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North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov (NWSMU) was founded on October 12, 2011 as a result of the merger of the two oldest educational medical institutions in Russia - St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education and St. Petersburg State Medical Academy named after I. I.I. Mechnikov.
The founder of the University is the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
The activity of the University is based on close cooperation and coordination of educational, clinical and research activities - this allows training competent specialists who have modern knowledge and are able to apply it in practice.
University mission
High quality education of a Russian doctor in the XXI century
Innovative scientific activity and the implementation of its results in practical health care and education
Highly effective medical assistance to citizens of the Russian Federation
Formation of high morality and spirituality of the Russian doctor
The University realizes its mission through educational, scientific, clinical, international and socio-cultural activities.
International activity 64 foreign partner-universities 27 countries of the world
Integration of North-Western State Medical University into the international educational context
Interaction with foreign universities, embassies, international associations in order to develop international cooperation
Organization and coordination of international academic mobility programs
Organization, development and increase of student and postgraduate educational exchanges, summer internships and practical training abroad
Increase of academic mobility of the faculty members: sending leading employees of the University abroad for lectures, seminars and master-classes, as well as organizing the reception of leading foreign specialists, lecturers, professors.
Promotion of educational programs of the University summer and winter schools in the international arena
Participation in the search for international educational and scientific and practical grants