The Doctor of Medicine program, will cover a total of five years and it comprises of 2 phases i.e a 2 year basic medical science phase followed by a 3 year clinical phase. Each year will comprise 2 semesters, each of 20 weeks teaching and learning duration. Clinicians will participate in teaching activities in the second year to provide clinical orientation and interpretation. Inclusion of basic science lectures during the 3 clinical years will provide the necessary vertical integration between basic medical science and clinical teaching and learning process.
The first 2 years of basic medical science is being conducted in the Petaling Jaya campus while the clinical phase will be carried out in the hospitals and clinics situated in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
At the end of the MD programme, graduates will acquire the required knowledge, develop essential clinical competencies and imbibe the right professional attitudes as well as values, which will help them to work as effective primary care physicians.
Duties of medical doctors include, examination of patients, diagnosis, prescribing of medicines, minor operations and treating injuries, diseases as well as other ailments. It further includes activities related to community development, thus acting as a role model.
Lincoln University College , Faculty of Medicine has been listed under the World Directory of Medical Schools .
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For successful completion of PhD degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Four research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.
Program Aim
5 years of MD programme will help the graduates to acquire knowledge about the aspects related to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as injuries and also enable them to work dedicatedly towards the well- being of the community. Thorough knowledge of diseases as well as of their symptoms is required for proper diagnosis and treatment. Medical doctors initially compile a clinical history of the patients before making a diagnosis. As far as examinations are concerned, graduates are required to form an image of the disease or injury with the help of several techniques and apparatus.
Career Opportunities
A specialized knowledge in one aspect of general medicine may be acquired for further career development:
Medical doctors can work in hospitals, clinics, state departments and tertiary institutions such as universities as a lecturer/professor. Other career options include, research centres, sports centres/sports organizations and laboratories.
Subjects
Duration : 60 Months.
Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name |
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Preclinical Courses Year 1 |
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1 | MD 3101 | Metabolism and Nutrition (Biochemistry) |
2 | MD 3102 | Cell and Tissues (Histology) |
3 | MD 3103 | Human Genetics |
4 | MD 3104 | Abnormal Cells and Tissues (Pathology) |
5 | MD 3105 | Basic Pharmacology |
6 | MD 3106 | General Body Functions (Physiology) |
7 | MD 3107 | Personal and Professional Development |
8 | MD 3108 | General Body Structure (Anatomy) |
9 | MD 3109 | Human Development (Embryology) |
10 | MD 3110 | Normal Flora and Abnormal Microorganisms (Microbiology) |
11 | MD 3111 | Response to Stimuli (Immunology) |
12 | MD 3112 | Biostatistics and Research Methodology |
13 | MD 3113 | Epidemiology |
14 | MD 3114 | Introduction to Medical Ethics |
15 | MD 3115 | Behavioral Sciences |
Year 2 | ||
16 | MD 3201 | Haematology System |
17 | MD 3202 | Musculoskeletal System |
18 | MD 3203 | Gastrointestinal System |
19 | MD 3204 | Endocrine System |
20 | MD 3205 | Respiratory System |
21 | MD 3206 | Renal and Urinary System |
22 | MD 3207 | Reproductive System |
23 | MD 3208 | Cardiovascular System |
24 | MD 3209 | Central Nervous System |
Clinical Courses Year 3 |
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25 | MD 4301 | Internal Medicine I |
26 | MD 4302 | Paediatrics I |
27 | MD 4303 | Surgery I |
28 | MD 4304 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology I |
29 | MD 4305 | Psychiatry I |
30 | MD 4306 | Family Medicine I |
31 | MD 4307 | Community Medicine I |
32 | MD 4308 | Introduction to Clinical Clerkship (without exam) |
33 | MD 4309 | Entrepreneurship for Medical Profession (without exam) |
Year 4 | ||
34 | MD 4401 | Internal Medicine II |
35 | MD 4402 | Paediatrics II |
36 | MD4403 | Surgery II |
37 | MD 4404 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology II |
38 | MD 4405 | Radiology |
39 | MD 4406 | Otorhinolaryngology |
40 | MD 4407 | Ophthalmology |
41 | MD 4408 | Community Medicine II |
42 | MD 4409 | Dermatology |
43 | MD 4410 | Orthopaedics I |
44 | MD 4411 | Anaesthesiology |
45 | MD 4412 | Forensic Medicine |
46 | MD 4413 | Elective posting (Without exam) |
Year 5 | ||
47 | MD 4501 | Internal Medicine III |
48 | MD 4502 | Paediatrics III |
49 | MD 4503 | Surgery III |
50 | MD 4504 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology III |
51 | MD 4505 | Psychiatry II |
52 | MD 4506 | Family Medicine II |
53 | MD 4507 | Emergency Medicine |
54 | MD 4508 | Orthopaedics II |
Intake and Entry Requirements
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