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College of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Dean’s Message

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

Overview
Mission
Vision
Core Values
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Overview

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.

Mission

To enhance the healthcare ecosystem of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates through outstanding education, research, and healthcare services for the community.

Vision

To be a leader in transforming the UAE healthcare ecosystem for a healthier nation.

Core Values

The college aims to accomplish its mission through commitment to the following core values:

  • Integrity. We conduct ourselves and our affairs in an open, transparent, and equitable manner. We base our decisions on objective and verifiable information free from personal bias or prejudice. We are honest and trustworthy.
  • We take responsibility for our performance in all of our actions and decisions. We fully accept our responsibilities and are committed to achieving them.
  • We are committed to enhancing knowledge through discovery and sharing new ways of doing things. We engage on issues of importance to society now and in the future.
  • We are committed to outstanding performance, innovation, and continuous development in all aspects of our mission.
  • Community Service. We work together to serve the CMHS, university, local, national, and global communities.
  • We recognize the inherent value of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We treat all individuals with the utmost respect and dignity.
Programs

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.

Departments

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the following 20 academic departments:

  • Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology
  • Department of Anesthesiology
  • Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
  • Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
  • Department of Family Medicine
  • Department of Immunology and Physiology
  • Department of Medicine
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Department of Neurology
  • Department of Neurosurgery
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Department of Ophthalmology
  • Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Department of Pathology
  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Department of Psychology and Behavioral Health
  • Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging
  • Department of Surgery
  • Department of Urology
People
Deans
Dr. John A. Rock
Dr. John A. Rock Professor, Founding Dean of College of Medicine and Health Sciences, & SVP of Health Affairs john.rock@ku.ac.ae
Dr. David Graham
Dr. David Graham Professor & Chair, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology & Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs david.graham@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Georg Petroianu
Dr. Georg Petroianu Professor & Chair, Pharmacology and Therapeutics & Associate Dean, Research Georg.Petroianu@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Jennie Lou
Dr. Jennie Lou Professor & Assistant Dean, Medical Education jennie.lou@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Juan Acuna
Dr. Juan Acuna Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health & Assistant Dean, Research juan.acuna@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Habiba Al Safar
Dr. Habiba Al Safar Associate Professor & Director of BTC habiba.alsafar@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Robert Hernandez
Dr. Robert Hernandez Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Academic Affairs robert.hernandez@ku.ac.ae
Department Chairs
Dr. David Graham
Dr. David Graham Professor & Chair, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology & Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs david.graham@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Georg Petroianu
Dr. Georg Petroianu Professor & Chair, Pharmacology and Therapeutics & Associate Dean, Research Georg.Petroianu@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Israel Alfonso
Dr. Israel Alfonso Professor & Chair of Neurology israel.alfonso@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Ali A. Khraibi
Dr. Ali A. Khraibi Professor & Chair, Immunology & Physiology ali.khraibi@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Juan Acuna
Dr. Juan Acuna Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health & Assistant Dean, Research juan.acuna@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Dietrich Lorke
Dr. Dietrich Lorke Professor & Chair, Anatomy and Cellular Biology dietrich.lorke@ku.ac.ae
Faculty
Dr. Abdu Adem
Dr. Abdu Adem Professor abdu.adem@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Peter Corridon
Dr. Peter Corridon Assistant Professor & Director, Pre-Medicine Bridge Program peter.corridon@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Sabina Semiz
Dr. Sabina Semiz Professor sabina.semiz@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Ovidiu Baltatu
Dr. Ovidiu Baltatu Professor ovidiu.baltatu@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Eman Alefishat
Dr. Eman Alefishat Associate Professor eman.alefishat@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Moni Nader
Dr. Moni Nader Associate Professor moni.nader@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Siobhán O’ Sullivan
Dr. Siobhán O’ Sullivan Assistant Professor & Program Director, Medical Education siobhan.osullivan@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Basem Al-Omari
Dr. Basem Al-Omari Assistant Professor basem.alomari@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Natalie Van Niekerk
Dr. Natalie Van Niekerk Assistant Professor natalie.vanniekerk@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Noora AlHajri
Dr. Noora AlHajri Instructor noora.alhajri@ku.ac.ae
Lujain Aloum
Lujain Aloum Lecturer lujain.aloum@ku.ac.ae
Dean's Office
Faris Saeed Al Rowahi
Faris Saeed Al Rowahi Labs Safety Specialist faris.alrowahi@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Zahra Baalawi
Dr. Zahra Baalawi Director, Operations & Administration zahra.baalawi@ku.ac.ae
Jacob Kuriyan
Jacob Kuriyan Director, Technology Development jacob.kuriyan@ku.ac.ae
Sandra Allen
Sandra Allen Manager, Accreditation and CQI sandra.allen@ku.ac.ae
Eliot Mengote
Eliot Mengote Projects Planning Specialist elliot.mengote@ku.ac.ae
Maaz Shallal
Maaz Shallal Recruitment Officer maaz.shallal@ku.ac.ae
Desiree Mendez
Desiree Mendez Administration Officer desiree.mendez@ku.ac.ae
Programs
Pre-Medicine Bridge Program
Pre-Medicine Bridge Program
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Research

