On June 21, the State Examination Center (SEC) will conduct the first stage of the residency entrance exam, which serves as an assessment of knowledge in basic subjects (second attempt). This information was provided to the Operative Information Center-OMM by the SEC.
According to the official statement, 2,141 candidates have registered for the exam. Of these, 1,626 will take the exam in the Azerbaijani language section, while 515 will take it in the Russian language section. The candidate pool includes 899 males and 1,242 females. Regarding their academic status, 332 are graduates of the current year, 1,023 are graduates from previous years, and 786 are expected to graduate in future years. Additionally, 29 candidates are foreign citizens.
The examination will be held in the cities of Baku and Nakhchivan. The test begins at 10:00 AM and lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates must arrive before the admission regime concludes at 09:45 AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam; late arrivals will not be permitted entry.
Candidates are required to print their "Exam Admission Ticket" from the official SEC website. Along with the ticket, they will receive a "Candidate's Memory Book," which contains essential recommendations, rules, and procedures for the examination process. Candidates must bring their original identification document and the "Exam Admission Ticket" to the venue.
The SEC strictly prohibits the possession of mobile phones, electronic communication devices, calculators, electronic data storage devices, books, notebooks, journals, notes, dictionaries, tables, bags, or other auxiliary materials inside the exam building. Candidates are strongly advised against bringing prohibited items to ensure the efficiency of the admission process.
To facilitate the administration of the exam, the SEC has allocated 6 buildings, 6 general exam supervisors, 14 exam supervisors, 113 proctors, 17 security personnel, and 6 building representatives.
The residency entrance exam is a critical milestone for medical graduates in Azerbaijan, determining their eligibility for specialized clinical training. This standardized assessment ensures that candidates possess the foundational knowledge required to advance into medical residency programs, which are essential for professional development in the healthcare sector.
