International Programme in Medicine University of Crete

Overview

The main objectives of the International Programme in Medicine  offered at the  University of Crete Medical School are: 

• The provision of the appropriate knowledge foundation for the understanding of the physiological functions of human diseases.

• The development of skills and competencies for the practice of Medical Science.

• The understanding of the scientific and ethical basis of any medical procedure.

• The perception of the medical practice as an obligation to the patient and to society.

Learning Outcomes/Acquired Knowledge/clinical competences:

• Knowledge of the basic architecture of the structure and organization of the human body. 

• Knowledge of the physiological mechanisms that govern the functions of the organs and systems of the human body. 

• Understanding of the pathophysiological basis and knowledge of the pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases. 

• Knowledge of the main epidemiological features of the community’s disease profile and the basic principles of prevention. 

• Acquisition of effective communication skills during the doctor – patient /patient’s family encounter. 

• Taking a complete medical history and performing a complete physical examination. 

• Knowledge of the clinical manifestations of the most common diseases, their diagnostic approach and the basic principles of their treatment. 

• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and applying the basic principles of multiple trauma care in the primary care setting. 

• The preliminary diagnostic approach and effective transfer and referral of the patient / injured.