Lugansk State Medical University was founded in 1956 also called Voroshilovgrad state medical university. I.D. Vashenko was the first rector of LSMU who is the honored doctor of Ukraine. The LSMU has received IVth accreditation level by Ministry of Health, Ukraine. The institute has more than 170 medical specialties, 400 medical staff, 60 doctors of science, 270 candidates involved in research & development projects. The university has 3 academic buildings including laboratories for scientific research, fully equipped dental clinic, a center for family medicine, pharmacy labs etc. LSMU has a long term highly experienced teachers who always endeavor to provide quality education to students.