Grodno State Medical University

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Grodno State Medical University is the first medical institution of higher education in the Republic of Belarus, where the ISO 9001 Quality Management System was introduced and certified, which complies with the National Quality Management System (СТБ ISO 9001-2009) and with the German Quality Management System (DIN EN 9001-2008). Our University has always implemented and maintained the best traditions of higher medical education. Today the University accords particular importance to the training of highly professional general practitioners. Foreign citizens can study at the preparatory department. Studies are held in Russian or English Languages. The preparatory department's training program aims to learn the subjects necessary for admission to the Republic of Belarus universities.
Foreign citizens applying for the 1st year might be interviewed in the following subjects: English/Russian, Biology and Chemistry, or might be admitted according to their Certificates of Secondary education. In case the training is provided in English, the international students are interviewed in the subjects mentioned above in the English language.
Grodno State Medical University has one of the biggest medical libraries in the country. It includes over 420000 copies of textbooks as well as various supplementary materials, C.D.s, medical journals, periodicals. The library is connected to the Internet and offers on-line access to the biomedical database, digital catalogs, and also uses up-to-date informational technologies that allow diversifying render services.
There are four student hostels next to the main building of the University. They can accommodate 1840 students. Two of the buildings are of flat type, i.e., the attached restroom (bathroom and toilet) and a kitchen. The hostels are centrally heated (air-conditioned). Student hostels are fully furnished. Usually, two or three students share one room. There are separate arrangements for both boys and girls. In the dining room, international students can prepare their national food. Foreign T.V. channels are available as well. The maintenance personnel keep the students' hostels clean daily and make all the students living in the hostel strictly follow the rules and regulations.
Our University has always implemented and maintained the best traditions of higher medical education. High-quality training of graduates of Grodno State Medical University has been proved by time. This is confirmed by the great authority of doctors among the population, the appointment of our graduates for managerial positions at different levels of health care organizations, and our physicians' work in major universities and research centers in Europe and all over the world.
It is worthy of note that the University trains not only physicians but also researchers and the teaching staff for its own needs. In 1967, M.V. Borysiuk defended his Ph.D. thesis in 1982, N.F. Filippovich – his thesis for a Doctor's degree. In 1996 L.M. Lobanok was elected an associate member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. In 1976 V.P. Andreev was appointed head of the Department of Biology; in 1987 - the I.P. Protasiewicz was appointed dean; in 1987, M.V. Borysiuk became vice-rector for scientific work, in 1998 P.V. Garelik was the rector. Since 2010, the graduate of the GrSMU V.A. Snezhitskiy is the rector. In 2015, he was elected an associate member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus.
Since 1993 monthly magazine "Aesculapius" has been published at the University. In 2003 the University started the publication of a quarterly medical magazine. In 2000 the University Charter and Emblem were approved and in 2006 – the University Anthem.
In 2000 the honorable title "Doctor honoris causa of Grodno State Medical University" has been introduced. It was given to Metropolitan Filaret and scientists from Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany. Prominent figures from the government and the fields of science and culture, international ambassadors often visit our University. World-renowned scientists give lectures to the students and teaching staff from time to time. Grodno State Medical University is the first medical institution of higher education in the Republic of Belarus, where the ISO 9001 Quality Management System was introduced and certified, which complies with the National Quality Management System (СТБ ISO 9001-2009) and with the German Quality Management System (DIN EN 9001-2008).
Since 2010 GrSMU offers master's level programs. In 2011 GrSMU was awarded the Prize of the Government of the Republic of Belarus for achievements in the field of quality. The last five years have been fruitful for our University.In 2012 GrSMU was accredited as a scientific organization. Our library's website became the winner of the CIS competition among sites of medical libraries "TopMed".
In 2013 the laboratory of the molecular genetic investigation was opened. GrSMU became the winner of the competition "Brand of the Year - 2013" in the nomination "Science and Education". The first in Belarus medical laboratory for practical training was opened. Anatomical exposition "Grodno cabinet of curiosities" resumed its work.
The University was awarded the Certificate of Merit from Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus for its significant contribution to implementing the government social policy and training of highly qualified medical professionals.
In 2014, the University was included in the list of the best universities of the CIS countries and the top 500 best universities in the world rankings as a result of Worldwide Professional University Rankings RankPro (rating of the International Council of Scientists).
In 2015, Professor Advisory Centre moved to the renovated building. Refresher courses in 5 specialties were organized. An electronic record of students' academic performance was introduced. GrSMU magazine is indexed in 14 international databases. The electronic version of the magazine was given the international serial number. The cooperation agreement with the Russian Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (VINITI RAS) was signed. The University has many plans for further development in the field of education and science.

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