Below is the full academic schedule used across Bulgarian medical universities offering the 6-year MD (Доктор по медицина) program.
All universities follow a nationally standardized EU-compliant curriculum (360 ECTS / 6 years).
Major faculties include:
- Medical University of Sofia
- Medical University of Plovdiv
- Medical University of Varna
- Medical University of Pleven
- Trakia University (Stara Zagora)
🇧🇬 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — BULGARIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
This detailed table reflects the unified structure used in all Bulgarian MD programs.
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MEDICAL CURRICULUM TABLE (BULGARIA)
| Year | Semester | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Biology, Medical Chemistry, Medical Physics, Anatomy I, Histology I, Embryology | Cadaver dissection, microscopy |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Cytology, Physiology I, Biostatistics, Medical Ethics | Practical labs, basic professionalism | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Function Sciences | Physiology II, Biochemistry I, Medical Genetics, Immunology I | Foundations of systems physiology |
| Sem 4 | Introductory Clinical Concepts | Biochemistry II, Microbiology I, Hygiene & Ecology, Public Health (intro), Disaster Medicine | Early clinical orientation & safety | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Understanding disease processes |
| Sem 6 | Preclinical Clinical Sciences | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Radiology (intro), Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Skills I | Physical exam basics, diagnostics | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Sciences I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Bedside teaching, ward rounds |
| Sem 8 | Organ-System Clinical Disciplines | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Outpatient clinics, case presentations | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills, patient management |
| Sem 10 | Clinical Specialties | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine | Intermediate-level clinical reasoning | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Practical Clinical Year – Part I | Long rotations in: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics | Near-independent supervised practice |
| Sem 12 | Practical Clinical Year – Part II | Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Electives | Night duties, advanced clinical tasks | |
| — | — | State Examination | Written + oral + practical exam | Required for MD degree |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Доктор по медицина (Doctor of Medicine, MD) |
| Licensing | Mandatory State Practical Exam + registration with Bulgarian Medical Association |
| Residency Training | Specialization 4–6 years (EU-recognized) |
| EU Recognition | Fully recognized under EU Directive 2005/36/EC |
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