Accreditation

The graduate entry MD programme is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA holds Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the graduate entry MD programme is thus assessed against the rigorous standards for Basic Medical Education of WFME. The framework for WFME accreditation has been developed jointly with the World Health Organisation. This ensures that the quality of education is at an appropriate and comprehensive global standard.

You may also find the programme listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Career Prospects

This global mark of recognition enables our graduates to pursue a career in their chosen field of medicine around the world. For example, beginning in 2024, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) will only extend certification to international medical graduates of medical programmes that meet WFME standards. ECFMG certification is required for international medical graduates to pursue residency in the United States and thus practice medicine.

The graduate entry MD programme (GEMD) has been designed to meet, and exceed, the requirements of the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (2005/36/EC) so as to enable graduates of EU and EEA member states to have their award recognised when applying to practise in EU and EEA member states, following graduation.

With its WFME-based accreditation and EU Directive-aligned design, the programme is well-suited to those aspiring to engage in postgraduate specialty training around the world, following their graduation from the programme, including the United States and Europe. Students are advised to check with their own individual national authorities if they wish to practise in their own country. It should also be noted that individual countries have their own regulations as to the entry point of their training programme, as well as any additional requirements that may be needed (such as language proficiency). Our careers team provide support in that respect and throughout their journey, students will receive assistance and guidance in aligning with national licensure exams, such as USMLE, based on their preferred postgraduate pathway.

With our devoted Student Success Team, students are matched with a personal tutor, as well as being invited to meet with our Career Advisers for a one-to-one meeting, starting in Year 1, in order to map and track their studies and career objectives. We build an individualised career profile to assist and guide each student in how to prepare for postgraduate training applications and registration processes after graduation. Our Student Success Team provide various Alumni-led student support mechanisms i.e. mentoring and mock interview coaching to name a few, as well as specialty specific presentations and information sessions hosted by alumni and career experts to offer best practice skills and information for working in different regions of the world to support student goals.

With more than 80 nationalities of students represented at the Medical School, students study and practise with colleagues and faculty in a diverse environment that provides a competitive advantage in the global healthcare market. Graduates of our School’s programmes have been offered positions at over 200 medical centres around the world for residency training, fellowships, internships, and research.

Our Admissions Advisors can provide further information on career options with this GE MD degree and any licensure requirements.