• Doctor of Medicine MD - 4 Years 
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)  / Bachelor of Science (BSc) - 6 Years.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Public Health (MPH) - 4 Years.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Science (MSc) - 4 Years. 
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 7 Years.

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PHASES OF THE MD PROGRAMME 

• Pre-Clinical Science Phase 
• Transition Phase 
• Clinical Science Phase

Pre-Clinical Phase - (1.6 years)This phase is presented through live, interactive, instructor-led, classrooms includes:

GENERAL PRINCIPLES COURSE 

9 Organ Systems Pre-Clinical Exam (PCE) Approved Research Proposal

**Students must have their research prospectus approved by the Director of Research and presented at the Research Club before they may begin the Transition Phase.

Transition Phase - (6 Months)This phase is intended to prepare students for a successful transition to clinical rotations and includes:

Clinical Transition Units Clinical Skills Course (CSC)

Clinical Phase - (2 Years)This phase includes:

Clinical Core Rotations (48 weeks) Elective Rotations (24 weeks) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Final Clinical Exam (FCE)Research Methodology and Published Research Project

MD PROGRAMME PATHWAYS 

PLAB Pathway for Residency / Specialist Training in Malta / New Zealand United Kingdom and Australia USMLE Pathway for Residency Training in the United States MCCQUE Pathway for Residency Training in Canada General Pathway for GP's.

PRE- CLINICAL SCIENCE PHASE 

FIRST TRIMESTER CREDITS

Anatomy, Medical physiology, Histology, Embryology, Biochemistry.

SECOND TRIMESTER  CREDITS 

Anatomy II, Medical physiology II, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics and Cell Biology.

THIRD TRIMESTER CREDITS

Pathology I, Pharmacology & therapeutics, Behavioral science, Neuroanatomy, Biostatistics & medical writing.

FOURTH TRIMESTER CREDITS

Pathology II, Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology, Physical Diagnosis, Medical Ethics.

FIFTH TRIMESTER CREDITS

Pathophysiology, Preventive Medicine, Introduction to Clinical Medicine.  

CLINICAL SCIENCE PHASE

After successful completion of the pre-clinical science phase of the medical program, students enter the clinical sciences phase of their medical degree program. the clinical sciences component consists of 84 weeks of clinical rotations through various medical specialties in hospitals within the University affiliate Teaching Hospitals and hospitals in Malta, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Australia and abroad who have affiliated with James Cook Medical University During the clinical sciences phase of the medical programme, students will have 48 weeks of required core rotations in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The remaining 36 weeks are elective clinical rotations and the student may choose which elective clinical rotations they wish to participate however 6 weeks of Emergency Medicine and 6 weeks of Neurology are compulsory elective clinical rotations.

CLINICAL SCIENCES CLERKSHIPS (CORE) - 48 Weeks

• Internal Medicine - 12 weeks
• Surgery -  12 weeks
• Family Medicine - 6 weeks
• Paediatrics - 6 weeks
• Obstetrics & Gynecology - 6 weeks
• Psychiatry - 6 weeks

CLINICAL SCIENCES CLERKSHIP (ELECTIVES) 36 Weeks[each elective must be a minimum of 4 weeks and or a maximum of 6 weeks] 

• Neurology - (Mandatory 6 weeks)
• Emergency Medicine - (Mandatory 6 weeks) Cardiology
• Family Medicine
• Dermatology
• Radiology
• Forensic Medicine
• Surgical Pathology
• Preventive & Public Health Medicine
• PM&R
• Anesthesiology
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Pathology
• Plastic Surgery
• ENT
• General Surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Nephrology
• Ophthalmology
• Vascular Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Urology 

SPECIALIST RESIDENCY & CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMES 

The Division Of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME)

DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY

• Neurology - DM & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Neurology & Paediatrics - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Training Pathway) (6 Years)
• Neurology, Autoimmune Neurology, Autonomic Disorders, Behavioral Neurology, Child and Adolescent Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, Electromyography, Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy Fellowship, Headache, Medical Speech-Language, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurocritical Care Fellowship, Neuromuscular Disorders (Muscle Disorders), Neuromuscular Medicine, Neuro-Oncology, Vascular Neurology. - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY

• Dermatology & Venereology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (3 Years)
• Dermatology, Venereology & Internal Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Training Pathway) (5 Years)
• Dermatology, Venereology & Family Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Training Pathway) (5 Years)
• Dermatopathology, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Surgery, Paediatric Dermatology. - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE 

• Internal Medicine - DM & Specialist Certification (3 Years)
• Internal Medicine & Family Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Internal Medicine & Anesthesiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Internal Medicine, Dermatology & Venerology- D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)Internal Medicine & Paediatrics - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Internal Medicine & Critical Care Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Advanced Endoscopy, Advanced Esophageal Disease, Advanced Hematology, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant, Advanced Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Cardiac Replacement Therapy, Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiology, Advanced Adult Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Cardiology, Cardiology, Amyloid Fellowship, Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Echocardiology, Cardiology, Interventional, Cardiology, Preventive, Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Community Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Neoplasia, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Vasculitis, Interventional and Advanced Diagnostic Pulmonology, Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Nephrology, Onco-Nephrology Advanced Nephrology, Orthopedic Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Medicine, Renal Transplant, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, Preliminary Medicine - Certificate of Fellowship Programme. (1 - 3 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

