Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy (DSMA)

Dnepropetrovsk Medical Academy (DMA) – Center of Education, Science, and Culture of the highly industrial region of Ukraine, Dnieper. The city of Dnepr is the main Industrial city of Ukraine. Above than 40% industry of Ukraine is located in Dnipropetrovsk. It is known as the business city of Ukraine. The city is highly developed and well established in all aspects of life. Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy (DMA) is one of the oldest higher educational institution of Ukraine having 4th (the highest) level of accreditation in Ukraine.

Foundation and the establishment of the Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy (DMA) were led by eminent scientists with world-known names, such as VP Karpov, Oleg S.Abrazhanov, O. Drzhevetsky, L. Gromashevsky, L.S. Halperin, M.F. Rudnev, G.F. Tsomakion, N.S. Kakhiani, M.S. Stanishevskaya, M.O. Kabanov, O.I. Talyantsev, I. Troitsky, S.M. Kompaneets, M.V. Donici, AV Padlewski, etc.

646 teachers works at the departments of Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy (DSMA), among them, are 98 Doctors of Medical Sciences, 359 Candidates of Medical Sciences,1 Academician of Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine,1 Corresponding member of National Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy (DSMA) is having the highest (the 4th) level of accreditation among all universities of Ukraine. In 1922 the Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy (DSMA) organized and edited two scientific medical journals: “Ekaterynoslavsky Medical Journal” and “New Surgical Archive”. When the Academy created a single scientific society that was theoretical, surgical, therapeutic, orthopedic, trauma and pediatric sections.

Why Dnepropetrovsk State Medical University?

• RECOGINIZED BY MCI,WHO
• FULL 6 YEAR ENGLISH MEDIUM
• More than 600 International students are studying

Rules of Admission

One academic year runs from 1 September to 30 June (10 months). An academic year is divided into 2 semesters. Upon completion of each semester, students take examinations and tests in subjects they have studied.

1st semester: 1 September – 25 January;
2nd semester: 9 February – 30 June.

Vacations: winter vacation (2 weeks from 25 January to 9 February), summer vacation (2 months from 1 July to 30 August). Students can stay in Russia or go to home country for winter and summer vacation.

Foundation Course

The Foundation course is a special university faculty which aims to train international students for further studies in Russian state universities. Along with Russian language, students learn program-related subjects: biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, informatics, etc. Upon graduation from the Foundation course, students know the basics of Russian language as well as professional vocabulary. After successful completion of the Foundation course, the student will easily come through the 1st academic year. The duration of the Foundation course is 8-10 months.

Those international students who know Russian enough for studying in Russian language, can enter the 1st academic year without taking the Foundation course.

You can submit your application for the Foundation course annually from 10 January till 1 October.

Studies in English and French Language

Classes are taught by professors who are fluent in foreign languages; some of classes are conducted via interpreter. Learning of Russian language is compulsory for students. International students use Russian not only in their communication within the University, but also in their everyday life. Course of Russian language helps them to communicate with native speakers and to easily travel around Russia. Besides, Russian is a working language during students’ traineeships and practical classes in hospitals/companies, so it is extremely important for students to understand and speak Russian well. Apart from that, course of Latin is included in the curriculum of medical programs as Latin is the international language of medicine. During their classes professors in medical programs commonly use terms in Latin.

The number of classes taught in Russian language is increasing from one academic year to another. For example, at first academic year all classes are conducted in foreign language. In addition, first-year students take an intensive course of Russian. Some non-major subjects are taught in Russian for senior students under condition that they completed the required number of classes and know Russian enough.

All tests and examinations can be taken in Russian or in English at student’s choice.

Master’s programs are fully taught in English language. However, Russian is included in the curriculum and Master’s students have to learn it.

You can apply for programs in English and French languages annually from 10 January till 30 August (subject to availability of seats).

Accommodation

All international students are accommodated in twin or triple rooms in student hostels or hotels. Each room is equipped with bedding and necessary furniture (table, chair, bed, bedside table and wardrobe). All other things such as dinnerware, kettle, computer etc. are not provided by the hostel and student buy it on his/her own if needed. Depending on the type of hostel, restrooms and showers are available on each floor or in each unit consisting of several rooms. All buildings in Russia including campus and hostels are warmed with central heating, making an average temperature in the buildings 20-22˚C. Students can use the kitchens available on each floor. There are canteens, gyms, classrooms, laundries and internet cafe in the hostels or in the neighborhood.

It is required to respect quiet and cleanliness in the hostel. Students clean their rooms, while all common areas (halls, kitchens, showers and restrooms) are cleaned up by the hostel/hotel staff.

Accommodation fees depend on the city, university and living conditions, and vary from 30 USD to 110 USD per month.

Cost of Studies in Russ

Education of international students at Russian universities is subsidized by the Russian Government making studies in Russia affordable. Taking into account governmental subsidizing, an average cost of studies makes 2500-4000 USD per year, depending on the exact university and program.

Please visit Universities to find the exact fees for program you are interested in.

Recognition of Diploma

Upon completion the University course, graduates obtain Russian national diplomas providing the description of program and degree (Bachelor, Master, Specialist/Engineer). International recognition of Russian diplomas is ensured by international agreements and national legislation.

Upon request the graduates can receive Diploma Supplement which facilitates diploma recognition in 47 European and other countries which signed Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region (see the full list of states).

Specialities Available at Dnepropetrovsk State Medical University

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  General Medicine

  The chair of surgery #2 was created on June 1, 2016 on the basis of the chair of general and minimally invasive surgery, which was was founded on June 1, 2014 at the departments of minimally invasive surgery, vascular surgery and orthopedic department of "Ternopil University Hospital". The department has tree professors, three associate professors, one assistant professor, 1 senior laboratory assistant.

