Medicine and Surgery - Sacco Hospital Location (Classe LM-41)-Enrolled in 206/17 Academic Year

Medicina e Chirurgia
Single-cycle master
A.Y. 2018/2019
LM-41 - Medicina e chirurgia (EN)
Single-cycle master
360
ECTS
Access
Limited enrolment with admission test
6
Years
Milano
Italian
Il corso di Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicina e Chirurgia prevede 360 Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU) complessivi, articolati su sei anni di corso, di cui almeno 60 da acquisire in attività formative pratiche volte alla maturazione di specifiche capacità professionali (CFU professionalizzanti). A ogni CFU corrisponde un impegno-studente di 25 ore, di cui di norma non più di 12 ore di didattica frontale.
A ogni CFU professionalizzante corrispondono 25 ore di lavoro per studente, di cui almeno 15 ore di attività didattica professionalizzante, svolta a piccoli gruppi di studenti, con guida del docente.
La missione specifica del corso di Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicina e Chirurgia è di tipo biomedico-psicosociale e finalizzata al reale sviluppo della "competenza professionale" e dei "valori della professionalità". Essa è fondata sull'importanza dell'integrazione del paradigma biomedico del "curare la malattia" con il paradigma psicosociale del "prendersi cura dell'essere umano" nel metaparadigma della "complessità della cura". Tale missione specifica è pertanto volta a formare un medico, a un livello professionale iniziale, che possieda:
· una visione multidisciplinare, interprofessionale e integrata dei problemi più comuni della salute e della malattia;
· una educazione orientata alla prevenzione della malattia e alla promozione della salute nell'ambito della comunità e del territorio;
· una profonda conoscenza delle nuove esigenze di cura e di salute, incentrate non soltanto sulla malattia, ma, soprattutto, sull'uomo ammalato, considerato nella sua globalità di soma e psiche e inserito in uno specifico contesto sociale.
Il metodo didattico adottato, utile al raggiungimento delle caratteristiche qualificanti attese, prevede l'integrazione orizzontale e verticale dei saperi, un metodo di insegnamento basato su una solida base culturale e metodologica conseguita nello studio delle discipline pre-cliniche e in seguito prevalentemente centrato sulla capacità di risolvere problemi e prendere decisioni, sul contatto precoce con il paziente, sull' acquisizione di una buona abilità sia clinica che nel rapporto umano con il paziente.
Nel progetto didattico del Corso di Laurea Magistrale viene proposto il giusto equilibrio d'integrazione verticale e trasversale tra:
a) le scienze di base, che debbono essere ampie e prevedere la conoscenza della biologia evoluzionistica, della biologia molecolare e della genetica e della complessità biologica finalizzata alla conoscenza della struttura e funzione dell'organismo umano in condizioni normali, ai fini del mantenimento delle condizioni di salute e alla corretta applicazione della ricerca scientifica traslazionale;
b) la conoscenza dei processi morbosi e dei meccanismi che li provocano, anche al fine di impostare la prevenzione, la diagnosi e la terapia;
c) la pratica medica clinica e metodologica, che deve essere particolarmente solida, attraverso un ampio utilizzo della didattica di tipo tutoriale, capace di trasformare la conoscenza teorica in vissuto personale in modo tale da costruire la propria scala di valori e interessi, e ad acquisire le competenze professionali utili a saper gestire la complessità della medicina;
d) le scienze umane, che debbono costituire un bagaglio utile a raggiungere la consapevolezza dell'essere medico e dei valori profondi della professionalità del medico;
e) l'acquisizione della metodologia scientifica, medica, clinica e professionale rivolta ai problemi di salute del singolo e della comunità.
