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After a law on Education was passed in 1993, Kyrgyzstan has faced and expansion of
Institutions of higher education. Today there are 39 Universities and of these, 13 are privately
owned. The number of students has tripled since the break-up of Soviet Union.
Today the Government is supporting the Educational Institutions to strengthen the
human resources of the Republic and of the Foreign Lands.
I.K. Akunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy has more than 6,000 students of 19
different Nationalities America, Germany, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Sudan, Malaysia, Nepal, etc.
The University mission is to enhance the Intellectual, Social, Cultural and Economic
qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal Educational
for Undergraduates and to appropriate array of Professional, Graduate and Postgraduate
program. The University life will involve you not only the acquisition of a formal qualification
valued in society but also in the excitement of Investigation, Resource and Satisfaction that comes
from applying knowledge.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is a world-class international
University with a broad base of Enrolment for International Students.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical is recognized from PMDC, MCI and the degree of
this University is acceptable all over the world including America.
You have the guarantee of the high and the expertise based of our experienced over
the past years. We give you the personal attention and individual help so vital in learning.
The Kyrgyz Medical institute was established on the 1stof September 1939, in the city of Bishkek (then
Frunze).
In 1996 the Kyrgyz State Medical institute was given the status of Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA).
The following faculties function in the KSMA.
At present, 55 department of the KSMA comprise 485 highly qualified lectures including 65 doctors of
medicine, 128 candidates of medicine, 12 honored scientists, 27 honored doctors, 8 state award laureates.
The total number of students is 3525, of which 361 are from such countries as India, Pakistan, Syria,
Morocco, turkey, Palestine, Peru, Egypt, Afghanistan, Nepal, Lebanon, Greece, and south Korea.
More than 27, 9100 doctors have been educated at the KSMA since its establishment.
The KSMA staff carry out large amount of medical and scientific research work. Since 1953, a central
research laboratory is functioning, whose staff is deeply involved in scientific programs developed by the
KSMA.
Every year, the KSMA organizes Technical Republican, intra-college and international symposium and
scientific conferences for lecturers, young scientists and students.
In 1996, the KSMA joined the American health union. Within the framework of this partnership, an
educational informational centre was established at the KSMA. A partner relationship has been established
at the KSMA and the Kansas University (USA) with purpose of developing and improving the quality of
education.
The American counterparts provide technical assistance in the development of the new training programs
plains for training of family doctors and general medical practitioners.
On the base of KSMA and the International University of Kyrgyzstan, in 1997, a healthcare management
centre was established. The purpose of the centre is to carryout post-diploma training of Medical
Collegegraduates and students of KSMA in the field of healthcare management.
The foundations of the prominent Kyrgyz school of medicine of KSMA, was laid down by medical
scientists from Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Kharkov and Kiev.
Academic Staff
KSMA works to improve the level of training of doctors. High qualified Professors, Associate
Professors and Assistants are employed and who possess comprehensive academic experience. Most of
them are members of National and International Science and Medical Societies and Authors of many
Research Studies.
The Curriculum
The academic year lasts 2 terms; the 1st term from 1st September to second half of January. The 2nd term
begins from 1st February to second half of July. There are two vacations; winter vacation last two weeks,
summer vacation last two months. The week loading is 36 hours, 4 hours in a day.
Assessment
Students progress may be accessed through the year by written work and participation in class
discussion, practical work and short tests continuous assessment.
Final examinations are conducted in all required subject of at the end of each semester
Theoretical and Practical. Students who fail an examination at first attempt can try again. After completion
of the entire course of study and successfully passing of all required examinations the students are
awarded the qualification degree of Doctor of Medicine/Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S). Excellent
students have the opportunity to travel abroad to study at Universities in other countries.
Religion
In Kyrgyzstan, there is complete freedom of religion. There are also many other religions. Other
minorities are communists, Christians etc. while the main religion is Islam. Kyrgyz are Sunni Muslim by
the faith. They continue to follow indigenous traditions and customs. However, efforts on to bring Kyrgyz
closer are to the basic tenets of Islam. New Mosques are being built and a few Midrates have also been
opened where Quran is being taught to the younger ones. About 2000 Kyrgyz people go for the Haj Pilli
grim mage to Mecca every year. Eid-ul-uzha (QurbanAyt) locally called KurmanAyt is celebrated with
great favor.
Documents
For regular Education of Medicine (MBBS/MD)
For regular Education of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
For Postgraduate Specialization Course in one Clinical Specialty.
Intensive Russian Learning Centre
College preparation centre has intensive Russian program for international students who have to begin
their studies in a year, after graduation/post graduation. Students in the intensive program take classes for
3 hours per day, from Monday till Saturday during every week.
The Russian program include
Speaking skills
Listening Comprehensive
Reading and Study Skills
Basic Regular Medical Study
Social Activities with Local students
Language Laboratory Facilities
Computer Laboratory Facilities
Program subjects
1st Year:
Medical History,
Latin Language,
Psychology,
Medical Biology,
Medical Physics,
Medical Chemistry,
Anatomy,
Medical English,
Russian Language,
Physical Training,
Histology,
Normal Physiology,
Philosophy,
Information Technology,
Histology,
Normal Physiology,
Nursing Practical
2nd Year:
Philosophy,
Economics,
Clinical Services,
Biochemistry,
Anatomy,
English,
Russian,
Physical Training,
Histology,
Normal Physiology,
Microbiology,
Pharmacology,
Therapy,
Path Anatomy,
Path Physiology,
Medical Techniques,
Pediatrics,
Massage,
Psychology,
Biochemistry,
Nursing Practical
3rd Year:
Pharmacology,
General Hygiene,
Russian Language,
Clinical Cycle Of The Systems:
Cardiovascular System,
Respiratory System,
Skeleton System
Muscle System ,
Endocrine System ,
Circulatory System ,
Gastrointestinal System ,
Nervous System ,
Renal System ,
Reproduction System ,
practical of Assistant of Doctor
Curricula of General Medicine programs authorized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the
Kyrgyz Republic are designed according to the State Educational Standards, Programs of Leading World
Educational Centers, in view of own Methodical Development which include the following Disciplines:
-Surgery
-Children's Surgery
-Therapy
- Neonatology
- Ophthalmology
-Oncology
- Endocrinology
-Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cardiology
- Venerealogy
- Allergology
- Hematology
-Pediatrics
-Phthisiology
The KSMA suggests 6 - years program of General Medicine in English. This program was
developed especially for students from South-East Asian and Arabic Regions. The program is
built in accordance to Medical Education of UK Model. Program is Approved by Ministry of
Health and Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and the World Health Oganisation.
