The Medical College in Gorno-Altaisk has long been one of the most popular educational institutions in the city. Any yesterday's student can get a profession in demand, for this it is enough just to make a small amount of effort to prepare for exams and submit documents to the educational institution on time.
Where is Gorno-Altaisk?
The capital of the Republic of Altai with a population of 63,000 people is a small town that at one time was unlucky - the Trans-Siberian Railway did not pass through it. However, over the past 12 years, there has been a steady increase in population here, as the settlement develops, there are more and more opportunities for young people in it. The Medical College in Gorno-Altaisk appeared a long time ago, but it has managed to train more than one generation of experienced specialists, most of whom work in local hospitals.
The settlement has repeatedly become the winner of the prestigious Russian award “Clean City”, in 2012 the city even received the Global Brando Award as one of the cleanest in Eurasia. Such achievements have made Gorno-Altaisk one of the most attractive cities in Russia in terms of tourism, and many locals do not want to leave here for larger cities.
When did medical training begin here?
The first admission to the Oirot School of Nursing, which was the name of the Medical College in Gorno-Altaisk, took place in 1937. Then nursing was taught here for only two years, in each issue there were 70-100 specialists. In 1948, the school was renamed the feldsher-midwife school, and a welfare boarding school was opened with it, where students could live during their studies. After 6 years, it was decided to reorganize the educational institution, after which it became known as a medical school.
In the 1990s, it was incredibly difficult for the school to survive, since funding was severely cut, and the institution had no additional sources. Teachers-old-timers recall that they managed to survive this time due to the incredible support of each other by teachers and students. In the 2000s, the educational institution was renamed several times until it received its current name in 2013.
Trainings
If we talk about the faculties of the medical college in Gorno-Altaisk, then here they have a slightly different name - departments. Geteducation here is possible in the following speci alties: “Pharmacy”, “General Medicine”, “Laboratory Diagnostics”, “Obstetrics”, “Nursing”. In parallel with them, there are general professional divisions in the educational institution, for example, a physical education room. There is also a social and psychological service that helps students cope with various personal and professional problems.
Since the number of faculties has increased significantly in recent years, the schedule of the medical college in Gorno-Altaisk is formed in such a way that some of them study in the first shift, and some in the second. It changes almost weekly, so students have to be more careful and constantly monitor all possible changes at the end of the week.
Do students like to study? Reviews
Since the medical college in Gorno-Altaisk is the only educational institution that trains specialists of this profile, many applicants are happy to go there. According to them, study is given quite simply, since the quality of education here is at its best, teachers strive not only to put knowledge into the head, but also help to develop logical relationships that make it possible to understand what role this or that factor plays in the work of a doctor. An active student life, which is often touted in reviews, also gives students the opportunity to discover their skills and talents, which has a very positive effect on the quality of education.
Also hugea positive effect is the presence of a psychological service, where you can always turn for help without fear that someone else will find out about the student's problems. Teachers who are in this department of the university note that they have to work with each applicant according to an individual plan, but recently more and more students are turning there with one problem - the inability to integrate into society. Such students are offered all possible assistance, and most often the issue is resolved after a few months.
What are students dissatisfied with? Responses
There are also those students who are not enthusiastic about the work of the medical college in Gorno-Altaisk. In their reviews, they note the presence of practice at some faculties, when students receive marks not for knowledge, but for good relations with the teacher. Also, some inconvenience is caused by constant perturbations in the schedule, some students have to postpone their plans and even give up their existing work. Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to fix anything here, since some of the teachers come to work in Gorno-Altaisk from Biysk, located nearby, and the schedule has to be adjusted to part-time jobs.
An additional portion of negative feedback from students is due to the fact that at the college, due to the lack of full-time specialists with scientific degrees, it is difficult to carry out any scientific activity, for this you have to leave for larger cities. It should be noted that the administration of the educational institution is always ready for an opendialogue with their students, however, the latter are in no hurry to resolve their concerns, preferring discussions on social networks.
What exams should I take?
For admission to the medical college of Gorno-Altaisk, applicants will have to undergo a special psychological study, the results of which will be valid for admission to any speci alty. For foreign citizens, an additional rule has been introduced, they need to pass an interview in chemistry if they plan to study pharmacy, when choosing other departments, they will have to talk with examiners about the features of biology. There is no retake of these entrance examinations, so you need to prepare for them in advance. This is also often discussed in reviews.
There are no preparatory courses at the college, so applicants will have to prepare for exams on their own or with the help of private tutors. A few years ago, similar programs were opened here, however, the demand was small enough, as a result of which they did not take root. The college administration does not exclude that they will be resumed in the future, but for this there must be a steady stream of people who want to attend classes.
Can I study for a fee?
Since there are not enough budget places for everyone, those who score insufficient points as a result of the interview are offered the opportunity to study on a paid basis. For the 2018/19 academic year, the college management set a rate of 34.4 thousand rubles for both semesters. Bycompared to regional salaries, this is a rather big amount, however, the desire to get an education in this case overpowers, and students, after enrolling in the college staff, often get a part-time job somewhere to pay for their studies on their own.
Distance learning and its prospects
If you plan to combine work and it would be convenient for you to take exams once a semester, then it is better to look for something instead of a medical college in Gorno-Altaisk, it is not yet possible to study in absentia here. The administration of the educational institution explains this by the fact that the work of a physician implies a huge responsibility, and the number of correspondence hours in the offered speci alties is so small that the qualifications of a specialist who has received such an education will be in doubt.
There is another reason - the lack of funding for such training programs. The regional authorities are not interested in such education, and in this regard, it is not necessary to count on the appearance of "correspondence" in a medical college. The leadership of the educational institution does not exclude the creation of new speci alties in the future, for which it will be possible to use distance learning, however, no one has yet named specific dates.
Where can I go to study further?
One of the main questions that arise among graduates of the Gorno-Altaisk Medical College is how to get to the title of doctor? Qualifications received at an educational institution are not enough, so most of those whograduated from it, goes to other cities where there are relevant universities - Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Perm and others. In nearby Biysk, there is only a similar college, so it makes little sense to go there.
If there is no opportunity to leave, you can get a job in one of the local hospitals, where young personnel are always welcome. According to statistics, about 60% of all college graduates after graduation find a job in their speci alty. About 20% continue their education, about 10% go to the army, 5-6% - on maternity leave, all the rest - do not work in their speci alty. The leadership of the educational institution is concerned about the fact that recently the number of those who decided to change their speci alty after graduation has been growing.
Where is the school located?
The number of applicants who want to get primary medical skills is growing, some come to the capital of the republic without knowing the address of the medical college in Gorno-Altaisk, and try to find an educational institution for a very long time. It is located in the very center of the city - at 116 Communist Avenue, so it is not difficult to get to it.
Through the nearest stop to the college - "Republican Hospital", runs more than 35 bus routes and 6 fixed-route taxis, in connection with this, there should not be any difficulties with moving around Gorno-Altaisk. Intracity buses are No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21. Minibuses are mainlyconnect the city with nearby villages and the airport.
