[5] Such Russian scientists as Prof. A. Bogomolets,[6] Prof. S. Spasokukotsky,[7] Prof. S. Mirotvortsev,[8] Prof. K. Tretiakoff,[9][10] L. Leitman (the world's first female professor of forensic medicine) provided students with the knowledge in the SSMU.

[12] In 2021, it was ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Good health and well-being by Times Higher Education.

The day-to-day chief executive role is the responsibility of the Prorector, a full-time academic post.

The senior management board of the university is headed by the Prorector, assisted by Deans.

[citation needed] The Trade Union secures that social and working rights of students are protected.