The series of lectures on the topic of “Tropical Diseases” intended for international students was concluded. During the lectures the participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in this field and get acquainted with modern medical approaches.
The lectures are based on the FMGE (Foreign Medical General Examination), for Indian future doctors.
According to Anahit Aznauryan, Deputy Head of the International Students’ Academic Affairs Department; at first the course was introduced only for Indian students, but gradually students from other countries began to show interest. “They applied to the Dean’s office to ask to include them in the program, since tropical diseases also concern Sri Lanka, Jordan, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. The program develops students’ clinical thinking, teaches how to apply theoretical knowledge in the clinic,” she noted.
The lectures last 10 days: 2.5 hours per day, and are held at the “Muratsan” and “Mikayelyan” University hospitals.
Students with outstanding achievements actively participated in the educational program, and were awarded relevant graduation certificates at the end of the course. Among the participants, Indian citizen Prashansa Garg and Iranian citizen Lilit Gevorgyan stood out, who showed high interest, active involvement and responsible attitude towards the educational process.
Since October of the 2019-2020 academic year, the Career Development Center of YSMU, together with the Department of Infectious Diseases and the International Students’ Academic Affairs Department, has introduced a 40-hour program of additional lectures entitled “Tropical Diseases” in English. The lectures are held by the teaching staff of the Department of Infectious Diseases, headed by Associate Professor Vigen Asoyan, the Head of the Department.
