From 19 to 22 of May 2019, a delegation from the Medical Council of Sri Lanka visited Astrakhan State Medical University at the personal invitation of the administration of the latter.
During four busy days a delegation from Sri Lanka visited the classrooms of Astrakhan State Medical University where students of “General Medicine” program have lectures and practical courses. In addition, the delegation had a tour of several hospitals where medical students also have practical trainings.
The delegation from Sri Lanka paid a close attention to the large library of Astrakhan State Medical University, the simulation center, the anatomical museum and many other interesting places of the university, that once again underline its importance in the international educational market.
By the way, every year a large number of students from Sri Lanka and from more than 50 other countries enter Astrakhan State Medical University. During the visit the delegation from the Medical Council spoke to some of them. Students told that they are very satisfied with the level of education at Astrakhan State Medical University and they are sure that upon arrival in their countries, they will definitely find a prestigious job according to their specialty.
Astrakhan State Medical University, a part of RACUS group, is the oldest higher medical educational institution in Russia recognized by the World Health Organization. Currently, the university has about 6,000 students, 2,000 of whom came to Astrakhan State Medical University from more than 50 countries of the world to get a high-quality medical education.
