Undergraduate Catalog
(AY 2012-2013)
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www.gmu.ac.ae
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CONTENTS
SI.No
Topic
Page No.
1
Introduction
2
GMU Academic Calendar
3
Governance and Leadership
4
Historic Preamble
5
GMU Vision
6
GMU Mission
7
Institutional Goals
8
Statement of Values
9
License & Recognition
10
Organization Chart
11
University Library & Information Resources and Services
11.1 Information & Learning Centre
11.2 Mission
11.3 Vision
11.4 Library Policy, Procedures & Regulations
11.5 Library
11.6 Multimedia
11.7 Library Rules & Regulations
11.8 Facilities & Services Available at the Library
11.9 Circulation Policy & Procedures
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Health Services
13
Career Support Services
14
Public Relations Department
15
The Institutional Research Office
16
GMC Hospital & Research Centre
16.1 Clinical Services
16.2 Student Support Services at GMCH&RC
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28
Corporate Agreements
Admission Policies & Procedures
18.1 Policy Statement
18.2 Undergraduate Admission Requirements
18.3 Admission Process
18.4 Transfer Policies and Procedures
18.5 Transfers within GMU
18.6 Readmission
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Student Finances
19.1 Student Finance Policy
19.2 Tuition Fees
19.3 Hostel Fees
19.4 Utilities Service Fees
19.5 Registration Fees
19.6 Examination Fees
19.7 Visa Charges
19.8 Fees for Special Services
19.9 Transportation Fees
19.10 Schedules for Payment
19.11 Late Fees and Fines
19.12 Financial Aid and Scholarships
19.13 Refund of Fees
19.14 Revision of Tuition and Other Fees
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20.1 Lecture Halls
20.2 Learning Resources – GMU Learning Centre
20.3 Common Rooms & Lockers
20.4 Masjid
20.5 Mail Box
20.6 Cafeteria
20.7 Hostel
20.8 Travel
20.9 Transport
20.10 Lost and Found
20.11 Telephone
20.12 Sports facilities
20.13 Newsletter & Student Initiatives
20.14 Counseling Services
21
Student Rights and Responsibilities
21.1 GMU Honor Code
21.2 Salient Features of the Honor Code
21.3 Breach of Honor Code
21.4 Effects of Committing an ‘Honor Offence’
21.5 Student Misconduct & Disciplinary Procedures
21.5.1 Academic Misconduct
21.5.2 Personal Misconduct
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CONTENTS
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Academic Terminology
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Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
23.1 Overview
23.2 Mission
23.3 Learning Outcomes
23.4 Learning Objectives
23.5 Admission Requirements
23.6 Program Structure
23.7 Sequence of Study
23.8 Course Description
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
24.1 Overview
24.2 Mission
24.3 Goals & Objectives
24.4 Admission Requirements
24.5 Pharm D Curriculum
24.6 Plan of Study
24.7 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
24.8 Course Descriptions
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Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
25.1 Overview
25.2 Mission
25.3 Admission Requirements
25.4 Goals
25.5 Objectives
25.6 Program Structure
25.7 Plan of Study
28.8 Course Descriptions
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
26.1 Overview
26.2 Mission
26.3 Admission Requirements
26.4 Goals & Objectives
26.5 Program Structure
26.6 Plan of Study
26.7 Course Descriptions
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Center for Continuing Education & Community Outreach 130
(CCE&CO)
27.1 Overview
27.2 Vision
27.3 Mission
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27.4
27.5
27.6
Admission Requirements
List of the Courses
27.5.1 Ten Month Courses
27.5.2 Short Courses
Tuition Fees
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Academic Regulations
28.1 Grading & Progression Policy
28.1.1 MBBS Traditional Curriculum
28.1.2 MBBS Integrated Curriculum
28.1.3 BPT Program
28.1.4 DMD & Pharm D Programs
28.1.5 Masters Program
28.2 Appeal Policy
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Degree and Program Completion Policy
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List of Administrators and Faculty Members
30.1 Administrators
30.2 List of Faculty Members
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1.INTRODUCTION
The GMU Catalog is meant to provide information and guidelines on the
various services and programs of the university. It contains sections covering
admission procedures, general rules and regulations, student support
services, curriculum details, departments and grading policies. Each section
has a contents list so that you can refer quickly to areas of particular interest
to you. Every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date
information.
