Rus Education: Testimonial by Dr. Dinesh Singla

BEST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

The best medical university should have following characteristics:

1. Years of experience in providing medical education

The institution must be minimum of 50 years old or older, since it takes almost that much of time for an institution of higher education to grow, mature and become deeply rooted in society.
The history of the Tver State Medical Academy opens up in 1902 when the courses for dental students were arranged. In 1936 the Leningrad Dental Institute was founded. In 1954 by the decision of the Soviet government the Institute was transferred from Leningrad to the city of Kalinin. In 1986 the Institute was awarded the Order of People's Friendship. In 1994 after the renaming of Kalinin to Tver, the Institute was also renamed and got the status of the Academy. For more than 100 years Tver State Medical Academy has been playing a leading role in the development of medical science and training of medical practitioners and scientists. 

2. Teaching hospitals.

A medical university must have several of its own well established, modem teaching hospitals. If the university does not have these, then the students are put in to a very disadvantageous position. The lack of clinical teaching facilities of its own should raise a red flag about that university because the scope of education that can be provided is greatly limited.
The TSMA covers all the 8 big hospitals,5 Maternity homes,Tver Divisional hospitals,which has isolated rooms for infectious disease, Tuberculosis and cancer more than 30 polyclinics and maternity consultancieswhere medical students gain exposure and practical skills required for their future profession.

3. Small class size.

Small group classes are a must for medical students to interact closely with the professors and teaching medical staff.
TVER STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY has a class size of 15 students.

4. Ample Research Facilities.

Good research facilities and programs go hand in hand with a good medical college. Some new medical teaching establishments have research facilities just for the sake of saying. This kind of institution cannot be called a research-oriented facility.
A good medical teaching university must have real research programs and must have opportunities for research in each of its teaching departments. This type of situation would give the "Future Doctors" important chances to be exposed to many multi-disciplinary research projects.
Scientific research programmes are carried out at all Departments of TVER STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY. The researches carried out at the acedemy are included in national programmes like the State Scientific and Technical Programme of the Russian Federation and the Population Health Programme.

The research programmes conducted at the academy have participated in six exhibitions conducted in relation to the National Economic Achievements, three of which were national. The Academy has been awarded four silver and two bronze medals. A gold medal was awarded for a combined research carried out by the Academy and the Tver State Technical University.

5. Recognition and Accreditation. To qualify initially on an international level the University must be approved, recognized, and listed by the World Health Organization (WHO), currently headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Almost all member nations currently go by this standard as an initial requirement for permitting medical graduates to meet the license requirements in the member nation.
The school must be recognized and accredited by the government of the country where the school is located. Fully government-supported schools are in better shape for worldwide recognition than privately managed schools.
The Tver State Medical Academy has been recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education to train medical professionals for foreign countries, having highly professional teaching staff. Today the Academy is a big scientific establishment where fundamental, applied and methodological research is carried out. The Academy is wide international contacts; it is collaborating with the University of SAAR (Germany), OSNABRUCKS SOCIETY (Germany), and SIENA (Italy).

MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RUSSIA

Medical education in this country dates back to the eleventh century, however regular
training courses in medicine  were initiated only in the second founding of Moscow
University in 1755 and with the medical Faculty created in 1764. Early medical training
was similar to that adopted in Germany and the Netherlands. At the beginning of the
XXth century there were 16 Medical Faculties and by 1935 55 medical institutes
(schools).
In 1930, Medical Faculties were separated from universities,  renamed Medical
Institutes, and given independent status under the supervision of the Health Ministry.
This step was taken to bring medical education closer to governmental bodies of the
same profile and for better integration with health services. Systems of Medical
Institutes for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels were established.
Medical education in  this country is under the auspices of institutes of education
responsible to the Ministry of Health.

UNDEGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Basic medical education requires six years training that usually starts at age 17.
Training of doctors and pharmacists in Russian is provided in 48 higher medical and
pharmaceutical institutions.
Medical education mainly is subsidized by the state and planned to correspond to the
country’s needs for medical personnel.  Funds for higher medical institutions  are
allocated from  the state budget. The Ministry of Health coordinates educational,
methodological, and organizational work conducted at the medical establishments,
plans the medical institution networks and determines the number of applicants
admitted.


