General Medicine

About the Programme

Basic medical training lasts six years, after which graduates may choose optional specialist training in one of more than 60 fields of medicine in a residency programme or enter employment in primary care.

The extensive curriculum of the 31.05.01 General Medicine specialty consists of lectures, seminars and workshops on general practice, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, etc., including hands-on training in hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Medical training is focused not only the ability to successfully diagnose and treat a disease, but also on educational and preventive work. Graduates are highly competent in

• conducting follow-up services for patients,
• carrying out antiepidemiological measures,
• working with medications and medical and technical equipment,
• diagnosing diseases and pathologies,
• prescribing proper treatment, carring out treatment and rehabilitation measures,
• controlling the quality of medical care to the population,
• keeping medical records and managing the medical staff.

The programme is aimed at the formation of intellectual, cultural and moral potential, the transfer of knowledge by professionals in the field of medical science and health care.

The curriculum is designed to develop intellectual, cultural and moral potential and to impart knowledge and expertise of the established medical and health professionals.

The programme, based on international standards and Russian traditions of higher medical education, ensures the graduates are sought-after both at domestic and foreign labour markets; prepares students for life-long learning, with maximum attention to personal, social and governmental needs.