Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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Doctor of Medicine(MD)

Lincoln University's Doctor of Medicine programme is a five-year course that will equip and train students as health care professionals in medicine. This is to meet the needs and improve the health care delivery system for the people they serve, by striving for professional excellence throughout their career in this constantly changing world...

5 Years

Intakes: September

Overview

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 Lesotho campus while the clinical phase will be carried out in the hospitals and clinics.

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, Lesotho Faculty of Medicine has been listed under the World Directory of Medical Schools . “The World Directory of Medical Schools has been developed through a partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).”

http://www.wdoms.org/

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.

Subject Highlights

Preclinical Courses

Year	No	Pre-clinical Phase Courses	Course Code
Year 1 (Semester 1)	1	Cell and tissues (Histology)	MD3102
	2	Human genetics	MD3103
	3	Human development (Embryology)	MD3109
	4	General body structure (Anatomy-1)	MD3108
	5	General Body Functions (Physiology)	MD3106
	6	Metabolism and Nutrition (Biochemistry)	MD3101
	7	Epidemiology	MD3113
	8	Behavioral Sciences	MD3115
	9	Multi-module revision 1	MD3117
Year 1 (Semester 2)	10	General body structure (Anatomy-2)	MD3116
	11	Response to Stimuli (Immunology)	MD3111
	12	Normal Flora and Abnormal Microorganisms (Microbiology)	MD3110
	13	Abnormal cells and Tissues (Pathology)	MD3104
	14	Basic Pharmacology	MD3105
	15	Introduction to Medical Ethics	MD3114
	16	Biostatistics and Research Methodology	MD3112
	17	Personal and Professional Development	MD3107
	18	Multi-module revision 2	MD3118
Year 2 (Semester 1)	19	Haematology system	MD3201
	20	Cardiovascular System	MD3208
	21	Respiratory System	MD3205
	22	Endocrine System	MD3204
	23	Reproductive System	MD3207
	24	Multi-module revision 3	MD3211
Year 2 (Semester 2)	25	Gastrointestinal System	MD3203
	26	Renal and Urinary System	MD3206
	27	Central Nervous System	MD3209
	28	Musculoskeletal System	MD3202
	29	Multi-module revision 4	MD3212
	30	Research Practice and Medical Eco Fair	MD3210
Year		Clinical Phase Courses	Courses Code
Year 3	31	Internal Medicine I	MD 4301
	32	Paediatrics I	MD 4302
	33	Surgery I	MD 4303
	34	Obstetrics and Gynaecology I	MD 4304
	35	Psychiatry I	MD 4305
	36	Family Medicine I	MD 4306
	37	Community Medicine I	MD 4307
	38	Introduction to Clinical Clerkship (without exam)	MD 4308
	39	Entrepreneurship for Medical Profession (without exam)	MD 4309
Year 4	40	Internal Medicine II	MD 4401
	41	Paediatrics II	MD 4402
	42	Surgery II	MD4403
	43	Obstetrics and Gynaecology II	MD 4404
	44	Radiology	MD 4405
	45	Otorhinolaryngology	MD 4406
	46	Ophthalmology	MD 4407
	47	Community Medicine II	MD 4408
	48	Dermatology	MD 4409
	49	Orthopaedics I	MD 4410
	50	Anaesthesiology	MD 4411
	51	Forensic Medicine	MD 4412
	52	Elective posting (Without exam)	MD 4413
Year 5	53	Internal Medicine III	MD 4501
	54	Paediatrics III	MD 4502
	55	Surgery III	MD 4503
	56	Obstetrics and Gynaecology III	MD 4504
	57	Psychiatry II	MD 4505
	58	Family Medicine II	MD 4506
	59	Emergency Medicine	MD 4507
	60	Orthopaedics II	MD 4508

Entry Requirements

Intake :
1. September

Entry Requirements :

1. High School Certificate: BBA Grade, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

2. General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) level: Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

3. Matriculation Or Foundation in Science Or Pre-Medical course CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics And Provided that the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution And The minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in
Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics, and
Mathematics or Additional
Mathematics; and
Another subject
B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.

4. International Baccalaureate (IB):

a. Diploma Level
30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
And Attained a minimum score of 4 each in

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

5. Diploma in Health Sciences
Or b. bachelor’s degree level
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) And
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
And
The minimum entry qualification is 2 Bs each in

At School Certificate level or its equivalent

6. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
7. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program
8. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
9. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program

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