Faculty of International Students
Адрес: ул. Ланге, 5 (главный корпус), г.Гомель, 246000
E-mail: foreigndeansoffice@gsmu.by; interoffice@gsmu.by
Тел.: +375 232 35-97-22 (специалисты); +375 232 31-17-05 (декан)
Факс: +375 232 35-98-38
The training of medical specialists for foreign countries at Gomel State Medical University was opened in 2000, based on the decision of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus dated April 4, 2000 No. 08-28/2462 "On the opening of the Faculty for Training Specialists for Foreign Countries".
The first graduation of foreign citizens at Gomel State Medical University took place in 2001, 19 medical specialists, citizens of foreign countries, received diplomas,
and in 2002, 32 medical specialists from foreign countries received their diplomas.
During the existence of the Faculty, more than 800 foreign specialists from 30 countries of the world have been trained.
Currently, more than 1000 students from 35 countries of the world study at the faculty: Sri Lanka, India, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Syria, Morocco, Nigeria, Yemen, Lebanon, Maldives, Israel, Great Britain, Australia, Bangladesh, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
The basic department of the Faculty is the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language, opened in 2003.
The study of the Russian language by foreign students is carried out at the preparatory department, 1-3 years. The university also organizes training in English.
Foreign students live in dormitories with all the amenities, have the opportunity to communicate with each other within the framework of their communities, celebrate national and religious holidays, and participate in national festivals and exhibitions.
In the 1st and 2nd years, foreign students study normal anatomy and histology, cytology and embryology, general and bioorganic chemistry, medical biology and general genetics, normal physiology and biochemistry.
The teaching staff of the theoretical departments of the university ensures the teaching of fundamental medical disciplines at a high scientific and methodological level. 
Along with medical and biological subjects, students study Russian and Latin.
Students of 3-4 years study clinical disciplines: pathological physiology and pathological anatomy, microbiology and pharmacology, general surgery and propaedeutics of internal diseases, general hygiene, etc.
Students are introduced for the first time to the university’s clinical bases and hospitals, where the foundations of their future professional activities are laid.
In the 5th and 6th years, foreign students study surgical and internal diseases, pediatrics and ophthalmology, otolaryngology, infectious and tropical diseases, psychiatry, etc.
Each student has direct contact with patients, participates in clinical rounds and consultations, medical and diagnostic procedures, and is present during operations.
Students spend most of their time on professional training. For self-training, students have the opportunity to study in the reading room of the university library, in computer classes and student scientific circles, take part in a student scientific conference, and undergo industrial practice in health care institutions in Gomel.
Participation in student clubs, creative competitions, amateur art competitions and sports competitions make the life of foreign students brighter and more fulfilling.
A graduate of the Faculty of International Students is awarded an international diploma with the title “MD” (Doctor of Medicine).
The diploma is accompanied by a transcript with grades and the number of hours in the subjects studied, which is subsequently compared with the programs of national universities when verifying the diploma abroad and passing an exam to confirm qualifications in the home country of a foreign citizen.
Graduates of the Faculty of International Students of the Gomel State Medical University successfully confirm their diplomas in their home countries and work as specialists in various fields of medicine in the EU, North America, etc.
A graduate of the Faculty of International Students of the Gomel State Medical University has the opportunity to continue his/her studies in clinical residency.
Within the framework of international cooperation, academic exchanges are actively developing, joint scientific and educational events, scientific research and conferences are held.
