IN just five years since its inception, Rutra Medic has helped hundreds of students realize their dream of becoming a doctor.
“In fact 2010 was one of our best years,” says Rutra Medic’s marketing director S.Kugan.
Rutra Medic, a student recruitment agency, specializes in emplacing student who are keen on pursuing a medical degree at internationally acclaimed medical universities in Russia, Indonesia or India.

Incorporated in Malaysia in 2004 and registered with the Higher Education Ministry, Rutra Medic has a team of experienced and qualified personnel to provide professional consultation to students and parents. All universities affiliated to Rutra Medic are recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA) and all other allied bodies.
It takes about six years to become doctor and getting a seat in the medical faculty is competitive due to the large number of applicants. Excellent qualifying results are also another criteria in most universities.
However, interested students should not despair as Rutra Medic provides a wide range of professional educational consulting and support services to Malaysian students seeking to further their education in the sphere of medical, dental and pharmacy courses.
Kugan also emphasizes that choosing the right Foundation in the Science Programme as an entrance qualification to the first year of the medical programme is important. There are more than 20 colleges offering this Foundation in Science Programme in Malaysia and Rutra Medic will advise on choosing the right course.
The Foundation Programme intake starts in September and costs about RM8,000. The programme also offers attachment at government hospitals.
According to Kugan, Russia is a popular choice with Malaysian students intending to pursue a medical degree, especially the Moscow Medical Academy and the Russian State Medical University where there about 600 Malaysian students presently. For details regarding medical studies abroad, contact Rutra Medic at www.rutramedic.com.my or at 03-33715196/016-3237000 (sms)
Rutra Medic is starting the 2011 registration by offering scholarships to three lucky students. Rutra Medic practices a ‘money back’ policy whereby students who are unable to obtain a place in the university will have their money refunded provided all terms and conditions are adhered to.
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