University of Messina
International Medical School
The Single Cycle Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery of the University
of Messina known as the "University of Messina International Medical
School" (UniMeIMS) aims at training medical doctors with multidisciplinary
theory, practice and methodology along with developing professional
decision making and operational autonomy for health promotion, prevention
and the treatment of diseases in Italy as well as internationally. It also
provides the methodological foundations of scientific research and cultural
basis for lifelong learning.
The access to the Single Cycle Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery
is organized at the national level with a competitive exam called the Inter
national Medical Admission Test (IMAT). It is administered simultaneously
in all Italian universities that offer a degree programme in Medicine and
Surgery in English and in some locations abroad.
The degree programme lasts six years and consists of 360 European Cre
dits (ECTS), in accordance with current Italian and European legislation. At
least 60 ECTS will be acquired through training activities aimed at the deve
lopment of specific professional skills.
The professional activities are essentially carried out in the Operative
Units of the "G. Martino" University Hospital in Messina, where care and
assistance to patients are combined with teaching and scientific research,
and in the offices of General Practitioners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
During the first two preclinical years the degree programme focuses on the
basic sciences, which prepares students to acquire clinical skills from the study
of the various medical disciplines, the development of professional skills and
the preparation of the thesis, which all take up the remaining time period of
the degree programme.
The students can also personalize their study plan with elective learning
activities in fields of their own interest for up to a total of 8 ECTS (seminars,
short courses, participation in conferences and congresses, clinical and
research internships in Italy and abroad, etc.).
It is possible to carry out training
periods abroad at partner Universities
both in Europe and outside the EU.
The degree programme ends with
the discussion of the thesis which is
worth 18 ECTS. Pursuant to article
102, paragraph 1, of Law Decree no.
18/2020, the final exam of the Single
Cycle Medicine and Surgery Degrees
relating to the LM41 class in Medicine
and Surgery has the value of a state
exam enabling the exercise of the
profession of Medical Doctor, after passing the practical evaluation traineeship
governed by the Decree of theMinister of Education, University and Research
9 May 2018, n. 58.
English is the official language of the degree programme for lessons, prac
tical activities and exam. The minimum level of knowledge required for access
is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages
(CEFR). In order to guarantee productive learning during bedside professional
activities, Italian language courses are offered in the first two years at the Uni
versity Linguistic Center (CLA), or an equivalent organization, which will attest
the achievement of the minimum level of knowledge required: B1 (CEFR).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
At national and international level, the main employment opportunities of
the Medicine and Surgery graduate (after enrolment in the register) include:
Public and private health companies and hospitals;
Private medical practices;
Health and humanitarian Organizations.
The Degree is also a prerequisite for admission to:
Specialization Schools in Medicine, Surgery and Clinical Services;
Specific Training Courses in General Medicine.
Finally, graduates can continue their studies in Master's Degree, PhDs and
and work in the field of basic, translational and clinical research.
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