Below is a complete, standardized academic schedule for Turkish Medical Faculties (Tıp Fakültesi).
Although each university (Hacettepe, Ankara, Istanbul, Cerrahpaşa, Ege, Marmara, etc.) may arrange modules differently, all follow the same national 6-year structure according to YÖK (Turkey’s Higher Education Council).
This is the full, unified medical curriculum as taught across Turkey.
🇹🇷 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — TURKISH MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (TIP FAKÜLTESİ – MD, 6 YEARS)
Structure
- Years 1–3: Pre-clinical (Basic & Clinical Sciences Integration)
- Years 4–5: Clinical clerkships (hospital-based training)
- Year 6: Internship (Intern Doctor)
Each year = 2 semesters.
📘 Table: Detailed 6-Year Academic Schedule (Turkey)
| Year | Semester | Main Modules | Detailed Subjects / Course Content | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Sciences Block I | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biophysics, Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, Introduction to Clinical Sciences, Turkish Language (for foreigners) | Scientific foundation, introductory clinical exposure |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences Block II | Anatomy II, Embryology, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Behavioral Sciences, Medical Ethics | Anatomical dissection, basic communication skills | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Systems-Based Education I | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Microbiology I, Immunology, System Modules (CVS, Respiratory, Endocrine – depending on university) | Understanding healthy system functions |
| Sem 4 | Systems-Based Education II | Pathology (General), Microbiology II, Pharmacology I, Neuroscience I, Organ System Modules (GI, Renal, Reproductive) | Linking normal → abnormal physiology | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Clinical Introduction I | Pathology (Systemic), Pharmacology II, Microbiology III, Infectious Diseases (theoretical), Public Health I, Clinical Skills I | History taking, physical examination basics |
| Sem 6 | Clinical Introduction II | Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Radiology (theory), Neuroscience II, Public Health II, Clinical Skills II | Early clinical reasoning, simulation lab practice | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clerkships I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, Infectious Diseases, Radiology, Dermatology | Daily ward rounds, outpatient clinics, case reporting |
| Sem 8 | Core Clerkships II | Neurology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine | Basic procedures, diagnostic reasoning | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Advanced Clinical Rotations I | Internal Medicine II, General Surgery II, Pediatrics II, OB/GYN II, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology | Managing common diseases under supervision |
| Sem 10 | Advanced Clinical Rotations II | Urology, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Family Medicine, Public Health Field Work, Oncology, Forensic Medicine | Broader specialty exposure, community practice | |
| 6 | Sem 11–12 | Internship (Intern Doctor) | Rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Community Health | Full-time hospital work, supervised clinical decision-making, night shifts, patient management |
🎓 Upon Completion
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Medical Degree | “Tıp Doktoru” (MD equivalent) |
| Compulsory Service (may apply depending on rules) | Some graduates serve in public hospitals |
| Specialization Exam | TUS (Türkiye Uzmanlık Sınavı) — highly competitive residency exam |
| Residency (Specialization) | 4–6 years depending on specialty |
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