Academic structure
6-Year Single-Cycle Medical Curriculum
Structured across 360 ECTS credits, combining cutting-edge molecular biomedical research with intensive hospital clerkships at IRCCS San Raffaele.
Year 0160 ECTS
Year 1: Foundations of Medicine & Molecules
Core Modules:Medical Physics & Biomedical Technologies, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Human Anatomy I (Locomotor & Circulatory Systems), Histology & Embryology, Medical Humanities & Ethics.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Introduction to Biomedical Research Labs & Patient Care Simulation.
Year 0260 ECTS
Year 2: Human Systems, Physiology & Immunology
Core Modules:Human Anatomy II (Neuroanatomy, Splanchnology), Human Physiology I & II, General Pathology & Pathophysiology, Immunology & Immunopathology, Medical Microbiology & Virology, Biostatistics & Epidemiology.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Clinical Semeiotics Simulation & Nursing Practice at IRCCS San Raffaele.
Year 0360 ECTS
Year 3: Pathological Foundations & Clinical Clerkships
Core Modules:Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Laboratory Medicine, General & Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Semeiotics & Methodology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory System Diseases.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Daily Inpatient Ward Rotations (Internal Medicine & General Surgery).
Year 0460 ECTS
Year 4: Medical & Surgical Specialized Clinics
Core Modules:Gastrointestinal Diseases & Hepatology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Nephrology & Urology, Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disorders, Hematology & Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Specialized Department Internships & Outpatient Clinical Practice.
Year 0560 ECTS
Year 5: Neuroscience, Sensory Organs & Pediatrics
Core Modules:Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Child Health.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Operating Room Surgical Traineeships, Labor Ward & Pediatric Inpatient Rotations.
Year 0660 ECTS
Year 6: Critical Care, Licensing & MD Thesis
Core Modules:Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care, Clinical Toxicology, Forensic Medicine & Bioethics, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV for Italian/EU MD License), Degree Thesis.
🏥 Clinical Focus: Full-Time Practical Internship in Emergency Department & Specialty Clinics.