Russian Medical Schools

[RussianJoo]

To all those from the US that attend Russian Medical schools. why did u pick russian schools over the caribbean schools?? are the russian schools taught in english or russian? Are all of you fluent in russian?

thanks for the replies.

[snack]

any one with information about the 4yrs medical progamme in kursk state university?i have a degree in human physiology.what r my chances

[odessa]

Are any students from U.S.A going to Russia for medicine?
What are the disadvantages if go to study?
Are some of the universities there are offer in english instruction?

[odessa]

Reply anyone, please

[Chemist_11]

There is a member who frequents the EE forum, who attended a russian school and left within the first year. Couple of problems which always seem to crop up are:-

1)- Poor knowledge of the english language (Professors, school staff etc.)
2)- Poor facilities.


Although the above, i do suppose depend on where you go.


A search should throw up a few of old threads on this.

Good luck.

[neongoat]

Do a search. Question has been asked 37 times already :)

[xxatti]

I may be wrong, but I dont think there are any Russian schools that teach only in English. And if there are any, why someone would want to attend such a school is beyond me. They're either all in Russian, or change to all Russian after the 1st 2-3yrs.

As far as studying in Russia, you'll have to form your own opinions, but my advice would be to look elsewhere. Russia has a lot of problems right now. It seems like a medical degreee from a Russian university is only good in Russia. I have quite a few Russian friends, and even the Russians dont go to school in Russia. They go to other countries to get their education. That right there says a lot about the state of the Russian education system.

[Mossma]

I considered it for a bit as well, but if you have any hope of returning to the US it is probably not adviseable. Besides the problems with language there is a HUUUUUUUGE stigma with those schools in the US...I mean carrib grads are looked down upon by some people in the us just like DO's...but that is just because of stereotypes and really just a hurdle to overcome...with Russia it COULD (not saying would here) be a deal breaker....while Russian doctors are held in fairly high esteem by some people (my friend from estonia to name one) the idea of the corrupted, poorly funded eastern european schools runs pretty rampant...as well as the general lack of experience with with the USMLE. I am not saying that is the case..I haven't been there so I can't testify...but I am just repeating what many doctors I know have said from a wide range of medical backgrounds...

[queenofspades11]

if you plan to practice in the US, i would try to get into a caribbean school, you would do all the clinicals in the states where you would make connections that can potentially help you land residencies.
If you wished to go the russian school route, i would just advise to take the Kaplan prep course for the USMLEs

[Orphan]

Those looking for russian med schools should first of all personally visit the univs to see the things themselves. Take a dose of the office scenario in the med school, the teachers, accomodation etc so you should yourself come to know what it is upto.
good luck

[DGutier153]

do you know of any russian medical schools that offer a distance learning option?

[russian12312]

If you don't know russian, i dont see a point go to study in Russia. I mean medical disciplines are studied only in russian.

Living expenses are usually expensive (not the student dorm though). If you really want to become a doctor and dreamt about it whole life then you can go, because education is one of the best.

[Mikhail]

If you don't know russian, i dont see a point go to study in Russia. I mean medical disciplines are studied only in russian.

It is not true: there is a dozen of medical schools offering MD programs in English and some have even programs in French

[Mikhail]

do you know of any russian medical schools that offer a distance learning option?

Do you know of any reliable medical school that offer a distance learning option?!

[pavel]

Hi guys, I am russian neurosurgeon, and my friend is american. He graduated from Peoples Friendship university in Moscow this year. We both doing usmle now. Well, the advantages to study in russia are obvious - tuition is 2,5-4K/year, you can go there straight from high school, and be an MD at 24. Besides, if you are american, with 90x scores for MLE, even if you graduated from medschool in russia, you'll be able to get a residency ofyour dream.

[pavel]

this one for michail,
there is no option for distant learning im medical field on the whole earth.
thats for sure.
In 197x there was an experiment in Russia, but after 3-4 years the progect was canceled. Imposible to study med on distance.

[C.I.]

any one with information about the 4yrs medical progamme in kursk state university?i have a degree in human physiology.what r my chances
*******************
4yrs-?
KURSK SATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (http://www.kgmu.com/MedicalFaculty.htm)
Name of the university with mistake. Very funny. This is not good advertising at least.
I was graduated in KSMU in 1989. For me as a Russian this school was very good and strong. But for any American it is not a good idea.

[KluverB]

...
KURSK SATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (http://www.kgmu.com/MedicalFaculty.htm)
Name of the university with mistake. Very funny. This is not good advertising at least...

Hahaha... :D so is the fact that you have to take just as many hours of gym class as histology... :p and being listed first, it's apparently the most important course... :p

[dr trouble]

A friendly word of advice.

Particularly for students going to RUSSIA:shock:

i was in st petersburg for nearly a year..... on the 6 year MD program in the 3rd yr.

teaching is fab, Administration is a NIGHTMARE
and SAFETY is also a SERIOUS ISSUE

those of u thinking of coming to RUSSIA
DONT

THEY DONT RESPECT YOUR LIFE. PEOPLE DISAPPEAR. AND NO1 CARES. i know i was there...

may i suggest alternative schools in Europe. where the racism and hatred of foreigners is less visible.

if you want more details. please feel free to message me

[dr trouble]

Are any students from U.S.A going to Russia for medicine?
What are the disadvantages if go to study?
Are some of the universities there are offer in english instruction?

disadvantages
1) -30 temperature
2) totally rude inhospitable Russian people(majority)
3) seriously pathetic administration
4) you might ome back in a coffin

for more info message me
regards

[dr trouble]

please see my previous threads

the lack of english language is dependant upon your location and the university which you attend

the bigger issue at hand is safety.

a word of advise..
dont go Russia.