General medicine
. The program is constructed according to standards of medical universities of the CIS and
countries of Europe.
Preparatory Department of KSMA has Intensive Russian program for international students.
Primary goals of this division are: to teach Russian, Kyrgyz and major subjects - Biology, Chemistry,
Anatomy, Physiology, Histology and Medical Terminology.
Groups are and the number of students in one group is 4-5 people, which provides optimum
conditions for individual work of the teacher with the student.
Upon graduation from the Preparatory Department students take examination and get
Certificates, which serve as guarantees of admission to one of KSMA's institutes, chosen by students.
Training at the Preparatory Department is an earnest of further successful study in the KSMA
and other Higher Educational Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic. Training is conducted on a contractual
basis.
Preparatory Department offers courses of 9 and 6 months, daytime and evening time form of
training for people with full Secondary Education. Educational process is based on a High School pattern
of teaching. For this purpose Lectures, Practical Activities, Colloquiums, control and Laboratory
Researches, Offsets and Examinations are provided.
Curricula are developed on profile faculties of the KSMA according to tests of the National
Testing Centre. For the effective organization of educational process the S provides students of
Preparatory Courses the lecture halls, Computer Studies, the Museum of Human Anatomy, and profile
departments rendering Methodical help in Realization and the Organization of Practical and Laboratory
Researches.
Dear Applicant!
We are inviting you to our university to get one of the most interesting and human professions - the
professions of doctor. Our medical university has considerable experience in training of doctors for
foreign countries and employs the best specialists of Kyrgyz Republic.
Strong intellectual potential, close cooperation with lading medical institutions, the use of morden
technologies, and individual approach to each student, all this ensure high quality of training and future
professional achievements of our graduates. Training in our medical university is conducted in line with
up-to-date standards applied in European countries. We are offering our student the training programmes
best fit for their home country needs or places where they want to practice medicine in future.
We apply training techniques that make it possible for students to develop problem solving skills, learn
how to get information independently and improve abilities to assess new information critically. We are
confident that wide access to clinical settings, work with patients, and participation in surgeries will help
students to develop good clinical skills and human approach. We pay particular attention to personal
growth of students applying individual approach to each of them and help them solve all their problems as
to training or accommodation, privacy and security. Once you become our university student you will be a
part of us we are personally responsible for each of you, and when you leave we want you to remeber us
and stay in touch.
Rector,
Kyrgyz state medical academy I.K Akhunbaeva
PhD. Dr. Prof. Zurdinov Ashirali Zurdinovich
Educational document , equivalent to the state document on the general intermediate (complete) degree
or professional intermediate degree awarded in the Kyrgyz Republic, (10+2 class certificate)
Mark percentage not less than 50% with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Appropriate entry visa
Without serious health problems, which has to be officially confirmed.
General Medicine
Tuition fee: English medium 2400$
Tuition fee: Russian medium 1600$
Dentistry/Stomatology
Tuition fee 1800 $
Post Graduation
Duration of course 2-3 year
Medium of instruction English and Russian
Tuition fee 1800 $
Preparatory Department
Duration of course 9,6 months
Tuition fee for Preparatory 1200 $
Note:
* The tuition fee may to pay in two installments, half in October and half in February.
* Extra money will be paid by foreigner students for admission, invitation, NOC, visa approval, and other charges
of university.
Applicant should submit necessary documents to the admission coordinator of KSMA.
After assessment of the documents official Invitation Letter will be issued from KSMA through the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the successful candidates.
You can apply for the Kyrgyzstan visa to any Kyrgyzstan Embassy or Consulate abroad. Nationals to
whom do not need letter of invitation can obtain a visa on arrival at Bishkek "Manas International
Airport".
It is essential for all intending international students to obtain a student visa and study permit.
Applicants should check with the nearest Kyrgyz Embassy or Consulate whether they require a visa to
enter Kyrgyzstan. Visas are not required for citizens of former CIS countries.
The invitation or admission letter is issued by the University's, International Relations Department. In
order to apply for a visa Kyrgyz Embassy or Consulate, you will need the following documents:
Original passport
Invitation or admission letter from the University approved from the Consular Department of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Kyrgyz republic.
Completed visa application form
Copy of Educational Documents
Passport-sized photographs
Note: At the "Manas International Airport in Bishkek, the official Representative of University
will receive you
Visa to Kyrgyzstan :
Upon entering Kyrgyzstan, every person should hold a valid passport and entry visa. Visa
can be received at Embassies of the Kyrgyz Republic (if there are no Embassies or
Representations of the Kyrgyz Republic in your country, visa may be at the Consular department
of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bishkek airport upon arrival).