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2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2012
Day
31st Jul
Tue
1st - 31st Aug
16 Aug
th
Events
Last day for application for admission
All days Registration period
Thu
Last day for payment of tuition and other fees for all
returning students**
FALL SEMESTER
9th Sep
Sun
Fall Semester begin
1st Year MBBS (Phase – I) Students and Parents welcome
session
Reopening for returning 2nd Year (Phase – II Year 1)
students
Reopening for returning 4th Year (Phase – III Year 1)
students
Reopening for returning 5th Year (Phase – III Year 2)
students at Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi
1st Year DMD Semester – 1 students and Parents welcome
session
Reopening for returning II year 3rd Semester students
1st Year Pharm D Semester – 1 students and Parents
welcome session
Reopening for returning II year 3rd Semester students
1st Year BPT students and Parents welcome session
Reopening for returning 2nd Year BPT students
10th Sep
Mon
Reopening for returning 3rd Year (Phase – II Year 2)
students
Reopening for returning DMD & Pharm D III year 5th
Semester students
Reopening for returning IV DMD & Pharm year 7th Semester
students
Reopening for returning V DMD & Pharm year 9th Semester
students
Reopening for returning 3rd Year BPT students
Reopening for returning Final Year BPT students
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27th Sep
Thu
25th Oct
26th – 28th Oct
Thu
Fri –
Sun
Sun
4th Nov
5th – 6th Nov
White Coat Ceremony
End of drop and add period
*Arafa Day Holiday
*Eid Al Adha Holiday
Mid Semester Examination for I, II, III, IV & V year DMD &
Pharm D begin
Mon –
GMU Annual Scientific Meeting
Tue
15th Nov
Thu
28th Nov
Wed
2nd Dec
Sun
National Day Holiday
Sun –
Thu
Fall Semester Break for the I, II, III & IV Year MBBS; I, II, III,
IV & V year DMD & Pharm D; I, II, III & Final Year BPT
students
16th Dec – 3rd
Jan
30th Dec
Sun
*Islamic New Year Holiday
9th GMU Convocation
Phase – II Year 2 Semester – 5 Examination begin
2013
1st Jan
Tue
5th Jan
Sat
Phase – III Year 2 Semester – 9 Examination begin
6th Jan
Sun
Classes resume after Fall Semester Break
New Year Holiday
Phase – II Year 1 Semester – 3 Examination begin
Phase – III Year 1 Semester – 7 Examination begin
13th Jan
Sun
24th Jan
Thu
27th Jan
Sun
3rd Feb
Sun
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I Year BPT 1st Sessional Examination begin
II Year BPT 1st Sessional Examination begin
V Year MBBS Sessional Examination begin
IV Year MBBS Sessional Examination begin
*Al Moulid Al Nabawi Holiday
End Semester Examination for I, II, III, IV & V year DMD &
Pharm D begin
Final Year BPT 3rd Sessional examination begin
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10th Feb – 21st
Feb
Sun –
Thu
10th Feb
Sun
11th Feb
Mon
14th Feb
Thu
17th Feb
Sun
Mid Semester Break for the DMD & Pharm D Students
Final MBBS Part – II Professional Supplementary
Examination begin
Final MBBS Part – I Professional Supplementary
Examination begin
I Year BPT Professional Supplementary Examination begin
II Year BPT Professional Supplementary Examination begin
Phase – I Semester – 1 Examination begin
SPRING SEMESTER
Spring Semester begin
Spring Semester begin for the 2nd , 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th Semester
DMD students
24th Feb
Sun
Spring Semester begin for the 2nd , 4th, 6th & 8th Semester
Pharm D students
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Starts for
the 5th year Pharm D students
3rd Mar
Sun
Final Year BPT Professional examination begin
7th Mar
Thu
Annual Sports Day
8th Mar
