Doctor of Medicine

Program Overview

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Memorial University is a four-year undergraduate degree that prepares students for residency training. The program provides a foundation in basic sciences, clinical medicine, and electives, and uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, and clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to apply to post-graduate medical education programs in Canada through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program:

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Campus:

St. John's

Faculty:

Medicine

Length:

Four years

Overview:

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is a four-year undergraduate degree program that prepares students to begin residency training. Upon successful completion of the MD program at Memorial, students are eligible to apply to post-graduate medical education programs in Canada through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS).

Objectives:

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice medicine
• To prepare students for residency training
• To foster a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development

Program Description:

The MD program is divided into four phases:

• Phase 1: This phase provides students with a foundation in the basic sciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Phase 2: This phase focuses on clinical medicine, with students rotating through various clinical disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.
• Phase 3: This phase allows students to pursue electives in areas of their interest.
• Phase 4: This phase is dedicated to preparing students for residency training, with students completing a capstone project and participating in a mock residency selection process.

Outline:

Phase 1:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacology

Phase 2:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Family Medicine
• Psychiatry

Phase 3:

• Electives in areas of student interest

Phase 4:

• Capstone project
• Mock residency selection process

Assessment:

• The MD program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Clinical evaluations

Criteria:

• Students are assessed on their knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Teaching:

• The MD program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including physicians, scientists, and educators.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Small group discussions
• Clinical rotations
• Simulation-based learning

Careers:

• Graduates of the MD program are eligible to apply to post-graduate medical education programs in Canada through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS).
• Graduates may pursue careers in a variety of medical specialties, including:
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Family Medicine
• Psychiatry