Program Overview

Dubai Medical University Programs

The Dubai Medical University offers a range of programs in the field of medicine.

Programs Offered

• Doctor Of Medicine 6 Years
• Doctor Of Medicine 4 Years
• Bachelor Of Biomedical Science
• MS in Health Professions Education
• PG Diploma in Health Professions Education

Admissions

The admission criteria for each program are as follows:

• Doctor Of Medicine 6 Year
• Doctor Of Medicine 4 Year
• Bachelor Of Biomedical Science
• MS in Health Professions Education
• PG Diploma in Health Professions Education Tuition fees are also available for each program.

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with the following areas of research:

• Research Publications
• Research Policies
• Dissertations
• Laboratories
• Research Support

MD4 Program Structure

The MD4 program is a four-year curriculum organized into two progressive phases.

Phase I: Pre-Clerkship

In this phase, the curriculum adopts a clinical presentation-based approach, integrating organ-system modules. Longitudinal threads in Professionalism and Ethics, Epidemiology, Research and Knowledge Translation, and Emerging Technologies in Medicine are woven across modules.

Phase II: Clerkship

The final two years immerse students in clinical clerkships across partnered teaching hospitals and community healthcare settings. Training spans Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, and Subspecialties.

MD Program Domains

The program contains a mix of courses from general and advanced courses to conform with the requirements of international norms and the national guidelines of UAE. The 31 courses are categorized into three Domains:

• Core Courses (70 CH)
  • Basic Biomedical Sciences: 2 courses, 7 credits
  • Preclinical Sciences: 10 courses, 47 credits
  • Public Health, Professionalism, and Medical Ethics: 2 courses, 5 credits
  • Evidence-based Practice and Research: 4 courses, 8 credits
  • Emerging Technologies in Medicine: 1 course, 3 credits
• Electives (0 CH)
  • 1 course, 0 credits
• Practical Experience & Projects (86 CH)
  • 11 courses, 86 credits
• Total: 156 credits

Educational Philosophy and Delivery

The MD program emphasizes:

• Integration of sciences and practice
• Hands-on and simulation-based training
• Diverse clinical settings
• Inculcation of research
• International benchmarking

Phase Coordinators

• Dr. Sadaf Majeed: Phase 1
• Dr. Heba Mohamed: Phase 2

Colleges

The university has the following colleges:

• College of Medicine
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Nursing