Fri
GMU Global Day
9th Mar
Sat
GMU Literary Day
14th Mar
Thu
End of drop and add period
19th Mar
Tue
Final Year BPT 1st Sessional examination begin
31st Mar –
11th Apr
Sun Thu
Spring Semester Break for the I, II, III & IV Year MBBS; I, II,
III, IV & V year DMD; I, II, III & IV year Pharm D; I, II, III & Final
Year BPT students
14th Apr
Sun
Classes resume after Spring Semester Break
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Mid Semester Examination for I, II, III, IV & V year DMD begin
5th May
Sun
26th May
Sun
II Year BPT 2nd sessional examination begin
2nd Jun
Sun
I Year BPT 2nd sessional examination begin
6th Jun
Thu
*Israa Al Mihraj Holiday
16th Jun
Sun
23rd Jun
Sun
Mid Semester Examination for I, II, III & IV year Pharm D
begin
V Year MBBS Sessional Examination begin
Phase – III Year 2 Semester – 10 Examination begin
Phase – II Year 2 Semester – 6 Examination begin
II Year BPT Professional examination begin
26th Jun
Wed
Final Year BPT 2nd sessional examination begin
27th Jun
Thu
Final Year BPT Professional Supplementary examination
begin
I Year BPT Professional examination begin
30th Jun
Sun
Phase – I Semester – 2 Examination begin
7th Jul
Sun
Phase – II Year 1 Semester – 4 Examination begin
IV Year MBBS Sessional Examination begin
Final MBBS Part – II Professional Examination begin
End Semester Examination for the III & IV Year Pharm D
begin
9th Jul
Tue
*Holy month of Ramadan Starts
End Semester Examination for the I, II, III, IV & V year DMD
begin
End Semester Examination for the I & II Year Pharm D begin
Phase – III Professional Examination begin
Phase – II Professional Examination begin
10 Jul
Wed
14th Jul
Sun
21st Jul
Sun
Final MBBS Part – I Professional Examination begin
22nd Jul
Mon
Phase – I Professional Examination begin
27th Jul
Sat
Phase – III Year 1 Semester – 8 Examination begin
th
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3rd Aug
Sat
Summer Vacation begins
4th Sep
Wed
I & II Year BPT Professional Supplementary examination
begin
* Islamic holidays are determined after sighting the moon. Thus actual dates of holidays may not coincide with the
dates in this calendar.
**All tuition and other fess are subject to revision by Gulf Medical University’s Board of Governors in accordance
with University requirements. Every year, fees are reviewed and subject to revision. As and when fees are revised,
the new fees will be applicable to all enrolled and new students. The amount shown in this document represent
fees as currently approved.
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3. GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member
of Supreme Council U.A.E. & Ruler of Ajman
Patrons
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Majid Bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman Rulers Court – Ajman, UAE
Mr. B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, Chairman, B.A. Group, India
Chairman
Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, U.A.E
Member/Secretary
Prof. Gita Ashok Raj, Provost, Gulf Medical University
Members
H.E. Dr. Amin Al Amiri, CEO for Medical Practice & License, MoH, U.A.E.
H.E. Prof. Najib Al Khaja, Secretary General, Sheikh Hamdan Award for Medical
Services, Dubai
Prof. K.R. Shetty, Former Principal & Prof. of Neurology, KMC, Mangalore, India
Dr. Ali Sulaiman, Ex CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private
Sector, Saudi Development Bank
EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman:
Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Board of Governors, Gulf Medical
University, Ajman, U.A.E.
