Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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A doctor of medicine is an advanced degree that is awarded to those who have completed an intense program, learning advanced skills and knowledge about different aspects about the human body. Programs are available at schools all over the world, and typical programs take six to eight years to complete.

What is an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)? This program is designed for individuals who want to work in the medical field. Most programs consist of advanced classes in human biology, anatomy, physiology, neurology, immunology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. Once students have taken the general classes, many have the opportunity to continue on with the specialization of their choice. This may include surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, oncology, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics, or internal medicine. Along with classroom and lab work, students will typically have internship opportunities.

There are a number of benefits for those who pursue a doctor of medicine degree. It opens the door to many careers, and doctors often receive high salaries due to the challenging work.

The costs associated with earning this degree are usually substantial, although they vary from place to place. There are schools all over the world that offer this program, so tuition and fees will vary depending on the specific institution. Those who are interested should get in touch with the schools to ask about financial requirements.

There are a variety of career opportunities available for individuals who earn their M.D. degree. Many graduates will choose clinic and/or hospital positions in their specialization. Others may choose to work as clinic directors or as instructors at the graduate level. There are also opportunities to practice medicine in third world countries for those who want to help those less fortunate.

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Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.)

University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Campus Full time 10 semesters September 2017 Saint Kitts and Nevis Basseterre USA Lower East Side + 2 more

To graduate with a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.), students must successfully complete the basic and clinical science programs and pass the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 CK & CS. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) To graduate with a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.), students must successfully complete the basic and clinical science programs and pass the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 CK & CS. Our vision is to have a boutique medical school for students who deserve and demand a quality education in a small school environment. Our faculty is highly credentialed and recruited primarily from the United States. They love to teach and dedicate virtually 100% of their time to students. The Basic Science Program, semesters 1–4, is located at our state-of-the-art campus on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts. Our traditional medical school curriculum compares with most U.S. medical schools. Students are tested in block format throughout the semester. Shelf examinations, which simulate mini USMLE-style examinations, are also integrated into the academic program. Pre-clinical exposure begins in the first semester and continues throughout the Basic Science Program. We invested more than $50 million dollars to develop one of the most modern campuses in the Caribbean that can compare to, or even exceed, that of most U.S. medical schools. Our wireless campus includes an 11,000 square-foot state-of-the-art anatomy building, a 24-bed virtual hospital equipped with more than 20 computerized human simulators, multiple classrooms and laboratories, an auditorium, and a large library and learning resource center with more than 50 computers for student use. All of our classrooms and laboratories are equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment... [-]

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Kursk State Medical University
Campus Full time 6 years September 2017 Russia Russia Online

The program is designed to train qualified physicians oriented to the practice of medicine. Standardized patients are used to evaluate medical students and resident’s ability to take patient histories, communicate with patients, and determine diagnosis and treatment. [+]

The program is designed to train qualified physicians oriented to the practice of medicine. Standardized patients are used to evaluate medical students and resident’s ability to take patient histories, communicate with patients, and determine diagnosis and treatment. The curriculum offers a six-year program leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Physician in General Medicine degree. Study program The first four semesters of the General Medicine study program mainly cover theoretical subjects (Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Histology, Physiology). Preclinical subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology) are taught in semesters 5-7. Clinical subjects are introduced in the following semesters (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neurology) together with subjects associated with public health care (Social Medicine, Medical Law). The whole sixth year is devoted to bedside training in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics. The program concludes in the 11th and 12th semesters with final state examinations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Preventive Medicine. Degree and accreditation KSMU Graduates are awarded the degree of Physician in General Medicine (Doctor of General Medicine) abbreviated as P.G.M., equivalent to M.D. KSMU Graduates are practicing Medicine worldwide in their home countries as well in more than 80 countries around the world. [-]

MD Program

Ponce Health Sciences University
Campus Full time 4 - 5 years July 2017 Puerto Rico Ponce

