Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
AED 121,000 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total CRHs: 226
Introduction
The College offers a highly innovative 6-year full-time program in a 2+4 format that includes 2 years of premedical education followed by 4 years of vertically and longitudinally integrated medical education (Pre-clerkships; 2 years) and clinical training (Clerkships; 2 years) leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
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Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
Students will be awarded the MD degree upon fulfilment of the following requirements:
Completing successfully the required credit hours (224 Credit Hours), including the University requirement courses, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) not less than 2.5 (out of 4) and obtaining a minimum grade of C in every course.
Semester 1
- BIC111 General Chemistry
- HBG112 Human Biology I
- HBL112 Human Biology I Lab
- MPY114 Medical Physics
- MPL114 Medical Physics Lab
Semester 2
- BIC121 Biochemistry
- HBG122 Human Biology II
- HBL122 Human Biology II Lab
- MTL123 Medical Terminology
- PRO124 Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Semester 3
- APY231 Anatomy and Physiology I
- APL231 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
- MOL232 Molecular Medicine
- GEN233 Genetics
Semester 4
- APY241 Anatomy and Physiology II
- APL241 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
- POD242 Pathogenesis of Diseases
Semester 5
- CVB351 Cardiovascular & Blood block
- RES352 Respiratory Block
- GIT353 Gastrointestinal Block
- BSE354 Basics of Biostatics & Epidemiology
- PRO355 Professional Skills I
Semester 6
- END361 Endocrine Block
- REP362 Reproductive & Breast Block (5 CH)
- REN363 Renal Block
- BHS364 Behavioral Science
- PRO365 Professional Skills II
- COM366 Evidence-Based Medicine & Research
Semester 7
- MSK471 Musculoskeletal & Integumentary Block
- NEU472 Neuroscience Block
- SPS473 Special Senses Block
- ADD474 Addiction & Substance Use
- PRO475 Professional Skills III
- COM476 Occupational & Environmental Medicine
- NTN477 Nutrition
Semester 8
- RCH481 Research
- IMS482 Integrated Multisystem Block
- HIF483 Health Informatics, Economics, & Management
- ELC356 End of Life Care & Geriatrics
- PRO485 Professional Skills IV
- COM486 Primary & Rural Health & Family Medicine
Semester 9-10
- MED591 Medicine
- PED592 Pediatrics
- SUR5X1 Surgery
- GYN5X2 Obstetrics & Gynecology
Summer Semester
- CEL5X3 Elective Course
Semester 11-12
- IMD6XI1 Sub-Specialty Medicine
- INS6X12 Integrated Neuroscience
- Surgical Sub-Specialty
- Ambulatory Care
Program Outcome
Knowledge
- K1: Recognize the normal structure and function of the human body and its major organ systems, including molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms.
- K2: Identify the various causes of illness/disease and their interference with normal bodily function.
- K3: Recognize the altered structure and function of the body seen in various diseases and conditions.
- K4: Identify non-biological determinants of health and factors contributing to disease development.
- K5: Identify common manifestations of diseases in clinical, laboratory, radiological, and pathologic findings.
- K6: Understand the scientific method in establishing disease causation and treatment efficacy.
- K7: Describe principles of disease prevention and epidemiology for specific populations.
- K8: Demonstrate knowledge of professional regulation laws and ethical codes in medical practice.
- K9: Understand the healthcare framework in the UAE and the roles of relevant authorities in promoting public health.
Skill
- S1: Obtain accurate holistic medical histories covering essential aspects of patient health.
- S2: Apply medical problem-solving processes to arrive at clinical diagnoses.
- S3: Perform complete and focused physical examinations.
- S4: Perform routine technical procedures at a suitable level for a medical graduate.
- S5: Develop appropriate management strategies for patients with various medical conditions.
- S6: Formulate treatment plans balancing risks and benefits.
- S7: Recognize and initiate appropriate therapy for life-threatening conditions.
- S8: Interpret laboratory tests and integrate findings into patient management.
- S9: Document patient information accurately and share it for further care.
- S10: Define population characteristics and relate them to health and healthcare.
- S11: Recognize personal and professional limits and seek assistance when needed.
Competence
- Autonomy and Responsibility (CA): Acquire and apply new knowledge, demonstrate independent decision-making, and adhere to best practice methods.
- Role in Context (CR): Function effectively in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to mentoring and teaching, understand healthcare roles, and manage resources effectively.
- Self-development (CS): Establish lifelong learning habits, reflect on practice to improve patient care, recognize personal health needs, and uphold professional ethics and integrity.
Career Opportunities
A career in Medicine can be quite rewarding indeed. Upon graduation and completion of the pre-registration internship (known as horsemanship in certain jurisdictions), career options in the many specialities of Medicine abound.