After graduation
The degree conferred at the end of the Programme is termed "Abilitante" in as much it allows the graduate to practice immediately, at the time of graduation, in any Unit/Service of the National Health System in Italy (SSN).
Upon completion of the university programme, graduates:
- will be able to perform healthcare tasks both independently and as part of a team in healthcare facilities at a national and international level;
- will acquire diagnostic and therapeutic skills, including for rare diseases, which will make you suitable for work experiences in developing countries;
- can participate in basic, translational and clinical research, including clinical trials in different healthcare contexts;
- will find job opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and in the medical device sector;
- can take the USLME (United States Medical Licensing Examination) step 1 and 2 exams and continue with postgraduate training in the US or similar programmes in English-speaking countries
European and international recognition
As a European degree, this qualification grants graduates access to postgraduate training and professional selection procedures across the European Union without additional integration requirements.
For countries outside the EU, additional recognition guidelines may apply depending on national regulations. In the United States, degree recognition involves various conditions, such as passing the USMLE exams and meeting state-specific or institutional requirements.