The Medical Education Program is a 4-year program with 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. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. The Medical Education Program is a 4-year program with 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 in the educational program of the first two years. The third year provides the core clinical clerkships: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery. The fourth year complements these core clinical experiences with advanced rotations in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Surgical Subspecialties and Primary Care Selectives. Five months of elective rotations provide additional clinical experiences in several subspecialty fields. A five-year program may be available for students who need to proceed at a slower pace during the basic sciences. The first two years are extended to three. The Medical Education Program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and the Puerto Rico Council of Education (PR-CE) Admission Requirements Ordinarily, four years of undergraduate education are necessary to prepare for entrance... [-]

Medical Doctor (MD)

BAU International University Batumi
Campus Full time 6 years August 2017 Georgia Batumi

BAU International University, Batumi offers American model one-cycle higher educational program "Medicine" that corresponds to international standards and is conducted in the English language. [+]

BAU International University, Batumi offers 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 centre 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. Program Structure: QUALIFICATION: MEDICAL DOCTOR MODE OF STUDY: FULL-TIME DURATION OF STUDIES: 6 YEARS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: ENGLISH NUMBER OF CREDITS: 360 ECTS COMPULSORY MODULES: 334 ECTS ELECTIVE MODULES: 26 ECTS Tuition Fees and Scholarships Tuition Fee Tuition fee for the citizens of Republic of Georgia and Turkey for 2017 - 2018 academic year is 7900 USD per year. Tuition fee for citizens of any country except Georgia and Turkey for 2017 - 2018 academic year is 14900 USD per year. Scholarships Scholarship for citizens of any country except Georgia and Turkey for 2017 - 2018 academic year is 2500 USD per year. [-]

MD Degree

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Campus Full time 4 years July 2017 Mexico Guadalajara

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 hospital and clinical administrators everywhere. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. 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 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. Two clinical years which can be done in Mexico, U.S. or Puerto Rico. Core and Elective Rotations in Mexico, United States, and Puerto Rico. All students have opportunities to perform their clinical rotations in various hospital settings in facilities throughout Mexico, United States, and Puerto Rico. There are several programs in which the students can participate during their third and fourth years. We’ll begin preparing you for the next stage–everything leading up to USMLE Step 2, and getting your degree. Our 4 year program, giving the equal opportunities to US students, as other medical international programs, to achieve their goal to become a doctor. Your MD degree in 4 years at UAG School of Medicine. It’s not going... [-]

Doctor of General Medicine

Palacky University
Campus Full time 6 years September 2017 Czech Republic Olomouc

The curricula of the study programme General Medicine is identical to those pursued by Czech medical students, apart from being taught in English. They conform to the European Union standards. [+]

We offer modern, practically oriented, internationally accredited courses in General Medicine. Our graduates are fully competitive physicians, scoring high in USMLE tests and securing jobs all over the world from the USA to Japan. The curricula of the study programme General Medicine is identical to those pursued by Czech medical students, apart from being taught in English. They conform to the European Union standards. The six-year General Medicine programme has also been accredited by the USA, Canada and Malaysia, to name only those countries most students come from. During the first three years of the programme, students have compulsory classes in the Czech language. A good grasp of Czech is required for communication with patients and with colleagues in the wards, such as nurses, who may speak only Czech. Study programme The first four semesters of the General Medicine study programme mainly cover theoretical subjects (Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Histology, Physiology). Preclinical subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology) are taught in semesters 5-7. Clinical subjects are introduced in the following semesters (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Neurology) together with subjects associated with public health care (Social Medicine, Medical Law). The whole sixth year is devoted to bedside training in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. The programme concludes in the 11th and 12th semesters with final state examinations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Preventive Medicine. Degree and accreditation At the graduation ceremony, the graduates in General Medicicine are awarded the degree Doctor of General Medicine (Medicinae Universae... [-]

BARCS / M.D

International University Alliance
Campus Full time Part time September 2017 USA Boston

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. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. 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. There is also ample opportunity in the fourth year for elective courses, allowing the student flexibility and time to pursue individual interests. While most medical students complete their core clinical training at Columbia-area affiliated hospitals, an optional clinical clerkship program at the Greenville Hospital System is available. The M.D. program is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges. Class size for each of the four years is limited to 85 students. With this relatively small class size, a favorable faculty/student ratio, and varied... [-]

Doctor Of Medicine And Surgery

Universidad Central de Nicaragua
Campus Full time 6 years September 2017 Nicaragua Managua

