PG IN RUSSIA

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Studying MBBS in Abroad is a decision that needs a lot of thinking and the right planning; but Studying PG in Abroad is above it!!

Choosing the best destination & renowned University for Medical Post graduate is the biggest challenge; as you sole career as a Doctor depends on the quality education you get. There are a lot of countries which have become prominent as the hub for PG studies in abroad; to name a few are Georgia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and so on. If pondered on the best country out of these, Russia does stand a fair chance.

Medical Post Graduation in Russia is considered to be one of the best options if going for medicine in abroad. The degree awarded would be the M.D (Medicine Faculty) or M.S (Master of Surgery or Surgery Faculty). At the faculties of Postgraduate Education at Russian State Medical Universities or academies, postgraduate or Clinical Residency programs are offered in more than 100 medical specialties. Internship, Clinical Residency and Ph.D. or Masters Programs are offered in all Russian State Medical Universities.

Where on one hand students experience a dazzling and enriching student life during the study period, there is no lack of opportunities after the course completion on the other. There is plenty you can do after getting your degree from one of the universities in Russia. Most of the medical universities in Russia are quite old and are accredited or approved by all the major councils of the world; such as Medical Council of India (MCI) and enlisted with World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).


Russian Medical PG is well-recognized than UG (MBBS) in Russia. Russia is a good country to pursue PG especially for surgery, orthopedic, obstetrics & gynecology and sexually transmitted diseases.

Why PG in Russia is most preferred than PG in India?

The last 15-20 years have marked an increase in the number of international students coming to the Russian Federation; especially for PG admission in Russia. Thousands of Indian students graduate from popular government Russian universities every year. Consequently, medical colleges in Russia for Indian students have witnessed a massive inflow of admission applications.

Russia possesses the highest literacy rate in the world (99.6%), and has become increasingly popular as a destination of higher studies due to its global standards of education and affordable costs. In fact, the cost of PG in Russia is quite reasonable when compared PG in India or other nations.

Russia actually acts as a home to some of the Top Medical Universities in the world. These medical institutes operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health of the Russian Federation. They are listed under the World Health Organization Directory of Medical Schools. Students from different parts of the world travel to the country to study PG in Russia and a major percentage of these international students consist of Indians.

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PG in Russia is considered to be a distinctive option, which is evident in its Medical Universities' well-equipped labs and classrooms. Teaching methods and other tools and technology adopted are of extraordinarily high standards and are able to render a student fit for pursuing a medical career in any country of the world. Rolling procedure for admissions is followed in Russia.

Duration of Postgraduate programs or Clinical Residency programs

All students need to complete 1-year preparatory department before starting their main course.

Surgical: 3 years

Non-Surgical: 2 years

SOME FAMOUS SPECIALIZATIONS OF PG in Russia

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PG IN RUSSIA

  • The student must hold a bachelor’s degree (MBBS) from a MCI (Medical Council of India) recognized or WDOMS (World Directory of Medical Schools) listed
  • NEET PG is compulsory


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PG IN RUSSIA

  • Notarized copies of 10th Mark sheet
  • Notarized copies of 12th Mark sheet
  • Notarized copies of College Leaving Certificate
  • Notarized copies of mark sheets for all academic years in medicine
  • Notarized copies of transcripts
  • Notarized copies of Internship completion certificate
  • Notarized copies of provisional/ degree certificate
  • Notarized copies of registration certificate
  • Copy of the passport (if ready)
  • 8 recent colored photographs- size 3.5 * 3.5cm


BENEFITS OF PG IN RUSSIA

  • Students for any postgraduate programs can apply whole the year and at any time. There are no time restrictions for postgraduate programs. ‘
  • Students will get high-quality education at an affordable cost
  • Post graduate courses in medicine are taught in English language, so there is no language barrier; until their training in hospitals. Not every patient can speak English language, so students need to interact with them in Russian Language.
  • Internship, Clinical Residency and Ph.D. are offered in all Russian State Medical Universities.

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CAREER PROSPECTS AFTER PG FROM RUSSIA

Since the degree of these Universities are globally recognized and highly accredited, you have a range of options in future as suggested below:

Coming back to India: Earlier, PG from only five English-speaking countries- The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada was valid in India. In case of Russia & China; it was doubtful. But now, a public notice was issued regarding the same, which states that very soon, the degree acquired from Russia; will be valid in India. After getting PG degree from Russia students will be able to come back to India, for practising their medical career as a Doctor at various hospitals or medical colleges or personalized clinic in India.

Settling in Russia: Practicing and settling down in Russia is another good option you can grab on. Since you will be a post graduate from the country and you will get accustomed to the culture and living conditions of the place during your study period, settling down there will not be a bad decision at all.

Application to practice in foreign countries other than Russia: You can apply to practice in various foreign countries other than Russia to get a taste of diversity in professional space. If any, clear the medical council examinations of respective countries you may go to these countries for practice purpose or further studies. Therefore in short, you can work and settle there.

Opening up of Personalized Clinics: After PG completion, you will come out as a skilled and well-qualified in their particular specializations like Angiosurgery, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology and many more. So, you can practice your medical career as a specialized Doctor in any reputed Hospitals at any part of the world or can set up your own clinic, simultaneously.

Further Studies: The Post graduates, who have completed their PG in Russia, and want to proceed into research field rather than doing a job, then they have a next option i.e. to have a Doctorate Degree or PhD.Duration of these courses are generally 2-3 years and students with MBBS from Russia or anywhere, can directly apply for a Doctorate entrance exam. Entry to courses at PhD level is always through an entrance examination. On completion of Ph.D.; student has to present the thesis to the commission from Ministry of Health of Russian Federation.

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