The process of globalization made the advanced medicine available for the whole world. Free and active exchange of scientific knowledge, treatment experience, management patterns in healthcare is improving life quality in each country. International collaboration in medicine involves not only joint investigations, implementation of new treatment strategies and appliances, experience exchange in science and practice, but also it defines the global educational standards for medical specialists.
The Department of international relations of SamSMU organizes and monitors the educational process, accomodation and adaptation of the international students. The Faculty of education of international students was opened in 1992. Since that time, we have refined the teaching methods, issued study guides, specific for international students. The teachers have been specially trained in the leading universities, which specialize in education of international students.
Each year, the University enrolls applicants from the former CIS countries, the Middle East, India, Morocco, Cameroon, Thailand, China, Egypt, Algeria and other countries.
The benefits of training in Samara State Medical University
- International accreditation of the University and Programs (General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pediatrics)
- English medium of studying (General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy)
- Pre-academic programs for enrollees in English (Biology, Chemistry)
- The international groups are taught by most experienced lectures, professors, (MDs and PhDs).
- Participation in research projects together with the scientists and students. The students train their skills in experimental and clinical research, take part in scientific conferences, organized by the Academic Committee of the University.
- After graduation, the students can continue the study as resident doctors, or take courses of professional development in SamSMU.
- Three scientific libraries are available in Samara besides an electron library of the University.
- The following sport activities are popular in the University — swimming, football, aerobics, ping-pong, body building, athletics and heavy athletics.
- The international students get medical aid in the University Clinics.
- Rector’s scholarship for the best foreign students.
- We use the SERVQUAL quality model in the work with foreign students.