I laureati in Medicina e Chirurgia potranno svolgere attività di medico chirurgo nei vari ruoli e ambiti professionali clinici, sanitari e bio-medici. La laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia consente l'accesso all'Esame di Stato per l'abilitazione all'esercizio della professione di medico chirurgo, superato il quale si potrà accedere all'iscrizione al relativo ordine professionale. La laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia è inoltre requisito per l'accesso alle Scuole di Specializzazione di area medica.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The University of Milano - Polo Vialba traditionally favors international student rotations and supports the applicants for programs of international student exchanges. The number of applicants to the Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus programs is consistently on the increase. Each applicant has the opportunity to discuss his/her program with the Dean of Curriculum, before submitting the learning agreement to the Erasmus coordinator. This practice enables the applicants to take full advantage of the experience in a foreign institution. Votes awarded by Spanish universities are transcribed based on a specific conversion table available in the rule book of our institution. Reference for recognition and transcription of votes obtained in all other European countries is the ECTS conversion table, also available in the rule book.
Erasmus+ offers a wide choice of positions in Europe and most students select European countries: Spain and Portugal in particular. However, some enjoy rotations in universities in the United States, with rewarding experiences in clinical activities and research. Based on their positive reports, the University of Milano - Polo Vialba has recently joined the AAMC-GHLO, widening the perspectives for student exchanges. GHLO facilitates partnership with universities in the U.S. and in all continents. Bilateral agreements grant credit and vote recognition.
Clinical clerkships and clinical research are the most profitable areas for students on an international rotation. Therefore, the suggested best time is from year three through six. Sixth year rotations are usually devoted to process the thesis that is discussed at the final examination.
Each year we host a number of visiting students, mostly from Germany and Eastern European countries. They like the savor of tradition in our medical school and the friendly attitude of Italian young people. They also enjoy mixing with our students in social events. It is of mutual benefit and foster better acceptance of different cultures and traditions. The difficulty to provide lodging at reasonable costs is a major obstacle to attract more foreign students. We presently concentrate on finding adequate solutions.
La frequenza a tutte le attività didattiche previste dal manifesto degli studi è obbligatoria.

Courses list

course year not available
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Human Anatomy 13 164 Italian BIO/16
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
An Introduction to Medicine 4 52 Italian MED/01 MED/02 MED/42 MED/45
- Igiene Generale e applicata1
- Scienze Infermieristiche1
- Statistica Medica1
- Storia della Medicina1
Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry 7 88 Italian BIO/10
Histology 7 88 Italian BIO/17
Medical Physics 6 76 Italian FIS/07
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology and Genetics 12 156 Italian BIO/11 BIO/13 MED/01
- Biologia applicata6
- Biologia molecolare4
- Statistica medica2
Radiology and Radiotherapy 1 12 Italian MED/36
Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery 2 24 Italian MED/33
course year not available
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Human Physiology 18 224 Italian BIO/09
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemistry 12 148 Italian BIO/10
Human Anatomy 5 60 Italian BIO/16
Medical English 3 36 Italian L-LIN/12
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Immunology and Immunopathology 5 64 Italian MED/04
Microbiology 6 76 Italian MED/07
Neurology 2 24 Italian MED/26
Public Health 3 36 Italian MED/42
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Orthopedic Clinic (clinical skills) 1 25 Italian MED/33
Patient-Physician Communication 8 100 Italian M-PSI/01 M-PSI/08 MED/09
- Medicina interna1
- Psicologia clinica2
- Psicologia generale5
Systems and Diseases 1 18 216 Italian MED/09 MED/11 MED/14 MED/15 MED/18 MED/24
- Chirurgia generale1
- Malattie apparato cardiovascolare5
- Malattie del sangue4
- Medicina interna3
- Nefrologia4
- Urologia1
Systems and Diseases 1 - Clinical Skills 9 225 Italian MED/09 MED/14 MED/15 MED/18 MED/24
- Chirurgia generale3
- Malattie del sangue1
- Medicina interna3
- Nefrologia1
- Urologia1
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology 5 60 Italian MED/01
Molecular and Cellular Basis of Diseases 16 200 Italian MED/03 MED/04 MED/06
- Genetica medica3
- Oncologia medica1
- Patologia generale12