• Management of Public Health
• Pharmacy
• Pediatrics
• Nursing
• Dentistry

The theoretical departments of the faculty occupy four educational scientific institutes, which are independent structural-functional subdivisions of the University: Institute of Morphology, Institute of Biomedical Problems, Institute of Modeling and Pathologic Processes Analyzing, and M. Skakun Institute of Pharmacology, Hygiene and Medical Biochemistry. There are 12 clinical departments, based at city and regional medical establishments in Ternopil.

Dentistry

The theoretical departments of the faculty occupy four educational scientific institutes, which are independent structural-functional subdivisions of the University: Institute of Morphology, Institute of Biomedical Problems, Institute of Modeling and Pathologic Processes Analyzing, and M. Skakun Institute of Pharmacology, Hygiene and Medical Biochemistry. There are 12 clinical departments, based at city and regional medical establishments in Ternopil.

Main Directions

The medical and preventive activity of the DNP "Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine" is one of the main means of achieving the state standards of quality of training of specialists with higher education, scientific and pedagogical workers of higher qualification, realized through integration of educational process, science and medical practice, training of specialists on the basis of the use of scientific and technological progress. The large combined treatment and preventive work with the bodies of practical health care is carried out by the medical department of the DZ "DMA MOH Ukraine" .

Vice-rector for medical work from 1976 to 1981 was "Laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine" Professor Yu.Yu. Kolontay . He was listed in the Labor Glory Book of the Dnipropetrovsk region, awarded with the Orders of the Red Star and Bogdan Khmelnytsky, with medals, badge "Excellence in Health Care".

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From 1989 to 1993 pp. Vice-rector for medical work was "Honored Worker of Science and Technology, Professor I.S. Mashchenko . The scope of the duties of the vice-rector for medical work expanded at the expense of joining the medical department of clinical residency.

From 1994 to 1999 pp. Vice-rector for medical work was Honored Worker of National Education of Ukraine, professor VA Tishchenko . In those years, which marked the deterioration of the health of the population, the presence of the epidemic of diphtheria and tuberculosis, V.A. Tishchenko organized a clear work of the medical department for mass vaccination of students and staff against diphtheria, regular-in-depth examination and treatment of employees and students, and medical assistance to pensioners.

She is one of the organizers of the programs "Children of Dnipropetrovsk region", "Family planning", "Health of the elderly", "Family medicine". VA Tishchenko has done a lot for the stability of the clinical bases of the medical academy. All of them during that time received the status of clinical treatment-and-prophylactic establishments, which was approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

In connection with the reorganization, in order to increase the effectiveness of leadership, the medical department was attached to the scientific department and from 1999 to 2005 pp. Vice-Rector for Scientific Work, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Professor O.V. Lubulko , besides the scientific, headed the work of the medical department, and Deputy Professor of Medical Work became Professor Stus V.P. , who worked in this post until 2014. Since September, 2014 the Deputy Vice-rector for medical work has become a professor of the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine of FPO, MD, associate professor Sorokin Elena Yuriivna , who works in this position to date.

It is during this period that the combined work of the medical department with the bodies of practical health care rises to its best level. In the 2001-2002 academic year, the Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy won the second prize in the nomination "Therapeutic Work" in the state rating of the higher medical educational institutions of the III-IV accreditation levels and is awarded with the Diploma of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Since 01.09.2005 the vice-rector for scientific work has been appointed V.I. Mamchura , who, along with the duties of the vice-rector for scientific work, actively cooperates with the medical department. Mamchur VI - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Member of the Presidium of the State Pharmacological Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Pharmacologists Association of Ukraine, Pharmacology Problem Commission, member of the specialized Scientific Council for the Protection of Candidate and Doctoral Dissertations, Scientific and Expert Council of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine (2001-2008).

The senior inspector of the medical department from 1989 to present time invariably works T.V. Rybalchenko, who has worked in the department of the DMA since 1985.

The Academy carries out medical activities within the framework of the educational and scientific process, the main tasks and procedures of which are determined by the Ministry of Health, the Statute of the DMA and the "Regulation on a clinical health care and preventive health institution".

The reports from the clinical work of the clinical departments are approved by the heads of the departments and chief physicians of the clinical bases, analyzed by the responsible for the medical work at the faculties, discussed and approved by the scientists of the councils of the faculties. Joint therapeutic and preventive work of the departments of the academy and healthcare facilities of the region and the city is considered at the expanded meeting of the Academic Council of the DZ "DMA MH of Ukraine" with the participation of managers of clinical medical institutions.

The academy's employees take an active part in meetings of the Colleges of the City Administration and the Main Department of Health at the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Administration, the meetings of the regional state administration on health issues, selector meetings and colleges of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

The joint medical and preventive work is performed on the basis of 58 medical and preventive establishments of the city of Dnipropetrovsk and the region, of which 40 are clinical bases, approved by orders of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, as well as on the basis of the medical center of the DZ "DMA MH Ukraine" and a separate unit "Clinic of the Medical Academy »

At the clinical departments there are 80 doctors of medical sciences and 290 candidates of medical sciences.

Foreign Students

More than 1500 international students from 53 different countries are studying in Ternopil National Medical University

The University collaborates with a number of foreign institutions. Ternopil National Medical University is the first university in Ukraine to adopt the American Nursing Program. In the American Nursing School and International Nursing School, teaching follows the American Nursing School curriculum. TSMU collaborates with the University of South Carolina Upstate (USA) to exchange academic programs for nursing students.