Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

The Dermatovenereology residency program is a two-year, full-time course of training for dermatovenereologists. The aim of the program is to develop graduates’ competencies for independent practice in accordance with the professional standard: graduates must be able to provide specialized care for skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections. The program combines fundamental and highly specialized disciplines; extensive practical training in clinics; the acquisition of modern methods and evidence-based medicine principles; and elements of research and organizational and management activities.