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.

College of Medicine and Health Science Research
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admissions

Fall 2021 Admissions for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program are now open. Deadline for MD Program is 30th April 2021.

Apply now

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.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Application Process
Application Process

  1. Bachelor’s degree (STEM discipline preferred) from an accredited college or university
  2. Cumulative GPA ­ 3.0; Science GPA ­ 3.0 (A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for Bachelor's degrees and a minimum of 3.0 is required for Master’s degrees if the student has post-graduate degrees)
  3. MCAT: Official score must be provided. Scores ­ 500 are preferred
  4. English Proficiency as evidenced by
    • iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or greater or
    • Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 or greater or
    • 1550 or greater EmSAT English score Exemption for this requirement may be possible for native English speakers who have completed a degree at an English-speaking university
  5. Pre-requisite courses:
    • General Biology with laboratory – 2 semesters
    • General Chemistry with laboratory – 2 semesters
    • Organic Chemistry with laboratory – 2 semesters , or Organic Chemistry with laboratory 1 semester plus Biochemistry – 1 semester
    • Physics with laboratory – 2 semesters
    • Mathematics (College Algebra or higher) – 2 semesters, In addition, it is recommended that applicants have completed at least two courses in one or more of the following: bioethics, business, economics, epidemiology/statistics, cell biology, foreign/additional language, genetics, humanities, immunology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, social sciences, sociology.
  6. Student can meet Technical Standards with or without reasonable accommodation
  7. Three letters of support from professional and personal references. At least one reference must be from a faculty member from the candidate’s conferring university.
  8. Non-Academic Experience (Preferred)
    • Healthcare
    • Research
    • Organizational leadership
    • Community service/volunteerism
    • Design experience demonstrated innovation/entrepreneurship

* Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Admission to our MD program and Pre-Medicine Bridge Program is highly competitive and meeting minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission.
  • If you have been denied admission in the Pre-Med or MD program previously, you do not qualify to apply again.
  • If you have dropped out of a Medicine program previously, you have to declare it in your application.
  • 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:

  • Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate(s) (as applicable).
  • Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
  •  Official transcript showing the grading scale.
  •  English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT). Official TOEFL score reports can be sent directly by your institution to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional TOEFL code 0960.
  • Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Passport-style photograph on a white background.
  • Valid passport. International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
  • Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
  • Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
  • Personal statement for MD program must be 1000 to 2000 words.
  • Why you wish to pursue a career as a physician (500 to 1000 Words) AND
  • Why you wish to attend Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences (500 to 1000 Words).
  • Personal statement for Pre-Medicine Bridge (PMB) program must be 500 to 1000 words.

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.


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