Program Overview

Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) Programs

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) at Khalifa University offers various programs for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and health sciences.

Summer Med-Camp 2022

The CMHS hosts a week-long Summer Med-Camp for UAE National high school students. The program provides learning and growth opportunities for students keen on pursuing careers in medicine and health sciences.

• The camp includes special activities and capstone projects on hypertension, anatomy, pharmacology, and simulation.
• Participants engage with current MD students, tour the campus facilities, and work on projects that generate interest in pursuing careers in medicine and health sciences.
• The final projects are presented to a panel of judges who award the winner.

MD Program

The Khalifa University MD program is the first graduate-entry medical education program in the UAE, accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

• The program is designed to stimulate interest and enhance the qualifications of potential applicants to the CMHS MD degree program.
• The first cohort of KU medical students will graduate in 2023.

Research Areas

The Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences has registered remarkable achievements in research, publishing 250 research papers in respected international scientific and medical journals.

• Research papers address a wide array of biomedical topics of relevance to the UAE and beyond, including:
  • Arab genome
  • Diabetes
  • Nanoparticles
  • Cardiovascular
  • Medical education

Program Goals

The CMHS programs aim to generate interest among students and help them explore future career options in the healthcare sector.

• The programs provide opportunities for students to learn from medical and healthcare professionals and understand the skill sets required to enter this crucial healthcare sector.
• The special activities and capstone projects immensely benefit the participants, enhancing their qualifications and stimulating interest in pursuing careers in medicine and health sciences.