With the growing international appeal of MBBS in Kyrgyzstan, especially that of the  Osh Medical University, foreign/international students need to have a clearer idea about the scope and opportunities available to them in this university.

By highlighting the aims and importance of the International Medical Faculty of this university, this post attempts to clear out some of those doubts.

Aims

It’s really surprising that the International Medical Faculty is actually the youngest unit as far as higher education in the Osh Medical University is confirmed (est. 2015). Talking of the aims, mentioned below are the main ones of this faculty. 

• The primary aim of the university is to internationalize Kyrgyz education.

• For this, it establishes partnerships with foreign educational institutes as well as carries out foreign exchanges. This helps create the necessary connections and international presence of the university.

• Along with this, the faculty also aims to train highly qualified and efficient medical professionals who’re adapted to the present demands in this field.

• This aim also includes training the students for independent professional and scientific research as well as carry out self development.

• To become a leader in the field of medical education.

How it Benefits the Students

The whole point of the International Medical Faculty of the Osh Medical University is to make medical education in this university more accessible and affordable for the international/foreign students. Thanks to it, students can receive education in the English medium. There are certain other advantages that have been mentioned below.

• Students get a degree that’s recognized by the WHO, NMC/MCI, FAIMER, Avicenna Directory, and ECFMG.

• They’re eligible to appear for the screening tests conducted by the NMC/MCI, Medical Council of Pakistan, and the Medical and Dental Councils of various other countries.

• Thanks to the efforts of this faculty in making education affordable, the Kyrgyzstan MBBS fees for the foreign/international students stands at a mere INR 14-15 Lakh (without the need to pay any donation/capitation fees).

• It also ensures that students get a chance to participate in international-level scientific conferences, seminars, and short term courses, among other things.

So, this is what the foreign/international students need to know about the various opportunities provided by the Osh Medical University, thanks to the International Medical faculty here.