Russian National Research Medical University

Russian National Research Medical University
N.I. Pirogov
Former names	2nd Moscow State Medical University, Russian State Medical University
Established	1906
Type	Public University
Location	Moscow, Russia 55°38′50″N 37°29′25″E / 55.64722°N 37.49028°E / 55.64722; 37.49028Coordinates: 55°38′50″N 37°29′25″E / 55.64722°N 37.49028°E / 55.64722; 37.49028
Website	http://www.rsmu.ru
RNRMU Anthem

Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov or formerly known as Russian State Medical University (RSMU) is an educational institute located in Moscow, Russia. It is fully accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and is currently under the authority of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation.^[1] As one of the largest medical institution in Russia and Europe, currently more than 9200 people are enrolling in almost 115 different academic departments in this university.

Former University Logo

History

University Entrance

The first ever lecture was delivered on September 26, 1906 (documentally confirmed). The course was at that time called HMCW (Higher Medical Course for Women). The course listeners were called “medichki”. The first “medichki” graduation was in spring 1912.

Due to the popularity of the course, the entrance competition was very high. In 1906, the medical faculty students numbered 206, in 1907-1908 their number was 285. Therewith, 2128 applicants for study were rejected. So, the entrance competition equaled almost 9 people for one position.

Since the establishment of the HMCW medical department up to the February Revolution of 1917, a total of 1060 students were trained there.

The revolutionary events of 1917 gave an incentive to a new wave in the history of HMCW. The “Interim Government Herald” (Vestnik Vremennogo Pravitelstva) informed about the legislation of the draft for the transformation of women courses into women universities. However no practical implementation of the legislation followed. On top of that, the study years 1917-1918 started off with huge complications and in November the studies were dismissed. On October 16, 1918 the People’s Commisariat Board decreed to transform HMCW into 2nd Moscow State University (2nd MSU), thus becoming a new educational establishment of mixed character without considering the former a separate educational establishment.

Partial Skyview of the University

2nd MSU existed up to 1930. Later on, as a result of reorganization 3 independent institutes came to existence including 2nd Moscow State Medical Institute (2nd MSMI). Then a period of progressive development started and lasted till the World War. This includes the formation of new departments and faculties. Each department had a scientific student society of its own. During the early days of war, when the state examinations were over after spring, practically all the graduates were sent to the Red Army Forces. Throughout all the years of war, the institute operated as usual and kept on training specialists. On November 23, 1946 on account of 40 years of its foundation, the USSR Presidium of the Supreme Soviet decree decided to honour the institute with the name of I.V. Stalin. From that year onwards up to 1957, the institute was officially called “2nd MSMI named after I.V. Stalin”.

And on May 30, 1957 as a dedication to its 50th year of foundation, the RSFSR Presidium of the Supreme Soviet decree honoured 2nd MSMI with the name of Russian surgeon and anatomist N.I. Pirogov. In 1966, on its 60th anniversary, the institute was awarded with Order of Lenin and acquired a new name which was 2nd MOLSMI named after N.I. Pirogov.

On November 5, 1991 according to the regulation of RSFSR Council of Ministers, the name was transformed into Russian State Medical University(RSMU). Finally the present day name of the institute was acquired on 20 June 2011 when the university was awarded a National Research status and renamed to Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov.

Courses

Undergraduate

• General Medicine: 6 years
• Pediatrics: 6 years
• Medical Biochemistry: 6 years
• Medical Biophysics: 6 years
• Medical Cybernetics: 6 years
• Dentistry: 6 years
• Pharmacy: 5 years
• Clinical Psychology: 5 years
• Social Work: 5 years

Clinical Residency

2 years each.

Postgraduate

3 years each.

Clinical Internship Training

1 year each.

Administration

Academic Council

Superior Authority of Russian National Research Medical University is the Academic Council. The term of office of the Academic Council is for 5 years. Following the principles of transparency (Glasnost), it allows broad discussion and sharing of information about the development prospect of the university with public address.

Rectorate

Rectorate is the executive authority of the University. At its head is the Rector, in the structure of administration also includes five vice-chancellors, two vice-rector for Academic Affairs, Vice-Rector, Vice Rector for Clinical Work, and Vice President for Quartermaster.

Rectors

• Vladimir Guerrier 1872-1888, 1900-1905^[3]
• Sergey Chaplygin 1905-1919
• Sergey Namyotkin 1919-1924
• Albert Pinkevich 1924-1930
• Eugene Tsukershteyn 1930-1931
• Joseph Rybak 1932-1936
• Love Basias 1937
• Abraham Cot 1937-1946
• Sergei Milovidov 1946-1956
• Oleg Kerbikov 1956-1958
• Maria Sirotkin 1958-1964
• Yuri Lopukhin 1965-1984
• Vladimir Yarygin 1984-2007
• Nikolai Volodin 2007-2011
• Natalia Polunin 2011-2012
• Andrei Kamkin since 2013

Notable Alumni

• Leonid Roshal - Professor, MD, director of the Moscow Institute of Children's Emergency Surgery and Traumatology,^[4] member of Public Chamber of Russia, expert of the World Health Organization, Member of the Commission on Human Rights under President of Russian Federation, "Doctors of the World", "European of the Year" "Russian of the Year", "Star of Europe 2005", the president of the National Medical Chamber of Russia.
• Edward Ikem Okeke- Deputy President of the Nigerian People's Redemption Party during the Nigerian second republic.
• Vera Sidelnikov - Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honored Scientist of Russia, laureate of the Russian Federation Government, the premium LS Persianinova.
• Yakob D. Kahn - Professor of Urology in Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute, MD.
• Michael Kechker - Soviet and Russian physician, cardiologist, MD, professor, academician of the Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences. Honoured Doctor of the Russian Federation.
• Georgy Znamensky - (1903-1946) - Soviet athlete and prize winner of the USSR. Honored Master of Sports (1936). Member of the CPSU (b) since 1941.
• Serafim Ivanovich Znamensky - (1906-1942) - Soviet athlete and prize winner of the USSR. Honored Master of Sports (1936).

References

External links

• (Russian) Official Website
• (English) English Version of the Official Website(Limited Content)
• Listing in the Database of Ministry of Science and Education of the Russian Federation