All Foreign Nationals, except Nationals of the following Countries, need visas to enter the
Republic of Kyrgyzstan:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Albania
3. Armenia
4. Belarus
5. Bulgaria
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Georgia
8. Kazakhstan
9. Korea
10. Cuba
11. Macedonia
12. Malaysia (within 3 months)
13. Moldova
14. Mongolia (within 3 months)
15. Poland
16. Russian Federation
17. Romania
18. Slovakia
19. Slovenia
20. Vietnam
21. Tajikistan
22. Turkey (within one month)
23. Ukraine
24. Croatia
25. Czech Republic
26. Yugoslavia
27. Japan
List of Countries whose citizens on arriving in the Kyrgyz Republic may receive
entry/exit visas at "Manas International Airport" from the Consular Department of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs on the basis of personal request (meaning you do not need Letter of invitation),
for a term of one month. Citizens of these countries are also exempt from registering with the
police.
1. Australia
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. United Kingdom
5. Germany
6. Greece
7. Denmark
8. Israel
9. Ireland
10. Iceland
11. Spain
12. Italy
13. Canada
14. Cyprus
15. Korea
16. Liechtenstein
17. Luxembourg
18. Malta
19. Monaco
20. The Netherlands
21. Norway
22. New Zealand
23. Portugal
24. United States of America
25. Finland
26. France
27. Switzerland
28. Sweden
These nationalities can also obtain a visa on arrival at Bishkek's Manas international airport. Upon
arrival in Kyrgyzstan ensure that your passport is stamped to show the date you entered the
country. You may encounter problems when leaving the country if you have entered the country
by the trekking routes from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan bypassing staffed border crossings.
You can apply for the Kyrgyzstan visa to any Kyrgyzstan Embassy or Consulate abroad.
Nationalities that do not need letter of invitation can also obtain a visa on arrival at "Manas
International Airport" Bishkek.
Our Other Services: We offer services like: rent-a-room, rent an apartment in the city Bishkek, as well
we offer translation services, ticketing services.
Climate: Dry. In summer the temperature is about +5, +30 Degree Celsius. In winter, it downs to about
minus 15, minus 10. Students are advised to take warm cloths for the winter with high snowfall.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
I.K AkhunbaevKYRGYZ STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY (KSMA)
92, Akhunbaevstr, 720020, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
http://www.kgma.kg
WELCOME TO KYRGYZ STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY
Message From the Chancellor, KSMA
Chancellor
Corresponding-member of the National Academy of Sciences
MD, ProfessorZurdinov A.Z
I.K. AkhunbaevKyrgyz State Medical Academy
ABOUT KSMA
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) is the Kyrgyz Republics
Ranked 1st higher Medical and Health Sciences Institution with the provision of knowledge,
skilled consultative Medical Care and practical assistance. I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical
Academy (KSMA) is aimed to teach Medical Education for foreign citizens in English Language
as well as in Russian. Citizens of any state irrespective of their Nationality, Sex, Religion, Social
State and Political Opinion may study at the KSMA.
A publicly supported comprehensive Institution I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical
Academy (KSMA) offers a valid range of strong Undergraduate programs and is designed as the
Countrys Primary Institution for Postgraduate study and Research, which has Nationally and
Internationally recognized.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) Curriculum is unique not just in
its teaching and learning methods, but also in the fact that it was designed to be Universally
accepted by the world's best Medical Universities and Colleges.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) purpose is to develop Humanistic,
Skilled, intellectually Disciplined, and Authoritative Medical Professionals who are committed to
the highest ideals and standards of the profession and who models an exceptional of care for those
they Treat, Lead and Serve.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) is an integrated Medical and
Healthcare Institution, offering Education, Healthcare and Research in partnership with some of
the World's most respected Universities and Colleges in the field of Medicine and Healthcare. It is
Kyrgyz Republic's only Institute focused a hundred percent on Medical and Healthcare Education,
and continues to play a significant role in Nation-building.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) implements the basic
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education in specialties of General Medicine, Dentistry,
Pediatric, Nursing, Pharmacy, PG and PhD, as well as additional Professional Programs and
carries our Research Activities in well Equipped, Modern Diagnostic and Treatment Facilitated
Hospitals.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA)s Administrative Campus lies at
picturesque capital city Bishkek with the Scientific Centers and Clinical Bases throughout the city
for Training, Retraining and advanced training of the Foreign Citizens in the field of Medicine.
Forging ahead, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) will have to
develop an Academic Health Centre where all the three components of Education, Research and
Healthcare will add value to each other. This will also differentiate I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State
Medical Academy (KSMA) - to help mould individuals to be Better People, and to be Better
Medical and Healthcare Professionals.
Vision
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA)shall be an innovative
global centre of excellence in Learning and Research, supporting a community of Scholars
and Professionals committed to serving Society, promoting the development of students
to reach their true potential in becoming competent, ethical, caring and inquiring citizens
and visionary leaders.
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) is committed to academic
freedom and the principles of equal opportunity in the pursuit and application of
knowledge, the highest standards of Intellectual, Educational and Research productivity,
and the establishment of a learning organization that respects the individual.
EDUCATIONAL
MISION
As an educational institution, our mission is;
To strengthen I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) as centre of
excellence for Undergraduate, Postgraduate Programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pediatric,
Pharmacy and other health sciences programs.
To establish the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) as a centre for
Higher Education providing training through multidisciplinary programs.
To establish the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) as a centre for
Postgraduate training and continuing professional education.
To train knowledgeable and skilful professionals with high ethical standards who will be
dedicated to serve and improve the quality of life of the community.
To train competent professionals with the use of innovative technologies of knowledge
especially in the teaching-learning process.
CORE VALUES
Our organizational culture is to be based on our value system: We will be an
organization driven by its values. These core values, encapsulated in the acronym TRUST,
are;
Trustworthy
Responsive
Unity
Service
Tenacity
Trustworthiness- We are trustworthy and stand for integrity, reliably and commitment.
Responsiveness- to change, and to the needs of individuals and communities
Unity- of vision and in working towards the achievement of common goals
Service- a commitment to providing outstanding service
Tenacity- in the pursuit of excellence
77 years ago, The Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (KSMI) was opened on the 1st
September 1939 in city of Bishkek (formerly Frunze) with recruitment of 200 students. The
establishment of the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute was invaluably contributed to by the 1-st
Moscow Medical Institute, High Medical Schools of Saint-Petersburg, Alma-Ata, Tashkent and
other Medical institutions as well. They provided expertise and organizational assistance, medical
guidelines and training books as well as faculty staff to do a full-time job for the Kyrgyz State
Medical Institute.
Departments of CPSU (Communist Party of the Soviet Union) History and
Political Economy, Regular Anatomy, Biology, Histology, General Chemistry, Physics, Foreign
Languages and others were opened. 16 teachers worked at these Departments. The 2-nd Kharkov
General Medicine and Dentistry Institute and the Moscow Dentistry Institute were evacuated to
Kyrgyzstan during the Great Patriotic War (World War II), which caused hardships in the Kyrgyz
State Medical Institutes performance. Terms of training were shortened to 4-4,5 years.
Year 1943:
the 1st Batch of KSMI
In 1943 the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (KSMI) had produced the 1st Batch of 250
doctors.
Year 1948:
In the Post-War years starting from 1948 terms of training were extended to 6 -
years. In the following 2-nd year of studies the KSMI launched official end-of-year examinations
on Anatomy, Histology, Physiology and Biochemistry.
Year 1950:
In 1950, the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (KSMI) increased admission of
students and started training of doctors in specific areas of specialization.
Year 1960:
In 60, the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (KSMI) started a programmed control of
proficiency with technical means employed. This period had seen the development of scientific
back-ups for gaining expertise in disciplines such as elements of training, levels of their
mastering, graphology structures etc.
Year 1970:
Research Focused on Medicine & Medical Education
In 70, the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute (KSMI) became the leading Medical
School of the USSR in effective solution of issues as Physiology, Pathology, Adaptation of
Human Organism to High Altitude Conditions.
Moving into research was a natural progression in the evolution of the KSMI in its
continual quest for academic excellence. KSMI thrust areas for research are: Environmental
Health, Cancer Biology, Stem Cell Research, Active Bio-molecules and Cellular Mechanisms,
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems etc.
While Medical and Healthcare-related research continues to be an area of focus,
KSMI was also making progress in a new area of research that of Medical Education.
Qualitatively new way was paved for establishment of links with Research Centers
of the Soviet Republics resulting in conclusion of agreements on creative cooperation with many
Research Institutes and High Schools of the Former Soviet Union. Scientists of our Kyrgyz State
Medical Institute conducted a number of joint Research Missions at Republican Research
Performance Sites and Laboratories.
Year 1980:
In 80, the Educational-Methodical and Research process was considerably
improved. The Kyrgyz State Medical Institute entered the World Scientific Community bringing
up research issues relative to Medicine in Mountains, which moved KSMI toward strengthening
of integration into Research Environment.
Year 1996:
KSMI Becomes Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA)
Year 2000:
KSMA'S Unique Curriculum - International Standard
In 2000 the KSMA started introduction of new Curricula designed in line with
International standards. The KSMA Curriculum was unique not just in its teaching and learning
methods, but also in the fact that it was designed to be universally accepted by the worlds best
Medical Universities and colleges. And its unique Self-directed Learning approach taught
students to break away from teacher-dependent learning and to be responsible for their own
learning
year 2010:
Looking Forward
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy is the Leader in Medical Education in
the Kyrgyz Republic and most dynamically developing High School of the Central Asia.
The KSMA employs 600 highly qualified Faculty Members, including 55 Professors
and Doctors of Medical Sciences, 215 PhD( Candidates of Medical Sciences), 12 honored
Scientists, 8 State Award Laureates and 7 Academician of National Academy of Sciences of the
Kyrgyz Republic (NAS KR) .
I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy trains more than 6000 students from
Kyrgyzstan, countries of CIS and other 19 foreign countries (India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey,
Palestine, Egypt, Afghanistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, South Korea etc.).
More than 30, 000 doctors have been educated at the KSMA since its establishment.
Year 2016:
100% Medical and Healthcare Education Specialist
Today KSMA is an Integrated Medical and Healthcare Institution, offering Education,
Healthcare and Research in partnership with some of the worlds Universities in the field of
Medicine and Healthcare. It is Kyrgyz Republics only University focused a hundred percent on
Medical and Healthcare Education, and continues to play a significant role in Nation-building.
TEACHERS:
600 highly qualified faculty members,
7 Academician of National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic(NAS KR),
55 Doctors of Medical Sciences
215 PhD (Candidate of Medical Science)
12 honored Scientists
8 State award Laureates.
STUDENTS:6000 from Kyrgyzstan and 19 foreign countries (India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Palestine,
Egypt, Afghanistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, South Korea etc.).
