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The undergraduate study branch General Medicine provides general natural science education that is based on human and ethical basis. The education includes theoretical basics of anatomical structure of the organism and its physiological functions.

On this base is set the further education of basic principles of etiologic and pathogenesis of pathological state and ways of treatment. The study is completed with complex education focused on diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapy and prevention of diseases.

During undergraduate education a student of the Faculty of Medicine Comenius University acquires sound theoretical and practical knowledge which enables him/her to think medically and to deepen his/her education in any specialization.

Profile of a Graduate:

The task of undergraduate education at the Faculty of Medicine is to provide the students with general medical education. Continuation of this undergraduate education is postgraduate education that prepares doctors in particular specialization. In the course of undergraduate education students of the Faculty of Medicine are expected to acquire comprehensive theoretical knowledge, which enables them to think scientifically and to deepen their education in any specialized branch.

They are expected to master:

• Basic principles, aims and organization of our health system.
• Morphology and function of particular organs of the human body so that he/she can comprehend physiological and pathological processes.
• Knowledge of the origin and cause of morphological and functional changes in the diseased organism to the extent necessary for rational treatment.
• Physical examination methods in particular medical branches and correct interpretation of results of basic laboratory methods.
• Diagnostics and differential diagnostics of pathological units that could emerge in our population.
• Principles of treatment and practical performances of essential therapeutic procedures.
• Diagnostics of life-threatening conditions required for providing qualified help.
• Influence of social factors and the environment on the general health of the population, principles for prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases and their practical application.
• Basic principles of assessing working ability of patients suffering from various diseases and injuries.
• Basic principles of legislatures regulating the demanding and responsible practice of medicine.
• Basic principles of methodology of research work.
• Principles of medical ethics that a doctor must observe in relation to patients during the course of his/her professional life.   

Basic requirement for admission to General Medicine and Dentistry study program (joined 1st and 2nd degree) in a full-time form of study is completed a full secondary education at the appropriate level which gives the access to study at the university.