central research laboratory (CSRL), conducting a wide range of biochemical, molecular genetic, morphological, microbiological studies. State educational institution of higher education "Rostov State Medical University, Federal Agency for Health and Social Development" promotes international scientific cooperation with Britain, the US, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, and other foreign countries by exchanging researchers and students, teachers, qualified specialists, taking part in international scientific conferences, congresses. The international scientific cooperation is carried out with scientific and medical establishments, with large foreign high schools: the High Medical Institute of Pleven (Bulgaria), Medical Faculty of Glasgow University (Great Britain), Medical Faculty of Southern Alabama Mobil University (USA), Universities of Rochester and Illinois (USA), the Dutch Centre of Science on application and introduction of information methods of treatment, Institute of AIDS of the Harward University (USA), Medical Faculty of the Cologne University (Germany). Clinics and faculties Medical University Clinic The clinic has 860 beds at the hospital, including 20 specialized departments, 18 medical-diagnostic units, 17 clinical departments, whose employees carry significant medical, counseling, and teaching work. Rostov State Medical University - is - Preparation of domestic and foreign nationals in the field: Faculty of General Medicine; Faculty of Dentistry; Faculty of Pediatrics; Faculty of Pharmacy; Faculty of Medico-prophylactics; Faculty of Postgraduate and Continuous Education; Faculty of Armed Force Medicine; Preparatory Faculty; The University has collaborated with the World Federation for Medical Education, the World Health Organization, UNESCO, the British Council, the United States Agency for International Development, the American International Health Alliance, and participating in a range of joint international research projects. Accreditation and recognition The university has gained recognition from some of the top international organizations including; World Health Organization (WHO); Medical Council of India (MCI); Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); And, General Medical Council (GMC). Administration Rector: Shlyk Sergei Vladimirovich - Rector of the Rostov State Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Vice-Сhancellor on Educational Work: Natalia Viktorovna Drobotya Doc.Med.Sci., Professor Vice-Chancellor on Training Foreign Citizens and International Cooperation: Gafiyatullina Gyuzyal Shamilevna Doc.Med.Sci., Professor Vice-Сhancellor on Scientific Research: Volkova Natalia Ivanovna Doc.Med.Sci., Professor Vice-Сhancellor on Social and Educational Work: Elena Viktorovna Chaplygina Doc.Med.Sci., Professor Vice-Сhancellor on Regional Development: Cherkasov Mikhail Fedorovich Doc.Med.Sci., Professor Vice-Сhancellor on Postgraduate Education: Brizhak Zinaida Igorevna Doc.Psych.Sci. Students' Scientific Society Students' Scientific Society (SSS), an organization with a 70-second story, unites students are actively engaged in research work in the departments, laboratories and other units of the