About the Medical School for International Health (MSIH)

The Medical School for International Health (MSIH) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is the first and only medical school in the world to incorporate global health components into all four years of the core M.D. curriculum. We offer an M.D. program that prepares you for a career going far beyond the hospital or private clinic. Gain the training necessary to practice medicine while meeting the challenges of global health — and make a real impact. With classes entirely in English, the M.D. program is taught by experienced physicians with personal involvement in global health.

Together we are dedicated to preparing a new generation of doctors who have a comprehensive view of health around the world — whether they practice medicine locally or internationally. Exciting Path to Residency With three years of study and training in Israel, fourth-year electives in North America and an eight-week global health clerkship at one of our sites around the world, our M.D. program is designed to provide an exciting path to residency in the United States, Canada and beyond. Match rates for MSIH graduates parallel match rates of top medical programs in the U.S., with more than 90% of students matching with one of their top residency choices over the past decade.... [-]

M.D. Program

Each semester is 18-weeks, giving students a short break between their studies. New and transfer students may apply for January and August start dates while May is reserved for transfer students only. The first two years, semesters 1-4, are dedicated to completing the Basic Sciences at the serene UHSA campus on the beautiful island of Antigua. Upon completion of the Basic Sciences, students spend the fifth semester (16-weeks) completing the block review Integrated Review of the Basic Sciences. Following the fifth semester, students spend the final two years of the medical program completing the Clinical Sciences. The U.H.S.A. M.D. program is based upon the curriculum standards of U.S. medical schools by fully integrating the basic and clinical sciences throughout the entire M.D. program. Students begin interacting with patients during the first semester through local clinics around the island, in addition to UHSA’s Free Clinic of English Harbour where students are supervised by both UHSA faculty as well as experienced practicing physicians and nurses from clinics and hospitals around the island.... [-]

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Accreditations

ECFMG

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) evaluates the readiness of International Medical Graduates to enter residency (USMLE) or fellowship programs in the US. TAU is an ECFMG Approved School.

FAIMER

The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) promotes excellence in international health professions education through programmatic and research activities. Listed in FAIMER, World Directory of Medical Schools.... [-]

BAU International University, Batumi offers the American model one-cycle higher educational program "Medicine" that corresponds to international standards and is conducted in the English language. The university features "anatomy theatre", anatomy laboratory for cadavers, laboratories for teaching histology, microbiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry and the center of “clinical skills”. The teaching process is led in a partnership with Bahcesehir (Istanbul) University and a network of hospitals "Medical Park" incorporating dozens of hospitals around Turkey. The aim of the educational program is to equip students with theoretical knowledge as well as with proper clinical skills that will prepare them for their future medical career. The educational program lasts for six years and leads to the qualification of Medical Doctor. ... [-]

Key learning outcomes

Graduates acquire knowledge of biomedical disciplines, the structure and functions of individual body organs, diagnostic and preventive procedures, ability to set a plan of treatment and carry it out. Graduates must demonstrate profound knowledge of biomedical disciplines, causation of diseases of individual body systems, sepsis and antisepsis, ability to organise and prove the preventive treatment, medical ethics, legal standards in accordance with the medical profession. They demonstrate knowledge of pharmacotherapy, first aid in case of the sudden failure of organs, mainly on an infectious and inflammatory basis, failure of the immune system, diagnosis and treatment of tumours and genetically-determined diseases. Graduates are able to carry out examination, indicate, and interpret results, which are necessary for setting up the correct diagnosis, provide young and adult patients with medical care, communicate with patients and their relatives, and cooperate with other medical specialists, use methods of electronic communication and information technologies in at least one world language, evaluate the date provided to the patients, and carry out the overall examination. Also, graduates use knowledge of modern technologies in medical practice, set the steps of examination leading to diagnosis. They make a use of modern communication tools to acquire new information and apply it into the practice, and present results at medical conferences.... [-]

The MD-MS Combined degree is offered to Tulane medical students who have an interest in a future career in a surgical specialty.

The degree program is a 4-year non-thesis program of study for medical students leading to the combined degrees: MD and Master of Science in Anatomy. This unique program is designed specifically for medical students who wish to develop careers in the surgical specialties. This program is only available to students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and have already been accepted to Tulane's School of Medicine. To receive the MD/MS Combined Degree, students must fulfill all requirements for graduation from both MD and MS programs before the graduation deadlines.... [-]

AICASA

American International College of Arts and Sciences - Antigua (AICASA) provides health science training and undergraduate coursework to establish or reinforce the groundwork for degrees in medicine and other allied health professions. Students coming directly from high school who know the path to an MD degree is one they wish to pursue can apply to AICASA to earn an AS in Health Sciences.

AICASA believes that anyone with the talent, drive, and passion to be a qualified medical practitioner should not be denied the opportunity to realize that dream. The college provides a variety of undergraduate courses with an emphasis on the pre-medical and health sciences and offers many options, all of which may lead to an opportunity to earn an MD degree* or an associate of science (AS) degree in Health Sciences.... [-]

The International MD Program at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University has been designed to foster a new kind of doctor. This doctor will possess the necessary human, cultural and professional values to provide healthcare and share ideas in today’s globalized world. The MD program at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University enjoys recognition from the World Health Organization, the British General Medical Council and by the US Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®).

