PG in Russia

Russia is popular for offering advanced scientific degrees comprising of Doctor’s degrees at 2 levels i.e. The candidate of Sciences (Ph.D.) and the Doctor of Sciences (D.Sc.). The Board of Governors of the Medical Council of India (MCI) has decided to recognize Postgraduate degrees from abroad if the doctors clear the DNB (Diploma of National Board) exam. The doctors will be permitted to practice medicine in any of the government or private hospitals. The tenure of a candidate for a Sciences degree requires 3 years of study after completing a graduate medical degree. The Doctor of Sciences degree is a higher study after completing a candidate of sciences degree. In realism, pursuing a Doctor of Sciences degree requires 5 years after completing a candidate of sciences degree. The Ministry of Education and the Russian Academy of Sciences are two of the national bodies that are responsible for the supervision of higher education and other research institutions. All the PG institutions in Russia offer personnel as well as scientific and financial resources. Candidates need to present the doctoral dissertation before the Dissertation Council which is organized by the Supreme Certifying Committee selected by the Russian Federation and accepts dissertations in numerous fields of medicine namely radiology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and many others. 

Reasons to Study PG in Russia

• Russia is best known for providing world-class education in leading universities.
• Affordable tuition fees
• English is used as a medium of teaching in Russian universities.
• No cumbersome procedure for donations.
• Some of the universities in Russia are among the top-rated universities.
• The admission procedure is quite simple.
• Russian universities adopt international curricula.
• Russian universities have tie-ups with the world’s leading international centers.
• Fewer chances of VISA rejection.
• The medical syllabus is an amalgamation of both theoretical and practical knowledge.
• The hostel facilities, labs, research, and accommodation facilities are perfect.

Advantages to Study in Russia

• Candidates can take admitted to Russian medical universities without giving donations.
• The student is permitted is do his/her internship from Russia.
• The MBBS degree awarded in Russia is globally recognized.
• Students are given university scholarships on the basis of their outstanding performance.
• Russia is one of the safest countries in the world where the crime rate is minimum.
• The climate in Russia is suitable for candidates studying PG programs.
• The admission process for courses in Russia is simple and informal.
• Russian medical universities provide assistance to all overseas students.

Types of PG Programs in Russia

• One-year program internship
• Two- or three-year program (MD/MS/MDS)
• Preparatory Faculty which is for 3 to 4 months for postgraduate students
• Specializations include the following:

Radiosurgery	Neurology
Cardiology	Orthodontics
Cardiovascular Surgery	Otorhinolaryngology
Coloproctology	Paediatrics
Dermatovenerology	Periodontics
Gastroenterology	Physiotherapy
Maxillofacial Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Nephrology	Prosthodontics
Neurosurgery	Radiology
Ophthalmology	Pulmonology
Oral Medicine	Surgical Dentistry
Oral Pathology	Therapy

Duration of PG Programs in Russia

The tenure of most post-graduation courses in the field of Medicine ranges from 3 years to 5 years.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction in most Russian universities is the Russian language. However, in some universities medium of instruction adopted is the English language.

Degree Awarded

The degree awarded will be M.D. (Medical Faculty), and M.S. (Surgical Faculty).

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be 17 years or more.
• Completion of 10+2 from a regular board.
• Private students are not applicable for MCI Eligibility criteria but they can get admission to Russian universities.
• Students must have scored at least 50% in class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects.
• Students belonging to (SC/ST/OBC) need to score at least 40% in the same subjects.
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree (M.B.B.S) from a recognized University by MCI, or WHO (World Health Organization).

Indian Students in Russia

• The statistics highlight that the percentage of Indian students is increasing every year.
• Apart from UG programs, there are numerous postgraduate degrees.