Program Overview
The MSc Medicine and Surgery program at Unicamillus University is a 6-year English-taught degree that develops medical doctors with a global health perspective, emphasizing community-oriented education and patient well-being. It equips students with strong communication and critical thinking skills, fosters lifelong learning, and prepares them for careers in clinical, research, and humanitarian roles. The program includes integrated teaching courses, practical internships, elective activities, and a thesis preparation process.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) is a 6-year degree program taught in English in Rome. The program emphasizes community-oriented education, addressing global health challenges, disease prevention, health promotion, and a humanistic culture in its implications of medical interest. The program focuses on the patient as a whole, considering their physical and mental well-being within their social context.
Objectives:
The program aims to develop the following skills and knowledge in students:
- Good capacity for human contact (communication skills): Students will develop strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Self-learning and self-assessment skills (continuing education): Students will learn to independently acquire and evaluate new knowledge and skills, ensuring continuous professional development.
- Ability to analyze and resolve, in complete autonomy, the problems connected with medical practice, together with a good clinical practice based on scientific evidence (evidence-based medicine): Students will gain the ability to critically analyze medical problems, apply evidence-based practices, and make independent clinical decisions.
- Habit of constant updating of knowledge and skills, and possession of the methodological and cultural bases for autonomous acquisition and critical evaluation of new knowledge and skills (continuing professional development): Students will develop a lifelong learning approach, staying current with advancements in medical knowledge and practices.
- Good interdisciplinary and interprofessional practice (interprofessional education): Students will learn to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals from different disciplines.
- In-depth knowledge of methodological fundaments which are necessary for a correct approach at scientific medical research, joined with an autonomous use of computer-based technologies which are indispensable in the clinical practice: Students will gain a strong foundation in research methodologies and develop proficiency in using computer-based technologies for clinical practice.
Teaching:
Formal Teaching:
- Lectures: Delivered by professors, researchers, and faculty, covering specific topics with the aid of multimedia and computing supports.
- Seminars: Similar to lectures but conducted by multiple teachers with diverse expertise.
Informal Teaching:
- Interactive Didactic Activities: Small group sessions led by tutors to facilitate knowledge acquisition, skill development, and behavioral modeling.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Students engage in problem-solving exercises and decision-making scenarios.
- Practical Exercises: Hands-on experiences in clinical departments, surgeries, territorial facilities, and research laboratories.
Program Structure:
- Integrated Teaching Courses: Taught by one or more teachers, focusing on specific objectives.
- Professional Activities: Students complete internships in healthcare facilities to gain practical experience.
- Elective Activities: Students choose from a range of elective courses, including lectures, seminars, and interactive courses.
- Training Activities for the Final Exam: Students prepare an original thesis under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
Careers:
Graduates of the MSc Medicine and Surgery program are qualified to practice as medical doctors (M.D.-surgeon) in various clinical, health, and biomedical roles and fields. Common career paths include:
- Specialization Schools: Further specialization in specific medical fields.
- Ph.D.: Pursuing advanced research in medicine.
- Public and Private Clinics: Working as physicians in clinical settings.
- Hospitals and Specialist Centers: Providing medical care in hospitals and specialized medical centers.
- Universities and Research Centers: Engaging in teaching and research activities.
- Territorial M.D.
- : Providing medical services in specific geographic areas.
- National and International Health and Humanitarian Organizations: Working in healthcare and humanitarian organizations.
Other:
- Language of the Programme: English.
- Head of School: Prof. Barbara Tovazzi.
- Practical Evaluation Internship: A mandatory three-month internship required for eligibility for the State Exam to practice as a Medical Surgeon.
- Graduation Sessions: Final exams are held in July, October, January, and March.
- Quality Assurance: The program is continuously evaluated and updated by a Quality Assurance Group composed of faculty, staff, and student representatives.
- Student Reports: Students can report issues or concerns related to teaching or organization through the "Reports from students" service.
- Student Representatives: Students can contact their year-specific representatives for suggestions and recommendations.
- Academic Regulations: Academic regulations for the program are available for each academic year.
- Orientation and Placement: The university provides orientation and placement services for students.