The Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka is the most widely recognized scientific institution of the University of Rijeka. In the field of scientific research, the Faculty is the center of the biomedical and interdisciplinary research in accordance with the European concept of “smart specialisation”. The Faculty is directed towards applied and applicable science in everyday medical practice, as well as towards the field of translational research in medicine. The vision of the Faculty is one of continuous development towards positioning itself within the domestic and international environment as a recognisable and competitive institution responsive to the demands of local and wider community.