Member/Secretary:
Prof. Gita Ashok Raj, Provost, Gulf Medical University, Ajman - UAE
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Members:
Prof. Muscat Baron, Clinical Dean, Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai U.A.E.
Dr. Abdul Moti Younes, Technical Director & HOD Surgery Dept, Sheikh Khalifa
Bin Zayed Hospital, Ajman – U.A.E
Dr. K.R. Shetty, Former Principal & Prof. of Neurology, Kasturba Medical
College, Mangalore, India
Dr. Pervaiz Iqbal, Department of Orthopedics, Shaikh Zayed Institute of
Postgraduation, Lahore – Pakistan
Prof. Ali Haeri, Dean - Academic & Post Graduate Affairs; Faculty of Medicine,
Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences & Health Services, Tehran –
Iran
Prof. Raja Bandaranayake, Consultant and Visiting professor, Medical
Education, Australia
Prof. Farid Sadik, Dean and Professor, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American
University, Lebanon.
Dr. Nadia Al-Wardy, Chairperson & Head – Medical Education Unit, Sultan
Qaboos University
Dr. Mariam Galadari, Chairperson – Pharmacy Division, Emirates Medical
Association, Dubai – UAE.
Prof. Ed Peile, Professor Emeritus of Medical Education, Warwick Medical
School, University of Warwick, UK
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4. HISTORIC PREAMBLE
The Gulf Medical University is a private
University that has evolved from the
Gulf Medical College, which came into
existence by Decree No. 1, dated 28
January, issued by His Highness Sheikh
Humaid Bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, Ruler of
Ajman and Member of the Supreme
Council, U.A.E.
on the educational milieu of the
nation and the outcomes of clinical
care.
The University aspires to be an integral
part of the community through
transfer of knowledge, continuous
dialogue with the country’s health care
planners and enhanced community
service.
5. VISION
6. MISSION
The Vision of Gulf Medical University is
to be a leading contributor to the
continuous improvement of the
nation’s health care delivery system
through the pursuit of excellence in
medical education, biomedical research
and health care services.
It is the Mission of the Gulf Medical
University to strengthen and promote
excellence in medical education,
biomedical research and patient care.
The University aspires to provide a
unique learning experience of high
quality to our students and produce
graduates whose competence will help
them to make a significant contribution
to the health of the community
through pursuit of academia, research
and health care.
The University aspires to attract the
best of students by offering a variety
of excellent programs supported by
quality administration and student
support services.
The University aspires to be known for
excellence and impact of its research
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GMU is committed to prepare a highly
skilled health workforce made up of
health care professionals, health
management and support workers and
health science investigators in order to
meet the health care needs of the
nation and the region.
GMU will strive to produce health care
professionals who will integrate the
advances in research with the best
clinical practices.
GMU will promote health services,
which incorporate the latest advances
in scientific knowledge in a manner
that supports education and research
for the benefit of the community.
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and personal development of
faculty, staff and students.
7. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
1. To provide high quality academic
programs in Medicine and Allied
Health Sciences that is
recognized in UAE and across
the globe.
8. To
establish
academic
partnerships with regional and
international universities and
hospitals engaged in health
sciences education
2. To provide a dynamic curriculum
that fosters student centered
learning, critical thinking, team
work and life-long learning.
9. To extend health care facilities
of high clinical and ethical
standards
to
the
local
population and people from
other emirates.
3. To
enhance
learning
environment that fosters ethics,
humanism, social and cultural
values
and
service
to
community.
10. To establish and strengthen the
institutional processes that
enhances the quality and
effectiveness of the programs.
4. To provide opportunities to
observe, perform and practice
basic clinical/ professional skills
competently
with
an
understanding of basic and
clinical sciences within the
health care delivery system
5. To provide and enhance
instructional delivery and
student support services that
address student needs.
6. To provide opportunities and
develop physical facilities for
research by faculty and
students.
