Spain

Below is the full academic schedule used in Spanish medical universities (Grado en Medicina, 6 years).
All accredited faculties in Spain follow a nationally harmonized 360-ECTS curriculum, although course titles vary slightly between universities (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, etc.).


🇪🇸 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — SPANISH MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (GRADO EN MEDICINA – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)

Structure Summary

PhaseDurationFocus
Basic SciencesYears 1–2Biomedical foundations
Pre-clinical & PathologyYear 3Disease mechanisms + intro to clinic
Clinical RotationsYears 4–5Core clinical specialties
Internado Clínico / PracticumYear 6Full-time clinical practice + Final Degree Project (TFG)

📘 TABLE: Detailed 6-Year Academic Curriculum

YearMain ModulesDetailed Subjects / ComponentsSkills & Competencies
1Basic Biomedical Sciences IAnatomy I, Histology I, Physiology I, Biochemistry, Medical Physics, Biology, Public Health (Intro), PsychologyScientific foundations, lab work, anatomical dissection
Professional & Social MedicineEthics, Medical Communication, Bioethics, Sociology of HealthProfessional behavior, patient interaction basics
2Basic Biomedical Sciences IIAnatomy II, Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Pathophysiology (intro), Genetics, Microbiology IUnderstanding normal → abnormal physiology
Early Clinical ExposureIntroduction to Clinical MethodologyBasic clinical reasoning, vital signs, simple interviews
3Pre-clinical / Pathology PhaseGeneral Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Pharmacology I, Immunology, EpidemiologyDisease mechanisms, drug fundamentals
Clinical Skills TrainingPropedéutica Clínica (Physical exam skills), Radiology basicsStructured clinical examination practice
4Core Clinical Rotations IInternal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, Primary Care I, PsychiatryBedside teaching, outpatient care, history & physical exams
Diagnostic SciencesRadiology, Laboratory MedicineInterpretation of imaging & labs
5Core Clinical Rotations IIInternal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics, Traumatology, Neurology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Intensive CareAdvanced clinical reasoning, procedures under supervision
Public Health & Community MedicinePreventive medicine, health promotion, epidemiologic projectsPrimary care & population-health competencies
6Full-Year Clinical Internship (Practicum / Internado Clínico)Required rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Primary Care, Psychiatry (rotation durations vary by university)Full-time clinical responsibility under supervision, on-calls
Elective RotationsStudents choose a specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Oncology, ICU, Radiology, etc.)Specialty exploration
TFG (Trabajo de Fin de Grado)Final research project / thesisResearch competency, academic defense

🎓 Upon Completion

ComponentDescription
Degree AwardedGrado en Medicina (Official Spanish MD equivalent)
National MIR ExamRequired to enter residency (Especialidad Médica)
Residency Duration4–5 years depending on specialty
Full LicenseAfter completing residency and passing evaluations

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