On 29 May, the Gorchakov Fund hosted the closing ceremony of the InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine, implemented in cooperation with Sechenov University.
Over the course of the programme, young medical professionals from Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Morocco, Serbia, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam worked alongside leading Russian experts, gaining hands-on experience in research, laboratory work, and clinical practice.
The participants were addressed by:
📌 Lyana Dymova, Academic Programs Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund
📌 Mark Taratkin, Head of Academic Cooperation at the International Office of Sechenov University
Lyana Dymova highlighted the role of medicine as a bridge between nations:
«Medicine is not just a science; it is a universal language that brings people together regardless of their cultural, geographical, or political differences. Through programs like these, we build not only strong professional connections and an expert community, but also contribute to strengthening trust».
Mark Taratkin emphasized the importance of maintaining the connections established during the fellowship:
«We are really looking forward not to saying goodbye, but to developing bridges between us. The connections established during this fellowship can become the foundation for future partnerships between your universities and Sechenov University».
Throughout the fellowship, participants:
⏺worked closely with Sechenov University researchers and supervisors
⏺gained hands-on experience in laboratories, research centres and academic departments
⏺enhanced professional knowledge and practical skills in medicine and healthcare
⏺created new opportunities for future academic and scientific cooperation
The InteRussia programme in medicine is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and Sechenov University, with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
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