7. To enhance the professional
8. STATEMENT OF VALUES
The vision statement and the ten
areas of commitment shall provide
direction for GMU and inspire the
university community to stretch
beyond its present level of
institutional effectiveness.
Gulf Medical University shall affirm the following values and beliefs:
1. Commitment to Students: Each
student is individually important
and has unique needs and goals.
The university shall support
students in clarifying their
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lifelong
goals,
provide
personalized attention and
service, assist them in
developing their talents and
skills, recognize their culture,
heritage
and
lifetime
experience, and challenge
them to become independent,
lifelong learners.
2. Commitment to Educational
Excellence: Effective teaching
brings quality to learning and
success is measured by the
success of the students. The
university shall provide and be
accountable for the quality of
its educational programs and
student support services.
3. Commitment to Access and
Diversity: The University shall
offer equal access to education
through an open door
admissions policy and maintain
the diversity of the community
it serves.
4. Commitment to Faculty and
Staff: Everyone contributes to
institutional success by working
as a team member towards
common goals. All members of
the university community will
have the opportunity to grow
through
professional
development.
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5. Commitment to a Quality
Campus Environment: A safe,
and clean learning environment
that is characterized by
integrity, clear communications,
an open exchange of ideas,
appreciation for personal
worth, involvement in decisionmaking and respect for all
individuals.
6. Commitment
to
the
Community: As members of a
larger community, the university
shall play an important role in
enhancing the quality of life for
all members of the community
and support opportunities for
health development and
growth.
7. Commitment to Effective Use
of Resources: The University
shall use resources effectively
to provide quality education
and research services to
students and the community.
8. Commitment to Research
Initiatives: The University shall
pursue excellence in biomedical
research that shall have an
impact on education and the
outcome of clinical care
9. Commitment to Health Care
Services: The University shall
support health care practice
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that incorporates the latest
advances in knowledge in a
manner that supports education
and research for the benefit of
the community.
9. LICENSE & RECOGNITION
10. Commitment to Effective
Governance: Carry out the
responsibilities as the
governing body of the
University by monitoring
and
reviewing
the
operations of the University
in a planned manner.
The following programs have received Initial Accreditation from Commission for
Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MoHE&SR),
Abu Dhabi – UAE.
SI.No
Program
Year of
Initial Accreditation
1
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
June, 2004
2
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
June, 2005
3
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
4
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
5
Masters in Clinical Pathology (MS CP)
January, 2009
6
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
January, 2010
7
Masters in Toxicology (MS Tox)
January, 2010
8
Diploma in Toxicology (Dip Tox)
January, 2010
August, 2008
September, 2008
Gulf Medical University is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools and in
the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO), WHO website. http: //www.emro.
