MEMBERS OF THE PARLIAMENT OF MONGOLIA REVIEW MEDICAL TRAINING

On April 16, 2025, Head of the Standing Committee on Education, Culture, Science, and Sports of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Undram Chinbat, along with several members of the Committee, visited the Eastern Campus of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) to observe its operations.

The visit began with a brief presentation by MNUMS Rector Damdindorj Boldbaatar, who introduced the university’s activities. The Rector noted, “MNUMS employs over 1,700 staff and currently enrolls 15,000 students. The university operates branch campuses in four aimags, including Darkhan-Uul, Dornogobi, Gobi-Altai, and Arkhangai. We are planning to expand the Arkhangai branch into a comprehensive complex for nursing education, academic research, and medical services.” Moreover, Mr. Damdindorj provided an overview of the university's quality assurance system and key academic programs.

“In addition to its English-language medical training and integrated master’s degree programs, MNUMS is collaborating with the Mongolian National University of Education on a “Health Education Methodology” program and with the Mongolian University of Life Sciences on a “Traditional Medicine and Herbalism” program. Among state-owned universities, MNUMS is ranked second in Mongolia, 979th in Asia, and 2,568th globally. Our university is currently implementing its development strategy through 2030,”- the Rector informed.

Following the presentation, Members of Parliament Regdel Duger, Saranchuluun Otgon, Galbadrakh Janchiv, Munkhtuya Tsendsuren, and Kherlen Badarch, shared their views and engaged in discussions about challenges in the medical training and their potential solutions. Head of the Standing Committee Undram Chinbat stated, “Discussions are being held at the government level to designate 2026 as the “Year to Promote Education.” I believe that this would lead to substantial advancements in the sector. MNUMS plays a crucial role in the development of Mongolia’s healthcare system. The Standing Committee is committed to supporting the training of healthcare professionals and improving the legal and regulatory environment. This visit was part of efforts to work collaboratively with the University.”

Furthermore, Committee members toured the Mongolian-Japanese Hospital operated by MNUMS, including its outpatient departments. Director of the Mongolian-Japanese Hospital M. Adilsaikhan gave a detailed presentation on the Hospital’s healthcare services and modern medical equipment, highlighting, “Established in June 2019 with a grant from the Government of Japan, the Hospital is distinguished as Mongolia’s first university hospital. The facility currently operates with 90 inpatient beds and 28 general and specialized outpatient clinics. Plans are in progress to build a new 250-bed hospital, with a design project under development in collaboration with relevant ministries.”

Additionally, Director of the International School of Mongol Medicine at MNUMS Dr. Ch. Batnairamdal and Director of School of Medicine at MNUMS Dr. Ya. Enkhtur, guided the delegation through various classrooms and laboratories. The Members of Parliament visited the Clinical Skills Center, where they met students enrolled in the English-Language general medicine program. Currently, more than 312 students are enrolled in this program, including over 40 international students from nine different countries. Source:Montsame