Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy
Coordinates: 59°58′39″N 30°20′25″E / 59.977447°N 30.340325°E / 59.977447; 30.340325
| Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University | |
|---|---|
| Санкт-Петербургский государственный педиатрический медицинский университет | |
| Established | 1925 |
| Type | Public |
| Rector | Levanovich Vladimir Viktorovich |
| Students | 5000 |
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Former names | Leningrad Pediatric Medical Institute (LPMI), Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy (SPbSPMA) |
| Website | www.gpma.ru |
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University (Санкт-Петербургский государственный педиатрический медицинский университет), formerly known as St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy (SPbSPMA) is the first in the world and the only medical school in Russia providing higher medical education with a specialization in Pediatrics.
The University is located in Saint Petersburg, which is a unique city with beautiful European architecture and rich history. SPbSPMA has a state license and accreditation to provide training in medicine according to the state standards.
In June 2005, under the support of Government of Russia, State Duma, Federation Council of Russia, Russian Rector's Union, the prize-winners of Golden Medal: European Quality competition in the nomination of Top 100 of Russian Universities were awarded. Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy was honored with a golden medal. Rector of the academy Vladimir Levanovich was named The Best Rector of The Year 2004.
There are four programs in the academy, leading to the Doctor of Medicine(MD) with a specialization in Pediatrics, Doctor of Medicine(MD), Doctor of Dental Medicine(DDM), and Master in Clinical Psychology degrees. Postgraduate training, providing the opportunity to get a PhD, is also available.
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