Community and Primary Care Medicine

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training focused on comprehensive patient care, the organisation of primary care, continuity of care, and the integration of community, hospital and social healthcare services.

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Director Prof. Maria Chironna
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Duration 4 years · 240 ECTS
Area / Class Medical Area · Class of General Clinical Medicine
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Community and Primary Care Medicine

School website

The School website provides information on the educational, scientific, clinical and organisational activities of the Specialization School.

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Training profile

The School trains specialists capable of working in primary care, community healthcare, integrated health and social care, and the comprehensive management of patients with chronic and complex conditions.

The training programme integrates clinical, organisational and professional activities, developing expertise in the management of community healthcare services, home care, palliative care, proactive medicine and the coordination of care pathways.

Skills developed

  • Organisation and management of primary care and community healthcare services.
  • Multidisciplinary management of chronic and frail patients.
  • Coordination of care pathways and hospital-to-community integration.
  • Planning and evaluation of community healthcare interventions.
  • Clinical, organisational and research activities in primary care.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

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Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.

Contacts

Director Prof. Maria Chironna
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
School website Visit the School website
Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione