Caspian International School of Medicine

The Caspian International School of Medicine (CISM) is a medical school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, established in 1992 under the umbrella of Caspian University. The school primarily offers a medical program for international students, with a significant number of Indian students attending.

Affiliation and recognition: CISM is recognized by several major international medical bodies, including:

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• National Medical Commission (NMC) in India
• Medical Council of India (MCI)

 

Eligibility & Admission Requirements 

• Minimum age: usually 17 years old by December 31 of admission year. 

• Completion of 10+2 with subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum marks in PCB around 50% for general/unreserved category. 

• Must qualify NEET exam (for Indian students) to be eligible to sit for FMGE/NExT etc.

• Medium of instruction: English.
• Courses offered:
  • MBBS/MD (Doctor of Medicine): A 6-year program, which includes five years of academic study and a mandatory one-year internship.
  • The curriculum is designed to meet international standards and prepares students for licensing exams like India's Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).

 

 

Hostel facilities

• CISM provides secure, on-campus accommodation with separate rooms for male and female students.
• Hostels typically offer amenities such as furnished rooms, 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, and Indian food options.