who.int/hped/
Gulf Medical College is listed as an accredited/recognized medical school in the
International Medical Education Directory (IMED) published by Foundation of
Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) at the website
http://imed.ecfmg.org/
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College
Council
College of Graduate
Studies
Associate Dean
Dean
College of
Graduate Studies
Technician and Clerical Staff
Faculty
College of Dentistry
Associate Dean
Dean
College of Dentistry
Faculty Curriculum
Committee
College of Medicine
Associate Dean
Dean
College of Medicine
Chairs of Departments / Divisions
College of Pharmacy
Associate Dean
College of Allied
Health Sciences
Associate Dean
Dean
College of Pharmacy
Dean
College of Allied
Health Sciences
Analyst
Research
Director
Institutional Research
and Planning
Assistant
Administration,
Institutional Research
and Planning
Director
Academic Council
Registrar Admissions
Assitant
Assitant
Registrar Registers
and Records
Office of
Evaluation
Office of
Assessment
Dean
Assessment &
Evaluations
Associate
Dean
Admissions &
Registers
Associate
Dean
Assessment &
Evaluations
Admissions &
Registers
Dean
PROVOST
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
Student
Support
Services
Office of
Office of
Alumni,
Career
Advising and
Placement
Student
Counselor
Office of
Student
Affairs
Affairs
Associate Dean
Dean
Student
Dean
Dean
Student
Student
Affairs
Affairs
Medical
Education
Unit
Assistant
Director Planing &
Education
Office
of Library
Office of
Distance
Education
Assistant
Director Research
Laboratories
Director
Research Division
Technical Assistant
Research Assistant
Research Associates
Assistant
Director Research
Division
Director
Information &
Learning Centre
Assistant
Director Administration
Center for
Continuing
Education &
Community
Outreach
Director
External Advisory Board
ORGANIZATION CHART
Updated September 2012
Office of Physical
Facilities
Office of Health
Communications &
Event Management
Office of Promotions
and Marketing
Office of Information
Technology
Office of Purchase &
Inventory
Office of Human
Resource
Office of Finance
Office of Administration
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11. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY &
INFORMATION RESOURCES AND
SERVICES
11.1 Information & Learning Centre
The Information and Learning Centre
provides year-round reference and
information services and assists students
in the development of effective search
strategies. Staff members at the learning
centre assist students in identifying new
and additional resources, confirming
citations and providing instructions on
how to use online databases and search
engines.
11.2 Mission
The mission of the GMU Library & Learning
Centre is to provide resources and
instructional material in support of the
evolving curriculum. It also provides
leadership in accessing and using
information consistent with the GMU. The
GMU Learning Centre is focusing on
maintaining and providing access to the
state-of-the art information technology to
meet the current and changing information
needs of the GMU community
11.3 Vision
In carrying out this vision, the library will
acquire, manage and link information
resources both physical and virtual and will
provide quality instruction to empower
users to benefit from the full potential of
the universe of knowledge. The library’s
information professionals and staff will
ensure that GMU library aims to meet
complex information challenges of the
21st century for life-long learning and
excellence in undergraduate, graduate
and professional studies.
11.4 Library Policy, Procedures and
Regulations
• Adequate library and learning
resources are essential to teaching and
learning. The purpose of the library is
to support the academic, research,
health service and continuing
education programs of the university
by providing students, faculty, and
staff with the information resources
and services they need to achieve their
educational objectives.
• The library staff work closely with
department chairs, faculty, student
and community patrons in determining
needs and which resources to obtain
and which services to offer.
• Gulf Medical University maintains an
adequate level of professional
librarians and support staff at the Gulf
Medical University Campus and Gulf
Medical College Hospital and Research
Center.
• The Gulf Medical University selects and
purchases appropriate and sufficient
print and non-print materials, including
the lease of information databases
suitable for the instructional needs of
the university with the goal of
providing access to the maximum
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amount of relevant information
available within the constraints of the
libraries’ budget.
• Gulf Medical University provides
automated systems in the following
areas: online public access catalog,
circulation,
cataloging
and
acquisitions.
• Gulf Medical University provides
bibliographic instruction to the
university community and interested
groups, including orientations,
personal assistance, computer-assisted
instruction and printed information.
• Gulf Medical University provides hours
of service to suit the needs of its
learning community.
• Gulf Medical University maintains and
continues to improve the facilities and
equipment for housing and using
materials.
• Gulf Medical University evaluates
resources and services annually via
student surveys, reviews of holdings
by library staff and faculty, comparison
with similar institutions, and direct
feedback from all users.
11.5 Library
The library at the GMU campus is located
on the first floor of the Information and
Learning Center. Library materials are
circulated to faculty members, staff and
the students for periods according to the
circulation policy.
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Timings:
The library remains open from
Sunday through Thursday between
8.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and on
Saturday between 8.30 a.m. to
6.00 p.m. (Except on official
holidays).
Internet Services:
The information and learning centre
provides Internet facilities for all
users. Search can be carried out
freely by individual users or with
the help of librarian. Users can print
their search results or e-mail them
to their accounts.
