Pursuing MBBS in Europe

The Russia has been one of the Top preferred destinations for the international students to purse their MBBS Degree Courses. Most of the Russian medical schools offer the M.D. Degree which is equivalent to the MBBS degree course offered in Countries like India, Pakistan, Sri-lanka, Bangladesh. The MD degree offered is also eligible in western countries like USA, UK, etc. The MBBS in Russia is taught in two different languages, it is very important issue. Namely, English and Russian Medium. Most of the foreign students study the MBBS program in English medium and very few join the Russian medium for which the student has to study one year language program. On the world stage, Russia has remarkable distinction in The Higher Education System. More than two million students have enrolled their names in these Institutions or Universities. These are more than 17,250 doctors of science and about 8,75,000 candidates of science in various institutions. They take lecture as well as active in developing new scientific trends & advanced technology. The students/ teacher ratio is approximately 7:1 ,80 Russian Medical Education is considered its standard one & most advanced one. It is sophisticated in the world as every institution is well equipped and teaching methods are regulated and stream lined providing for an extensive development of students in chosen specialties. The Russian medical degrees courses have topped WHO and UNESCO ranking and have got global recognition. About 30 positions are occupied by the Russian Medical Universities in World Ranking and The Russian Federation has some of the finest medical Universities in World Ranking. The Indian students seeking admission are admitted in those institutions which are recognized by this medical council of India for screening test conducted by MCI. Compared to western countries, the tuition fee in Russian institutions are reasonable. Compared to western and Eastern countries the imparting system of higher education in Russia is well formulated and very advanced. In the evaluation of students performance, their progress in mastering the subject is monitored closely and objectively. The head of the institution formulate the tests and examinations during every academic year in a great number. The important part of higher education assessment process in Russia is the final state examination. From month of September all the all Russian Institutions starts their academic year. There are two semesters in an academic year, form September to January and February to June. First semester examinations are held usually in January while second semester exams are held in June. Student enjoys winter vacation as well as summer vacation. Winter vacation is from 15th month of January to 7th month February and summer vacation is from 1st month of July to 31st month of August. Benefits of studying medicine in Russia

No donation or capitation fee. No entrance Exam.

Easy Admission Process. Russian medical degrees are recognized by WHO, UNESCO, etc. Wide range of possibilities and broad exposure to clinical practice due to highly equipped multiprofile hospitals. The educational fees are very low due to subsidy of Russian Government. The living expenses for students are over around US$ 80-100 (Up to 3250 Rs.) per month. This has made Russia as an economical educational destination.

Education System in Russia Russia has a long-standing tradition in high-quality education for all citizens. It probably has also one of the best mass-education systems in the world producing a literacy rate (98%) exceeding most Western European countries. Education is split into a compulsory Basic Education, and ongoing Higher Education. Nowadays there are many options available for students to study MBBS abroad. Especially in countries like China, Russia and other European countries.MBBS study in the USA is not possible as, they take only PG students for MD/MS .They have to clear an exam called USMLE to qualify as PG students. The students should be financially strong to support themselves in other countries. Compared to previous years, there has been a tremendous jump in the number of students opting for MBBS study abroad. Application procedure to study MBBS abroad Most of the universities which take students from India have a representative office or an agent here. Its very easy to approach them and they will help students in properly guiding them regarding their career growth and other opportunities available in their countries. Also those students, who wish to come back and start their profession in India as MBBS doctors, should see to it that the universities in which they have studied are recognized by the Medical council of India. For those institutes or colleges which are not recognized by the Medical council of India, there is an exam which is conducted by the government of India to select foreign educated MBBS degree holders to start practicing. Eligibility criteria to study MBBS abroad. To study MBBS abroad an Indian student requires an eligibility certificate from Medical council of India (MCI).The eligibility certificate can be downloaded from the MCI website. Students who have 50% marks and above in Physics, chemistry, biology and English are eligible to apply for MBBS studies abroad. They should be over 17 years of age according to the MCI guidelines. Required documents for MCI eligibility

Std. 10th mark sheet Std. 11th mark sheet

Std 12th mark sheet Four colour photos Admission letter Caste certificate ( if required)

Salient features of reputed colleges offering MBBS degree in Europe are:

Faculty and student ratio is 1:10 Strong alumni network Approved by WHO and MCI Educational loan can be availed from nationalized banks Total English medium Fully recognized universities from government Eligibility to work in India, USA, UK and Europe after course completion Separate hostel for boys and girls

The popularity to study for MBBS in foreign countries is increasing due to these factors. Also, admission to Medical college seats in India is very tough as the competition is intense. And admission to private medical colleges in India require huge amount of money as donations, which is more than 5 times the amount required in other countries like China, Russia and European countries.

AIETI MEDICAL SCHOOL TBILISI, GEORGIA

MBBS Starts in September of Each Year with course duration of 6 Years Fees per Year 4000 USD First Year of the tuition fees should be paid at one go. 2nd Year onwards can be paid on 2 instalments Accommodation, Transport and Food Expenses per month 250-350 USD DOCUMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS 10th Mark sheet 11th Mark sheet 12th Mark sheet 4 Passport Size Photographs Passport Copy All the above documents should be (attested)

Eligibility to apply 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Minimum 60%

DOCUMENTS FOR VISA Offer Letter from AIETI Eligibility Certificate from MCI Medical Test All original academic documents with Passport Process takes approx one month for application and visa Scholarship: Based on 1st year performance, up to 70% Scholarship you can get. About AIETI MEDICAL SCHOOL IETI Medical School started functioning under the patronage of Acad. David Tvildiani and Dr. Dimitri Tvildiani. It is one of the first non-governmental higher medical education institutions in Georgia. The Georgian Medical Postgraduate foundation was established in Tbilisi, Georgia (Dr. Dm. Tvildiani), which enrolled over 200 young physicians aimed at passing the US Medical Licensing Examination (operating in more than 80 countries) with subsequent completion of medical residency program in the USA or other countries

