Doctor of Medicine(MD) Study Plan Aug 2026 to Aug 2027
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:
For Clinical Courses – the first semester will be simulated
training at the
university, the second semester will involve clinical clerkships
at the
training hospitals.
IFOM Basic Sciences will be conducted at the end of Semester 7.
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:
Readiness for Practice Assessment will be conducted during the
final
semester of MD Year 6.
Mandatory clinical electives of total 4 weeks duration to be
completed
between Semesters 8-12.
IFOM Clinical Sciences will be conducted during these semesters
– 10% of
theory marks will be based on IFOM Score.
MD students need to have at least 2 Micro-credential courses
before
graduation.