The planning and management function at all levels ensures the operation of the
system and its relevance to health care services and  the educational needs of the
medical profession. It is a continuous process. In Russia the organization responsible
for development and review of professional standards also undertakes the design of
instructional programs for undergraduate medical schools responsible for national
health care manpower production, the development of high-quality specialty and
professional standards for educational institutions that provide medical specialization,
and compulsory Continuing  Medical  Education (CME) with the necessary periodic
certifications. The regular evaluation of skills, knowledge and attitudes, and problem
definition is another complex, continuous function that is undertaken at different
levels and at specified intervals by different institutions. This is done in the context of
legal requirements to determine all the different dimensions of CME.
Medical and pharmaceutical institutions are open to applicants who have completed
general secondary and/or nursing schools. The admission examinations cover biology,
physics, chemistry and language and it should be  mentioned that medical  institute
admission is highly competitive.
Higher medical institutions are organized in five separate Faculties: Faculty of Curative
Medicine (a six-year course, specialty-general medicine); Faculty of Hygiene (a six-year
course, specialty-sanitary hygiene); Faculty of Stomatology (a five-year course,
specialty-stomatology); Institute or Faculty of Pharmacy (a four-live year course,
specialty-pharmacist)


The curriculum for the first two years is the same at all Faculties. It includes preclinical
and fundamental medical sciences that are the essential basis for any medical
specialty. Medical specialization starts at the third year of studies; the curriculum
includes propedeutics, biochemistry and pathology (pathological anatomy and
pathological physiology) clinical and special subjects, depending on the orientation.
The principal feature of the curricula for both the Faculties of curative medicine and
pediatrics is the introduction of a new approach to the training of internists and
pediatricians that implies a two-year continuing primary specialization, one year while
at the institution and the other year after graduation.
The curriculum at these Faculties is designed to cover all the general medical
education within five years. During the third, fourth, and fifth years, students perform
clinical work as nurses, feldshers, and clinical assistants. In the sixth year, medical
students take their primary specialization in one of the following clinical subjects:
Faculty of Curative Medicine (surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology) of Faculty of
Pediatrics (pediatrics, including child infectious diseases, and pediatric surgery,
including orthopedics). Sub specialization in clinical areas is not an option during the
undergraduate program, as profound knowledge of the main clinical subjects is
believed to be fundamental for adequate training of doctors.
After primary specialization in their sixth year, students pass a state examination
according to the curriculum, obtain a Doctor’s Diploma, and complete a one year
internship in medical units under the supervision of specialists. Instruction in
ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dietology, climatotherapy, endocrinology, clinical
biochemistry, physiotherapy, and such aspects of surgery as  oncology  and
neurosurgery is provided by the appropriate departments. The instructional
methodology in higher medical institutions includes lectures by the leading specialists
and regular practical classes throughout the course of studies.
Training programs at medical institutes are adjusted to the needs of population in
accordance with health priorities. Thus, when  in  the 1950s the non-communicable
diseases became a real health  problem; these subjects were  strengthened and
introduced more widely into curricula. When the role of primary health care became
more evident in the 1970s, the training programs were adapted to this target-problem.
Following annual examinations at the end of the fourth and fifth years, senior students
of all Faculties usually spend the breaks between semesters in professional training.
Students are taught to use their knowledge, develop their professional skills, master
up-to-date methods of diagnostics and treatment, and become familiar with all other
work they will do in the future. It should be emphasized that at least 25 percent of the
time within the training programme of all specialties is devoted to practice at the
primary health care level.
Finally, students must pass state examinations in general and special medical subjects
(depending on the orientation of a particular Faculty) to receive a diploma as physician
of general medicine at the Faculty of Curative Medicine (VRAC), as pediatrician at the
Faculty of Pediatrics, as sanitary officer at the Faculty of Hygiene, as stomatologist at
the Faculty of Stomatology, or as pharmacist at the pharmaceutical institution or
faculty.
Annually, about 60,000 students graduate from higher medical institutions.

