Below is the full academic schedule used across Romanian medical universities (Medicină – 6-year MD program).
This model is followed by major universities such as:
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Bucharest
- Iuliu Hațieganu – Cluj-Napoca
- UMF Iași, UMF Timișoara, UMF Craiova, UMF Oradea, UMF Târgu Mureș
The structure is nationally standardized and aligned with EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
🇷🇴 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — ROMANIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MEDICINĂ – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
Structure Summary
| Phase | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Basic & Preclinical Sciences | Years 1–2 | Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology |
| Pathology & Early Clinical Training | Year 3 | Disease mechanisms + clinical methods |
| Clinical Rotations | Years 4–5 | Core medical and surgical specialties |
| Integrated Clinical Year + Thesis | Year 6 | Hospital rotations + final exam + dissertation |
📘 TABLE: Detailed 6-Year Curriculum (Romania)
| Year | Main Modules | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Medicine | Anatomy I, Histology I, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry I, Medical Physics, Genetics | Dissection, microscopy, biomedical foundations |
| Human Sciences | Medical Psychology, Medical Sociology, Bioethics | Communication & ethical principles | |
| 2 | Advanced Basic Sciences | Anatomy II, Physiology I–II, Biochemistry II, Immunology, Microbiology I | Integration of structure & function |
| Public Health Basics | Epidemiology (intro), Hygiene | Early understanding of population health | |
| 3 | Preclinical Sciences | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology, Pharmacology I, Pathophysiology | Disease mechanisms, drug principles |
| Clinical Skills I | Semiotics (Propedeutics), Physical Examination, Diagnostic Methods | History taking, exam skills, OSCE prep | |
| Diagnostic Sciences | Radiology basics, Laboratory Medicine | Interpretation of labs & imaging | |
| 4 | Core Clinical Rotations I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, Neurology, Psychiatry | Bedside teaching, outpatient clinics, clinical case writing |
| Additional Clinical Disciplines | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Specialty exposure | |
| 5 | Core Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Urology, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Oncology | Advanced diagnostic and treatment skills |
| Public Health & Community Medicine | Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, Public Health Projects | Community and preventive medicine practice | |
| 6 | Integrated Clinical Year | Long rotations in: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Family Medicine, ICU, Emergency Medicine (duration differs by university) | Full-time supervised hospital practice; night duties |
| Electives | Student-selected specialty rotations | Career exploration | |
| Final Examination & Thesis | Practical exam + oral exam + Licență Thesis | Graduation and licensing eligibility |
🎓 Upon Completion
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Doctor-Medic (MD equivalent) |
| Licensing Exam | National exam for residency (Rezidențiat) |
| Residency Training | 4–6 years, depending on specialty |
| EU Recognition | Fully recognized across Europe (Directive 2005/36/EC) |
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