• Family Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (3 Years)
• Family Medicine & Anesthesiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Family Medicine & Internal Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Family Medicine & Emergency Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Family Medicine, Dermatology & Venerology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme / Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Family Medicine & Paediatrics - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Geriatrics, Primary Care Sports Medicine - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 2 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

• Emergency Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)Emergency Medicine & Anesthesiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programmes) (7 Years)
• Emergency Medicine & Family Medicine - D.M. & C.S.T. (Dual Programmes) (6 Years)
• Emergency Medicine & Internal Medicine - D.M. & C.S.T. (Dual Programmes) (6 Years)
• Emergency Medical Services - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 2 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION 

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation Medicine, Paediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, PM&R Sports Medicine - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 2 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE & PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE

• Preventive Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (MPH Inclusive) (2 Years)
• Public Health Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (MPH Inclusive) (2 Years)
• Preventive & Public Health Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 

• Anesthesiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years) 
• Anesthesiology & Emergency Medicine - D.M. & Specialties Certification (Dual Programme) (7 Years) 
• Anesthesiology & Internal Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme) (6 Years)
• Anesthesiology & Family Medicine - D.M. & C.S.T. (Dual Programs) (6 Years) 
• Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Critical Care Anesthesiology, Neuroanesthesiology, Dental Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 

• Obstetrics and Gynecology - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Obstetrics Hospitalist, Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility and Surgery - Certificate of Clinical Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 

• Ophthalmology - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Retinal and Vitreous Surgery -Certificate of Clinical Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years) 

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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

• Neurosurgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (6 Years)
• Plastic Reconstructive & Burn Surgery (Integrated) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 - 6Years)
• Cardiothoracic Surgery (Integrated) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 - 6Years)
• Cardiac Surgery (Integrated) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 - 6 Years)
• Orthopaedic Surgery & Trauma - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 Years)
• General Surgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 Years)
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification (M.D. Program Inclusive). (6 Years).
• Surgical Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (M.D. Program Inclusive). (4 Years).
• Vascular Surgery (Integrated) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 Years).
• Thoracic Surgery (Integrated) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 Years).
• Otorlaryngology / Ear Nose & Throat (E.N.T.) Surgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 - 6 Years).
• General Surgery, Plastic Reconstructive & Burn Surgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (Dual Programs/Joint Training Pathway). (6 - 8 Years).
• General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery (Dual Programs/Joint Training Pathway) - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (6 - 8 Years).
• Urology - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification. (5 - 6 Years).
• Preliminary Surgery - Specialist Certification. (1 Year).
• Neurosurgery International Fellowship, & Neuroplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery, Neurological & Spine Surgery, Neuroplastic & General Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformity, Neurosurgery and Critical Care, Neurosurgical Oncology, Neurosurgical Skull Base Oncology, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Lower Extremity, Lower Extremity (Hip and Knee), Upper Extremity (Shoulder and Elbow), Hand Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary, International Colon and Rectal Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS 

• Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery- M.Ch. & Specialist Certification (5 Years).
• Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery - M.Ch. & Specialist Certification (5 Years).
• Spine Surgery, Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology, Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, General Orthopaedics, Osseointergration, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH

• Paediatrics - D.M. & Specialist Certification - (3 Years)
• Paediatrics & Internal Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programs/Joint Track Pathway) - (5 Years)
• Paediatrics & Family Medicine - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programs/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Paediatrics, Dermatology & Venereology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Program/Joint Track Pathway) (5 Years)
• Paediatrics and adolescent medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Hematology/Oncology, Paediatric Hospital Medicine, Paediatric Infectious Diseases. - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE & PATHOLOGY 

• Anatomic Pathology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Clinical Pathology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Anatomic & Clinical Pathology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme / Dual Track Pathway) (6 - 7 Years)
• Anatomic Neuropathology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, Cardiovascular Pathology, Cellular Therapy, Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Hematopathology, ENT Pathology, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology, Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Renal Pathology, SurgicalTransfusion Medicine,Transplant Immunology. - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years)

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DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

• Diagnostic Radiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Interventional Radiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (5 Years)
• Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme / Dual Track Pathway) (6 - 7 Years)
• Radiation oncology, Advanced Radiation Oncology, Clinical Medical Physics Proton, Abdominal Imaging, Abdominal/Body Imaging, Body Imaging and Intervention, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Mammography/Women's Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Nuclear Radiology, Radiology Informatics, Vascular Interventional Radiology - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 3 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

• Psychiatry - D.M. & Specialist Certification (4 Years)
• Addiction Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry - Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 2 Years).

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL GENETICS & GENOMICS

• Clinical Medical Genetics - D.M. & Specialist Certification (Dual Programme / Dual Track Pathway) (4 Years) or (2 Years experience in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, OB/GYN e.t.c. Plus additional 2 Years of Clinical Medical Genetics Residency)
• International Clinical Medical Genetics Fellowship, Behavioural Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics, Clinical Genomics, Clinical Cytogenetics. Certificate of Fellowship Programme (1 - 2 Years).

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