Volgograd State Medical University

Volgograd State Medical University
Волгоградский Государственный Медицинский Университет
Former name
Stalingrad Medical Institute
Volgograd Medical Academy
MottoSymbolum Sanitatis
TypePublic
Established1935
Officer in charge
Rector - Professor Vladimir I. Petrov
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Aleksandr A. Spasov
RectorProfessor Vladimir I. Petrov
DeanDr. Dmitry N. Yemelianov (For international students)
Administrative staff
763 highly qualified professors and instructors
Students5000 citizens of Russia and 900 international students
Location
Volgograd
,
Volgograd Oblast
,
Russia

48°42′25″N 44°30′54″E / 48.70694°N 44.51500°E / 48.70694; 44.51500Coordinates: 48°42′25″N 44°30′54″E / 48.70694°N 44.51500°E / 48.70694; 44.51500
CampusMultiple campuses
Websitehttp://www.volgmed.ru/

Volgograd State Medical University is located in Volgograd which is situated in the southern part of Russia on the west bank of the Volga River. It started as Stalingrad Medical Institute founded in 1935. In 1993 it received the status of the Academy, and in 2003 it was granted the status of the University. It is currently headed by the prominent Russian scientist, Academician of the Russian Academy for Medical Sciences, Professor Vladimir I. Petrov.

The University is accredited by the Russian Ministry for Education for the teaching of both Russian and overseas students. Since 2000 the Volgograd State Medical University has got an opportunity to teach foreign students in the English language.

Colleges and Departments of the university

  • College of General Medicine
  • College of Dentistry and MD
  • College of Pediatrics
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Medical Biochemistry
  • College of Social Work and Clinical Psychology
  • Department for International Students
  • College for Postgraduate and Continuous Education
  • Department for Foundation Courses

In Pyatigorsk there is the branch of VSMU — the Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute.

Teaching

The College of General Medicine and the College of Dentistry has been a hot favorite for most of the foreign students in recent times. They can opt to be trained either in English or Russian medium. Undergraduate teaching is centered upon theoretical (lectures) and practical classes.

Postgraduate training is provided by different colleges of the University; it is available in the following areas: Allergology and Immunology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Infectious Diseases, Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Surgical Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Otolaryngology, Pathological Anatomy, Paediatrics, Phthisiology, Preventive Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Radiotherapy, Dermatology, ST Diseases, Social Hygiene and Public Health, Sports Medicine and Occupational Medicine, Pedodontics, Surgery of Children, Surgery, Therapy (Internal Medicine), Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Urology. There are 4 varieties of post-diploma training: Internship, Residency, and Postgraduate training for Ph.D. The course of studies at the Internship is for 1 year. After graduation the Specialization Certificate is provided. The course of studies at the Residency is 2 years. After graduation the Specialist Certificate is provided. The course of studies at the Ph.D. is from 3 to 5 years. Following the thesis completion the scientific degree Ph.D. (Medicine) is granted.[1]

Facilities

University campus

The pre-clinical courses are provided at the 4 main buildings of the university while the clinical courses are provided at 15 multi-profile clinics equipped with up-to-date facilities.

Accommodation

The University provides 3 hostels with most of the facilities for students.

Sports, Social and Cultural facilities

The university has a department for physical training. It includes a gym, sports ground and an indoor mini stadium. The many theatres, cinemas, concert halls and museums located in the city make it possible for the international students to learn and enjoy the Russian culture.

Student welfare

The University has a special Department for International students which is in charge of the welfare of the international students, their academics and everyday activities.

Other activities

Every semester the university sets aside a day for academically excellent students and such students receive a certificate of excellence from the Dean for International students.

References

  1. ↑ "Volgograd State Medical University - Postgraduate Education". www.volgmed.ru. Archived from the original on 2007-03-27.
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