Doctor of Medicine
Description
Doctor of Medicine at Arabian Gulf University prepares students to become professional doctors through strong medical education and clinical training. The program focuses on biomedical sciences, patient care, communication skills, and real healthcare practice. Students gain knowledge in human body systems, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to prepare them for medical careers.
Duration
6 years
Study Plan
Phase I (Year 1)
Students study basic sciences including English, Social Sciences, Islam & Medical Ethics, Psychology, Computer Sciences, Human Biology, Medical Physics, Biochemistry, and Biostatistics. The phase prepares students for self-directed learning, communication skills, medical ethics, and scientific evaluation.
Phase II (Years 2-4)
The curriculum is based on integrated organ/system units using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) through small group tutorials and self-directed learning. Units include Respiratory System, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal and Renal, Endocrine & Reproductive, Immune System, Musculo-Skeletal, CNS and Multisystem Integration. Students who complete this phase receive a B.Sc. degree.
Phase III (Years 5-6)
Students complete supervised clinical training in hospitals and healthcare centers. Clinical rotations include Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, and ENT. Teaching methods include bedside teaching, outpatient clinics, clinical problem solving, workshops, seminars, and clinical simulations.
Teaching Methods:
- • Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- • Small group tutorials
- • Self-directed learning
- • Bedside teaching
- • Clinical problem solving sessions
- • Teaching in outpatient clinics
- • Teaching rounds and departmental seminars
- • Workshops
- • Computer-based case simulations
- • Clinical teaching in hospitals and primary health care centers
Assessment Methods:
- • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) assessment
- • Written examinations
- • Clinical examinations
- • Professional skills assessment
- • Continuous assessment
- • Clinical performance evaluation
- • Case discussions and presentations
- • Assessment during clinical rotations
- • Simulation-based assessment
Skills you will gain:
- • Clinical and diagnostic skills
- • Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- • Communication and patient interaction skills
- • Professional and ethical medical practice
- • Self-directed learning skills
- • Teamwork and collaboration skills
- • Clinical decision-making skills
- • Research and scientific evaluation skills
- • Physical examination and history taking skills
- • Community healthcare and patient management skills
