About
Siberian State Medical University (SSMU) is one of Russia's oldest and largest medical universities, renowned for its strong academic and research traditions, particularly in Siberia. It is best known for its comprehensive medical education, with particularly strong faculties in General Medicine, Pediatrics, and Pharmacy, supported by its own extensive clinical base. For international students, SSMU offers English-taught programs, notably in General Medicine, and provides dedicated support through its International Department for visa, adaptation, and accommodation. The university actively promotes international collaboration and exchange programs, fostering a diverse academic environment. A distinctive characteristic is its deep historical roots, evolving from the medical faculty of Tomsk Imperial University established in 1888, making it a cornerstone of medical science in the region.
Background
The Siberian State Medical University, SibMed (Russian: «Сибирский государственный медицинский университет», СибГМУ) is a public medical school in Tomsk, Russia. It was founded in May, 1878 by the decree of Emperor Alexander II. Today, Siberian State Medical University provides undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in biochemistry, biophysics, general medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursery fields. It is one of the few universities in Russia that has its own hospital that is not only providing medical care for citizens in Tomsk Region and other regions but, also, is a training center for students and medical professionals. It has more than 6 500 students that come from 39 countries worldwide. In 2017, SibMed obtained the status of the only flagship medical university in Russia.
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