The International Higher School of Medicine opened the admission of documents for the PhD program in the direction 561000 «Public Health and Medicine».

Admission requirements for the PhD program
1. PhD doctoral studies are open to citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, foreign citizens and stateless persons having appropriate higher vocational education, confirmed by diploma «Master» or «Specialist»;
2. Admission of applicants to the IHSM PhD program is carried out on a competitive basis according to the results of entrance examinations;
3. Those entering the PhD program take the following entrance exams:
1) English;
2) specialty (Public Health);
3) interview on justification of their research topics;
4. Examination entry confirmation shall be made upon the submission of a passport or other
document certifying the identity;
5. Retaking entry examinations is not allowed;
6. Duration of doctoral studies is not less than three years of full-time education;
7. Training is carried out on a contractual basis.

List of documents required for the admission
Individuals applying for the PhD program must submit the following documents to the IHSM:
1) Application addressed to the Rector of IHSM;
2) Copy of the diploma of higher education by qualification «Master» or by specialty, or
direction «Specialist» (notarized);
3) A certificate from the authorized state body in the field of education and science of the
Kyrgyz Republic confirming the level and content of educational documents issued by
foreign educational institutions;
4) Passport, military ID card and employment record book must be submitted in person and
returned to an applicant after verification;
5) For foreign citizens: passport with the proper visa (copies);
6) Justification of the planned dissertation research, coordinated with the supposed native or
foreign academic advisor;
7) Written approval from the research supervisor for the academic supervision (does not
require a specific form);
8) Copy of the English language test certificate (if available);
9) A list of scientific and methodological works (if available);
10) Six photos of size 3.5⨯4.5 cm;
11) Medical certificate 086-U;
12) Employee personal data sheet and a document confirming professional experience (for
those who have an employment record);

13) Copy of Statutory Health Insurance;
14) An essay on the applicant's reasons for applying to the PhD program and on his/her long-
term career goals and explanation on how this program can help him/her achieve those
goals.

For additional information:
Phone: +996703609899
E-mail: postgraduate_office@ism.edu.kg | imanbaeva1983@inbox.ru