Below is the full academic schedule used in Moldovan medical universities, specifically the Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) — the only university in Moldova offering the full 6-year MD program (Doctor Medic).
The curriculum follows European 360-ECTS standards and is similar to Romania’s and other EU-aligned programs.
🇲🇩 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — MOLDOVAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD / Doctor-Medic – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MEDICAL CURRICULUM TABLE (MOLDOVA)
| Year | Semester | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Biomedical Foundations | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Medical Terminology | Cadaver dissection, microscopy |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Medical Ethics | Scientific fundamentals & professional conduct | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Structure & Function | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Genetics, Embryology, Immunology I | Integration of anatomy & physiology |
| Sem 4 | Introductory Medical Sciences | Microbiology I, Public Health (Hygiene), Epidemiology (intro), Behavioral Sciences | Early clinical exposure & public health basics | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Understanding disease progression |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostic & Preclinical Sciences | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Radiology (intro), Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Skills I | History taking, physical exam, diagnostic reasoning | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Disciplines I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Ward rounds, outpatient clinics |
| Sem 8 | Organ-Based Clinical Rotations | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Bedside teaching, case presentations | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics, Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills, management of acute cases |
| Sem 10 | Specialized Clinical Training | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine | Managing complex cases, specialty exposure | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Practical Clinical Year – Part I | Long rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics | Near-independent supervised practice in hospitals |
| Sem 12 | Practical Clinical Year – Part II | Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care/GP, Electives | Night shifts, advanced competencies | |
| — | — | State Graduation Exam | Written, oral, and practical clinical exam | Required to obtain MD degree |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Doctor-Medic (MD equivalent) |
| Licensing | National licensing exam + registration with Moldovan Ministry of Health |
| Residency Training | 3–6 years depending on specialty (in Moldova or abroad) |
| EU Recognition | Increasingly harmonized; graduates often pursue residency in EU countries (especially Romania) after passing local exams |
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