OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW

Incoming Students

Welcome prospective students! We are happy you are considering Medicine as a career and the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Khalifa University. Not only you will receive an outstanding education with us, but you will also be taken care of throughout your journey of becoming a Medical Doctor.

In addition to being your support office through your four years of study, the Office of Student Affairs will lead significant events for you such as orientation, White Coat Ceremony, graduation, career counselling, health and wellness services and more. 

We look forward to having you with us and please do not hesitate to contact us for any inquiries.

The Office of Student Affairs

Student Health & Wellness Services

Khalifa University offers onsite clinic services at the main campus and at the dorm residences, which offer basic nursing services for students. The clinic is located on the ground floor, Building D on the main campus. All health services received by students at the clinic are confidential and separate from all other academic records of medical students.  

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Career Guidance

The Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences (KU CMHS) Career Counseling Office assists medical students in making informed educational and occupational decisions. Whether you are undecided or set on a specialty you will need the right tools, advice, and preparation to successfully match into a residency program.

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Events and Student Life

Our students attend various events ranging from speaker sessions & seminars, workshops, fieldtrips, White Coat Ceremony and more. They have the option to propose events, create an interest group or volunteer in our activities.

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Student Health & Wellness Services
Career Guidance

The Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences (KU CMHS) Career Counseling Office assists medical students in making informed educational and occupational decisions. Whether you are undecided or set on a specialty you will need the right tools, advice, and preparation to successfully match into a residency program.

Our structured program, based on the AAMC Careers in Medicine resources, helps you acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to identify options and explore alternatives. The goal is to prepare you for both UAE and Western healthcare workplace by:

  • Broadening your knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Improving your decision making skills
  • Building your interpersonal effectiveness

To achieve these goals, you will meet the career guidance counselor at least once a year and you will participate in workshops and complete self-assessments that helps you better understand yourself. Ultimately, these programs, along with your clinical rotations experience will lead you to make an informed decision regarding the specialty that best fits your personality and aspirations.

Here is a snapshot of what to expect starting Orientation week:

PERIOD 1

  • Careers in Medicine introduction and specialty options exploration
  • Self-Assessments to help better understand yourself

 

PERIOD 2

  • Continue exploration and narrowing down the specialty options
  • CV and personal statement workshops

 

PERIOD 3

  • Pathways To Residency – Application Process Workshop
  • Finalize specialty and career-related decisions
  • Plan Period 4 away rotations

 

PERIOD 4

  • Prepare professional portfolio for Residency Interview
  • Mock Interview Sessions
Events and Student Life
Meet the Team & Contact Information