Define the concept of health for the welfare and quality of life highlighting the social relevance of medical education recognizing the need for a new biomedical and social scientific model that projects and substantiate a new educational paradigm and care depending on the individual community. Responding to the growing needs and demands unmet health of the majority of the Nicaraguan population, in a context of political and social economic crisis and a new international context [+]

Academic profile Define the concept of health for the welfare and quality of life highlighting the social relevance of medical education recognizing the need for a new biomedical and social scientific model that projects and substantiate a new educational paradigm and care depending on the individual community. Responding to the growing needs and demands unmet health of the majority of the Nicaraguan population, in a context of political and social economic crisis and a new international context. Career Name: General Medicine Degree Awarded: MD Types of courses: Regular Entry Requirements: High School Diploma Graduation requirements: Have passed the subjects of the race Graduation Requirements: To approve the monograph or degree examination Practices Study: Hospital Roberto Huembes, Santiago Regional Hospital in Jinotepe, Managua Dermatological Center and other MINSA It is taught in: Central Campus, Portezuelo and Jinotepe Labor camp You can exercise independently or in partnerships, private or state practice for the welfare and rehabilitation of the citizen soon. [-]

MD in Global Health

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: The Medical School for International Health
Campus Full time 4 years July 2017 Israel Beersheba

Global Health teaching should fire the imagination and take medical students out of the classroom and into the local community. This is exactly what we plan to do. Students pairs, attached to MSIH faculty and physicians will visit a patient and their family in pairs and explore cultural and social determinants of health. Israel’s history and diversity provide an excellent laboratory for the study of Global Health in the wider world. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. 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. Teaching Methods Practical curriculum – in semester one students work in pairs and meet supervising Global Health physicians practicing in and around Beer Sheva. Students see their patient... [-]

Doctor of Medicine, MD

European University Cyprus
Campus Full time 6 years September 2017 Cyprus Nicosia

Students are taught and trained in Cyprus. Teaching is conducted in English, with a minimum work load 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 health care systems. [+]

Students are taught and trained in Cyprus. Teaching is conducted in English, with a minimum work load 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 health care systems. Objectives & Outcomes General Objectives The student who has completed the medical program at European University Cyprus will have acquired the following knowledge and skills: Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which medicine is based and a good understanding of the scientific methods including the principles of measuring biological functions, the evaluation of scientifically established facts and the analysis of data; Sufficient understanding of the structure, functions and behaviour of healthy and sick persons, as well as relations between the state of health and physical and social surroundings of the human being; Adequate knowledge of clinical disciplines and practices, providing him or her with a coherent picture of mental and physical diseases, of medicine from the points of view of prophylaxis, diagnosis and therapy and of human reproduction; Suitable clinical experience in hospitals under appropriate supervision. Learning Outcomes By the end of the programme... [-]

M.D. Program

University of Health Sciences Antigua
Campus Full time 4 years August 2017 Antigua and Barbuda Antigua

Each semester is 18-weeks, giving students a short break between their studies. New and transferring students may apply for January and August start dates while May is reserved for transfer students only. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. M.D. Program Each semester is 18-weeks, giving students a short break between their studies. New and transferring 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 UHSA 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. CURRICULUM Integrated Basic Sciences Curriculum Year One Year Two Clinical Sciences Curriculum Students fulfill the Clinical Sciences portion of the curriculum, which consists of both core and elective rotations, at UHSA’s leading affiliate teaching hospitals located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Once advancing to the Clinical Sciences, students are first required to complete a fifth semester for the integrated review of the basic sciences, followed by 2-years of... [-]

Medical Program

Bond University
Campus Full time 252 weeks January 2018 Australia Robina

The Medical Program is comprised of two sequential degrees – the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). All students selected for entry into the Medical Program will have to complete both the BMedSt and MD to be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand with the knowledge, skills and attributes that a doctor requires to safely and effectively practise medicine in today’s complex healthcare environment. [+]

