Accreditation

SamSMU has been accredited according to the standards of the World Organization of Medical Education (WFME) for 5 years.

Based on the results of the external expert evaluation by the Independent Accreditation and Rating Agency (NAAR/IAAR) that took place at SamSMU on 17–19 May 2022, the IAAR Accreditation Council decided to grant institutional accreditation to the University for the period of 5 years.

According to A. v. Kolsanov, SamSMU Rector, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences: «International WFME accreditation will improve our University’s international standing, while the SamSMU graduates will be able to continue their studies at any international university and their employment opportunities will be increased. Besides, the accreditation will make the University more attractive for international students, expand the opportunities for academic mobility and speed up the process of the University’s internationalisation».

Graduates of WFME accredited medical universities can apply for ECFMG (The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification, which is required for those who wish to pursue further studies or obtain a medical license in the USA and Canada, while qualifications of NAAR/IAAR accredited medical university graduates are equivalent to European qualifications and are recognised throughout Europe. Graduates of accredited universities can apply for USMLE, the three-step examination for medical licensure in the US and, if they are successful, may obtain an unlimited medical license in the United States. Starting from 2024 all medical universities must be WFME accredited in order to guarantee qualification recognition to graduates and allow them to apply for ECFMG certification.