness of OSCE in building clinical and communication skills in medical students,
- designing tools for assessing learning outcomes using mentoring and peer learning methods,
- collaborating on educational and research projects with institutions from the USA, Mexico, Poland, and Western Europe.
In her work, Dr. Kordyzon combines a scientific approach with the practical implementation of solutions in academic environments. Her efforts focus on fostering cultural sensitivity among future healthcare professionals and designing effective teaching strategies based on engagement, simulation, and dialogue.
Preferred Forms of Collaboration
Dr. Marta Kordyzon and her team are open to collaboration with universities, educational institutions, and research partners in areas such as:
- research on cultural competence among students and healthcare professionals in multicultural environments,
- adaptation and validation of educational tools (OSCE, TOM, peer mentoring) across different educational systems,
- Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and transnational grant projects focused on education quality in health sciences,
- development of open educational resources and applications supporting clinical teaching.
Thanks to its expert knowledge, international experience, and team openness, Collegium Medicum UJK is a strong partner for implementing educational and research projects in the field of nursing innovation and professional competence development. Dr. Kordyzon’s work bridges academic reflection with practical impact—focused on meaningful change in healthcare education and delivery systems.