On February 9, 2024, within the framework of cooperation between VSMU and "Smolensk State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, a working meeting was held with the delegation of the problematic research Laboratory "Diagnostic studies and minimally invasive technologies" of "Smolensk State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation headed by the director of the laboratory, professor, doctor of medical sciences Alexey Borsukov with the rector of VSMU Alexey Chukanov, the vice-rector for international relations and organizational and legal work Denis Lits and the head of the department of international and interregional relations Elena Sharykhina.

During the meeting, the possibilities of mutual exchange of training for university staff in additional professional development programs, as well as the participation of teachers and staff in scientific and practical conferences, seminars and other educational events were discussed.