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The syllabus for medical doctors in Zambia is divided into a Pre-Clinical Phase (Years 1-2) focusing on foundational subjects like Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, followed by Pathology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology. The Clinical Phase (Years 3-5) includes Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Community Health, with a final year dedicated to electives and a research project. Assessment consists of theory exams (60%), clinical exams (30%), and a research project (10%).

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The syllabus for medical doctors in Zambia is divided into a Pre-Clinical Phase (Years 1-2) focusing on foundational subjects like Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, followed by Pathology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology. The Clinical Phase (Years 3-5) includes Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Community Health, with a final year dedicated to electives and a research project. Assessment consists of theory exams (60%), clinical exams (30%), and a research project (10%).

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Here is a general syllabus for medical doctors in Zambia:

Pre-Clinical Phase (Years 1-2):

*Year 1:*

1. *Anatomy*

- Gross anatomy

- Histology

- Embryology

2. *Biochemistry*

- Introduction to biochemistry

- Metabolic pathways

- Enzymes and biochemical reactions

3. *Physiology*

- Introduction to physiology

- Nervous system

- Circulatory system

*Year 2:*

1. *Pathology*

- Introduction to pathology

- General pathology

- Systemic pathology

2. *Pharmacology*

- Introduction to pharmacology

- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

- Therapeutic agents

3. *Microbiology*
- Introduction to microbiology

- Bacteriology

- Virology

Clinical Phase (Years 3-5):

*Year 3:*

1. *Internal Medicine*

- Introduction to internal medicine

- Cardiovascular system

- Respiratory system

2. *Surgery*

- Introduction to surgery

- General surgery

- Orthopedic surgery

3. *Obstetrics and Gynecology*

- Introduction to obstetrics and gynecology

- Pregnancy and childbirth

- Gynecological disorders

*Year 4:*

1. *Pediatrics*

- Introduction to pediatrics

- Childhood diseases

- Pediatric emergencies

2. *Psychiatry*

- Introduction to psychiatry

- Psychiatric disorders
- Psychiatric treatment

3. *Community Health*

- Introduction to community health

- Health promotion and disease prevention

- Community health programs

*Year 5:*

1. *Electives*

- Students can choose from various electives, such as:

- Dermatology

- Ophthalmology

- Otorhinolaryngology

- Radiology

2. *Research Project*

- Students are required to complete a research project under the


supervision of a faculty member.

Clinical Rotations:

- *Internal Medicine*: 12 weeks

- *Surgery*: 12 weeks

- *Obstetrics and Gynecology*: 8 weeks

- *Pediatrics*: 8 weeks

- *Psychiatry*: 4 weeks

- *Community Health*: 4 weeks

Assessment:

- *Theory Exams*: 60%


- *Clinical Exams*: 30%

- *Research Project*: 10%

Note: This syllabus is based on the University of Zambia's School of Medicine


curriculum and may be subject to change.

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