Key Features of the Program

The key features that make the International MD Program unique are:

- Thirteen ECTS credits – devoted to the Humanities: philosophy, ethics, human sciences, philosophy of science and language and communication skills are studied for preparing a new doctor that has the cultural and professional background needed in today’s globalized world.... [-]

The Medical Education Program is a 4-year program with an emphasis in primary care and duration of 166 weeks. It grants a doctor of medicine degree (MD degree). The MD Program consists of two years of pre-clinical courses in the core disciplines of Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology and Cell Biology, Microbiology/Immunology, Neurosciences, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.

During the second year, the organ-system approach is used to integrate the basic science curriculum content. The pre-clinical years provide integration of clinical content and early clinical experiences through Introduction to Clinical Skills, Pathophysiology, Behavioral Sciences and Basic Psychiatry. In addition, longitudinal programs in Community Medicine, Problem-Based Learning, Geriatrics, and Medical Ethics are integrated into the educational program of the first two years.... [-]

MD Program

Medical students earn the Doctor of Medicine degree in a general four-year program designed to be followed by graduate training in a specialty area. During the first two years of the program, students study the sciences basic to medicine—anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. Clinical correlations to basic material are emphasized, and professional skills are nurtured in a four-semester Introduction to Clinical Practice course continuum.

The first of its kind in the country, the School of Medicine leads the way in integrating pioneering applications of ultrasound technology into all four years of medical school. In the third year, medical students leave the classroom and enter the hospitals and clinics full-time for hands-on training under the close supervision of faculty. The final two years of the medical curriculum include required clinical clerkships in family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.... [-]

Who are we?

Poised to become one of Caribbean’s premier institution for medical education and training, the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, Jamaica (CSMSJ) is committed to developing a quality workforce of professionals ready to confront and conquer the challenges of 21st-century medicine.

MD Program

The first two years of the program is based on six (6) semester of Basic Sciences.

Systems based curriculum and exposure to Clinical conditions to support scientific knowledge from Day 1 Students will be continually examined for competence and whatever extra assistance is required will be given promptly to ensure success

The next six (6) semesters of this four (4) years course will be conducted in CSMSJ approved institutions in Jamaica, USA, Canada and other countries, as the need arises.... [-]

Overview

The Perdana University PU-RCSI School of Medicine runs a five-year undergraduate medical programme. The structure of the course can be seen in this diagram.

Curriculum Structure The curriculum is divided into three cycles called Junior Cycle (JC), Intermediate Cycle (IC) and Senior Cycle (SC). Each cycle is taught over one, two or three semesters with the Senior Cycle being delivered over two years, Senior Cycle 1 (SC1) and Senior Cycle 2 (SC2). Within each cycle, the content is delivered as modules which are largely based on the systems of the human body (systems-based). Each module integrates the biomedical and clinical sciences (integrated) and is defined by a series of learning outcomes (outcomes-focussed). Teaching, Learning & Assessment PU-RCSI employs a hybrid approach to teaching and learning, mixing traditional didactic teaching (lectures, tutorials etc.) with problem-based learning where appropriate. The delivery of course objectives utilises a variety of teaching methods throughout the programmes, including traditional lectures; case-based learning (where a clinical case is used to illustrate or contextualise learning); small group tutorials (both staff and student directed); practicals (e.g. anatomy dissection); computer-assisted learning; bedside clinical teaching; grand rounds; shadowing;observation; skills workshops; tutorials; theatre attendance and ward attendance. Assessments take place during a module (continuous) or at the end of the module (summative) and take many forms including, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), the short answer was written questions, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), practical exams, oral exams, team / individual projects and online assessments. Assessment modes are matched to the different types of... [-]

STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

Learning to practice medicine in both English and Spanish, it’s one of the great benefits of going to medical school in Guadalajara. Not only will it help break down barriers between doctor and patients wherever they end up–New York, Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, etc., being bilingual and culturally aware will make you much more valuable in the eyes of the hospital and clinical administrators everywhere.

Two years of basic sciences in Mexico

You’ll begin at the beginning. We’ll immerse you in the basics. All the critical core learning that you’ll need to know in order to pass the USMLE Step 1. But we’ll also start you working on your clinical skills immediately. So you’re going to start gaining real-world insight right away.... [-]

Students are taught and trained in Cyprus. Teaching is conducted in English, with a minimum workload of 360 ECTS of the education and training required to complete the Doctor of Medicine Degree over six years. No ‘premedical’ coursework is required as the program of study provides an all-inclusive, full basic sciences thematic unit. The early exposure of students to clinical experiences emphasizes the importance of the basic sciences to its clinical application and serves to stimulate students’ interests in medicine. Graduates of European University Cyprus School of Medicine can exercise their profession in any country of the European Union and other international healthcare systems.... [-]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2018.

During the studies students learn the science and methods of medicine based on human morphology (structure), functions (physiology), psychology, basic clinical practice (anamnesis, overall objective examination, and interpretation of results, manipulation competence), obtains knowledge on health promotion and disease prevention in the context of family and society. After successful completion of the program graduates may enter residency and Ph.D. studies.

The program corresponds to EU standards and professional requirements set for MDs. The obtained degree is in line with European labor market requirements (part of European comparative degree system) and allows free movement within Europe.... [-]