Q. Where is Kursk and what is the
climate there
like?
A. Kursk is a
cultural and scientific center, situated in the center of Russia with a population of
500,000. The climate is moderate with the average temperature in summer being +25 and in
winter –6 to –8 C.
Q. Where in Kursk is the University
situated?
A. The University is situated in the very centre of the city. All
Teaching Hospitals to which the university is affiliated are nearby with the furthest
being approx. 30 minutes away.
Q.
What year was KSMU founded?
A. The Kursk State Medical University was founded in February 1935 and is
sponsored by the Russian Government.
Q. How many
Faculties and Departments does the University have?
A. 11 Faculties and 70 Departments.
Q. Is KSMU recognised by The WHO, General
Medical Council, and other countries?
A: Yes
Q. What Undergraduate programmes
does the University offer me in English?
A: Medicine (6
years), Dentistry (5 years), and Pharmcy (5 years till the M.Sc.)
1. Medical Faculty
-Duration
of the course - 6 years
2. Pharmaceutical Faculty - Duration of the course - 5 years
3.
Nursing Faculty -Duration of the course - 5
years
4.
Faculty of Social Work-Duration of the course -5 years
5.
Faculty
of Clinical Psychology -Duration of the course - 6 years
6.
Faculty
of Economy and Management in Public Health Duration of the course -5 years
7.
Faculty of Biotechnology (chemical technology of biologically
active substances) -Duration of the course -5 years
8.
Faculty of Stomatology -Duration of the course
-5 years
9.
Faculty of Preventive Medicine -Duration of the
course -5 years
10. Faculty
of Pediatrics- Duration of the course -5 years
Q. What Graduate programmes are available?
A: Internships,
Residency programmes and Post-graduate courses are available in 54 Medical specialities
Q. How long is the academic Year?
A. The year consists of 2 semesters. Fall semester- September 1st-January 12th.
Spring semester- February 12th -June 15th
Q. How often can I visit my family?
A: Students usually
travel home during the winter and summer vacations (In January and June)
Q. What percentage of students live
on campus?
A: Approx. 85% of our students live in college residence halls; the rest commute either
from off-campus housing or from home.
Q. Where will I live?
A: All
students are guaranteed a place in student dormitories. Options are also available to rent
a furnished apartment at a very low cost.
Q. Does KSMU have many student clubs,
organisations and sports?
A. KSMU has more than fifty clubs and organisations that are open to student membership.
Q.
What Security services are offered by KSMU?
A: Security officers are on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on campus and
in the student dorms.
Q. Can I prepare for my PLAB, AMC and
USMLE exams while I am at KSMU?
A. Yes. Study guides,
preparation material and individual student counselling is available for the foregoing
examinations.
Q.
Will I be eligible for financial aid and scholarships? A. A limited number of
merit-based scholarships are on offer each year, depending on individual achievement.
Q What kinds of students go to KSMU?
A. Our students
include young leaders, gifted writers, budding scientists, and determined athletes from
all walks of life. In an era of complexity and interdependence, we endeavour to ensure
that our graduates will be prepared to pursue goals that contribute to their own welfare,
and to that of their families, communities, nation, and world.
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