4-Year Professional MD Degree Program in UAE
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It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our college is dedicated to providing a contemporary, innovative curriculum taught by an outstanding highly qualified clinical and research faculty.
Our faculty designed a model of medical education that will prepare students to become highly competent, culturally aware, and socially accountable physicians capable of improving the health of patients and communities. During a typical course of study, students will attain competencies that will prepare them for residency training programs.
We strive to create a learning culture that prepares students for lifelong learning and equips them with the ability to serve their patients and communities. I encourage you to learn more about what the College of Medicine and Health Sciences has to offer through the pages of this website.
Dr. John Rock
Dean of College of Medicine and Health Sciences
As the first medical school in Abu Dhabi, and the first institution in the UAE to offer a four-year MD program modeled after the North American medical education system, The College of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to preparing future physicians with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to improve the health of the nation. By employing innovative strategies in medical educational, Khalifa University will leverage its position as a world-class science and technology institution.
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences is responding to the challenge of developing world-class healthcare in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, and the region. It strives to deliver first-rate education to provide opportunities for a diversified and competitive knowledge-based economy.
In the coming years, Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences will roll out a range of degree programs in medicine and health sciences. By strengthening the university’s faculty base in these disciplines, Khalifa University will also expand its research portfolio, which currently includes medical genetics, genome sciences, biomaterials for Nano medicine, cellular biomechanics, bio-robotics, tissue regeneration, and bioinformatics.
To enhance the healthcare ecosystem of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates through outstanding education, research, and healthcare services for the community.
To be a leader in transforming the UAE healthcare ecosystem for a healthier nation.
The college aims to accomplish its mission through commitment to the following core values:
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. The College also offers a non-degree Pre-Medicine Bridge Program for students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue the MD program.
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the following 20 academic departments:
Khalifa University’s research portfolio currently includes medical genetics, biomaterials for nanomedicine, cellular biomechanics, bio-robotics, tissue regeneration, and bioinformatics. The university also has, and will continue to further develop, research capabilities and expertise with competencies in systems engineering, biomedical engineering, genome sciences and artificial intelligence (AI). Rapidly evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are expected to play a significant role in the healthcare and medical sector in the next 10 years and remain a focus of the CMHS.
In consultation with external stakeholders and industry partners, the College of Medicine and Health Sciences ensures that its research and development programs are relevant to the biomedical, health and pharmaceutical sectors of the UAE and region. There are three established research centers that serve as hubs for a steady increase in research participation and productivity of CMHS faculty. These centers are 1) the Healthcare Engineering Innovation Center, 2) the Center for Autonomous Robotics Systems, and 3) the Center for Biotechnology.
Fall 2021 Admissions for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program are now open. Deadline for MD Program is 30th April 2021.
The goal of the MD Program is to graduate physicians with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to advance healthcare in the UAE. Admissions criteria are based on meeting this goal. The admissions process is holistic. The factors used to evaluate applicants include academic performance, non-academic experiences (e.g. leadership, service, research, clinical work), a demonstrable interest in healthcare, and personal attributes such as maturity, leadership, and resilience. Preference is given to Emiratis and UAE Nationals, however international applicants are also eligible for admission. The MD program is co-educational, and participants must be prepared to work together in small groups , workshops, and clinical training sessions with members of the opposite gender.
* Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Candidates preferable to be below 30 years old.
The following required documents should be scanned in a clear and legible form and uploaded to the online application:
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Accepted applicants must submit all of their official documents before they register for classes. All documents received by the University are the property of Khalifa University and will not be returned.