Scope of Studying MBBS from Russia

Scope of Studying MBBS from Russia

All Russian Medical Universities are approved by following Bodies:

• World Health Organization (WHO) in their "World Directory of Medical Schools"
• The International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
• ECFMG, USA
• General Medical Council (UK)
• European Union

The Unique recognisation of Russian Medical University gives the student more exploser even in compare of Indian Student.

Future Career Option for Russian MBBS Scholars:
INDIA: In order to practice Medicine in India for a Russian MBBS doctor – He/she has to compulsory pass the Screening test examination approved by MCI. To know more about the requirement and eligiblity to appear in the Screening test Click Here.

United States of America: In order to practice Medicine in the United States for a Russian MBBS doctor – He/she has to Compulsory pass USMLE Licensing Exam (Unless he/she gone USA on a Fellowship contract). For more inforamtion about the USMLE exam Click Here.
Note: In order to practice Medicin in United States - Indian MBBS doctor has to satisfy the same requirement that Russian MBBS Scholar has to satisfy. It won’t make any difference between the Indian & Russian MBBS doctor

Australia & New Zealand: In order to practice Medicin in Australia & New Zealand – A Russian MBBS Scholor has to satisfy the requirement of registration with the Medical Council of Australia & New Zealand. According the work rules of Australia- a Qualified Doctor should be paid a minimum salary of AUD 1 Lakh/- Per annum. To get more inforamtion about registration requirement in Australia Click Here To get more information about registration requirment in New Zealand Click Here.
Note: In order to practice Medicin in Australia & New Zealand - Indian MBBS docotr has to satisfy the same requirement that Russian MBBS Scholar has to satisfy. It won’t make any difference between the Indian & Russian MBBS doctor

United Kingdom: In order to Practice Medici in United Kingdom - a Russian MBBS doctor has to clear the examination of PLAB. It is the Mandatory Examiation to practice Medicin in the UK. For more detail about PLAB Click Here
MRCP/ FRCS are also valid exams to practice medicin in UK. For more detail about MRCP Click Here.
Note: In order to practice Medicine in United Kingdom - Indian MBBS doctor as well as Russian MBBS doctor has to satisfy the same requirement of PLAB or MRCP/FRCS examination. It won’t make any difference between the Indian & Russian MBBS doctor.

More Options: There are more options for the Russian MBBS Scholor to work anywher in the world in the field of Medicine as the qualification is recognised by WHO. The applicants just need to satisfy the registration requirement of Medical Council of Country- where the Russian MBBS doctor wants to work. The same requirement Indian MBBS doctor has to follow in terms to practice in the field of Medicine in that country.

TVER STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY provides the coaching for Screening Examination.

STUDY MEDICINE IN RUSSIA

STUDY MEDICINE IN RUSSIA

Medical colleges in Russia offer an opportunity to students to complete their MBBS degree at less than 47% of the cost incurred in a private medical college in India. Russia has one of the most advanced higher education systems in the world. Every educational institute is well equipped with excellent teachers and research infrastructure. Their teaching methods are well evolved and they extensively focus on all round development of a student in his/her specialties.

Advantages of Studying in Russia

EDUCATION HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED BY RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
You must appreciate that Russian Government is very keen about the education facility which is provided to the students, they ensure that it is easily affordable for the students and their families, so the fees that you will pay to the university or college is only around 12-15% of what the actual cost is incurred. International students too can take the advantage of this subsidy and study at this subsidized fees.

BEST RANKED at WHO & UNESCO and LISTED WITH MCI
It is sophisticated in the world as every institution is well equipped and teaching methods are regulated and stream lined providing for an extensive development of students in chosen specialties. The Russian medical degrees have topped WHO and UNESCO ranking and have got global recognition. About 30 positions are occupied by the Russian Medical Universities in World Ranking and The Russian Federation has some of the finest medical Universities in World Ranking. The Indian students seeking admission are admitted in those institutions which are recognized by this medical council of India for screening test conducted by MCI. Compared to western countries, the tuition fee in Russian institutions are reasonable.

NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Russia breaks the hurdle of studying in the University of your Choice by removing the bars of entrance examination which is there in most of the countries like TOEFL & SAT in US, UK, CANADA and AUSTRALIA. So that you are not judged on the basis of the scores in exam but allowed to study in the best possible way.

MOST PREFFERED DESTINATION FOR HEALTH COURSES
Russia has been one of the most preferred destinations for the international students to pursue their MBBS degree. Most of the Russia medical schools offer the M.D. Degree which is equivalent to the MBBS degree offered in Countries like India. The M.D degree offered is also eligible in western countries like USA, UK, etc.

LOW COST OF LIVING
The cost of living in Russia is very low as compared to US, UK or other EUROPEAN countries. This directly reduces the expenses and the total cost of education that will be incurred in Russia. This makes the stay economical and comforting. This is what distinguishes Russia from its fellow counterparts.

ENGLISH AS THE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The courses are conducted in English Language whereas Russian language is taught as a compulsory part of syllabus because students need to interact with Russian Patients.

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

For Undergraduate Medical Course: MBBS

• The student shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the MBBS course.
• The student should have obtained 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the 12th standard examination. Students belonging SC/ST and OBC category are eligible having 40% marks in aggregate in PCB in the 12th standard examination.

For Postgraduate Medical Course: MD/MS/MDS

• The applicant should have obtained a MBBS degree/BDS degree from a recognized or approved Medical or Dental college/university.
• The applicant should have completed one year of Internship and obtained permanent/temporary registration from Medical Council of India or Dental Council of India

RUS EDUCATION works jointly with Russian Centre of Science and culture. 

It has come up with new ideas and ways of providing education to the students and giving them opportunities to pursue their desired career and achieve success. We provide a different outlook and perspective of seeking education in Russia.

With the experience of 18 years and a team of educational experts from India and Russia, we provide dual assistance and have the specialization in the field of providing quality education, commitment of best service and offer personalized approach to all the aspiring students.

We understand the Russian Medical system and hence it is able to bring a clear picture to the prospective students and their parents about the steps to be taken care during the time of admission.

Rus Education trusts in long lasting relationships with the students and we measure our success in terms of success achieved by our students placed in top medical colleges and Universities in Russia.

We have already sent more than 5000 students from different countries to the reputed universities and academies

Rus Education has close ties with the Russian Universities, we guide the students and their parents not only at the time of getting admission but also while undergoing the medical education course in Russia.

Rus Education is one stop shop for education queries and opportunity in Russia.

We take care of all application aches. We ensure that you are applying to the educational institution that best fits your profile and that your application is complete. Our personalized services includes student VISA COUNSELING too.

SERVICES

• In-depth counseling: to help you to select the right course at the most suitable university in using our database with details on courses and our well resourced reference libraries. Web counseling is also available for students who do not have easy access to any of our offices.


• Student visa Advice: to help you to secure your visa to enable you to study in . The company has an excellent success rate in helping students to apply for a visa which has averaged at well over 90% over the last few years.


• Pre-departure briefings to help students prepare for going to study. In addition, we also provide students with access to a wealth of information to help them prepare for going to Russia.


• Networking opportunities to enable you to establish contact with other students going to either before or during your studies in.

Prominent medical colleges in Russia

Russia has over 50 medical colleges. The names of some of the best medical colleges of Russia are given below. Click top medical colleges in Russia to find complete information on the colleges.

• Tver State Medical Academy
• Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Russian State Medical University, Moscow
• Volgograd State Medical University,Volgograd
• Kursk State Medical University, Kursk
• Stavropol State Medical Academy, Stavropol
• Kazan State Medical University, KAZAN
• Ryazan State Medical University
• Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
• St. Petersburg I.P.Pavlov State Medical Academy
• I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy
• People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

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