Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Gain hands-on training
Train in real clinical environments
Prepare to practice medicine globally

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Aristotle University School of Medicine (AUSoM) is built around real clinical experience. From early in your studies, you begin to see how medicine works in practice. You learn through hands-on training, early contact with real patients, and evidence-based clinical education. Through structured courses, laboratory training, and supervised practice in university hospitals, students develop strong clinical knowledge and the practical skills needed for modern medical practice.

Degree

Doctor of Medicine
(MD)

Duration

6 years

Language

English

Structure

83 modules,
76 courses &
7 clinical traineeships 


Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

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“Quality is not an act; it is a habit.”

Aristotle

Training doctors for more than 80 years!

AUSoM is the largest medical school in Southeast Europe. Since 1942, more than 30,000 graduates have built medical careers around the world. Many contribute to healthcare systems, medical research, and innovation in different countries. Students study in a large academic and clinical environment, surrounded by experienced educators, physicians, and medical scientists. Here, medical education develops close to real clinical practice and within a strong community of professionals and researchers.

Why study Medicine at AU

The MD program at Aristotle University builds on a long tradition of medical education and is delivered within a large and active healthcare environment.

The program offers:

  • A strong tradition of well-trained physicians
    Medical education in Greece is internationally recognised for its rigorous training, strong clinical focus, and sense of professional responsibility.
  • Top-level academic educators
    Courses are taught by experienced university faculty who are actively involved in clinical practice, research, and medical education.
  • Hands-on clinical experience in public hospitals
    You train in seven public hospitals, including AHEPA — the university hospital located on campus.
  • Training in real healthcare environments
    Students work in high-volume clinical settings where they learn to understand complex medical cases under supervision.
  • Access to extensive academic and laboratory facilities
    Medical education takes place across a large university with 2 Faculties, 42 Schools, and 289 laboratories, supporting both clinical training and biomedical research.
  • A large and established academic network
    You become part of a medical school with more than 80 years of continuous activity, a long-standing Greek-taught program, and a wide international alumni and academic network.

What you will study 

The program gives you a strong foundation in medical science and clinical training. You study biomedical sciences and learn how they connect to patient-centred clinical practice. Below, you can explore the main areas of study that shape the program throughout the different stages of your medical education.

Biomedical
Foundations

Principles of Disease
& Therapy 

Clinical Skills
& Medical Practice 

Clinical Rotations
& Traineeships

Clinical Medicine
& Specialties 

Research
& Scientific Inquiry 

How you will learn

The MD program follows a clear, step-by-step learning structure.
Each stage builds your medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional responsibility.

  • Strong pre-clinical foundation
    You begin with core biomedical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry — the scientific basis of medical practice.
  • Laboratory-based learning
    Practical laboratory sessions help you connect scientific knowledge with real medical understanding.
  • Clear learning goals and competencies
    Each stage of the program includes defined objectives, required tasks, and performance standards.
  • Early clinical exposure
    From the early years, students enter real clinical environments at AHEPA University Hospital (on campus) and six affiliated teaching hospitals, under faculty supervision.
  • Gradual clinical responsibility
    Training progresses from observation to active participation in patient care as your competence develops.
  • Clinical rotations across medical disciplines
    Students rotate through multiple departments in university hospitals and affiliated public healthcare institutions.
  • Progress based on competence
    Students move to the next stage only after successfully completing the required academic, laboratory, and clinical training.

A medical degree
with global reach 

The MD degree is delivered within the framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and follows established European standards in medical education. It is an integrated long-cycle medical degree, internationally recognised as a primary medical qualification. After graduation, degree holders can pursue medical licensure and professional practice in almost every country in the world, depending on the regulatory requirements of each country. The degree also provides access to postgraduate medical training and further specialization pathways internationally. It builds on the long academic tradition of the Aristotle University School of Medicine, whose graduates practice medicine and contribute to healthcare systems across the world.

Picture yourself as a professional

Imagine yourself examining patients. Interpreting symptoms. Making clinical decisions that shape patient care. Working with healthcare teams to diagnose, treat, and support people through every stage of care. This degree prepares you for careers in clinical medicine, healthcare systems, biomedical research, and public health. You may enter medical practice, work in hospitals and healthcare organisations, or continue with postgraduate and specialist training in Greece or abroad. You graduate ready to work in environments where science, clinical expertise, and responsibility for patient care come together. 

Medical Doctor (Physician)

Surgeon

General Practitioner

Hospital Clinician

Medical Researcher

Public Health Specialist

Clinical Specialist

Biomedical Research Scientist

Why Aristotle University  

A leading university in Europe

  • The largest universities in Southeast Europe
    Aristotle University is one of the biggest and most respected universities in Europe.
  • Strong academic and research tradition
    The university has a long academic history and active research across many scientific fields.
  • Degree recognised internationally
    A qualification aligned with the European Higher Education Area and recognised across higher education systems worldwide.
  • International academic environment
    Students study in a diverse academic community connected with universities and researchers around the world.
  • Part of the European academic space

    Studying here means learning within the European Higher Education Area and being connected to universities across Europe.

Learn more about our University

Life in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki offers a vibrant and affordable student environment, with a strong academic culture and connections across Europe and the Mediterranean. Located by the Aegean Sea and home to more than one million people in the wider metropolitan area, the city combines a lively student atmosphere with the character of Mediterranean life. Traditions of openness and hospitality shape everyday interactions, making it easy for students to feel part of the community. Here, university life blends naturally with the rhythm of the city — from studying and meeting friends to walking along the waterfront and exploring neighbourhoods that encourage an active and balanced way of living.

Explore Thessaloniki

Welcome Class 2025-2026! 

Georgios Tsoulfas admitted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®

Highlights from the 4th CEORLHNS Academy Course in Thessaloniki

Groundbreaking Epicardial Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia Performed at Hippokration General Hospital

3rd International Conference of the Hellenic Medical Diaspora – AMF

Steering Committee

Stefanos Triaridis

Head of the School
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology

Nikolaos Foroglou

Coordinator
Professor of Neurosurgery

George Tsoulfas 

Director
Department of Transplantation and Surgery

Admission
requirements

  • Τhe Program is addressed to foreign citizens who have attended at least the last two years of High School abroad
  • High School Graduation Certificate or International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Certificate of competency in English
  • Personal statement
  • Interview
  • Admission Test (a 60 question multiple choice test, taken online, based on High School knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and general knowledge – reasoning)

Tuition fees and detailed admission requirements are available at the Program’s website. 

Necessary
documents

  • Ιdentification card (EU countries) or valid passport (all countries)
  • Graduation title of High School (copy of original document attached to official translation in English)
  • Certificate of the High School Diploma entitling them to participate in the higher education institutions of the country in which they graduate
  • Academic transcript of the final two years (copy of original document attached to official translation in English)
  • Proof of English language test results: B2 for IELTS (no less than band 6 overall) or TOEFL (minimum score 79/120)
  • Personal statement.
  • Results (if any) of entrance exams at universities in your home country
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English)

Consult on the Program’s website for the documents you need to submit.  

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Study Medicine at AU!

If you want to study medicine, work with real patients, and train to become a doctor, this program is built for you.

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