The five year MD program is designed for students outside of the US and Canada where higher secondary education (and the Higher Secondary Exam) immediately precede entry to professional degree programs. Students enrolled in the five year program will build on an existing academic background in science with entry-level medical degree coursework in anatomy, physiology, and other foundational sciences.

1. Doctor of Medicine (5 years)
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is one of the most coveted and in-demand programs
for students aspiring to make a career as a doctor.
Program Details
The five year MD program is designed for students outside of the US and Canada where
higher secondary education (and the Higher Secondary Exam) immediately precede entry to
professional degree programs. Students enrolled in the five year program will build on an
existing academic background in science with entry-level medical degree coursework in
anatomy, physiology, and other foundational sciences.
Admission Process
• Apply online.
• Submit all the required documents.
• Pay the application fees.
• Screening of eligibility by the Admissions team.
• Interview by the admissions committee.
• Decision
Admission Requirements
• 3 Advanced Levels: in Chemistry, Biology, and either Math or Physics
• CAPE Units 1 and 2: Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Math.
• Full IB Diploma with strong grades. 2HL required.
• 10 + 2 for India and Nepal
• *Please note, there are entry qualifications for many countries and examination
boards. Please work with your admissions office to determine what entry
qualifications and examination boards are needed from your home country.
Transfer Applicants
TAU welcomes students from WHO/WDMS recognized institutions as transfer applicants to
the MD program. TAU currently does not accept students to the clinical science and transfer
applications are ONLY considered to the Basic Science Program.
Transfer credit is not automatic, and applicants must not assume that courses taken at other
institutions will meet TAU requirements. Acceptance of transfer credit is subject to
verification and approval by the Student Promotions & Graduation Committee and subject
to the availability of classes. Each transfer student application is carefully reviewed by the
Admissions Committee. Due to great variability in the academic backgrounds of transfer

2. students, the requirements and deadlines set forth by the Committee may differ from
student to student.
Admission Documents
• Completed Online Application
• Color Copy of Passport + 2 copies of Color Passport Photos
• Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Personal Statement (One page or 1500 words explaining why you want to become a
Physician)
• Resume or CV
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (At least one must come from an Academic source)
Curriculum
Basic Science
Semester 1
Subject
Biology
Organic Chemistry
Physics
English
Introduction to Public Health
Communication skills for Medicine
Pre-calculus
Semester 2
Subject
Introduction to Anatomy
Introduction to Physiology
Medical Terminology
Statistics & Data Analysis for Medicine
Introduction to Biochemistry
Spanish Medical Terminology

3. Subject
Psychology
Semester 3
Subject
Gross Anatomy, Embryology and Imaging
Histology and Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Doctor-Patient Relationship – I
Research Methodology – I
Semester 4
Subject
Physiology
Neuroscience
Genetics
Behavioral Science
Medical Ethics
Doctor-Patient Relationship – II
Research Methodology – II
Semester 5
Subject
Pharmacology – I
Pathology – I
Microbiology and immunology
Doctor-Patient Relationship – III
Semester 6
Subject
Pharmacology – II

4. Subject
Pathology – II
Basic Psychiatry
Doctor-Patient Relationship – IV
Transition Semester
Subject
Integrated Basic Science Review Program
Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Semester 7 – 10 (Clinical Clerkships)
Subject
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Family Medicine
Elective Clerkships
Clinical Sciences
The Clinical Sciences of TAU COM includes the following:
A. Core Clerkships – 48 weeks
Core Clerkships DURATION
Internal Medicine 12 weeks
General Surgery 12 weeks
Pediatrics 6 weeks
Psychiatry 6 weeks
Obstetrics / Gynecology 6 weeks
Family Medicine 6 weeks

5. Core Clerkships DURATION
TOTAL 48 WEEKS
B. Elective Clerkships (Any seven) – 28 weeks**
Elective Clerkships DURATION
Anesthesia 4 weeks
Cardiology 4 weeks
Dermatology 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine 4 weeks
Orthopedics 4 weeks
Infectious Diseases 4 weeks
Ophthalmology 4 weeks
Radiology 4 weeks
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) 4 weeks
Ob/Gyn* 6 weeks
Pediatrics* 6 weeks
* Offered both as core and electives
** The students can select seven elective rotations from the list of electives provided.
Students may also request elective rotations which are not listed. These will be evaluated
and the students will be informed in a timely manner whether they were approved by the
Associate Dean – Clinical Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine.
Elective Rotations
Radiology, Dermatology, Anaesthesia, Dentistry, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology (EYE),
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Emergency Care. Allergy and Immunology Neurology, Cardiology
Occupational Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Oncology, Dermatology Ophthalmology,
Emergency Medicine Orthopedicy, Endocrinology Psychiatry, Family Practice Pulmonology,
Gastroenterology Radiology, General Medicine Rehabilitation Medicine, Hematology
Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases Surgical subspecialties Nephrology, Urology.