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General Information of SUMS Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program
Shiraz School of Medicine, with over 70 years of experience, is one of the oldest Medical schools in the country and well-known internationally. It offers a full range of comprehensive programs in clinical and basic sciences, and accepts international students in Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program for the upcoming semester.
Medium of Instruction
The major language of instruction for international Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program at SUMS during the pre-clinical phase is English. However, due to the fact that communicating with local patients (in Persian) is an integral part of clinical practice, students must master Persian language skills including speaking, writing and reading prior to the start of the clinical period, i.e. the 4th year of their studies. Courses are offered in either English or Persian during the clinical phase depending on the relevant department’s decision. For more detailed information please visit the Persian Language requirement page.
Class Location
Shiraz, Iran.
Duration of the Program
The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program at SUMS is an undergraduate program that takes 7 years to complete, that is, 14 semesters and consists of pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first 5 semesters serve as the foundation of basic medical knowledge. The rest of the program comprises Physiopathology, Studentship, Externship and Internship periods, taking 12 months, 12 months, 12 months and 18 months, respectively to complete. From the eight semester training is extended with clinical practice, in which students receive training at the clinical departments and the teaching hospitals. Upon the successful completion of the program the title “Doctor of Medicine” (medical doctor; Dr. Med.) is granted to those who have met all the requirements of the training.
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