Below is the full, detailed academic schedule used across Slovak medical universities offering the 6-year General Medicine MD Program (MUDr.).
This curriculum structure is shared by:
- Comenius University in Bratislava – Jessenius Faculty of Medicine (Martin)
- Comenius University in Bratislava – Faculty of Medicine
- Pavol Jozef Šafárik University – Faculty of Medicine (Košice)
- Slovak Medical University – Faculty of Medicine
All follow the EU-standard 360-ECTS integrated program, aligned with Directive 2005/36/EC.
🇸🇰 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — SLOVAK MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MUDr. – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR CURRICULUM TABLE (SLOVAKIA)
| Year | Semester | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Medical Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Anatomy I, Histology I | Cadaveric dissection, microscopy |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Medical Terminology, Slovak language (for international students) | Scientific foundations; basic clinical communication | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Structure & Function | Physiology II, Biochemistry I, Genetics, Embryology | Integration of anatomy & physiology |
| Sem 4 | Preclinical Basics | Biochemistry II, Microbiology I, Immunology I, Public Health (intro) | Lab skills; epidemiology basics | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Preclinical Disease Mechanisms | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Disease mechanisms and infection |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostic Sciences & Clinical Introduction | Pharmacology I, Pathophysiology, Radiology (intro), Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Skills I | History-taking, physical examination | |
| 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 System Clinical Rotations | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Clinical case presentations; diagnostics | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills, case management |
| Sem 10 | Specialty Rotations | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine | Intermediate diagnostic & therapeutic skills | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Practical Clinical Year – Part I | Internal Medicine rotation, Surgery rotation, Pediatrics rotation | Independent hospital functioning under supervision |
| Sem 12 | Practical Clinical Year – Part II | OB/GYN rotation, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care/GP, Elective Rotations | Night shifts, advanced clinical competencies | |
| — | — | State Examination | Final written, oral, and practical clinical exam | Required for MUDr. degree |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | MUDr. — Medicinae Universae Doctor (equivalent to MD) |
| Licensing Pathway | Eligible for EU-wide medical licensure |
| Residency Training | 4–6 years specialization in Slovakia or EU |
| EU Recognition | Fully recognized under EU Directive 2005/36/EC |
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