{"id":2335,"date":"2023-10-13T10:13:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medical.mnums.edu.mn\/?page_id=2335"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T06:22:55","slug":"department-of-rheumatology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medical.mnums.edu.mn\/?page_id=2335&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Department of Rheumatology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About the Department<\/mark><\/strong>
The Department of Rheumatology traces its origins back to 1942<\/strong>, when the Faculty of Medicine at the National University of Mongolia began training the country\u2019s first medical doctors. Since then, Internal Medicine<\/strong> has been a core foundation of medical education. On August 1, 1944<\/strong>, by Rector\u2019s Order No. 33, the Department for the Study of Internal Diseases<\/em> was formally established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of Mongolian rheumatology is closely linked with the Third Central Clinical Hospital of Ulaanbaatar<\/strong> and the State Central Clinical Hospital<\/strong>. Notable pioneers include Academician and Professor B. Ragchaa, and Professor Ch. Tserennadmid, both recipients of the titles People\u2019s Doctor<\/em> and Distinguished Health Worker of Mongolia<\/em>. Their contributions, together with those of many practicing clinicians, established the foundation of rheumatology in the country. On August 11, 2018, by Rector\u2019s Order No. A\/111, the Department of Rheumatology<\/strong> was founded as an independent academic unit within MNUMS.
2023 \u2013 2025: Associate Professor Kh. Chingerel, MD, PhD, served as department head.
2018 \u2013 2023: Professor D. Zulgerel, MD, PhD, served as the founding head.
Clinical Services<\/mark><\/strong>
The Department manages the Rheumatology Center of the Mongolian\u2013Japanese Hospital, where the Department Head also serves as Center Director.
Our team provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:
Outpatient consultations
Inpatient care within the Internal Medicine Department
Musculoskeletal and salivary gland ultrasonography
Ultrasound-guided procedures
These services are delivered by two board-certified rheumatologists in collaboration with academic faculty, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for patients nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professor D. Zulgerel, MD, PhD<\/mark><\/strong>
Consultant Rheumatologist, Mongolian\u2013Japanese Hospital
Senior Faculty Member, Department of Rheumatology
Professional Experience<\/strong>
1990 \u2013 present \u2013 Faculty, Department of Rheumatology and Cardiology, MNUMS
1987 \u2013 1990 \u2013 Cardiologist, State Central Clinical Hospital, Ulaanbaatar
1986 \u2013 1987 \u2013 Physician, Central Military Hospital
Education & Training<\/strong>
2005 \u2013 2006 \u2013 Rheumatology Fellowship, Aichi Medical University, Japan
2000 \u2013 2003 \u2013 Doctoral Studies, Irkutsk State Medical University, Russia
1996 \u2013 Cardiology Fellowship, Yonsei University, South Korea
1990 \u2013 1992 \u2013 Residency in Internal Medicine, Institute for Advanced Medical Studies, St. Petersburg, Russia
Research Interests<\/strong>
Autoimmune systemic diseases and quality of life assessment
Pathophysiology and clinical epidemiology of cardiac arrhythmias
Education and Training<\/strong>
The Department provides instruction in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine across five component schools of MNUMS.
Courses include:
Core subjects in diagnostics and internal medicine
Rheumatology and elective modules
Clinical clerkships and final-year rotations
Residency programs in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
One-year specialized training in Rheumatology
Master\u2019s and Doctoral degree programs in Rheumatology
Main events<\/strong>
2002: Introduced Rheumatology into the official MNUMS curriculum
2008: Developed and approved the first national Rheumatology specialty training program
2010: Integrated Rheumatology training into the Internal Medicine residency program
2016: Published the First National Textbook of Rheumatology<\/em>
2017: Developed and approved national clinical guidelines for Osteoarthritis<\/em> and Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/em>
2022: Developed and approved the Ministry of Health clinical guidelines for
Systemic Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis,<\/em> and Ankylosing Spondylitis<\/em>
2022: Published the textbook Inflammatory Joint Diseases: Differential Diagnosis<\/em>
2023: Published the Second Revised Edition of the National Textbook of Rheumatology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Structure of the Department<\/strong>
Devshil Zorig, MSc, MD<\/strong><\/mark>
Head of Department, Senior Rheumatologist
Professional Experience
Autoimmune systemic diseases
Lecturer, Department of Rheumatology, MNUMS
Rheumatologist, Mongolian\u2013Japanese Hospital
Education
2009 \u2013 Bachelor\u2019s Degree, MNUMS
2020 \u2013 Master\u2019s Degree, MNUMS
Research Interests
Ankylosing spondyloarthritis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tsolmon Darisuren, MSc, MD<\/mark><\/strong>
Lecturer, Senior Rheumatologist
Professional Experience
Lecturer, Department of Rheumatology, MNUMS
Rheumatologist, Mongolian\u2013Japanese Hospital
Education
2006 \u2013 Doctor of Medicine, MNUMS
2012 \u2013 Master\u2019s Degree, Yokohama City University, Japan
Research Interests
Nailfold capillaroscopy
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography in diagnosis and therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Altanzul Bayarsaikhan, MSc, MD<\/mark><\/strong>
Training lecturer, Rheumatologist
Professional Experience
2015 \u2013 2016 \u2013 Family Physician, Enkh Titem<\/em> Family Health Center
2016 \u2013 2019 \u2013 School Physician, Orchlon International School<\/em>
2019 \u2013 2020 \u2013 Education Officer, School of Medicine, MNUMS
2023 \u2013 present \u2013 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Rheumatology, MNUMS
2023 \u2013 present \u2013 Rheumatologist, Mongolian\u2013Japanese Hospital
Education
2015 \u2013 MD, MNUMS, School of Medicine
2018 \u2013 Master\u2019s Degree in Clinical Medicine, MNUMS Graduate School
2022 \u2013 Residency in Internal Medicine, Institute of Continuing Medical Education, MNUMS
2023 \u2013 Specialty Training in Rheumatology, MNUMS
Research Interests
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography
Osteoporosis
Memberships
Member, Mongolian Rheumatology Society
Young Member, APLAR (Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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