AIETI is included into the WHO AVICENNA Directory of Medical Schools, it is a member of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE) and Organization for PhD Education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System (ORPHEUS). Our Students successfully passed the international exams (USMLE, PLAB, MCI) and are currently developing their skills at clinics and research centres of the USA, Germany, Britain, Sweden and other countries. A number of the graduates have returned to the School as efficient teachers. Some have earned their PhD degree. About Georgia The sea, mountains, desert, plain - this is the landscape of Georgia. Diverse is the nature of Georgians, defined by these contrasts. The history counting five thousand years and Christianity of fifteen hundred years reveals why Georgian nation is so unique. Georgian alphabet is one of the few existing in the modern world. The oldest

writings in Georgian language is easily read and understood by modern Georgians without any translation (almost unprecedented). Throughout centuries the history of Georgian state has evolved, altered the boundaries, extended and reduced on its original territory. Known officially from 1990 to 1995 as the Republic of Georgia (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), is a country to the east of the Black Sea, most of which is located in the South Caucasus, while a portion of the territory lies in the North Caucasus. A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in the south, area 69,700 sq km (26,900 sq ml). Georgia is an amazing cluster of cultures, religions, fascinating landscapes and ancient history. The country where everyone can find something to his liking - from snowy peaks to subtropical shores, from deserts to lush forests, from cities to enchanting villages. Ethnic Georgians constitute a majority of the population. The official language is Georgian, one of the oldest languages in the world. Tbilisi is the capital and by far the largest city. Country name: conventional long form: none Conventional short form: Georgia Local long form: none Local short form: Sak'art'velo Former: Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic Location: South-western Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia (lat/lon: 42 00 N, 43 30 E) Area: total: 69,700 sq km Climate: warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast Time zone: GMT +4:00 Population: 4,615,807 (July 2009 est.) Languages: Georgian 71% (official), Russian 9%, Armenian 7%, Azeri 6%, other 7% Religions: Orthodox Christian 83.9%, Muslim 9.9%, Armenian-Gregorian 3.9%, Catholic 0.8%, other 0.8%, none 0.7% (2002 census) Ethnic groups: Georgian 83.8%, Azeri 6.5%, Armenian 5.7%, Russian 1.5%, other 2.5% (2002 census) Capital name: Tbilisi Currency (code): Lari (GEL) Telephone calling code: +995 International Codes: Geography code (by fips 10-4): GG Country code (by ISO-3166): GE (2 char); GEO (3 char); 268 (number); Internet code: .ge Language code (by ISO-639): KA (K'art'uli, IBERIO-CAUCASIAN language family)

Completive AdvantageThere are several educational consultancies in Bangalore, but most of the consultancies offer Admission to countries like, UK, Canada, Australia, New-Zealand etc. More-over most of these consultancies dont support Medical programs.

Targeting PU colleges offering the PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology) Combination. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city, with a large number of student enrolments from all over the country. Colleges to be targeted to reach out to potential candidates Christ Junior College Christ Residential PU College for Boys Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain PU College Jyoti Nivas College (Girls Only) Mount Carmel College (Girls Only) Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College MES College CATHEDRAL COMPOSITE PU COLLEGE PES College AL AMEEN COLLEGE MAHARANI LAXMI AMMANNI COLLEGE Vijaya College Garden City College

The university offers the following programmes: A six-year MBBS programme (including a one-year internship), and a three-year MS, MD, MDS programme. It offers a special coaching programme during the last year of the MBBS programme for those who wish to set up practice in India. A special entrance exam is also offered for those who are interested in taking up USMLE (an examination that makes a candidate eligible to work in USA) and PLAB (eligibility for foreign nationals to work in the UK). TSMU follows the European Union Credit Transfer System for its grading system. The system allows a student to change his/her university to any university across the European Union at any point of time. Visas are issued on arrival for Indians tourists or students. While tourists will be issued a visa valid for three months, student visas are of two types: one is a multiple entry visa valid for one year, and the other is a residency permit which will have to be renewed every year. Students can take up either full-time or part-time jobs on campus or outside. The university can accommodate people who wish to work part-time at the library. South Indian students dominate the number of Indians entering this university and this year, 200 students from the four south Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have enrolled for courses. Infrastructure at TSMU - 1080 staff, with 720 professors and 142 Doctors of Science. - 5,000 students for Under Graduate studies. - A dormitory with 250 places, printing establishment, sports complex, 2 football fields, 2 sports halls, etc. - Central Hospital with 22 departments and 430 beds. - Hospital N1 with 8 departments and 140 beds. - Paediatric hospital with 26 departments and 615 beds. - Dental hospital with 7 departments and 40 dental units.

- Paediatric dental hospital with 7 Departments and 19 dental units. Admissions in India are open for the present academic year and are handled by OM Consultants in Chennai at: Zenofer Tower, 2nd Floor, No. 119/1 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Jafferkhanpet 600083. Om Consultants can also be reached at (044) 2474 2100/ 94452 16541/ 94452 16540. More information can be found at at www.omedu.com OR www.tsmu.edu Admission is not based on entrance tests, but through a standardised eligibility criteria. Students can also enroll for a degree through spot admissions. The fee for an Indian student is Rs 1 lakh a year. Food and accommodation would cost another Rs 1 lakh a year and is provided by OM Hostel, which is a registered company in Georgia that provides Indian cuisine and hostel facilities for students. OM Consultants also monitor a students performance throughout the course. A new system is likely to be introduced shortly, where each student will be assigned a roll number. This number can be used to access the students performance, scores and attendance.