International MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) students at Guangzhou Medical University study medicine for 6 years, the last year is for medical internship and clinical rotation.
The purpose and significance of internship is role reversal and definition from students to medical interns, how to deal with the relationship between internship and preparation for Medical License Examination at the same time, how to master clinical techniques and develop the clinical thought and ability to work on his own in the course of saving patient’s life and treating diseases under the guidance of senior doctors. International students are expected to be able to clarify the goal of study with good attitude and adjust to the internship as soon as possible. Then, the discipline, attendance, requirement and duties for interns are introduced by teachers from International Students’ Office.
Clinical internship, as one of the most important parts of medical education, is the key stage for medical students to transform the basic science courses and professional knowledge to diagnose and prevent diseases. Meanwhile, it is also an important way for students to strengthen their professional knowledge through practice and gain more practical experience. School of International Education holds the Intern Mobilization Meeting every year. Only finish 1 year internship in the affiliated hospital, can the student be conferred MBBS Degree.
Guangzhou Medical University has 8 directly affiliated hospitals and 12 non-directly affiliated hospitals, which specialize in respiratory diseases, neuropathy, cardiovascular diseases, gynecology and obstetrics, cancer, dental care, rehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery, primary care, etc. These affiliated hospitals assure international students of abundant chances of clinical practice.
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