Below is the full, detailed academic schedule used across medical universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) .internationally accredited, competency-based MBBS/MD models , aligned with WFME, GMC, SCFHS, CanMEDS, and ACGME-I standards .
Major UAE medical schools include:
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine & Health Sciences (MBRU) – DubaiKhalifa University – College of Medicine & Health Sciences (KU-CMHS) – Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – Al AinUniversity of Sharjah (UOS) Gulf Medical University (GMU) RCSI Bahrain–UAE clinical affiliates (rotations)
Most offer a 6-year MBBS/MD + 1-year internship , with some graduate-entry tracks.
🇦🇪 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — UAE MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MBBS / MD)
Structure Overview Phase Duration Focus Foundation / Preparatory 1 year Basic sciences, English , learning skills Pre-clinical Phase Years 2–3 Integrated biomedical sciences Clinical Phase Years 4–5 Core & specialty clerkships Final Clinical Year Year 6 Advanced rotations, electives Internship 1 year Supervised hospital practice
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MBBS / MD CURRICULUM TABLE (UAE)
Year Phase Main Module Groups Detailed Subjects / Course Content Skills & Competencies 1 Foundation Year Basic Sciences Biology , Chemistry , Physics, Biostatistics, Medical English , ITScientific literacy, academic readiness Professional Skills Communication, Ethics, Learning Skills, Research Basics Teamwork, professionalism 2 Pre-clinical I Biomedical Foundations Anatomy I, Histology , Embryology , Physiology I, Biochemistry IDissection, microscopy, lab skills Early Clinical Exposure Introduction to Clinical Medicine Basic history taking 3 Pre-clinical II Integrated Systems Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Pathology (General & Systemic ), Pharmacology , Microbiology & Immunology Disease mechanisms, therapeutics Clinical Skills Physical Examination, OSCE preparation Structured clinical assessment 4 Clinical Phase I Core Clerkships Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology IWard rounds, outpatient clinics Diagnostics Radiology , Laboratory MedicineInterpretation of labs & imaging 5 Clinical Phase II Specialty Clerkships Psychiatry , Neurology , Orthopedics , ENT , Ophthalmology , Dermatology , Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology Procedural & acute care skills Community Medicine Family Medicine, Public Health, Preventive Medicine Primary care competence 6 Final Clinical Year Advanced Rotations Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, ICU, Pediatrics II, OB/GYN II, ElectivesNear-independent supervised practice Capstone Research Project / Portfolio, Comprehensive Exams Graduation readiness
🏥 INTERNSHIP YEAR (1 YEAR AFTER GRADUATION)
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
Component Description Degree Awarded MBBS or MD (university-dependent)Licensing Exam EMREE (UAE Medical Licensing Exam)Residency Training UAE Residency Programs (ACGME-I accredited) International Recognition WFME-accredited → eligibility for USMLE, PLAB, SMLE, etc.
📝 Notes on UAE Medical Education
Teaching language is English
Heavy use of PBL, TBL, simulation labs, and OSCEs
Clinical training in SEHA, DHA, MOHAP hospitals , Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Shakhbout MC, Rashid Hospital
Strong regional & international recognition
