RAK College of Medical Sciences offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, comprising of 2 years of pre-medical and 4 years of preclinical (integrated modular applied basic sciences) and clinical clerkship courses. After graduation, one year of Internship is required as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE to practice Medicine in the UAE.
The curriculum has been developed to provide learning opportunities enabling medical students to acquire fundamental knowledge, develop basic skills and appropriate principles relevant to health care in the context of the community. The six-year curriculum has been designed to follow integrated and problem based approach to medical science. It integrates basic sciences with clinical sciences to enable the students to apply their knowledge to health care and develop a professional and compassionate approach to the analysis and management of health care. The MD program obtained Initial Accreditation from Ministry of Higher Education, UAE in July 2022 and the first academic session commenced in Sep 2022. It has replaced the previous MBBS program which was offered from 2006 until 2021.
RAK College of Medical Sciences and RAK Medical and Health Sciences University are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
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RAK College of Medical Sciences (RAKCOMS) - Shaping the Future of Healthcare
RAK College of Medical Sciences (RAKCOMS), the flagship college of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU), has been a leader in medical education since 2006. Our fully accredited Doctor of Medicine [MD 6 years] Program is recognized by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and listed in the World directory of medical schools.
With world‑class facilities, modern laboratories, advanced simulation centres, and smart classrooms, RAKCOMS provides a dynamic learning environment that prepares future physicians for the demands of modern healthcare.
Our outcome‑based, competency‑driven curriculum is delivered by more than 120 distinguished faculty members from 17 nationalities. Students benefit from early clinical exposure, structured clinical clerkships in federal hospitals, and hands‑on training through high‑fidelity simulation and immersive digital platforms.
A key strength of RAKCOMS is interprofessional education (IPE), enabling medical students to learn and collaborate alongside peers from other health sciences disciplines—strengthe......