The program “Ars Medica” is available only on state-funded basis, so only Russian citizens and certain categories of foreign citizens are eligible, including:
Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan;
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan permanently residing in Russia (with a residence permit in the Russian Federation);
Compatriots permanently residing abroad.
Applicants with a certificate of secondary general or secondary vocational education are eligible for the program. Admission is based on the results of the Unified State Exam (USE) or entrance examinations conducted by the University.
Entrance exams:
To prepare for entrance exams, you can use a practice test.
The Ars Medica program for the General Medicine specialty (31.05.01) is designed at the intersection of tradition and innovation. The medicine of tomorrow demands a profound integration of biological sciences with an understanding of the social and psychological dimensions of human nature. Curriculum is built upon the holistic health concept defined by the World Health Organization, where preventive care, communication psychology, and the management of psychosomatic syndromes are as vital as biomedical expertise.
The name Ars Medica or the "Art of Medicine" — reflects a modernized vision of the physician as a helping professional. In the 21st century, this is no longer just a philosophical ideal; it is a clinical practice backed by breakthroughs in genetics, neuroscience, and pharmacology. We turn the classical maxims "treat with words" and "treat the patient, not the disease" into practical, scientifically-grounded competencies.
While biomedicine has reached unprecedented technological heights, the human experience remains unchanged: patients are often anxious, suffering, and deeply influenced by their social environment. The doctor of the future acts as an artist, utilizing the latest scientific advancements as brushes and paints to compose a unique portrait of health for every individual.
Program Highlights & Specializations
While the Ars Medica curriculum fully adheres to the rigorous national standards for clinical physician training, it offers a distinctive emphasis on:
The doctor of the future is not just a technician of the body, but a specialist in human health.
You can find the curriculum and a full description of the educational program "General Medicine, Ars Medica" on the Russian-language version of the Pirogov University website.
