Medical University in Italy, Europe

University of Milan, International Medical School:
The International Medical School is a 6-year Medicine and Surgery master's degree program offered through the University of Milan. Taught entirely in English, this course is recognized throughout the European Union, and is open to both EU and non-EU students. The medical school is based at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas, a highly specialized general hospital and scientific research center.

This master's degree in Medicine combines academic training with hands-on experience at the hospital and research labs of Humanitas. Based on innovative teaching and learning methods, the program combines academic training, hospital experience and laboratory research. The main objective is to train excellent clinicians and researchers, capable of actively contributing to the improvement of human health.

The program is designed to provide young doctors with the most academically solid and state-of-the-art scientific training possible along with awareness of the profoundly sensitive issues surrounding health, disease and the doctor-patient relationship. The program also addresses the increasingly complex economic and managerial aspects of health care. It includes a broad spectrum of experience in a hospital, out in the field and within the territory to ensure that students gain direct knowledge of the real-life health context they are working in.

- Particular attention to students’ initial reception: We strive to create a strong sense of academic community among the teaching staff and students. An Office of Medical Education takes care of the curriculum, Faculty and students.

- An international profile: Lessons are taught in English, supported by visiting professors from top European and North American universities.

- Highly integrated curriculum. The teaching activities and courses are divided into blocks from the first year, with closely linked, integrated content.

- Innovative and active teaching methods. These include small study groups, PBL, discussions of specific cases, problem solving, skills lab, and practical experience.

- The school offers an exceptional clinical tutoring system (one tutor for every one or two students) to stimulate students to reflect continuously on the experience they have acquired.

- The program is monitored by an International Advisory Board.

Students work in small groups, which stimulates the ability to deal with medical problems by encouraging them to contribute and adapt their knowledge and skills. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and the development of in-depth analysis and self-study are promoted by a modular curriculum and individually tailored plans that encourage students to reflect and take responsibility for their own actions.