Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery is based on a biomedical, psychological, and social educational project, adopted since 1999 and continuously updated. The project aims to train a doctor-surgeon with the best competencies, knowledge, and skills, enabling them to effectively integrate into the complex world of healthcare.
Program Structure
The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in scientific and methodological knowledge, as well as the development of critical thinking and scientific mentality. The educational project focuses on the "complexity of care," aiming to develop professional competence and values such as freedom, responsibility, autonomy, intersubjectivity, and dialogue.
Teaching Methods
The teaching method adopted is a continuous process of educational experimentation, integrating knowledge, problem-oriented teaching, early contact with patients, and the acquisition of clinical and human skills. Excellence in research and teaching, translational research, and the connection between research, teaching, and clinical practice are considered fundamental.
Practical Training
The practical training lasts three months and is carried out after the fifth year of study, provided that all fundamental exams of the first four years have been passed. The training is designed to develop the student's professional competence and prepare them for the state exam.
State Exam
The state exam is regulated by the Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2018, n. 58, which establishes the rules for the state exam for the qualification of doctor-surgeon.
Course Catalogue
The course catalogue includes the following subjects:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Clinical Methodology
- Medical Laboratory
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Pediatrics
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is as follows:
- First semester: October 1, 2025, to January 2026
- Second semester: March 2, 2026, to May 29, 2026 (for the first five years)
- Second semester: February 16, 2026, to May 19, 2026 (for the sixth year)
Student Evaluation
Student evaluation is based on exams, tests, and assessments of their clinical and human skills. The evaluation is designed to assess the student's knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as their ability to apply them in a clinical setting.
Research Areas
The program includes research areas such as:
- Biomedical research
- Clinical research
- Translational research
- Public health
Student Record Book
The student record book is a document that certifies the student's academic achievements and clinical experiences. It is the student's responsibility to maintain and update the record book, which is used to evaluate their progress and competence.