General Medicine

General Medicine is one of the most fundamental branches of Medical Science and serves as the core specialty dealing with primary health care. General practitioners are often the first healthcare professionals patients turn to for diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention, regardless of age or gender.

Education in General Medicine offers students a holistic approach to health, focusing not only on treatment but also on prevention and chronic disease management. he program includes:

Theoretical training in core sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology).
Clinical practice in various medical specialties (Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, etc.).
Communication and diagnostic skills, enabling future doctors to assess and manage a wide range of medical conditions.

A general practitioner acts as a coordinator of healthcare, referring patients to specialists when necessary while building long-term relationships of trust with his/her patients.

This specialty is considered essential for the smooth operation of healthcare systems, as it helps reduce hospital admissions and promotes public health through preventive checkups and vaccinations.

Study General Medicine at Charles University

Explore the academic programs in detail.

First Faculty of Medicine (Prague)

Studies are conducted in the English-speaking department of the University.
Duration of study: 6 years.
Entrance exams organized by CMS in July in Athens and in May in Portugal in collaboration with the Universities.
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Tuition fees: 600,000 CZK/year (~€24,300).

Second Faculty of Medicine (Prague)