Program description:
The program for the Medical Doctor (MD) in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia is unique in its content and structure. Program completely corresponds to the Russian Government’s and international requirements to the degree of the Medical Doctor in Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine of the PFUR is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools of the WHO.
The program is specially designed for English speaking students and includes special program designed to study intensively Russian language from first year onwards, along with other medical subjects, in order to have adequate command of the Russian language, to converse with patients in clinics etc. Graduates can obtain a diploma of an interpreter-consultant in Russian language.
In numerous laboratories with up-to-date diagnostic and research equipment, students attempt at penetrating into the mysteries of structure and functioning of human body and learn how to diagnose diseases and apply innovative methods of treatment.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the Program, graduatesshall be able to describe etiology, pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis and management of common medical problems including emergencies. Diagnose common medical conditions both acute and chronic. Take a detailed patients’ history, conduct an appropriate physical examination, make clinical diagnosis, conduct common bedside investigative procedures, interpret common laboratory investigations and plan and institute therapy.
Diagnose and manage common health problems of the individual and the community appropriate to his/her position as a member of the health team at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Be competent to practice preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative medicine in respect to the commonly encountered health problems.
Practice Evidence Based Medicine, appreciating the rationale for different therapeutic modalities and be familiar with the administration of “essential drugs” and their common side effects. Appreciate the psycho-social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors affecting health, and develop humane attitude towards the patients/relatives, in discharging one’s professional responsibilities.
Be familiar with the various National Health Programs, and the ways in which they are being implemented. Acquire basic management skills in the area of materials, financial and human resources.
Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and written to establish effective communication with the clients (patients, relatives, and general public), health team partners, and scientific community. Practice medical ethics in patient care, service delivery, and research.
Develop attitude for self learning and acquire necessary skills including the use of appropriate technologies, for pursuing self directed learning for a life time.
Career opportunities:
The Program graduates will be able to continue education in clinical residency, as a part of multilevel structure of higher medical education, a form of continuous professional education of medical doctors for training or re-training specialists and upgrading their level. The main task of clinical residency is to prepare highly qualified specialists for independent work in hospitals, various medical institutions or in private practices. Studies in clinical residency are from two to five years. The Program graduates also will be able to continue education at the doctoral level (PhD) in non clinical specialties.
Dentistry
Period of studies: 5 years
Program description:
The program for the Medical Doctor in Dentistry (DMD) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia is unique in its content and structure. Program completely corresponds to the Russian Government’s and international requirements to the degree of the Medical Doctor in Dentistry. The Faculty of Medicine of the PFUR is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools of the WHO.
The dental education curriculum is a scientifically-oriented program which is rigorous and intensive. The goals of the dental education program include the preparation of graduates who possess the knowledge, skills and values to begin the practice of general dentistry.
The program is specially designed for English speaking students and includes special program designed to study intensively Russian language from first year onwards, along with other medical subjects, in order to have adequate command of the Russian language, to converse with patients in clinics etc. Graduates can obtain a diploma of an interpreter-consultant in Russian language.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the Program, graduates shall be competent in: the application of the fundamental principles of behavioral sciences as they pertain to patient-centered approaches for promoting, improving and maintaining oral health; managing a diverse patient population and have the interpersonal and communications skills to function successfully in a multicultural work environment; evaluating different models of oral health care management and delivery.
Graduates shall be able: to understand the basic principles and philosophies of practice management and have the skills to function successfully as the leader of the oral health care team; to be competent in applying ethical, legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral health care services; to be competent in the application of the principles of ethical reasoning and professional responsibility as they pertain to patient care and practice management; to recognize the role of lifelong learning and self-assessment in maintaining competency.
Graduates shallbe competent: in the use of critical thinking and problem solving related to the comprehensive care of patients; in the use of information technology resources in contemporary dental practice.
Graduates shallbe competent in providing oral health care within the scope of general dentistry, for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient, including patient assessment and diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, health promotion and disease prevention, informed consent, anesthesia, and pain and anxiety control, restoration of teeth, replacement of teeth, periodontal therapy, pulpal therapy, oral mucosal disorders, hard and soft tissue surgery, dental emergencies, malocclusion and space management and evaluation of the outcomes of treatment.
Graduates shallbe competent in assessing the treatment needs of patients with special needs.
Career opportunities:
The Program graduates will be able to continue education in clinical residency, as a part of multilevel structure of higher medical education, a form of continuous professional education of medical doctors for training or re-training specialists and upgrading their level. The main task of clinical residency is to prepare highly qualified specialists for independent work in hospitals, various medical institutions or in privat
