Course Overview

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) – Medicine Program

Location: Famagusta, Northern Cyprus
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Duration: 6 Years
Language of Instruction: English

Program Overview:

The Medicine program at EMU is designed to develop highly competent and ethical physicians through a combination of scientific foundation, clinical training, and research exposure. It’s delivered in collaboration with Marmara University (Turkey), providing students a unique international academic experience.

Program Structure:

• Years 1–3:
  Pre-clinical training based at EMU.
  Focus on:

  • Basic medical sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Histology, etc.)

  • Ethics and communication skills

  • Evidence-based medicine

  • Special study modules for early exposure to clinical reasoning

• Years 4–5:
  Clinical training takes place at Marmara University in Istanbul.
  Students rotate through core departments such as:

  • Internal Medicine

  • Surgery

  • Pediatrics

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Psychiatry

  • Emergency Medicine

• Year 6 (Internship Year):
  Full-time clinical internship in hospitals.
  Students take on active roles in patient care under close supervision, preparing them for medical licensure and residency programs.

Facilities & Labs:

• High-tech anatomy labs with 3D visualization and dissection tables

• Integrated teaching labs for physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and histology

• Simulation labs and practice patient rooms

• Study halls, reading lounges, and computer labs

• On-site cafeteria and social spaces

Language Preparation:

Although instruction is in English, Turkish language training is provided during the first three years to help students communicate with patients during clinical years.

Admission Requirements:

• Completion of 12-year high school education (with strong results in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Math)

• English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or EMU’s English exam)

• Students not meeting English requirements will attend EMU’s English Preparatory School

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Clinical practice (after passing local licensing exams)

• Academic and medical research

• Hospital administration

• Global health organizations

They are also eligible to apply for specialty training (residency) in Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, or elsewhere depending on licensing exam success.