Dr. Tharushi Suwanthri Abeynayake

I would like to take this opportunity to express how grateful I am for being part of Vitebsk State Medical University for almost 7 years.

Unique thing about VSMU is that the theoretical classes are done in small groups (there are about 12 students and one qualified professor for each group) and Students are given unlimited access to clinical laboratories to use real cadavers and specimens to gain practical knowledge. Moreover, there are Clinical rotations at state hospitals for each specialty in the final 4 years. 

Infrastructure of VSMU is amazing with comfortable high-tech classrooms, Electronic libraries, well equipped laboratories, Anatomy museums, gymnasium, Basketball court, an auditorium where students could perform during Autumn, Spring concerts and other cultural activities and 4-5 cafes and kiosks. 

The International student Hostel was furnished, clean and well maintained with private kitchen and Bathroom for each block (4-5 students) and the hostel environment was very safe for foreign students with a 24-hour reception. Furthermore, VSMU is recognized by WHO and Medical councils of UK, Australia, New Zealand,USA, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries.  

I must also mention the quick responses and assistance given to me by the international department of VSMU in obtaining Documents required by Foreign Medical councils even though it has been 4 years since I graduated.

Thank you! VSMU and the beautiful Vitebsk city I’m grateful for all the knowledge I gained, experiences I learnt and everlasting friendships I made with amazing people from various countries.

Finally, I want to thank our Former Dean (Prof. VASILIEV Oleg Miloslavovich, Vice Dean Faina Ivanovna Vysotskaya, Pre-med Russian Language teacher who made me fall in love with the language – Oksana Borisovna, all my beloved professors, Dean’s office, international student affairs administration staff and each and every employer at Vitebsk State Medical University and all my friendsfor making my university journey a memorable one.

Большое спасибо, ВГМУ!