This program is currently only open to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of an Australian Humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens (but not New Zealand permanent residents).ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Medical Program^ is comprised of two sequential degrees – the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and the Doctor of Medicine (MD). All students selected for entry into the Medical Program^ will have to complete both the BMedSt and MD. Both degrees are awarded at the completion of Year 5. The Medical Program^ commences with the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) which is an undergraduate program and so is open to Year 12 school leavers. The BMedSt is also open to students who have completed an undergraduate program. Enrolments in the program are strictly limited to ensure small class sizes and sufficient clinical placements. As such, entry is extremely competitive. Postgraduate applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: GPA from a previous university degree completed within the last nine years which must include Year 12 English and Chemistry OR Maths B OR Physics OR an equivalent. Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete an approved bridging course before their application can be considered. Structured interview ranking. For full entry requirements visit bond.edu.au/medicine. Applicants are selected through a rigorous assessment process based on outstanding academic achievement, in combination with a demonstrated ability to achieve graduate outcomes of knowledge and critical thinking, leadership, initiative and teamwork, communication skills, responsibility, ethical decision-making skills, motivation and non-verbal reasoning. Short-listed applicants... [-]

International Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program

Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Campus Full time 6 years October 2017 Italy Milan

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. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. 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. - Assessment of knowledge acquisition with the collaboration of an external, independent third-party: this allows thorough assessment of student preparation as well as measuring teaching efficacy based on reliable international benchmarks; - International electives and training activities abroad: the curriculum has been designed to allow students to complete the American licensing examinations USMLE step 1 and 2 in the correct timing and to spend part of their final year abroad taking part to international electives and pre-residency programs. - Small classes: a select and limited number of students are admitted each year following an entrance test based on analytical and logical skills. Students from diverse backgrounds, from all over the world, easily become part of the multicultural... [-]

Doctor of Medicine MD, Medicine and Surgery (6 year)

Humanitas University
Campus Full time 6 years October 2017 Italy Milan

6-year-degree course, taught exclusively in English. From the first year, theoretical interdisciplinary modules are integrated with hands-on experience and simulation activities, with clerkships commencing in the 3rd year. [+]

Doctor of Medicine, MD Humanitas Medicine degree course is a 6-year university programme. The course is characterized by a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to teaching. According to the latter principle, most individual courses are grouped into modules with a total of 29 examinations, distributed into 12 semesters. The course is taught entirely in English. However, students are advised that a basic knowledge of Italian will be required during the clinical practice that starts from the third year. Among the teaching methods, particular relevance is given to interactive teaching, which mostly consists of group activities and team-work coordinated by a tutor. Examples of such methods are Problem Based Learning, Case Method, Problem Solving, Concept Maps and Portfolios. Particular attention is also paid to vocational training in order to promote the acquisition of specific vocational skills. This approach allows students to fully integrate theory and practice, developing a critical and autonomous reasoning. Students are also encouraged to participate to research activities organized by Humanitas (seminars, conferences) and experiences abroad. The curriculum comprises a total of 360 credits, including 60 credits for Vocational Training. Attendance at these educational activities (lectures and training) is compulsory and is a prerequisite to taking exams. ... [-]

Six-year Programme of Medicine

Wroclaw Medical University
Campus Full time 6 years October 2017 Poland Wrocław

The English programme of medicine consists of six successive academic years of medical, preclinical and clinical studies and is adapted to the common European programme, in keeping with the European admission standards for medical education. [+]

Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2017. Learning to be a doctor involves the most expensive - and one of the longest- courses of study for any degree, so it is essential that those thinking of medicine as a career are absolutely sure that this is what they want to do with their working lives, before taking the first step and applying to enter a medical school. The English programme of medicine consists of six successive academic years of medical, preclinical and clinical studies and is adapted to the common European programme, in keeping with the European admission standards for medical education. Applicants are expected to have excelled in basic science courses in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and English. The academic year formally starts on the 1st of October and is divided into two five-month terms (semesters), including examination sessions. The student must successfully complete all of the course work of one academic year, before being approved for promotion to the next year. Part I of the study, the preclinical (or theoretical) two years at the Medical School, is devoted to the following subjects: medical chemistry (inorganic and organic), biophysics, biology, anatomy, histology, embryology, genetics, immunology, cytophysiology, biochemistry, computing techniques, physiology, Latin, physical education, first aid and resuscitation. Foreign students must take a course in the Polish language during these two years in order to be able to communicate with the patients from the third year onwards. Part II of the study, the clinical four years, starts in the third year with... [-]