The General Medicine program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, provides the essential education for all who wish to pursue the responsible and humane profession of a physician. The program combines modern theoretical knowledge with extensive practical training, enabling students to develop clinical skills, critical thinking and an ethical approach to patient care.
The program places particular emphasis on holistic patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of evidence-based medicine.
Students are involved in clinical work from the early stages of their studies, which gives them direct contact with patients and an understanding of the real working environment. During their studies, they develop core clinical skills — recognizing the course of a disease, performing physical examinations and interpreting results. They are trained to perform basic technical procedures and to communicate effectively with patients. The program promotes high standards of medical practice and ethics and strengthens personal and professional development.
The Faculty of Medicine in Maribor provides a high-quality learning environment supported by professionally and pedagogically qualified staff and modern infrastructure. The aim of the program is to educate professionally qualified and independent physicians who are prepared for responsible work in a modern healthcare environment. Students gain an in-depth understanding of health, disease and preventive measures in the context of the individual, their family and the wider community.
The program provides in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice.
Graduates are qualified to solve professional challenges using scientific methods and develop skills in professional communication, teamwork, critical thinking, responsibility and independent decision-making.
The program provides knowledge of preclinical subjects (anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, etc.) and clinical subjects (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, etc.).
Understands the development and fundamental principles of medicine
The Faculty of Medicine provides a high-quality learning environment supported by professionally and pedagogically qualified staff and modern infrastructure.
The University of Maribor regularly ranks among top 4% of universities worldwide, which contributes to the international recognition of graduates and opens up opportunities for further education and professional development at home and abroad.
Across all study programs, students acquire comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of health, disease, prevention and modern approaches to individual patient care. They develop the ability to link theoretical knowledge with practical work, to think critically and to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams. In doing so, they acquire the competencies for ethical, responsible and evidence-based professional practice.
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Biophysics | 4 | Winter |
| PBL – Preclinical Phase I. | 3 | Winter |
| Introduction to Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Chemistry | 3 | Winter |
| Biochemistry | 6 | Winter |
| Elective Course I | 3 | Winter |
| Cell Biology | 7 | Summer |
| Molecular Biology with Genetics | 5 | Summer |
| Research Methods in Medicine with Medical Statistics | 4 | Summer |
| PBL – Preclinical Phase II. | 3 | Summer |
| Elective Course II | 3 | Summer |
| Anatomy with Histology and Embryology | 16 | Year-long |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Selected Topics and Advances in Biophysics and Medical Physics | 3 | Winter |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Biochemistry | 3 | Winter |
| Medicine and Sport 1 | 3 | Winter |
| Fundamentals of Law and Economics in Healthcare | 3 | Winter |
| Fundamentals of Medical Technology | 3 | Winter |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Molecular Biology | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Medical Genetics and Genomics | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Anatomy | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Histology and Embryology | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology with Immunology | 7 | Winter |
| Medical Informatics, eHealth and Medical Statistics | 3 | Winter |
| PBL – Preclinical Phase III. | 3 | Winter |
| Pharmacology with Toxicology | 10 | Summer |
| Pathology I (General Pathology) | 3 | Summer |
| PBL – Preclinical Phase IV. | 3 | Summer |
| Elective Course III | 3 | Summer |
| Evidence-Based Medicine | 4 | Summer |
| Health Psychology | 4 | Summer |
| Physiology | 20 | Year-long |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Selected Topics and Advances in Physiology | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Medical Informatics | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Pharmacology | 3 | Summer |
| Communication in Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Applied Statistics in Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Microbiology and Immunology | 3 | Summer |
| Fundamentals of Medical Technology | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Biochemistry | 3 | Winter |
| Radiology | 3 | Winter |
| PBL – Clinical Phase V. | 3 | Winter |
| Elective Course IV | 3 | Winter |
| Orthopedics | 3 | Summer |
| PBL – Clinical Phase VI. | 3 | Summer |
| Elective Course V | 3 | Summer |
| Internal Medicine with Propedeutics | 19 | Year-long |
| Surgery | 14 | Year-long |
| Pathology – Special Pathology | 6 | Year-long |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Selected Topics and Advances in Radiology | 3 | Winter |
