Medical students may also go through a surgery program, which is a specialty that uses instruments and manual procedures to treat a medical issue. Topics of learning range from basic sciences to hands-on internships.

A Doctor of Medicine is a highly advanced degree that requires about six years of work. Many M.D. programs require a combination of classwork, research papers, and hands-on clinical practice to certify students as medical doctors.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.