Memorize the vocabulary of the text
| acquire, v | [ə'kwaɪə] | приобретать |
| activity, n | [æk'tɪvətɪ] | деятельность |
| approve, v | [ə'pru:v] | одобрять |
| assistant, n | [ə'sɪst(ə)nt] | ассистент, помощник |
| associate professor, n | [ə'səusɪət(-ʃɪət) prə'fesə] | доцент (амер.) |
| attend, v | [ə'tend] | посещать |
| chair, n | [ʧɛə] | зд. кафедра |
| in charge of | [in ˈʧɑ:ʤ] | ответственный за |
| committee, n | [kə'mɪtɪ] | комитет |
| complete, v | [kəm'pli:t] | завершать |
| compulsory, adj | [kəm'pʌls(ə)rɪ] | обязательный |
| curriculum, n | [kə'rɪkjələm] | учебная программа |
| course, n | [kɔ:s] | курс |
| dean, n | [di:n] | декан |
| deliver, v | [dɪ'lɪvə] | читать, передавать |
| devote, v | [dɪ'vəut] | посвящать |
| entitle, v | [ɪn'taɪtl] | давать право |
| establishment, n | [ɪs'tæblɪʃmənt] | учреждение |
| facilities, n.pl | [fə'sɪlətɪz] | возможности |
| graduate, v, n | ['grædjueɪt] ['grædjuət] | 1) заканчивать; 2) выпускник |
| grant, n = scholarship | [grɑ:nt], ['skɔləʃɪp] | стипендия |
| hostel accommodations, n.pl | ['hɔst(ə)l əˌkɔmə'deɪʃ(ə)nz] | жильё в общежитии |
| interfere, v | [ˌɪntə'fɪə] | мешать |
| master, v | ['mɑ:stə] | владеть, овладевать |
| military, adj | ['mɪlɪt(ə)rɪ] | военный |
| nurse, n | [nɜ:s] | медсестра |
| obstetrics, n.pl | [əb'stetrɪks] | акушерство |
| opportunity, n | [ˌɔpə'tju:nətɪ] | возможность |
| optional, adj | ['ɔpʃ(ə)n(ə)l] | факультативный |
| physician, n | [fɪ'zɪʃ(ə)n] | врач |
| preventive, adj | [prɪ'ventɪv] | профилактический |
| postgraduate, adj, n | [ˌpəust'grædjuət] | 1) постдипломный; 2) аспирант |
| provide, v | [prə'vaɪd] | обеспечивать |
| skill, n | [skɪl] | умение |
| society, n | [sə'saɪətɪ] | общество |
| surgeon, n | ['sɜ:ʤ(ə)n] | хирург |
| term, n | [tɜ:m] | семестр |
| train, v | [treɪn] | учить, обучать, готовить |
| uniform, n | ['ju:nɪfɔ:m] | единообразный |
Belarusian State Medical University
Belarusian State Medical University is the leading higher medical education institution in the Republic of Belarus. It is the oldest and biggest medical University in the country. It was founded on the basis of the medical faculty of Belarusian State University in 1921.
Currently, the university has about 7000 students including postgraduates and clinical residents. The teaching process is organized at 8 faculties: the faculties of General Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Dentistry, Military Medicine, Pharmacy, Career Guidance and Pre-University Training and the Medical Faculty for International Students. Physicians and surgeons are trained at the Faculty of General Medicine. The Faculty of Dentistry trains dentists. The Faculty of Preventive Medicine trains sanitary doctors, hygienists and epidemiologists. Future pharmacists study at the Pharmaceutical Faculty. Those who wish to improve their knowledge in Russian, Physics, Chemistry and Biology before entering the University can study at the Faculty of Career Guidance and Pre-University Training.
The main aim of the University is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills meeting the requirements of current practical medicine.
Therefore, the University is committed to the advancement of knowledge, ensuring high quality medical education and enhancing its position as a leading teaching and research institution.
The course of study is 6 years at all the faculties except the dental and pharmaceutical faculties where it lasts 5 years. The rector and vice-rectors are at the head of the University. Each faculty is headed by the dean. The head of the department, usually a professor or associate professor, is in charge of the work of the department.
The teaching is based on the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The students can also choose 3 or 5 optional subjects besides the compulsory ones. The academic year is divided into 2 terms (semesters). Each term lasts 18-19 weeks. At the end of each term students take exams in several subjects.
In the first two years the students study the so-called “preclinical subjects” including Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Histology, Physiology, History, Polytology, Latin, English etc. There are different forms of study. The students attend lectures, work in practical classes and spend much time in different laboratories and the reading-room working on their own.
In the 3d, 4th and 5th years the studies are devoted to special medical subjects: Therapy, Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, Gynecology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Hygiene, Genetics etc. Practical skills are very important for future doctors. Therefore, practical courses are taught at the best city hospitals and out-patient clinics where the most advanced teaching methods are applied. Besides, senior students acquire the necessary practical skills during practical training working as medical nurses and doctors’ assistants.
The students who make good progress in their studies get scholarships. Most of the students live in the hostels. The University also provides facilities for social and sports activities and encourages the students to get involved in the cultural life giving lots of opportunities for all talents and abilities. Joining a university club or society is a good way to get to know people quickly. Depending on their interests the students can join a sports club, a musical club, a drama club, a dance group or one of the many others that are offered.
Many students take part in research work and are members of student scientific society. Research helps them expand their knowledge, provides them with up-to-date information and valuable ideas and enables them to satisfy their professional interests. Every year in April a student scientific conference devoted to topical and challenging problems of current medicine is held at our University. Making presentations at this conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange the knowledge and experience and get new motivation for carrying on research. Participation in research does not interfere with the studies and certainly contributes to students’ future careers.
When the medical students complete their course of studies and get their diplomas they work for one year in their field of specialization as interns at big regional or city hospitals.