| Communication in Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Simulations of Endoscopic and Ultrasound Examinations in Internal Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Clinical Nutrition 1 | 3 | Winter |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Internal Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Surgery | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Pathology | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Propedeutics | 3 | Summer |
| Musculoskeletal and Sports Radiology | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5 | Winter |
| ENT with Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery | 7 | Winter |
| Neurology | 7 | Winter |
| Psychiatry | 8 | Winter |
| Elective Course VI | 3 | Winter |
| Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Family Medicine I | 6 | Summer |
| Neurosurgery | 3 | Summer |
| Anesthesiology and Pain Management | 4 | Summer |
| Ethics and Legal Aspects of Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Public Health with Epidemiology | 5 | Summer |
| PBL – Clinical Phase VII. | 3 | Summer |
| Elective Course VII | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Sport 2 | 3 | Winter |
| Communication in Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Simulations of Endoscopic and Ultrasound Examinations in Internal Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Fundamentals of Palliative Medicine and Palliative Care | 3 | Winter |
| Origin and Types of Pain and Appropriate Management of Patients in Pain | 3 | Winter |
| English in Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Evidence-Based Medicine – Selected Topics | 3 | Winter |
| Medical Technology | 3 | Winter |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Family Medicine | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Ophthalmology | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Medical Ethics and Law | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Public Health | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Neurology | 3 | Summer |
| Selected Topics and Advances in Psychiatry | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Dermatovenereology | 4 | Winter |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 3 | Winter |
| Environmental Influences and Health | 4 | Winter |
| Infectious Diseases | 4 | Winter |
| Oncology and Palliative Medicine | 6 | Winter |
| Emergency Medicine | 3 | Winter |
| Elective Course VIII | 3 | Winter |
| Gynecology and Obstetrics | 10 | Summer |
| Pediatrics with Clinical Genetics | 14 | Summer |
| PBL – Clinical Phase VIII. | 3 | Summer |
| Elective Course IX | 3 | Summer |
| Title | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine II. | 6 | Winter |
| Gynecology and Obstetrics – Bedside Practice | 3 | Winter |
| Evidence-Based Medicine – Health Economics, Patient Safety, Quality in Healthcare | 3 | Winter |
| Elective Course X | 3 | Winter |
| Free Elective Course – Elective Course XI | 6 | Summer |
| Pediatrics – Bedside Practice | 7 | Year-long |
| Internal Medicine – Bedside Practice | 20 | Year-long |
| Surgery – Bedside Practice | 12 | Year-long |
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“I completed part of my studies on an Erasmus exchange in Split, followed by an Erasmus traineeship in Vienna. Both experiences gave me the chance to explore the cities in depth, meet new people and form friendships that will last a lifetime. On the clinical wards, I saw procedures that are performed less often at home, and a longer placement in ophthalmology confirmed my wish to specialize in the field.
I also tried my hand at research, which further broadened my professional perspective. The exchanges helped me grow both personally and professionally: I became more independent and open-minded, improved my foreign language skills and felt even more confident about my career path.
It is an experience every medical student should have.”
“My exchange at the medical university in Innsbruck was truly unforgettable. Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is a beautiful, vibrant student city surrounded by mountains. At the start, we were welcomed with a reception where I quickly got to know the other Erasmus students. I completed my 4th year there, attended the useful Sono4u ultrasound course and took additional placements in gynecology, plastic surgery and ENT, gaining valuable practical experience. The professors were friendly and approachable, and the faculty also offered a year-long German course; I recommend having at least B1-level German before going on exchange. The city itself is perfect for skiing, cycling, running and climbing, and is also known for having one of Europe's largest climbing walls. I will certainly be happy to return to Innsbruck, as it has become my second home.
The Erasmus Student Network organized trips to Salzburg, Vienna, Verona and Neuschwanstein, as well as numerous sporting events.”
“When I went on Erasmus in my 5th year, I had no idea how much six months in Graz would change me. I wanted to see how medicine is practiced elsewhere, improve my German and step outside my routine, but I gained so much more: new friends, a wealth of knowledge and unforgettable moments.
The first few days were more difficult: I felt like a first-year student in a white coat. The hospital was huge, everyone spoke quickly, and I struggled to catch every word. But the students and supervisors were incredibly friendly, so I soon joined ward rounds and procedures and learned a great deal in practice. Medical German seemed daunting at first, but practice was the best teacher, and after a few weeks I was communicating confidently.
The best part was meeting students from all over the world. We cooked, studied and explored Graz together. The exchange taught me things I would never have experienced at home. I became more independent, confident and open-minded.
If you are thinking about Erasmus, go for it. It will not always be easy, but it will always be worth it. ”
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