فرع الطب الباطني

Department of Internal Medicine
Focuses on diagnosing chronic and acute internal diseases and their clinical management.

Department of Internal Medicine

Vision:To be a distinguished department among Iraqi medical colleges by adopting global medical standards and modern teaching methods.

Mission:Graduating competent doctors in internal medicine and its various subspecialties, capable of advancing the healthcare reality in our dear country.

Objectives:
1. Developing modern medical knowledge while preserving foundational medical principles.
2. Expanding students' understanding of diagnosing and treating chronic and emergency conditions.
3. Establishing ethical, humanitarian, and scientific standards for students in dealing with patients, their families, and the surrounding environment.
4. Developing and supporting postgraduate studies in internal medicine and its subspecialties, preparing distinguished professionals capable of supporting the scientific journey now and in the future by encouraging specialized fields.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program at Nineveh University, Department of Internal Medicine, aims to prepare doctors capable of diagnosing and treating internal diseases, with a focus on professional ethics and scientific research.

Clinical Skills

Conducting clinical examinations with precision.

Scientific Research

Enhancing scientific research skills.

Professional Ethics

Instilling values of respect for patients and precision.

 

Program Objectives

Teaching foundational medical knowledge for diagnosing and treating internal diseases.

Enabling students to interact humanely'and ethically with patients.

Enhancing scientific research skills and supporting the local community.

Preparing doctors to work in hospitals and healthcare centers.

Developing skills in clinical decision-making and managing emergency cases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Understanding body system functions, diagnosing internal diseases, and knowledge of primary healthcare.

Skills

Conducting clinical examinations, making treatment decisions, and developing research skills.

Values

Commitment to medical ethics and respect for patients.

Curriculum Structure

Introduction to Internal Medicine (Third Year, 70 hours)

Covers basics of internal medicine, electrolyte disorders, nutrition, and infectious diseases (14 hours theory, 56 hours practical).

Cardiovascular Diseases (Fourth Year, 105 hours)

Includes cardiovascular diseases (25 theoretical hours, 80 practical hours).

Rheumatology (Fifth Year, 53 hours)

Focuses on joint and rheumatic diseases (13 hours theory, 40 hours practical).

Internal Medicine (Sixth Year, 300 hours)

Intensive clinical training in internal medicine (practical).

Other Specialties (Fifth Year)

Includes respiratory, endocrine, digestive, renal, hematological, neurological, dermatological, psychiatric, oncology, and critical care.