Senator Ayrat Gibatdinov has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Health, suggesting that a system for partially compensating tuition fees for medical students enrolled in paid programs be considered. This compensation would be contingent upon their subsequent employment within public healthcare facilities.
Gibatdinov`s proposal outlines a tiered system for reimbursement. For instance, he suggested that students could receive 10% of their tuition back after working for one year in a public healthcare institution, and 25% after three years of service, with further increases for longer commitments. Furthermore, the senator emphasized the necessity of extending a similar support mechanism to students who simultaneously pursue their studies and work as mid-level medical personnel.
The senator highlighted the significant increase in the cost of medical education in recent times. He believes that this rise in fees is making medical training increasingly inaccessible for a substantial number of prospective students, particularly those who are not prepared to enter into targeted training agreements.
Gibatdinov noted that if many families cannot afford these rising costs, aspiring medical professionals might simply abandon their career path, despite the urgent demand for young specialists in the healthcare sector today. He stated that the situation demands intervention from relevant government bodies. The rising expenses associated with training doctors, he argued, should take into account not only the universities` operational costs but also the profound social importance of the medical profession.
