Passion to study Medicine and the respect that the medical profession commands drive many Indian medical aspirants to study in Russia. But disappointed over not getting a seat in Indian government medical college due to required high score in NEET entrance exam, many Indian students decided to explore overseas options.
Limited number of medical seats in government colleges and the exorbitant fee at the private colleges in India are biggest problem for medical aspirants in India. Studying in a private college needs high budget of Rs. 50 lakh to 1 crore and due to which several students from middle-class families fail to take admission in them.
Students choose to study MBBS in Russia for its reasonable fee structure, quality of education, top ranking universities and the cordial diplomatic relation that it shares with India.
Getting a seat
Indian students are offered admissions in top Russian medical universities on the basis of their NEET-UG qualifying scores with an equal emphasis given to their class XI and XII academic performance. Besides, aspirants also need to have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
In Russia, all MBBS programs comprise of 12 semesters and duration over six years including one year of internship. As per NMC’s new gazette, degree of MBBS in Russia is valid in India.
Emphasis on practical knowledge
Apart from minor variations, the MBBS syllabus in Russian medical universities is almost the same as in Indian medical colleges. It is to note that unlike India where more focus is given on theory, Russian MBBS degrees focuses on giving practical knowledge to students.
Students are evaluated on the basis of semester-end exams and the monthly credit tests in top medical universities in Russia. Though instruction medium for all course duration is English, Russian universities also offer a separate language course for international students to help them overcome the language barrier. It is mandatory for every student to qualify the language test so that they can comfortably interact with patients and local people.
Career option after MBBS in Russia
Following the completion of MBBS program in Russia, many students aspires to pursue a master's degree in India or in other countries like the UK, USA, Germany etc. Most students want to practice in India after qualifying the screening test conducted by the NMC for foreign MBBS graduates and which will be NEXT exam soon. NEXT exam will be compulsory for MBBS in India students too.
Russian people are polite and warm hosts and are helpful towards the foreigners specially international students, which makes it the favorite study MBBS abroad destination for students from all over the world specially from countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.
Words of wisdom
For students who are seeking admission to a foreign medical university, it is advisable that they should opt for the institution after proper verification.
Students must apply after verifying the university’s detail with the NMC. University must be approved by NMC and WHO for validation of degree in India. They also need to be mentally prepared for the upcoming challenges as there are pros and cons to every situation. International medical applicants should be prepared to be compliant towards the rules and regulations of the foreign country.
Talking about the challenges in Russia for studying MBBS, Russia is a relatively colder place as compared to India and the temperature here always remains quite low. Language barrier is felt initially while studying but is manageable with time. But if we consider the benefits of MBBS abroad in Russia, the problems you will be facing is nothing and you will be a successful doctor after completing your study.
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