Curriculum for MBBS (MD) Program– Fourth Year
Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF) is a renowned medical institution located in Davao City, Philippines. Established in 1976, DMSF has consistently upheld its commitment to providing quality medical education and producing competent healthcare professionals. The foundation offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical training, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the medical field. DMSF's commitment to excellence, combined with its holistic approach to medical education, has established it as a leading institution in the Philippines, attracting aspiring medical professionals from both the country and abroad.
In the MBBS (MD) program at Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), the duration for foreign students is 6 ½ years. This includes a pre-med program, four and a half years of MD, and a one-year internship. In the previous articles, we gained insights into the curriculum of the first three years. Now, let's delve into the curriculum for the fourth year.
Fourth Year – Clinical Clerkship
The clerkship program consists of fifty-two weeks of modular rotations in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community and Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, and Clinical Simulation Training. Under the supervision of the clinical/field preceptor, the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate the twelve outcomes of the medical program. The duration of the clerkship is 72 weeks.
| Module | Expanded MD Program (Curriculum Hours) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks | ||
| Internal Medicine 4 | 12 weeks | 10 weeks rotation in general medicine plus 2 weeks for geriatric medicine |
| Surgery 4 (with anesthesia) | 8 weeks | -same- |
| Pediatrics 4 | 8 weeks | -same- |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology 4 | 8 weeks | -same- |
| Community & Family Med 4 | ||
| Community Med 4 | 8 weeks | Increase to 8 weeks of community exposure |
| Family Med 4 | 6 weeks | Increase to 6 weeks of exposure to family medicine |
| Ophthalmology 4 | 2 weeks | Increase to 2 weeks |
| Otorhinolaryngology 4 | 2 weeks | Increase to 2 weeks |
| Psychiatry 4 | 4 weeks | -same- |
| Dermatology 4 | 2 weeks | -same- |
| Clinical Simulation Training, to include critical care medicine and emergency medicine |
4 weeks | -same- |
| Additional Modules for Indian Students: |
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| Orthopedic & Rehab Medicine |
2 weeks | New |
| Ayurvedic Medicine | 1 weeks | New |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 weeks | New |
| Radiology | 2 weeks | New |
| Clinical Laboratory | 2 weeks | New |
| Total | 72 weeks |