Academic mobility is one of the most significant international activities of our University. It defines the quality of education, sets up the level of professional, cultural and academic development of students and teachers. International academic exchange facilitates the integration of the University in the world’s scientific and educational community, contributes to the status and mission of SamSMU.
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89, Chapaevskaya st., Samara, Russia, 443099, office 107
Education for international students is supervised by the International Institute of the SamSMU. The Faculty of Education for International Students was established in 1992. Over the years, the methodological support for the educational process for teaching at the faculty has been improved, methodological manuals for international students have been published, and teachers have completed internships at leading universities in the country to facilitate work with international students.
Every year, the University receives applications from former CIS countries, the Middle East, India, Morocco, Cameroon, Thailand, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Egypt, Tunisia and other countries.
Classes with students are conducted by the most qualified University professors and associate professors (Doctors and Candidates of sciences).
Opportunities for participation in scientific research together with scientists, while participating in student scientific circles at relevant departments. Here students master the skills of experimental and clinical research, participate in scientific conferences organized by the scientific society of our University. Upon graduation, students are given the opportunity to complete postgraduate studies in clinical residency and advanced training courses for medical professionals. International WFME accreditation allows each graduate of the SamSMU to verify their diploma in most countries of the world.
Students can work at three scientific libraries of the city and at the online library of the SamSMU. Sports activities: the University has swimming, aerobics, football, table tennis, bodybuilding, light and weightlifting clubs. International students have access to medical services.
The main emphasis in the organization of the educational process is on individual work with each student. Currently, the most experienced teachers with extensive teaching experience are involved in the education of international students. Socialization activities are organized to help students adapt to life in Russia and learn the Russian language, find out about culture, traditions and the way of life.
An important place in the activities of the International Institute is occupied by educational work — especially participation of students in the work of student self-government bodies. International students actively participate in internal and intercollegiate sports competitions and have their own football team. Development of international students’ creative potential is a priority area of educational work, creative students are regular participants in student festivals, national events and holiday celebrations.
Students are trained at departments located in modern academic buildings, University’s own Clinics and at 30 large medical organizations in Samara and the Samara region. One of the important factors for thorough medical training is the University’s close relationship with practical healthcare. The entire learning process takes place in classrooms equipped for practical classes. Classrooms and lecture halls have the required equipment, such as interactive whiteboards, screens, projectors, computers. There are classrooms with equipment for honing practical skills, which allow students to gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience. The course of anatomy and pathology is conducted with the use of modern «Pirogov Table» anatomical simulator. This interactive anatomical table was developed at the SamSMU. It presents realistic full-size 3D models of the male and female bodies with anatomically correct shape and correct 3D syntopy of internal organs. The content is available in 3 languages: Russian, English and Latin. The use of simulation training makes the process of studying anatomy more interesting for students and more effective.
Currently the University has a large, modern and well-developed infrastructure. The Samara State Medical University has 6 student dormitories. Dormitories have been allocated for international students at 12 Kievskaya St. and 16 Gagarin St. There is a well-developed transportation hub around the dormitory area, which allows students to easily get to the right places. The procedure for obtaining rooms at dormitories is regulated by the «Regulations on the student dormitory of the SamSMU».
In total, more than 2.5 thousand students live at the SamSMU dormitories. The residential block of a student dormitory usually includes 2-4 living rooms, a common area (corridor), and a bathroom (toilet, washroom and/or bathroom). By the decision of the SamSMU, a number of student dormitories were combined into a campus. In accordance with building codes and regulations, rooms for self-study, recreation rooms, psychological relaxation, leisure, Internet rooms, children’s rooms, gyms, sanatoriums, isolation wards, rooms for household services and catering (canteen, buffet with utility rooms, showers, washrooms) can be organized in each student dormitory as well as laundry rooms, ironing rooms, etc.).
Sanitary facilities are allocated and equipped in accordance with the sanitary rules for the establishment, equipment and maintenance of student dormitories.
Dormitories have a rich cultural life! Students from different countries actively participate in exciting cultural events.