KSMA PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Established: 1939
Duration: 6 years
Qualification: Physician
Specialty: General Medicine
Language: English, Russian, Kyrgyz
Faculty of Dentistry
Established: 1960
Duration: 5 years
Qualification: Physician
Specialty: Dentistry
Language: Russian, Kyrgyz
Faculty of Pediatrics
Established: 1956
Duration: 6 years
Qualification: Physician
Specialty: Pediatrics
Language: Russian, Kyrgyz
Faculty of Pharmacy
Established: 1981
Duration: 5 years
Qualification: Pharmacist
Specialty: Pharmacy
Language: Russian, Kyrgyz
Faculty of Nursing
Established: 1998
Duration: 5 years
Qualification: Manager of Nursing/ Teacher in Nursing
Specialty: Pharmacy
Language: Russian, Kyrgyz
Established: 1953
Duration: 5 years
Qualification: Physician
Specialty: Medical and Preventive Care
Language: Russian, Kyrgyz
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
PRE-UNIVERSITY TRAINING
Established: 2009
Duration: 6,9 months
Language: Russian
Subjects of Studies: Russian, Chemistry and Biology
KSMA
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Medicine
2016
DEGREE/DURATION
MBBS (MD) - 6 years
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English/Russian
COMMENCEMENT
7 8 9 10 11 12
Student's progress may be accessed through the year by written work and participation
in discussion, practical work and short tests "continuous assessment".
Final examinations are conducted in all required subjects at the end of each semester
theoretical and practical. Students who fail in examination at first attempt can try again. After
completion of the entire course of study and successfully passing of all required examinations, the
students are awarded the qualification degree of MD (Doctor of Medicine), BDS (Bachelor of
Dental Surgery) etc.
Excellent students have the opportunity to travel abroad to study at Universities in the other
countries.
The Curriculum
The academic year lasts 2 terms; the 1st term from 1st September to second half of January.
The 2nd term begins from 1st February to second hall of July. There are two vacations;
winter vacation last two weeks, summer vacation last two months. The week loading is 36
hours, 4 hours in a day.
Transfer of Students
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy also accepts the qualified students from other Medical
Universities. The admission is done on overall academic credits by semester system. Students can
take transfer from all over the world's Medical Universities. Students with transfer credit must
submit the following documents;
Note. (students can send the documents by Email or on the postal address of the Institute)
Official transcript/certificate/diploma from previous higher medical institutions
Copy of passport
Certificate of Intermediate Education
Application form
10 photographs (3x4).
KSMA
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Dentistry
2016
DEGREE/DURATION
BDS - 5 years
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English/Russian
COMMENCEMENT
KSMA's Dentistry
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Assessment
KSMA Dental program is outcomes and competencies based. The students are
taught how to track their own progress in achieving the outcomes and competencies through
formative assessments where students learn through feedback received about their performance.
They can then discuss their progress with their personal mentors who will assist them to plan
their progress and take appropriate remedial actions to get back on track where deemed
necessary.
Clinical Internship
Students are exposed to the clinical environment right from Year 2 and will start treating patients
from Year 3 after passing some defined competency tests. These clinical exposure will be at
KSMAs Oral Health Centre.
Recognition of Degree
BDS is recognized by the MCI, PMDC for full registration and Degrees from the KSMA
are recognized internationally as well as locally by the Ministry of Health KR for full registration.
Fees Overview
Fee Amount
Local Students International Students
Application
DEPATMENTS OF KSMA
There are 55 departments in the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Library Complex
The Library has a seating capacity of 500 seats of various types with discussion rooms. It contains
more than 500,000 copies of printed books, titles of e-books and more than 6,000 titles of online journals
from 12 subscribed databases. E-resources are accessible at the library via its web portal using Active
Directory Username and Password regardless of location. The library is divided to 2 zones: Collaborative
study areas where light discussions are allowed and quiet study areas for serious individual study.
Medical Museum
The Medical Museum (MMS) is situated in the Morphological Corpus and is a learning facility
for all KSMA students with many types of exhibits which include Anatomy Models, Charts, Potted
Specimens, Fixed Learning Modules (FLMs), Microscopic Slides, videotapes, CD ROMs, Radiography
Imaging (x-rays) and others. Students learn with the help of specimens, models or FLMs about the
practical components of subjects like Anatomy, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology.
Lecturers Hall
The KSMA has an auditorium, three Lecture Theatres, seven Multipurpose Halls, forty small
teaching rooms and eight seminar rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and fully equipped with IT and
audiovisual equipment.
LABORATORIES
Research Laboratories
The KSMA is the oldest and the strongest Training and Research Centre of the Kyrgyz
Republic in Medicine that follows its Outstanding Traditions of Research. For many
decades a school for research under the KSM has gained its scientific footing with
activities accomplished to achieve outstanding results in Development of Fundamental
and Applied Research in Medicine. This is the level of Research and Training of
professionals in Science that determine the quality of Academic Education and high
standing of the Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Scientific and Research work is the most principal and integral component
of Medical Academy's performance and the Basis for the development of its
Intellectual and Staff Potential. At present KSMA's Research and Training Staff
Potential includes 5 Academicians of the Kyrgyz Republic's National Academy of
Science (NAS), 3 NAS member-correspondent, 6 Laureates of the State Reward for
Science and Technology, 7 Honorable research Officers of the Kyrgyz Republic, 63
Doctors of Science and 263 PhD professionals in leading Medical, Biological and other
specialties. Six KSMA Scientists are Members of the Kyrgyz republic's National
Attestation Commission. Many professors have awarded Membership of Academies in
CIS and other Foreign Countries.
Computers are available for internet access at the KSMAs E-learning laboratories and library.
The E-learning laboratories are fully equipped with the latest multimedia hardware and software. The
KSMAs wireless network also allows internet access via laptop computers anywhere on campus. Printing
facilities are allocated at designated locations in the University.
SKILLS CENTRE
The Skills Centre functions as a teaching and learning area for KSMA programmes using Models
or Equipment and simulated patients. The Skills Centre has 23 classrooms, 2 Briefing rooms, Open Ward
and a Chiropractor practical room. The Open Ward is specially designed for the teaching of Clinical skills
to Nursing Students. It is very spacious and well-organized to reflect the actual setting of a clinical unit
(ward) where students need to acquire competencies in caring for patients in a healthcare environment.
