The MBBS course at Smolensk Medical University is quite popular among Indian students because of its recognition and reputation over the years. The Medical Faculty is the biggest structural and functional sub- divisions of the University. It has 31 big hospitals under it. 8 hospitals with 6000 beds are used to train and educate the students. There are a total 1000 seats available for students in medical faculty out of which 342 seats are reserved for foreign students. Students from more than 50 countries study at this University. The University is located centrally and has good climatic conditions for the students. The Medical University has 8 faculties including General Medicine, Dentistry, Pediatrics, Pharmaceutics, Nursing, etc. The duration of MBBS course is 6 years that includes one year of compulsory internship. The University recently celebrated 100 years of its completion.

These are few important criteria to take admission at Smolensk State Medical University that needs to be followed-

Here is the list of documents needed for MBBS admissions:

• Copies of the Academic Record (10th and 10+2 Marksheet)
• Copy of Passport
• Passport Size Photographs
• English Language Certificate
• Date of Birth Certificate
• NEET Score Card
• Affidavit from parent/guardian stating their willingness to send
• Bank Statement of last 6 months

• As the University is recognised by the medical council, students can come back to India and practice medicine after qualifying the screening test conducted by MCI. Screening test is mandatory for all students who complete their MBBS/MD from abroad.
• The students can also practice in other countries like the USA after qualifying the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
• Students can also apply for government jobs in India once they are registered with the medical council.
• The facility of internship can be availed at any private or government colleges for a duration of one year after qualifying the screening test conducted by MCI.