Comparison of MBBS in Philippines vs. MBBS in Russia
| MBBS in Philippines | MBBS in Russia / MBBS in Georgia |
| Philippines is English speaking country like USA & UK. Their own education system is in English. Patients speak in English. English is the official language. | Education system for citizens of former USSR countries is in local language. “English” medium is started just to attract Indian students to raise the funds. Teachers speak broken English because their own education was in local language. Patients do not speak English. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/medium-of-instruction-other-problems.php |
| International curriculum & books by American authors are followed. Same books are followed in topmost medical colleges in India. | Books by local authors are followed. English books are not available because their own citizens study MBBS in local language. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/medium-of-instruction-other-problems.php |
| High result in FMGE (MCI Test) | Low result in FMGE (MCI Test). Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/information-regarding-foreign-medical-graduation.php |
| Huge practical exposure due to wide variation in India-like disease pattern. | Due to less population, extremely low population density & cold climate, practical exposure is very less. This reflects in low result in MCI test. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/pdf/FMGE.pdf |
| Climate is like India. So same disease pattern as in India. | Since geographical location is more north than even Kashmir, climate is harsh & cold with temperature below zero. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/living-conditions-hostel-facilities.php |
| Indian food easily available. It is responsibility of the management to provide Indian food (breakfast, lunch, dinner). | Indian food not available. Agents misguide that Indian mess is available. Some local contractor tries to provide Indian food. It is costly & available only in evening. Students have to cook own food wasting time & energy. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/living-conditions-hostel-facilities.php |
| Flights to Davao/ Cebu available from Mumbai | Less availability of flights from Mumbai. Lot of internal traveling to reach the city of college. |
| Extremely safe. Separate hostels for boys & girls. 24 hours security. Strict rules. | Same hostel for girls & boys. Loose rules. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/attention-11-08-2020.php |
| Easy processing. Appearing NMAT is a formality. No barrier exam for admission. | Complicated processing. Universities deny admissions based on entrance exam. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/admission-process-in-russian-medical-institutions.php |
| Total transparency due to partner campus in Pune. | Agents/ Consultants mislead regarding expenses & facilities. Reference: 1) https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/reliability-of-contractor-as-a-source-of-information-facilitation.php2) https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/outcome-document-adopted-at-the-india-russia-education-conference-2018.php |
| Education loan available. Indian staff present in colleges to help Indian students. | Education loan not available. Many students get expelled from colleges. Reference: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/rules-regulations-of-russian-medical-institutions.php |
Thus Philippines has clear-cut advantage over former USSR countries (Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kirgizstan) for Indian students to do MBBS abroad.