There is a member who frequents the EE forum, who attended a russian school and left within the first year. Couple of problems which always seem to crop up are:-

1)- Poor knowledge of the english language (Professors, school staff etc.)
2)- Poor facilities.


Although the above, i do suppose depend on where you go.


A search should throw up a few of old threads on this.

Good luck.

[engzyr]

It is not true: there is a dozen of medical schools offering MD programs in English and some have even programs in French

The medical academy which provides 6 years english include:
1. moscow medical academy
2. nizhny novgorod state medical academy.

[engzyr]

the bigger issue at hand is safety.

I'm medical student study in Russia; for me, I think language, facilities problems not big deal. Safety is big issue, for dark skin people, for Asian: YES. For American, I don't think so.

[dr trouble]

Agreed

but they dont like foreigners. period

i knw i lived there for a year....
but a word to my dark skinned collegues - its not worth it.look elsewhere

I'm medical student study in Russia; for me, I think language, facilities problems not big deal. Safety is big issue, for dark skin people, for Asian: YES. For American, I don't think so.

[oshka55]

Yeah, I do agree with you that Russia in not safe. I remember being in russia with my family and our car was stolen. Literally, we went to the store for like 10 min and when we got back the car was gone. But that was long ago, however I hear that things are still the same. :(

[dr trouble]

Have u ever had to study in an atmosphere of armed guards and tanks????

or the tension amongst your collegues when your told that another 1 of them got killed... the 4th student in a month???

i think not.
I dont want people to go there. American or otherwise

regards
ps - im British >>>>i dont think they care what you are when they stab you to death

be safe


I'm medical student study in Russia; for me, I think language, facilities problems not big deal. Safety is big issue, for dark skin people, for Asian: YES. For American, I don't think so.

[Chemist_11]

I watched a documentary on the Russian skinheads on Sky1 a couple of nights ago. It seems that if you are of asian origin or black, that you would be given a hard time by these mindless people. The authorities seemed to be as racist as the skinheads.

[dr trouble]

Its true
hence y im not longer there....

ppl very ignorant to the fact of how much money the students churn into theyre economy. which is pretty disgusting considering they think themselves sumwhat superior to the whole world

anyhow
:rolleyes:
i guess ignorance is bliss

I watched a documentary on the Russian skinheads on Sky1 a couple of nights ago. It seems that if you are of asian origin or black, that you would be given a hard time by these mindless people. The authorities seemed to be as racist as the skinheads.

[applemas]

hmm...anyone has idea where can sit for USMLE (nearest place)? i am currently in russia.

[applemas]

I wonder any university in Poland provide full course of english, including bed-side teaching.

[Mikhail]

this one for michail,
there is no option for distant learning im medical field on the whole earth.
thats for sure.
In 197x there was an experiment in Russia, but after 3-4 years the progect was canceled. Imposible to study med on distance.

Yes, thank you for the message. I tried to say the same and was just wondering if there any (legal) medical school offering MD by distant-learning. I hope the answer is no.

[Tulsa]

Thanks..Dr_Trouble

But please let me know..then which are the best options for medical education other than in Canada or USA so...I can affod the cost.


Its true
hence y im not longer there....

ppl very ignorant to the fact of how much money the students churn into theyre economy. which is pretty disgusting considering they think themselves sumwhat superior to the whole world

anyhow
:rolleyes:
i guess ignorance is bliss

[shadhin]

You can consider Bulgarian Medical colleges.For aprox 4000 euro/year, you can get good enough education there.You can rent an one bedroom apartment for aprox. $100/month.I am in Pleven Medical University, Bulgaria.The university administration so far seems very helpfull and haven't faced any problem with race. However, some Indian students did face some problems with raging by other Indins and that also was harshly dealt with by the administration.Now Bulgaria has joined EU along with Romania and things looking good. Good luck

[applemas]

Odessa, although i am not from U.S. I will try to answer your answers.

Advantages:
Experience something new if you study in Russia (it's totally different w U.S and Commanwealth country).
Cheaper school fees, and living cost is relatively low.

Disadvantages:
Safety. (I suppose only for dark people)
Language (In some universities, the course is provided for 6 years English, BUT you need to learn Russian to talk with your patients.)
Name (Russian medical school name not that good, I not sure the reason behind, people just like to look upon the negative point ONLY)

[applemas]

I watched a documentary on the Russian skinheads on Sky1 a couple of nights ago. It seems that if you are of asian origin or black, that you would be given a hard time by these mindless people. The authorities seemed to be as racist as the skinheads.


Skin head problem really our BIGGEST problem here. Dean office seem like NOT helpful in these cases.
My friend got brain concussion before last summer after beaten by Skin head, which he forgot the whole incidence.