The General Medicine (MBBS) program is the core medical degree that forms the foundation for all medical specializations. Students study the fundamentals of anatomy, diseases, and treatment methods. This program trains versatile physicians with a broad skill set without focusing on a specific (narrow) specialty.
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Basic
level of education
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General Practitioner (Physician)
qualification
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6 years
duration
Upon graduation, a General Medicine student should be proficient in:
- human anatomy and physiology: the structure and function of organs, tissues, and systems in a healthy body;
- basics of pathological anatomy and physiology: body changes under disease or trauma;
- clinical symptoms and syndromes: key manifestations of diseases and their diagnosis;
- diagnostic principles: methods of patient examination, including laboratory, instrumental and clinical tools;
- treatment methods: therapeutic approaches including medication, surgery, physiotherapy, and others;
- pharmacology: medication effects, indications, contraindications, and side effects;
- disease prevention: health promotion and preventive strategies;
- emergency care: basic life support and first aid, including CPR;
- legal and ethical principles: physician’s responsibilities, medical documentation standards;
- epidemiology and infectious diseases: methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections./li>
It is one of the most in-demand specialties across all types of medical institutions:
- public hospitals and district outpatient clinics;
- private multi-specialty medical centers and diagnostic clinics;
- medical and healthcare research institutes;
- health resorts and rehabilitation centers;
- medical units at industrial enterprises;
- emergency medical stations and urgent care centers;
- medical colleges, universities, and academies;
- military hospitals and armed forces medical units;
- cosmetology clinics and specialized rehabilitation centers;
- charitable foundations and non-profit medical organizations.
