About the University
Saratov State Medical University is one of the oldest universities in Russia. It was founded in 1909. At that time Saratov State Medical University was organized as the only faculty of the University which was the 10th in Russia. The founder and the first Rector was Professor Vassily Razumovsky, an outstanding surgeon. He is considered to be the founder of a neurosurgery school in Russia.
In 1909, 93 students were admitted to the University. Only men were allowed to study. The education was paid.
Several Departments in the basic sciences were opened. They were Physiology, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Surgery. Then, in 1911 a new group of Departments started to function — Pathological Anatomy, Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy, Histology, General Hygiene, Forensic Medicine.
Many outstanding Russian scientists worked at the Medical Faculty: Prof. A. Bogomolets, prof. S. Spasokukotsky, prof. S. Mirotvortsev.
In 1930 reorganization in the field of education in Russia was carried out and many independent Institutes were organized. The Medical Faculty of Saratov University became an independent Medical Institute. Three faculties were organized — Medical, Sanitary-Prophylactic (but it soon stopped its existence) and Care of Mother and Child (which was soon renamed as a Faculty of Pediatrics).
By 1935 the Institute had about 1600 students. In 1939 one more faculty was founded — the Faculty of Training Military Physicians — specialists for Army service. But during the World War II it stopped functioning and resumed its work only in late fifties.
After the World War II many new Departments were opened — mainly for the Faculty of Pediatrics — Propedeutics of Pediatric Diseases, Internal Diseases and Surgery for pediatricians.
In 1961 one more faculty started its work. It was the Faculty of Post-diploma continuing education. It was meant for refresher training of specialists, as well as for interns, residents and postgraduates. Once in 3—5 years specialists should take the refresher courses.
The population of Saratov is about 1 mln. people, it lacked qualified dental service and in 1988 it was decided to open a Faculty of Dentistry.
So in the beginning of 90s Saratov Medical Institute had the following faculties — Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pediatrics, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of post-diploma education and that training military doctors. In 1993 the Institute was again renamed and got the original name of the University.
First foreign students appeared in 1991. The first batch consisted only of Indian students. Now 500 students from different foreign countries are studying at the University.
Since the year of its foundation the University follows the classic system of training medical students.
Graduate programmes
The university teaching and research activities are delivered across seven faculties, within which there are a number of subject-specific academic units.
- Faculty of General Medicine
The duration of study is 6 years; qualification – Physician (Spetsialitet, MD); (for foreign citizens program is available both in Russian and English Medium); - Faculty of Pediatrics
The duration of study is 6 years; qualification – Physician in Pediatrics (Spetsialitet, MD); - Faculty of Dentistry
The duration of study is 5 years; qualification – Physician in Stomatology (Spetsialitet); - Faculty of Medical and Preventative care
The duration of study is 6 years; qualification- Specialist (Spetsialitet); - Faculty of Pharmacy
The duration of study is 5 years; qualification – Pharmacist (Spetsialitet) - Faculty of Clinical Psychology
The duration of study is 5,5 years; qualification - Clinical Psychologist (Spetsialitet); - Nursing Institute
The duration of study is 4 years; qualification – Academic Nurse. Teacher (BD).
The academic year
The academic year consists of 2 terms with vacations; practice is done during the summer time (July).
- duration of the academic year: from September 1 to July 10
- vacations: from January 25 to February 10; from July 10 to September 1
ECTS system
One ECTS credit is equal 36 academic hours (lectures and practice); 1 week of summer practice equals 1.5 ECTS credits; one exam equals 1 ECTS credit; 1 week of graduation exams equals 1.5 ECTS credits.
Teaching languages
Teaching languages are Russian (the Russian Language is taught at the Preparatory Department) and English.
The disciplines and duration of study at the Preparatory Department
- duration - from October 1 to July 1
- vacations - from July 1 to September 1
- disciplines: Russian, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Postgraduate and doctoral studies
SSMU offers a rich variety of opportunities for postgraduate studies on almost all specialties in:
- clinical residency (ordinatura) - 2-3 years,
- PhD courses (aspirantura) - 3-4 years,
- the doctorate (D.Sc fellowships or doktorantura) - 3-4 years.
Postgraduate courses can be either taught or research based.
Postgraduate taught courses
Taught courses vary in emphasis - some provide essential training leading to research, while others offer career-specific preparation.
Postgraduate research degrees
- gain expert knowledge in a specialist field
- design, implement and report on a research project
- foster your capacity for originality and constructive criticism
- participate in interdisciplinary personal and professional skills training
- network with other postgraduate research students
Many courses are available as both full-time and correspondence-study modes .
| Specialty | Residency | Postgraduate Course |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Anaesthesiology and Reanimatology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Gastroenterology | 2 years | no |
| Hematology | 2 years | no |
| Dermatovenerology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Pediatric Surgery | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Infectious Diseases | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Cardiology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Physiotherapy Exercises and Sports Medicine | 2 years | no |
| Neurology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Neurosurgery | 2 years | no |
| Neonatology | 2 years | no |
| Nephrology | 2 years | no |
| Common Medical Practice (family medicine) | 2 years | no |
| Oncology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Community Health and Health Care System | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Orthodontics | 2 years | no |
| Othorhinolaryngology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Ophthalmology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Pediatrics | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Occupational Diseases | 2 years | no |
| Psychiatry | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Psychiatry, Narcology | 2 years | no |
| Pulmonology | 2 years | no |
| Rheumatology | 2 years | no |
| Roentgenology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Cardiovascular surgery | 2 years | no |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 2 years | no |
| Orthopedic Dentistry | 2 years | no |
| Dental Medicine | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Dental Surgery | 2 years | no |
| Forensic Medical Examination | 2 years | no |
| Therapy | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Traumatology, Orthopaedics | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Urology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Ultrasound Diagnostics | 2 years | no |
| Physiotherapy | 2 years | no |
| Phthisiology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Functional Diagnostics | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Surgery | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Endocrinology | 2 years | 3-4 years |
| Endoscopy | 2 years | no |
| Hygiene | no | 3-4 years |
| Clinical Immunology, Allergology | no | 3-4 years |
PhD
PhD study takes place within a demanding and rigorous research environment. The depth of your personal knowledge will increase and you will be expected to make an independent contribution to knowledge in your field. For a PhD you can normally expect to finish your research after around three years' full-time study.
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