The Chiropractor room is equipped with 16 chiropractic tables for students to learn and practice their
chiropractic skills. The Chinese Medicine dispensary has many Chinese herbs, acupuncture models and
needles on display for teaching and learning.
The KSMAs Clinics and Healthcare Centers provide services in promoting wellness and holistic
healthcare. Alongside chiropractic and Chinese medical services, our Clinics offer Medical and Dental
Services, Psychological, Nutritional and Dietary advice and counseling.
STUDENT LOUNGE
At the Main campus, students can use a student lounge for various indoor games and for
relaxation. Students can also access a fully-equipped gymnasium, a dance studio with apt sound system
and a multi-purpose court for playing basketball, football, volleyball or cricket.
ACCOMMODATION
Finding the right place to live is important, especially if this is the first time you are living away
from home. KSMA has a range of quality accommodation with strong support services located near our
Main campus.
Girl's Hostel:
The 3rd floor of the KSMA Hostel building has been allotted to the female students. A
female warden is responsible for the safety of the girl students in the hostel. The entrance and exit of the
girl's hostel has an extra inner gate to ensure extra security and safety of the female students. A
representative of the KSMA Student Parliament, i.e. the Girl's Senator also resides in this hostel and helps
other girl students with their problems and assists them whenever required.
Boy's Hostel:
The 5th floor KSMA Hostel building has been allotted to the male students. A security
guard is responsible for the safety of the male students in the hostel.
Private Accommodation
Private Flats
Fully furnished private flats of single, double and triple roomed with facilities such as
bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, basic furniture items, telephone, gas, washing machine, electricity, TV,
cable, video/audio players, carpets, cutlery and other house hold articles etc. are available.
The rent for flat from 1 to 3 roomed in Bishkek 100 to 250 USD per month. The rent includes
the expenses of electricity, gas, telephone, hot & cold water etc. In rented flats, the students live
individually or on group basis. Students are responsible for buying their own food, doing their own
cooking, cleaning their room and doing their own washing. A flat with use of facilities is easier to find in
most suburbs close to the campus.
TEACHERS:
600 highly qualified faculty members,
7 Academician of National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic(NAS KR),
55 Doctors of Medical Sciences
215 PhD (Candidate of Medical Science)
12 honored Scientists
8 State award Laureates.
STUDENTS:6000 from Kyrgyzstan and 19 foreign countries (India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Palestine,
Egypt, Afghanistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, South Korea etc.).
EXTRA CURRICUL
LIVING CONDITIONS
FOOD
KSMA has a special provision for food and catering to student needs through its mess/canteens.
The University's hostels have three canteens where Indian, Pakistani cooks work. Students have
opportunities to enjoy the traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
The KSMA mess has a variety of Indian, Pakistani and Local menu that includes chapatti, rice,
sweets etc. The KSMA Mess serves Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian dishes include
vegetables and pulses while Non Vegetarian dishes include mutton, chicken and fish. Meals are served
three times a day.
Special preparations can be ordered or requested by students to the KSMA mess administration to
celebrate birthdays, festivals and parties etc.
The food products are not so expensive. The usual expense of a student is between 20 - 60 USD
per month . There is hostel canteens where you can pay 45USD per month and can get food for full month
in your room. Food expenses costs range between 700 1000 USD per year, depending on habit.
There is a specified discipline in the KSMA mess.
TRANSPORTATION
Public Transport
There is public transportation available, including buses, electric trolley buses, and public vans
(known in Russian as marshrutka). Taxi cabs can be found throughout the city. There is no subway in
Bishkek, but the city is considering designing and building a light rail system.
Shopping
A wide variety fast food, meat, vegetables, clothing, pharmaceutical and utensil stores, including a
number of Asian grocery stores are located in the suburbs within walking distance of the university.
Fashion/Cloths: European style, Turkish, French fashions, Garments are imported usually from Turkey,
China and European countries. Kyrgyzstan is not fundamentalist Islamic state and city dwellers tend to be
reasonably laid back about standards of dress.
Warm clothes are necessary in Kyrgyzstan. During the winter months at night temperature
can drop to less than -10 C degree. Simple casual clothing has become standard dress on campus while
over use during professional study in University and practical in hospital. Students should bring as much
clothing from home as possible especially if their funds are limited while staying in Kyrgyzstan otherwise
clothes is available here.
Banking Facilities
In Bishkek, there are a lot of banks including National Bank of Pakistan.
Demir Kyrgyz International Bank
HalykBank.
Bakai Bank
Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank
Bank Kyrgyzstan
RSK Bank
Ecoislamic bank
Rosin bank
These banks can issue draft, travel cheques, or foreign currency notes and accept telex or airmail
transactions. One major feature is a telegraphic transfer service whereby funds deposited at any major
bank throughout the world are transferred through the American Bank. Also these banks are used the
world money Transfer System-Western-Union, Moneygram,
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Cooperation
International Cooperation based on more than 30 direct contracts and agreements. Academy works with
Universities of Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukrain, Switzerland, South Korea,
and others.
Cooperation with Faculty of Medicine of Geneva University in improvement of Medical training;
Exchange of students on academic mobility programs with Novosibirsk State Medical University;
I.K. Akhunbaev KSMA is a member of the International Association Universities(Uluslararasi
Universiteler Birligi - UBB);
"Mevlana" Academic Exchange Program with Universities in Turkey;
"Learning a foreign language for professional puposes" (Foreign Languages Education for
Professional Purposes - FLEPP) with TEMPUS (TEMPUS).
