Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy, founded in 1907, is named after I.I. Mechnikov., a renowned Russian scientist and Nobel Laureate. The Academy was set up by the Russian Government through the Ministry of Health. Key Features of Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy It is approved by WHO & ECFMG commission of USA It is one of the few Russian medical universities accepted by Indian Medical Council Its programs are approved by the medical councils of Sri-Lanka, Sweden,...

Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy, founded in 1907, is named after I.I. Mechnikov., a renowned Russian scientist and Nobel Laureate. The Academy was set up by the Russian Government through the Ministry of Health.

Key Features of Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy

• It is approved by WHO & ECFMG commission of USA
• It is one of the few Russian medical universities accepted by Indian Medical Council
• Its programs are approved by the medical councils of Sri-Lanka, Sweden, Ireland, Australia, UK, as well as all the European and American countries
• Its main clinical base is Peter the Great's Hospital, a 2,000 bedded multi specialty medical center
• Programs taught in English
• It is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, Russia

During its 100 years of existence, the Academy has come to be regarded as one of the leading education centers in Russia in the sphere of medicine for its graduate and postgraduate programs. The Academy through its contemporary academic curriculum offers specialization in preventive medicine and clinical medicine.
More than 35,000 physicians graduated from the Academy during the years of its existence, including 3,500 foreign graduates from more than 50 countries worldwide since 1947. Currently, there are more than 1,000 international students among its 5,000 strong student population.