On September 27th, 2016 the agreement was signed between the Flensburg Medical Clinics Union (Germany) and Penza State University. The agreement deals with the organization and procedure of professional training for medical students of Penza State University in Flensburg, on the basis of Flensburg Medical Clinics Union facilities.

According to this agreement, the students of the Medical Institute of Penza State University, have the opportunity to have their medical training practice in German clinics and hospitals. This might be a short-term practice, up to 4 weeks, for junior students and long-term practice, up to 90 days, for senior students and clinical residency students.

The student participants will be chosen on a competitive basis.

The  Flensburg Medical Clinics Union can offer free housing, subject to room availability in the boarding house, and also on the condition that the application is filed minimum 6 months before the start of the practice. The meals will also be free for students in clinics’ dining facilities. The medical training practice is free of charge.

On completing the training, the students will be awarded a certificate, which will be a valid document for transferring corresponding points according to university education requirements in Russia.