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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Study Plan - Aug 2026 to Aug 2027

Applicability: To be applicable for MD Year 1 and Year 5 (AY 2026‑27). Year 2–4 continue old curriculum.

Semester 1
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
ENG 103 English 3 - ESE
ARB 103 Health Sciences Communication in Arabic 3 - ESE
MES 103 Emirates Society 3 - ESE
MCB 103 Cell Biology 2 1 ESE
MDS 103 Digital Health Innovation 1 2 ESE
MAI 101 AI in Medicine - 1 CA
MIB 102 Introductory Basic Science 1 1 ESE
Total 13 5 (18)

Note: Early clinical exposure at a selected hospital / GP clinic followed by an assignment report will comprise the practical credit for Digital Health Innovation and Sustainability in Medicine (MDS 103).

Semester 2
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
HSC 103 Health Sciences Communication (English) 3 - ESE
ICM 103 Islamic Culture in Medicine 3 - ESE
PSY 103 Psychology 3 - ESE
MIC 103 Infection Control 2 1 ESE
MRM 112 Research Methodology I 1 1 ESE
MHA 103 Human Anatomy 1 2 ESE
Total 13 4 (17)

Note: GCP Certification must be obtained during the Research Methodology-2 (MRM 222) course. It carries 0.5 practical credits.

Semester 3
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MHB 203 Biochemistry 1 2 ESE
MRM 222 Research Methodology II - 2 CA
MBS 202 Biostatistics 1 1 ESE
MHP 203 Human Physiology 1 2 ESE
MMG 203 Medical Genetics 2 1 ESE
MCS 212 Clinical Skills I - 2 CA
Total 5 10

Note: GCP Certification mandatory.

Semester 4
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MHP 203 Pathology 1 2 ESE
MHPh 203 Pharmacology 1 2 ESE
MHM 203 Microbiology 1 2 ESE
MIE 202 Career Development 1 1 CA
MHN 103 Health & Nutrition 2 1 ESE
MBP 202 Bioethics 1 1 ESE
Total 7 9
Semester 5
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MSK 308 Musculoskeletal & Integumentary Module 3 5 ESE
MCV 308 Cardio Vascular System Module 3 5 ESE
MCD 311 Clinical Decision Making 1 1 - CA
MHE 302 Hematology 1 2 ESE
Total Credits 8 12 (20)
Semester 6
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MRS 305 Respiratory System Module 2 3 ESE
MGI 306 Gastro Intestinal System Module 3 4 ESE
MGU 307 Genitourinary System Module 3 4 ESE
MCS 322 Clinical Skills II 0 1 CA
Total Credits 8 12 (20)

Note: Mock for Readiness for Practice Assessment will be conducted during MD Year 5.

Semester 7
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MED 404 Endocrine Module 2 2 ESE
MNB 406 Neurology & Behavioural Sciences Module 3 4 ESE
MCM 412 Family & Community Medicine - Block I 1 1 ESE
MCD 421 Clinical Decision Making-2 - 1 CA
MIM 416 Internal Medicine - Block I - 1 ESE
MGS 416 General Surgery - Block I - 1 ESE
MPE 416 Paediatrics & Neonatology - Block I - 1 ESE
MOG 416 Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Block I - 1 ESE
Total Credits 6 12 (18)
Semester 8
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Clinical
MIM 416 Internal Medicine - Block I 1 4 EYE
MGS 416 General Surgery - Block I 1 4 EYE
MPE 416 Paediatrics & Neonatology - Block I 1 4 EYE
MOG 416 Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Block I 1 4 EYE
Total Credits 4 16 (20)

Notes:

  1. For Clinical Courses – the first semester will be simulated training at the university, the second semester will involve clinical clerkships at the training hospitals.
  2. IFOM Basic Sciences will be conducted at the end of Semester 7.
  3. The IFOM Score will contribute to 10% of the Theory Component of selected courses; this will average to 5% of the total module score.
Semesters 9 & 10 (Year-long courses)
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Clinical
MIM 5210 Internal Medicine - Block II + Radio - Derma 2 + 1 3 + 4 EYE
MGS 5210 General Surgery - Block II + Neuro Surgery / Urology 2 + 1 3 + 4 EYE
MOP 505 Ophthalmology 1 4 EYE
MEN 505 ENT 1 4 EYE
MOR 505 Orthopaedics 1 4 EYE
MPS 505 Psychiatry 1 4 EYE
Total Credits (40) 10 30

Note: Mock for Readiness for Practice Assessment will be conducted during MD Year 5.

Semesters 11 & 12 (Year-long courses)
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical Clinical
MIM 6310 Internal Medicine - Block III + Emergency Medicine 2 - 4 + 4 EYE
MGS 6311 General Surgery - Block III + Anaesthesia 2 + 1 - 4 + 4 EYE
MPE 626 Paediatrics & Neonatology - Block II 2 - 4 EYE
MOG 626 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Block-II 2 - 4 EYE
MCM 626 Family and Community Medicine - Block II 2 - 4 EYE
MCD 631 Clinical Decision Making-3 - 1 3 EYE
Total Credits (40) 11 1 28

Notes:

  1. Readiness for Practice Assessment will be conducted during the final semester of MD Year 6.
  2. Mandatory clinical electives of total 4 weeks duration to be completed between Semesters 8-12.
  3. IFOM Clinical Sciences will be conducted during these semesters – 10% of theory marks will be based on IFOM Score.
  4. MD students need to have at least 2 Micro-credential courses before graduation.