According to the new legislation, all educational institutions offering programs in medicine and pharmacy are now required to undergo state accreditation. Institutions that do not receive accreditation will not be able to enroll students or issue state diplomas. The licensing of medical and pharmaceutical educational activities has been fully transferred to the competence of the authorized health authority.
The law also introduces the concept of educational franchising. Private medical institutions that have received accreditation are now required to sign an agreement with a state educational organization, which implies the use of state curricula and methodological materials, as well as administrative management from the basic structure.
Changes also affect the scientific field.
Scientific organizations engaged in medical research can now carry out their activities only after obtaining state accreditation. State control over the quality of training specialists in medicine and pharmacy is being tightened: the relevant authority will conduct monitoring, supervision, and evaluation.
The law also clarifies the requirements for internships and residencies, as well as the material and technical base of private medical organizations and the powers of state bodies in regulating personnel training.
The Cabinet of Ministers will have to align its regulatory documents with the new requirements within three months.
