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Surgical training in France.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1979
Summary
The French medical education system requires a six-year course followed by an internship for a medical degree. Surgical specialization involves additional years of internship and a "Chef-de-Clinique" position.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
Background:
- The French medical curriculum involves a six-year foundational course.
- Post-graduation requires a compulsory internship year for the medical degree.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the French medical and surgical training pathways.
- To compare the French system with other international medical education models.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the French medical degree requirements.
- Overview of the French surgical specialization track.
Main Results:
- Medical degree awarded after six years of study and a one-year internship.
- Surgical specialization requires four years of internship and a "Chef-de-Clinique" role (2-4 years).
Conclusions:
- The French system has a structured, lengthy process for medical and surgical accreditation.
- Highlights the differences and similarities between the French system and unspecified "ours" (other systems).