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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 and Sustainability in Medicine 1 2 ESE
MAI 101 Artificial intelligence in Medicine - 1 CA
MIB 102 Introductory Basic Science 1 1 ESE
Total Credits 13 5 18
Semester 2
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
HSC 103 Health Sciences Communication in English 3 - ESE
ICM 103 Islamic Culture in Medicine 3 - ESE
PSY 103 Psychology & Behavioral Sciences 3 - ESE
MIC 103 Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship 2 1 ESE
MRM 112 Research Methodology-1 1 1 ESE
MHA 103 Human Anatomy 1 2 ESE
Total Credits 13 4 17

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 3
Code Course Credit Hours Exam
Theory Practical
MHB 203 Biochemistry 1 2 ESE
MRM 222 Research Methodology-2 - 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-1 - 2 CA
Total Credits 5 10 15
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 and Entrepreneurship 1 1 CA
MHN 203 Health & Nutrition 2 1 ESE
MBP 202 Bioethics and Professionalism 1 1 ESE
Total 7 9 16

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

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 2 1 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 3 ESE
MGU 307 Genitourinary System Module 3 4 ESE
MCS 322 Clinical Skills-II - 2 CA
Total Credits 8 12 20
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-1 1 1 ESE
MCD 421 Clinical Decision Making-2 - 1 CA
MIM 416 Internal Medicine - Block-I - 1
MGS 416 General Surgery - Block-I - 1
MPE 416 Paediatrics & Neonatology - Block-I - 1
MOG 416 Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Block-I - 1
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. The IFOM Score will contribute to 10% of the Theory Component of Courses: MED 404, MNB 406, MCM 412 This will average to 5% of the total score for these modules (Theory + Practical combined scores)
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 10 30 40

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 11 1 28 40

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.