Academic Overview

CHSSU Program Offerings:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

The CHSSU University Medical Campus comprises an interdisciplinary community of institutions and individuals dedicated to preparing the next generation of health-care leaders and providing solutions that advance human health locally, nationally, and globally.

Program Overview

The CHSSU Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program consists of 15 semesters (PMD1-PMD3 and MD1-MD12) that are divided into three different levels consisting of Premedical Science Program, Preclinical Science Program, and Clinical Science Program. CHSSU administers both subject and comprehensive review exams intended to provide students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the licensing board examinations. Below is a brief description of what you will experience during each program cycle:

Year One:

Premedical Program – Semesters PMD1 - PMD3

The CHSSU Premedical Science Program qualifies students who do not meet any or all of the academic requirements for the Preclinical Science Program at CHSSU. The Premedical Science Program follows the new paradigm in medical education. All of the traditional didactic classroom and lab work is conducted in modern facilities; clinical experiences begin in the first semester. Students enter the Premedical Science Program with the expectations that upon successful completion, they will transition to the Preclinical Science Program with CHSSU. The Premedical Science Program consists of three semesters of coursework in each of the following disciplines:

The following courses comprise the Premedical Science Program:

Semester One :

• Medical Research I (English Composition I)
• General Chemistry I
• General Biology I
• Algebra I

Semester Two:

• General Chemistry II
• Organic Chemistry I
• General Physics I
• General Biology II

Semester Three:

• Medical Research II (English Composition II)
• Algebra II
• Organic Chemistry II
• General Physics II
• Introduction to Medical Terminology

Years Two and Three :

Pre-Clinical Sciences MD1 – MD5

MD1 – MD4: Foundations of Medicine

This segment of the Pre-Clinical Sciences Program is conducted in the CHSSU School of Medicine campus, located in Northern Cyprus and comprises the first two years of the Doctor of Medicine Program. The duration of the study in semesters MD1- MD4 is approximately 16 months.

The following courses comprise the Premedical Science Program:

Semester One:

• Medical Terminology
• Histology and Cell Biology
• Human Anatomy
• Embryology
• Clinical Skills I
• Clinical Correlation I

Semester Two:

• Physiology
• Biochemistry (Nutrition & Genetics)
• Neuroscience
• Clinical Skills II
• Clinical Correlation II

Semester Three:

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Pathology I (General Pathology)
• Behavioral Science (Epidemiology & Biostatistics)
• Medical and Legal Ethics
• Clinical Skills III
• Clinical Correlation III

Semester Four:

• Pathology II (Systemic Pathology)
• Pharmacology
• Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis
• Clinical Correlations IV

MD5: Introduction to Clinical Medicine

After completing the Foundations of Medicine portion (semesters MD1-MD4), students are eligible to study for a single semester in the United States, in preparation for their upcoming clinical training. A USMLE Review is also given in this semester.

Years four & five:

Clinical Sciences Program Semesters MD6 – MD12

MD6 – MD12: Clinical Science Medicine Program

After passing the CHSSU Pre-Clinical Science Program, students are eligible to enter clinical science clerkships (core and elective rotations) in several specific fields. There is a total of 76 weeks of required clinical core and elective clerkships. All clinical training is conducted in CHSSU affiliate hospitals in Turkiye, Northern Cyprus, and the United States.

Years four and five comprise the Clinical Science Medicine Program. This portion of the medical education curriculum consists of seven (7) semesters within CHSSU affiliated hospitals. Your 76-week schedule will include 48 weeks of core clerkships and 28 weeks of elective clerkships. The goal of years four and five is to prepare students for graduate medical education, which a student applies to and is eligible to enter upon completing all graduation and licensing exam requirements.

48 Weeks Core Clerkships:

• 12-weeks Internal Medicine
• 12-weeks General Surgery Medicine
• 6-weeks Family (General) Medicine
• 6-weeks Pediatrics Medicine
• 6-weeks OBGYN-Gynecology Medicine
• 6-weeks Psychiatry Medicine

28 Weeks Elective Clerkships:

• 4-weeks Neurology Medicine
• 4-weeks Cardiology Medicine
• 4-weeks Emergency Medicine
• 4-weeks Student Choice
• 4-weeks Student Choice
• 4-weeks Student Choice
• 4-weeks Student Choice

Program objectives

Patient Care

The graduate is able to:

• Approach the care of patients as a cooperative endeavor, integrating patients’ concerns and ensuring their health needs are addressed.
• Comprehensively evaluate patients by obtaining accurate and pertinent medical histories; conducting appropriate and thorough physical examinations; gathering detailed ancillary information; and synthesizing all relevant data to generate prioritized differential diagnoses and formulate plans of care that reflect an understanding of the environment in which health care is delivered.

Medical Knowledge

The graduate is able to:

• Demonstrate a broad working knowledge of the fundamental science, principles, and processes basic to the practice of medicine and apply this knowledge in a judicious and consistent manner to prevent common health problems and achieve effective and safe patient care.
• Understand the clinical relevance of scientific inquiry and demonstrate the ability to evaluate emerging knowledge and research as it applies to diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of disease.

Practice-Based Learning

The graduate is able to:

• Evaluate the performance of individuals and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. Seek out and apply best practices, measure the effect of changes, and develop strategies to improve performance.

Interpersonal Communications

The graduate is able to:

• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate effectively with other healthcare team members and professional associates. Understand how human diversity may influence or interfere with exchange of information.

Systems-Based Practice

The graduate is able to:

• Understand the institutions and individuals that participate in healthcare delivery and the role of the physician in the health care system.
• Appropriately use system resources and assist patients in accessing health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.