Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

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Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Педиатрический Медицинский Университет
Former names	Leningrad Pediatric Medical Institute (LPMI), St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Institute, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy (SPbSPMA)
Type	university
Established	1925
Rector	Dmirty Olegovich Ivanov
Students	5000
Location	Saint Petersburg , Russia 59°58′39″N 30°20′25″E / 59.977447°N 30.340325°E / 59.977447; 30.340325
Website	www.gpmu.org

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University (SPbSPMU) is a medical university located in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the oldest pediatric higher education institution in the world.^[1]

SPbSPMU has a state license and accreditation to provide training in English language, medicine according to the state standards.

In June 2005, under the support of Government of Russia, State Duma, Federation Council of Russia, Russian Rector's Union, the prize-winners of Golden Medal: European Quality competition in the nomination of Top 100 of Russian Universities were awarded. Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy was honored with a golden medal. Rector of the academy Vladimir Levanovich was named The Best Rector of The Year 2004.^[2]

There are four programs in the University, leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a specialization in Pediatrics, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), and Master in Clinical Psychology degrees. Postgraduate training, providing the opportunity to get a PhD, is also available.