Voronezh Medical University was founded in 1930 by separating the Medical Faculty of Voronezh State University into an independent educational institution. However, the history of medical education has a much deeper history.
History of Voronezh University
The Faculty of Medicine in Voronezh appeared in 1918, when the famous Derpt University was evacuated to the city due to the occupation of Estonia by the troops of Kaiser Germany, which laid the foundation for Voronezh State University. And already in 1919, seventy-five doctors graduated from Voronezh.
In 1930, the Faculty of Medicine was reorganized into an independent Medical Institute, which included two faculties: medical and sanitary-hygienic. Today Voronezh Medical University bears the name of the outstanding surgeon N. N. Burdenko, who invested a lot of time and effort in the development of medical education in Voronezh.
University structure
By 2018, Voronezh Medical University has eight faculties and institutes, including:
- Medical.
- Dental.
- Pharmaceutical.
- Pediatric.
- Medical preventive.
- Institute of Nursing Education.
- Faculty of highly qualified personnel training.
- International Institute for Medical Education and Cooperation.
All faculties and institutes are focused on training highly qualified specialists in their field, ensuring the implementation of curricula, assessing the quality of educational control. In addition, much attention is paid to extracurricular activities of students, cultural leisure and a he althy lifestyle.
The university has a library of special medical literature, as well as a sports and recreation complex, which can be used not only by students of the Voronezh State Medical University, but also by citizens. The wellness center includes a swimming pool, an aerobics room, a gym and a games room. Subscriptions to the sports center can be purchased at average prices for Voronezh.
Scientific activity
In addition to educational activities, Voronezh Medical University is also engaged in scientific activities, which has earned it the reputation of one of the leading scientific centers specializing in human he alth.
The university is preparing postgraduate researchers anddoctoral studies, there are several scientific councils in various speci alties. In addition, scientific conferences, including international ones, are regularly held, and specialized scientific journals are published.
University students actively participate in international exchanges with their colleagues from other countries. The university has established a system for exchanging experience with both European and Asian universities, in particular with Turkish ones.
In addition, numerous students from foreign countries study at the university, which allows us to talk about the importance that the medical university has on a global scale. Most foreign students come from African countries, for which the high level of medical qualifications is critical, since the he alth care system in most African countries is at an extremely low level of development.
