Duration of MBBS course at AMA School of Medicine

Indian students, going for MBBS after class XII first enrol in a Pre-Medical course of 2 years. They will then be admitted to the 4 years MD course equivalent to MBBS in India. The students also have to clear the NMAT. Students with a Bachelors Degree can be admitted directly to MD course.

Students who have completed graduation will get admission in 4 year MD course and won’t have to do BS course.

AMA School of Medicine has 1 year BS course

AMA School of Medicine offers a 4-year MD degree which is equivalent to MBBS in India. The first 3 years are theoretical and the 4th year is clinical rotation or internship. Students with a graduate degree can directly get admission in the MD course and students going after class 12th have to first attend the BS course. NMAT is required for admission in MD.

AMA School of Medicine is one of the best colleges for MBBS in abroad.

Syllabus for BS Course at AMA School of Medicine

1st Year of MD in AMA School of Medicine

The 1st year covers the normal Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry,Psychiatry, Preventive Medicine & Community Health and Medical Practice I. Class lectures are delivered mostly through computers using LCD projectors complemented by slide/ film showing, laboratory work and group discussions. Pedagogy and Bioethics are incorporated in Principles of Medical Practice I. An introduction to Medical Informatics is incorporated in Preventive Medicine and Community Health before the biostatistics session. Problem-based learning is gradually introduces in certain topics in Biochemistry and Physiology.

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Students in the Philippines.
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Students at Manila Airport for pickup by Global Medical Foundation's office in the Philippines.

2nd Year of MD in AMA School of Medicine

The 2nd year deals with Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology,Parasitology, Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Psychiatry II and Medical Economics plus introductory courses in clinical subjects. Students begin to meet patients in actual hospital setting where they are introduced to history taking and physical examination.

3rd Year of MD in AMA School of Medicine

The 1st year covers the normal Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry,Psychiatry, Preventive Medicine & Community Health and Medical Practice I. Class lectures are delivered mostly through computers using LCD projectors complemented by slide/ film showing, laboratory work and group discussions. Pedagogy and Bioethics are incorporated in Principles of Medical Practice I. An introduction to Medical Informatics is incorporated in Preventive Medicine and Community Health before the biostatistics session. Problem-based learning is gradually introduces in certain topics in Biochemistry and Physiology.

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Students all dressed up for interview in the Philippines.
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Students leaving for Manila, Philippine, assisted by Pradeep Jayaswal (middle), Director of Global Medical Foundation.

4th Year of MD in AMA School of Medicine

The 4th year or clinical clerkship is mainly spent in actual patient care with 3 affiliated Hospitals serving as the clinical laboratory. Hospital rounds and group discussions give the student a good perspective on bedside manners, diagnosis and management. The clerks rotate through the different clinical departments for 48 weeks with periodic evaluation. The University has arrangement with Govt. Hospitals and the AFP Hospital for Clerkship.

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