In the cold days of January, when the Soroca Fortress seems to have stood guard for centuries at the country’s border, we celebrate a Man of rare spiritual nobility who, for a lifetime, has watched over the health of the heart of his fellow men – Valeriu Revenco, University Professor, Habilitated Doctor of Medical Sciences. Born on January 16, 1956, in the city of Soroca, Professor Revenco is, for many generations of doctors and patients in the Republic of Moldova, a professional and human beacon, an important name in local medicine, and truly the right person in the right place.
His roots, deeply planted in the fertile northern soil within a family of diligent householders from Cureșnița, shaped his love for work, discipline, and modesty from an early age, moral values that define him. After graduating from high school in his hometown, he chose to study at the State Institute of Medicine in Chișinău (today USMF Nicolae Testemitanu), from which he graduated with honors in 1979. Subsequently, he consolidated his professional training in cardiology at the All-Union Scientific Center in Moscow. Professor Valeriu Revenco’s academic path is marked by notable successes: the defense of his doctoral thesis in medical sciences (1984) and obtaining the title of Habilitated Doctor in Medicine (1992), steps that confirmed his vocation as a researcher and outlined the beginning of a fruitful stage in training new generations of doctors.
In 1984, he began his teaching career at USMF Nicolae Testemițanu following a continuously ascending academic itinerary: from university assistant (1984–1992) to university professor (since 1993) and Head of the Cardiology Department (from 1998 to the present). Parallel to his teaching activity, he also held administrative positions: Vice-Rector for Clinical Activity and Residency, Dean of the Faculty of Residency and Clinical Fellowship, and served as a member of the University’s governing bodies. The respect and trust he enjoys in the academic community are due to his exemplary responsibility, organizational skills, and tireless commitment to improving the professional training of new generations of doctors.
Valeriu Revenco has coordinated and participated in numerous national and international scientific projects, serving as a mentor for young researchers. His contribution to the field of cardiology, as a professor and coordinator of scientific projects, is confirmed by multiple publications, numbering over three hundred: articles in national and international journals, monographs, textbooks, guidelines, and methodological recommendations.
Colleagues, residents, and trainees admire and appreciate his professional competence and that “innate gift” of seeing the potential in people, guiding his disciples with great care toward professional fulfillment. Through his honest and demanding, yet benevolent approach, Professor Valeriu Revenco remains a benchmark for young specialists – a model of scientific rigor, professionalism, and devotion to patients. Numerous generations of specialists have perfected their professional training under his guidance, becoming scientists and professionals of real value to the country.
Beyond the lecture hall and the medical office, Professor Valeriu Revenco is known as a man who cherishes beauty – literature, history, art – passions that have always accompanied him and shaped his reflective discourse. He is an admirer of Eminescu’s work and of great cultural values, and in his vision, medicine transcends the boundaries of a simple profession, becoming a noble vocation rooted in the love for people.
Beyond his academic track record and the prestige of the positions held, Professor Valeriu Revenco is, in essence, a Man of rare simplicity and decency: a son of peasants who, through assiduous work, became a university professor; he is a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather who finds peace and joy in his grandchildren’s smiles. Modesty, humanity, and generosity are the virtues he has kept intact, regardless of the high responsibilities he has assumed throughout his life.
On his 70th anniversary, the messages addressed to him are full of gratitude: former disciples thank him for the “school of life”, while colleagues consider the chance to work together a privilege. The multiple appreciations confirm that Professor Valeriu Revenco remains a standard of professionalism, intelligence, nobility, honor, humanity, modesty, and generosity.
At this anniversary milestone, we wish Professor Valeriu Revenco health and many years with a strong heart and the same passion for the people he helps and trains. May he delight us with beautiful new achievements in the coming years, continue to research, write, instruct, and guide new generations, but above all, may he continue to save hearts and soothe suffering.
Happy Birthday, Esteemed Professor! Vivat, Crescat, Floreat!
With great respect and appreciation,
L. Grib, PhD, University Professor,
Head of the Internal Medicine Department.
Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy