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Doctor of Medicine (MD)

The mission of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences is to enhance the healthcare ecosystem of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates through outstanding education, research, healthcare, and service to the community. The Doctor of Medicine program is a four-year, graduate-level degree program that prepares the highest quality physicians who are able to seamlessly integrate technology into medical practice.

Medical students must meet established minimum requirements in order to complete the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. For the award of the MD degree, the student must meet the following requirements for promotion and graduation:

  • Promotion to Period 2: Students must pass all courses (P or PR) in Period 1 and meet the Professionalism Standards and Technical Standards of the CMHS.
  • Promotion to Period 3: Students must pass all courses (P or PR) in Period 2 and meet the Professionalism Standards and Technical Standards of the CMHS.
  • Promotion to Period 4: Students must pass all courses and clerkships (P or PR) in Period 3 and meet the Professionalism Standards and Technical Standards of the CMHS.
  • Graduation: Students must pass all required courses and complete the required number of elective courses in Period 4; complete all Period 4 capstone requirements; and meet the Professionalism Standards and Technical Standards of the CMHS. Students must take the International Foundations of Medicine (IFOM) examination; additional examinations are required for application to residency training programs outside of the UAE or USA. Students must complete all of these requirements within 6 years of enrollment in the MD degree program (excluding leaves of absence for military service).

For policies and processes concerning the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, please refer to the CMHS Medical Student Handbook.

Program Concentrations and Tracks

The below definitions of concentrations and tracks are applicable unless stated otherwise in the relevant section of the specific program outline. Students should familiarize themselves with the definitions and requirements applicable to their program of study.

Concentration

Concentrations refer to a grouping of courses which represent a sub-specialization taken within the major field of study. A concentration at Khalifa University of Science and Technology leads to a specialized degree. It will be specified on the student’s academic record (transcript), and/or the degree certificate, depending on the program.

Track

A track is a narrow area within the major field of study which the student may choose to follow, but does not lead to a specialized award or degree and is not listed on the diploma nor the academic record (transcript). Tracks are normally used to help students focus their selection of advanced elective courses within the chosen program.