Comparison of stomatology education systems between two medical universities in China and Russia

Abstract

By comparing the similarities and differences in the higher education system and degree levels of stomatology, especially in the undergraduate-level courses, between I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University and Harbin Medical University, we found that: the class hours for undergraduates majoring in stomatology in Russia are three times as many as those in China, and the former's class hours for PBL accounts for 80% of its total class hours, which can greatly develop the medical students' competence of life-long learning and innovation. Russia focuses more on the early exposure to oral medical and clinical education. Moreover, they make stomatology penetrate the whole education process. The system of combing postgraduate medical education with residency training in Russia has been developed early and relatively mature, which can provide example for Chinese standardized training of oral residents. The study for the current education system of stomatology in Russia is of great significance in strengthening the cooperation between China and Russia on stomatology education and promoting the reform of Chinese stomatology education. Key words: Russia; China; Stomatology; Education system; Comparison