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Rules tying doctors to rural posts leave Russian medical schools short of students

Russia's new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unfilled at top universities, even as applications hit record highs.

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EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 2:58 PM

Rules tying doctors to rural posts leave Russian medical schools short of students

Russia's new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unfilled at top universities, even as applications hit record highs.

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