In 1960 the institute was named after Nikolai Pirogov, in 1984 it was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour.

[2] Petrushenko Viktoriia Viktorivna, Doctor of Science, Professor, and famous surgeon is rector of the university.

As of September 2016 among the structural units of the university there are 60 departments of clinical and theoretical profile.

According to many indicators of activity in the ratings of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the university has been in the leading position for many years.

The Rector's Office carries out purposeful work on the preparation of the personnel reserve from among the best graduates who have proven themselves capable of scientific work during their student years and have completed master's and postgraduate studies.

[8] Particular attention is paid to the implementation of basic research, namely: In addition to cathedral teams, in the implementation of these areas of research are actively involved: These scientific laboratories have been accredited and received the appropriate certificates.

[9] The university maintains close relations and cooperates with medical faculties of 19 foreign countries (including the U.S., Germany, France, England, etc.