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology - Skills 2 50 Italian MED/01
Laboratory Medicine 4 48 Italian BIO/12 MED/05
- Biochimica clinica3
- Patologia clinica1
Laboratory Medicine - Clinical Skills 1 25 Italian BIO/12
Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery 3 36 Italian MED/33 MED/34
- Malattie apparato locomotore2
- Medicina fisica e riabilitativa1
be activated by the A.Y. 2019/2020
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Infectious Diseases (clinical skills) 3 75 Italian MED/17
Nervous System Diseases (clinical skills) - Neurology 3 75 Italian MED/26
Pharmacology 10 120 Italian BIO/14
Systems and Diseases 2 16 192 Italian MED/10 MED/12 MED/13 MED/16 MED/18 MED/21
- Chirurgia generale1
- Chirurgia toracica1
- Endocrinologia4
- Gastroenterologia4
- Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio3
- Reumatologia3
Systems and Diseases 2 - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian MED/11
Optional
Clinical Pharmacology (clinical skills) 3 75 Italian BIO/14
Nervous System Diseases (clinical skills) - Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 3 75 Italian MED/34
Occupational Medicine - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian MED/44
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Cardiac Surgery 3 75 Italian MED/23
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Endocrinology 3 75 Italian MED/13
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian MED/12
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - General Surgery 1 25 Italian MED/18
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 3 75 Italian MED/09
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Rheumatology 3 75 Italian MED/16
Systems and Diseases 2 (clinical skills) - Blood Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/15
Systems and Diseases 2 (clinical skills) - Cardiovascular Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/11
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Dermatology 3 36 Italian MED/35
Public Health 4 48 Italian MED/42 SECS-P/06
- Economia applicata1
- Igiene generale e applicata3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Infectious Diseases 5 60 Italian MED/17
Neurology 5 60 Italian MED/26 MED/27 MED/34
- Medicina fisica e riabilitativa1
- Neurochirurgia1
- Neurologia3
Occupational Medicine 6 76 Italian MED/44
be activated by the A.Y. 2020/2021
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
General Surgery 4 32 Italian MED/18
Internal Medicine 7 56 Italian M-EDF/01 MED/06 MED/09 MED/17
- Malattie infettive1
- Medicina interna4
- Metodi e didattiche delle attività motorie1
- Oncologia medica1
Internal Medicine - Clinical Skills 4 100 Italian MED/09 MED/35
- Malattie cutanee e venere1
- Medicina interna3
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian MED/40
Pathology 10 87 Italian MED/08
Pediatrics (clinical skills) - General and Specialist Pediatrics 3 75 Italian MED/38
Radiology and Radiotherapy 1 - Clinical Skills 1 25 Italian MED/36
Surgical Clinic Abd Surgical Therapy (clnical skills) 6 150 Italian MED/18 MED/41
- Anestesiologia3
- Chirurgia generale3
Optional
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Blood Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/15
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Cardiovascular System Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/11
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Endocrinology 3 75 Italian MED/13
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian MED/12
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Infectious Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/17
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 1 3 75 Italian MED/09
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 2 3 75 Italian MED/09
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Medical Oncology 1 3 75 Italian MED/06
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Medical Oncology 2 3 75 Italian MED/06
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Rheumatology 3 75 Italian MED/16
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Maxillo-Facial Surgery 3 75 Italian MED/29
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Odontostomatological Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/28
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Ophtalmological Diseases 3 75 Italian MED/30
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Otolaryngology 3 75 Italian MED/31
Pathological Anatomy (clinical skills) 1 25 Italian MED/08
Pediatrics (clinical skills) - Child Neuropsychiatry 3 75 Italian MED/39
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian MED/25
Radiology and Radiotherapy 2 - Clinical Skills 1 25 Italian MED/36
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Cardiac Surgery 3 75 Italian MED/23
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian MED/12
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - General Surgery 1 25 Italian MED/18
