Academic structure
6-Year Single-Cycle Medical Curriculum
Integrated medical degree combining foundational sciences with clinical clerkships at IRCCS Neuromed, a national center of excellence in neurosciences.
Year 0160 ECTS
Year 1: Biomedical & Neurobiological Foundations
Core Modules:Medical Physics & Applied Biophysics, General & Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry & Biomolecules, Cellular Biology & Genetics, Human Anatomy I (Musculoskeletal & Cardiovascular), Histology & Embryology, Bioethics & Medical Humanities.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Introduction to Biomedical Research Labs & Neurosciences Observation.
Year 0260 ECTS
Year 2: Physiology, Metabolism & Pathological Bases
Core Modules:Human Anatomy II (Neuroanatomy, Splanchnology), Human Physiology I & II, Medical Biochemistry & Enzymology, General Pathology & Pathophysiology, Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Medical Informatics & Biostatistics.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Early Clinical Semeiotics & Basic Life Support Practice.
Year 0360 ECTS
Year 3: Mechanisms of Disease & Diagnostic Semeiotics
Core Modules:Anatomic Pathology I, Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Diagnostics, General Pharmacology & Toxicology, Clinical Semeiotics & Physical Examination, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Diseases, Diagnostic Imaging & Neuro-Radiology.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Inpatient Ward Clerkships (Internal Medicine, General Surgery & Neurology).
Year 0460 ECTS
Year 4: Clinical Neuroscience & Medical Specialties
Core Modules:Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurosurgery & Neuro-Trauma, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases, Nephrology & Urology, Hematology & Oncology, Rheumatology & Immunology.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Core Specialized Rotations at IRCCS Neuromed Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery & Outpatient Clinics.
Year 0560 ECTS
Year 5: Surgery, Sensory Organs & Maternal-Child Health
Core Modules:Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Ophthalmology & Neuro-Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Adolescent Health, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Medicine.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Operating Room Surgical Traineeships, Labor Ward & Pediatric Rotations.
Year 0660 ECTS
Year 6: Critical Care, Medical Licensing & MD Thesis
Core Modules:Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care & Neuro-Intensive Care, Forensic Medicine & Bioethics, Occupational Health, Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV for Italian/EU MD License), Degree Thesis.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Full-Time Practical Internship in Emergency Department, Neuro-ICU & Specialized Wards.