PARTNERS OF KSMA
USA:
American International Healthcare Union;
Minnesota university;
University of West Florida;
University of Nevada
Germany:
DAAD
UK:
Martin College
School of Biology
University of Salford
Finland:
University of Pirkanma Polytechnic
Switzerland:
Zurich University
Russia:
Moscow Medical University
VISA SECTOR
The Visa Sector of I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy provides the Visa
Prolongation And Registration Services for the students of Medical Academy.
Kalilova Farida
Director of Passport & Visa Sector
ADMISSIONS
Admission Criteria For Foreign Citizens
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Interview:
Introduction with candidates, parents in their home country
Submission of Bio-data with their Mark-sheets and Certificates of Higher Secondary level and fill
up the entry form.
Basic Information about Kyrgyz Republic and KSMA
Invitation & Visa Process:
On interview based, invitation process from KSMA
Minimum 10 days require for Invitation and further 5 days for visa.
Process In Kyrgyzstan:
Reception at "Manas International Air-port" Bishkek
Accommodation in hostel/Private flats
Documentation process for admission
Preparation for entry examination organized by KSMA
Admission process for passed students
Visa prolongation process
Medical Insurance
All candidates must study this general policy note thoroughly before applying for admission to
KSMA.
I. KSMA, offers 6- years course leading to MD(MBBS) degree and 5- years course
leading to BDS degree in English/Russian Medium of instruction.
II. This is approved by Ministry of Education & Ministry of Health KR and applies to
all students of MBBS/BDS applying for admission to KSMA.
III. An Admission Committee to be constituted by Chancellor KSMA and approved by
the Vice-Chancellor KSMA, will supervise the overall process of admission.
IV. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the final authority to accord approval to the
admission & listen to appeals by intending candidates who could not be
recommended for admission due to variety of reasons and as per KSMA rules.
V. Intending students will submit applications for admission on prescribed forms to be
downloaded from website of KSMA (www.kgma.kg). The form must reach
the office of the Chancellor on or before the due date within official duty hours.
VI. The fee and subscription given in this prospectus are payable by all the students of
KSMA. This may be subject to adjustment by the KSMA from time to time
corresponding to inflation and cost of education etc.
VII. The Vice Chancellor reserves the right to make necessary changes in the syllabi
and examination procedure for MBBS/BDS students as and when notified by
PMDC and MCI and Medical councils of other countries at any time during the
course of studies.
VIII. A student convicted of any offence and/ or having served a sentence in jail will not
be eligible for admission.
IX. The candidates shall have to keep themselves informed of the prescribed date of
interview/ admission. No separate call letters will be issued for interview or
admission confirmation. The provisional merit list will be displayed on the KSMA
Notice board on the schedule dates as mentioned in the admission advertisement.
X. Admission will be given after the deposition of fee, others dues and medical
fitness.
XI. Candidate selected for admission shall be required to finalize the admission
requirements i.e fees/dues etc within the prescribed period, failing which his/her
right of admission will be given to the next candidate, from the waiting list.
XII. No candidate will be considered admitted unless he/she pay the fee and dues.
XIII. Absence from classes for four consecutive weeks from the date of admission
without any genuine reason shall entail cancellation of admission.
FOR FIRST YEAR APPLICANTS
FEE STRUCTURE
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee per year (English Medium)---------------
Tuition Fee per year (Russian Medium)--------------
Hostel Fee per year ----------------------------------
(at first time of admission, a fee package is offered which include invitation, visa processing fee,
documentation and other expanses etc.) FOR MORE INFORMATION, Please Contact at ksma@mail.ru
WHY TO STUDY AT
KYRGYZ STATE MEDICAL ACADEMY
WHY STUDY MEDICINE AT KSMA?
Ranked 1st Top Medical University in Kyrgyz Republic
An Established State Healthcare Institution
Included in World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS) by WHO.
Recognized by PMDC, MCI,& Medical Councils of Syria, Nepal, Turkey, Palestine and CIS
countries etc.
Listed in International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
Member of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authority (IAMRA)
Recognized & Accepted by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG)
The main Medical Educational Centre in Central Asia
Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards
English/Russian Study Medium
A specialist University with 100% focus on medicine & health sciences
Integrating education with research and healthcare practice
Partner to the worlds prestigious universities
Renowned and highly experienced faculty
KSMA Academic Staff produces competent & caring healthcare professionals.
Comfortable Hostels
Open Admission Policy (Citizens of any State irrespective of their nationality, sex, religion,
social state, and political opinion may study at the University).
Degree is accepted All Over the World
Locate in the heart of picture square Capital city Bishkek.
Study Abroad in a Safe Environment
Lot of places for Extracurricular and refreshment Activities. Swimming pools, Indoor-
Outdoor sports Centers, Nights Clubs, Cinema, Theater, Winter Sports Tracks etc.
BISHKEK AT A GLANCE
The capital Bishkek
Bishkek, the Capital of the Kyrgyz Republic is located in the foothills of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too
Mountains in the central parts of the Chui Valley. Bishkek is the Political, Economic, Scientific, and
Cultural Centre of the Republic, and its main transport junction large portion of Kyrgyzstans Industrial
output is also concentrated in the city.
Kyrgyzstans Primary Scientific Facilities are located in Bishkek, included the National
Academy of Sciences and other import applied Scientific Research Centers. The most prestigious of the
Republics Institutions of higher learning are house in the capital as well, with High schools, Technical and
Vocational Schools.
Bishkek is the Centre of National Culture with State Opera, Ballet and Drama Theatre,
Puppet Theatre, Cinemas, Libraries, and Museums.