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Neurosurgery 3 75 Italian MED/27
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Head and Neck 7 56 Italian MED/28 MED/29 MED/30 MED/31 MED/32
- Audiologia1
- Chirurgia maxillo facciale1
- Malattie apparato visivo2
- Malattie odontostomatologiche1
- Otorinolaringoiatria2
Pediatrics 6 48 Italian MED/38 MED/39
- Neuropsichiatria infantile1
- Pediatria generale e specialistica5
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 5 40 Italian M-PSI/08 MED/25
- Psichiatria4
- Psicologia clinica1
Radiology and Radiotherapy 4 32 Italian MED/36
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Forensic Medicine 5 40 Italian MED/43
Obstetrics and Gynecology 5 40 Italian MED/40
be activated by the A.Y. 2021/2022
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Emergency Medicine - Clinical Skills 6 150 Italian MED/09 MED/18 MED/41
- Anestesiologia2
- Chirurgia generale 11
- Chirurgia generale 21
- Medicina interna2
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Emergency Medicine 4 32 Italian MED/09 MED/18 MED/41
- Anestesiologia2
- Chirurgia Generale1
- Medicina Interna1
General Surgery 4 32 Italian MED/18
Internal Medicine 4 90 Italian MED/09
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 18 0 Italian
Study plan rules
1 - Lo studente al termine del sesto anno, deve aver maturato un numero totale di 60 CFU in attività professionalizzanti. Di questi 15 possono essere a scelta tra le attività qui di seguito elencate.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Clinical Pharmacology (clinical skills) 3 75 Italian year BIO/14
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Blood Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/15
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Cardiovascular System Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/11
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Endocrinology 3 75 Italian year MED/13
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian year MED/12
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Infectious Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/17
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 1 3 75 Italian year MED/09
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 2 3 75 Italian year MED/09
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Medical Oncology 1 3 75 Italian year MED/06
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Medical Oncology 2 3 75 Italian year MED/06
Medical Clinic (clinical skills) - Rheumatology 3 75 Italian year MED/16
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Maxillo-Facial Surgery 3 75 Italian year MED/29
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Odontostomatological Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/28
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Ophtalmological Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/30
Medical Surgical Specialties (clinical skills) - Otolaryngology 3 75 Italian year MED/31
Nervous System Diseases (clinical skills) - Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 3 75 Italian year MED/34
Occupational Medicine - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian year MED/44
Pathological Anatomy (clinical skills) 1 25 Italian year MED/08
Pediatrics (clinical skills) - Child Neuropsychiatry 3 75 Italian year MED/39
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology - Clinical Skills 3 75 Italian year MED/25
Radiology and Radiotherapy 2 - Clinical Skills 1 25 Italian year MED/36
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Cardiac Surgery 3 75 Italian year MED/23
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Endocrinology 3 75 Italian year MED/13
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian year MED/12
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - General Surgery 1 25 Italian year MED/18
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Internal Medicine 3 75 Italian year MED/09
Semeiotics and Systems Pathology 2 (clinical skills) - Rheumatology 3 75 Italian year MED/16
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Cardiac Surgery 3 75 Italian year MED/23
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Gastroenterology 3 75 Italian year MED/12
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - General Surgery 1 25 Italian year MED/18
Surgical Clinic and Surgical Therapy (clinical skills) - Neurosurgery 3 75 Italian year MED/27
Systems and Diseases 2 (clinical skills) - Blood Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/15
Systems and Diseases 2 (clinical skills) - Cardiovascular Diseases 3 75 Italian year MED/11
2 - Lo studente, al termine del sesto anno, deve altresì maturare 8 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
Al fine di assicurare una progressiva ed equilibrata crescita culturale dello studente sono previste le seguenti propedeuticità:
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Marco Elli
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