Below is the full, detailed academic schedule used across Belarusian medical universities, which follow a 6-year integrated MD program (Лекарь / Doctor of Medicine).
The curriculum is highly standardized across institutions such as:
- Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU – Minsk)
- Gomel State Medical University
- Grodno State Medical University
- Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University
The structure resembles other Eastern European medical curricula, though it includes more hours in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and hygiene, reflecting the Soviet-influenced medical education model.
🇧🇾 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — BELARUSIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD – 6 YEARS)
(360+ ECTS equivalent; ~5500–6000 contact hours)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MEDICAL CURRICULUM TABLE (BELARUS)
| Year | Semester | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biology, General Chemistry, Biophysics, Latin Language, Russian/Belarusian Language | Cadaver work, microscopy, academic foundations |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Medical Ethics | Introduction to normal human function | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Systems Foundations | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Immunology, Genetics, Embryology | Integration of structure & function |
| Sem 4 | Early Medical Sciences | Microbiology I, Hygiene & Ecology (Public Health I), Epidemiology (intro), Psychology | Early clinical exposure + sanitary sciences | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Disease mechanisms & host–pathogen interactions |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostics & Preclinical Medicine | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Clinical Anatomy, Radiology (intro), Laboratory Diagnostics, Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine | Physical exam basics; diagnostic reasoning | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Sciences I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Bedside rounds, outpatient clinics |
| Sem 8 | Organ-System Clinical Disciplines | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, Infectious Diseases, ENT, Ophthalmology | Clinical case presentations; specialty exposure | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia & Intensive Care | Procedural skills, acute care |
| Sem 10 | Specialized Clinical Subjects | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine, Public Health II | Complex patient management | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Practical Clinical Year – Part I | Long rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics | Independent supervised practice |
| Sem 12 | Practical Clinical Year – Part II | Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Elective Rotations | Night shifts; advanced clinical competence | |
| — | — | State Certification Examination | Written + oral + practical clinical exam | Required for MD qualification |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Лекарь — Doctor of Medicine (MD equivalent) |
| Licensing Pathway | Internship (“Internatura”) for 1 year → State medical license |
| Residency (Aspirantura / Ordinatura) | 2–5 years specialization depending on field |
| International Recognition | Accepted in many countries; for EU/UK practice, local exams are required |
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