Bishkek is one of the greenest cities of Central Asia. There are more than 20 parks and
Square in the city and natural parks and open reservoirs have been created outside of town
Bishkek, formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the
Administrative Centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part of
the Province but rather a Province-level Unit of Kyrgyzstan.
The name is thought to derive from a Kyrgyz word for a churn used to make fermented mare's
milk (kumis), the Kyrgyz National drink. Founded in 1825 as the Kyrgyz-Khokand fortress of "Bishkek",
then, in 1862, named as the Russian fortress Pishpek, in 1926 the city was renamed Frunze, after the
Bolshevik military leader Mikhail Frunze. In 1991, the Kyrgyz parliament restored the city's historical
name.
Bishkek is situated at about 800 meters (2,600 ft) altitude just off the northern fringe of the
Kyrgyz Ala-Too range, an extension of the Tian Shan mountain range, which rises up to 4,855 meters
(15,928 ft) and provides a spectacular backdrop to the city. North of the city, a fertile and gently
undulating steppe extends far north into neighboring Kazakhstan. The Chui River drains most of the area.
Bishkek is connected to the Turkestan-Siberia Railway by a spur line.
Bishkek is a city of wide Boulevards and Marble-faced public buildings combined with
numerous Soviet-style apartment blocks surrounding interior courtyards and, especially outside the city
centre, thousands of smaller privately built houses. It is laid out on a grid pattern, with most streets flanked
on both sides by narrow irrigation channels that water the innumerable trees which provide shade in the
hot summers.
THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Kyrgyz Republic, 2016-17.
Lakes
There are many Lakes in the Republic. The largest is Lake Issyk-Kul, the Kyrgyz hot lake,
which is situated at an altitude of over 1,600 meters above Sea level. It is the second largest lake in the
World, after Lake Titicaca in South America. In volume (1,738 cubic km) and depth (668 m), Issyk-Kul is
unmatched I world. Some other relatively large lakes, Sonkyol (area 292 square km) and Chatyrkyol (180
square km), were formed by the movement of tectonic plates.
Animal Life
Animal life in the Republic is rich and diverse; there are more than 80 species of Mammals,
more than 330 species of Birds, about 50 species of Fish and around 30 species of Reptiles and
Amphibians. The most widely hunted animals are found at altitudes of 2,000 to 5,000 meters above sea
level. Marmots, Gophers, Turkmen Rats, Porcupines, Martens, Wolves, Foxes Badgers, mountain goats
and Sheep inhabit the upper reaches of the Republic. There are also Bears, Lynxes and Snow Leopards
species represents include, Woodpeckers, Eagles and Gulls.
Natural Resources
Natures as lavished the Republic with valuable Minerals. Not only deposits of vary elements
there are in Kyrgyzstan but also Oil, Gas, Peat and Coal of all grades. Coal reserves are estimated 24.4
Billion Tones. Lead and Zinc ore has been discovered in almost all regions, and deposits of Mercury,
Tungsten, Tin and Gold have also been found. The Republic is also rich in Non-ore Mineral deposits;
Limestone, Marble, Granite, Gypsum, Clay and Sandy Gravel materials. At the altitude of 3 km above sea
level the occurrences of a brownish black Semi-Mineral substance with heating properties called
Mummies is found.
Climate
The climate range from extreme continental to nearly maritime due t considerable relive
ruggedness and large nonfreezing Lake Issyk-Kul Summer is dry and hot, winter is rather cold, especially
in the mountains and basins.
Four climate zones are determined here;
Valley zone
(from 500-600 to 900-1000 m height). Hot summer (+28 degree c) and moderate cold snow less
winter characterize it. An average annual temperature is +20c in Summer and -4/-7 in Winter. In some
places temperature reaches +47c. it drops as the height increases and the absolute temperature is -22/-30 c,
only in some places it drops lower -40 c.
Nival zone
(more than 3500 m heights) is characterized by severe and very cold climate. This is the zone
of snow, rocks, glaciers and moisture accumulations. Even in the lower parts the zone July temperature
does not exceed +4/-7 c and in the January it drops lower than -19/-20 c.
Population
Kyrgyzstan is a Multi-ethnic state. Representative of more than 80 ethnic group live in the
Republic Kyrgyz, Russian, Uzbeks, Ukrainians, Germans, Tatars, Kazakh, Uyghur, and Tajiks and others.
The total population of Republic is 5,084,500. The average population density in Kyrgyzstan is 22 people
per square kilometers. More than 80 population lives in low lying valleys and foothills. Most densely
populations are the high-industrialized regions of the Chui Valley and the Osh and Jalal-Abad districts.
Official Holidays
1 January-New Year
7 January- Russian Orthodox Christmas
8 March-International Womens Holiday
21 March-Nooruz (Traditional New Ye)
1 May- International Day of Solidarity of the worker
9 May- Victory Day of the Great Patriotic War.
13 june- kurban Ayt (Memory Day)
31 August- Independence Day.
City Centers
State Historical Museum, located in Ala-Too Square, the Main City Square
State Museum of Applied Arts, containing examples of Kyrgyz Traditional Handicrafts
Frunze House Museum
Statue of Ivan Panfilov stands in the park near the White House
An equestrian statue of Mikhail Frunze still stands in a large park (Boulevard Erkindik) across
from the Train Station.
The Train Station itself was built in 1946 by German prisoners of war and has survived since then
without further renovation or repairs; most of those who built it perished and were buried in
unmarked pits near the station
The main Government Building, the White House, is a huge, seven story marble block and the
former Headquarters of the Communist Party of the Kirghiz SSR
At Ala-Too Square, there is an Independence Monument where the changing of the guards may be
watched.
Osh bazaar, west of the downtown area, is a large, picturesque produce market
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