Photocopy Services:
Photocopy services are provided at
a nominal charge of one dirham
for10 pages. The information and
learning centre abides by national
and international copyright laws in
force.
11.6 Multimedia Labs
The Multimedia Labs located on the
ground floor of the Information and
Learning Center of Gulf Medical University
shall provide the basic technological
infrastructure for all academic activities.
The center shall provide access to
electronic networks, intra-GMU links
supported by appropriate hardware and
software for both administration and
academic needs. The Multimedia Labs
shall ensure that the technological
infrastructure is used effectively. For this
purpose, among others, the Center
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assumes a significant role in user support
and training.
Network Infrastructure
The
Local
Area
Network
Infrastructure encompasses all
academic offices the lecture halls,
laboratories and administrative and
faculty offices. The network
provides high bandwidth servicing
data, voice & video, and is
connected to the Internet through
two DSL and one leased line Etisalat
services.
The Computer Center is a state-ofthe-art data center, which houses
the GMU servers, and the backbone
network switches and houses the
data and software required for
administrative packages as well as
fulfilling other faculty, staff and
student uses.
All GMU students shall be provided
individual accounts so that they can
access the system to obtain current
information on all academic matters,
access online learning materials and
tools, use discussion forums and
interact with faculty. Users can also
use the Web mail to access their
e-mail through the Internet. The
video conferencing facilities enable
video meetings and distance
learning.
Online Resources
GMU has an online e-learning facility
to enhance the learning process
and help students improve their
knowledge by offering additional
instructional material. It allows
students to access the facility from
the campus as well as hostels and
residences. The Center focuses on
the creation of an environment
where all students, faculty and staff
will have easy access to information
resources by providing innovative
technologies
and
learning
resources.
E-Learning at GMU
The GMU e-learning shall have an
effective system that caters to selfpaced personal learning through
resources available over the
Internet.
The Gulf Medical University shall
use the Moodle as an open source
e-learning platform. Students shall
access the e-learning system at any
location of their choice, since the
system is completely online. The
University has campus-wide Wi-Fi
services to facilitate e-learning
practices. Computers with Internet
access have been provided in
addition at all clinical training sites
in the library and student common
rooms and residence halls.
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Students are provided instructions
on the proper use of the e-learning
medium. Accessing protected
computer accounts or other
computer functions, knowingly
transmitting computer viruses and
unethical use of GMU access is
prohibited.
To be granted the use of a
computer account, users have to
agree to abide by universal
guidelines on use of the computing
and Internet services.
Access to the use of computer
facilities is through authorized
computer accounts. A computer
account consists of a unique log-in
ID and a password. Students are
requested to keep their password
secret. To activate the GMU
account, the user shall be
instructed to go to the GMU
website
and
follow
the
instructions.
11.7 Library Rules & Regulations
Students are required to abide by the
following code of conduct while using
library resources.
• Separate areas have been designated
in the library for men and women
students. The reading rooms and
computer facilities have been arranged
accordingly.
• Students are expected to use the
designated reading rooms and
computer areas separately marked for
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men and women in the library.
• Students who are seen in areas other
than those specifically designated for
their use are liable to face disciplinary
action. Video library facilities shall be
arranged on separate days for men
and women students.
• Students are not allowed to sit on the
steps or passages near the library or in
other parts of the University.
• Students are reminded that defacing
or stealing library material is classified
as misconduct and is liable to invite
censure.
• Personal laptops are allowed into the
library; however, other personal items
and handbags may be deposited in the
area provided before entering the
library. No foods and drinks are
allowed inside the library.
• The students are requested to carry
Identity Cards at all times. These are
coded and are required to issue books.
• Books may be issued from the GMU
campus only. Books may be reserved
using online services. Books may be
issued for limited periods up to 1 week
at a time. The library in GMCHRC and
other affiliated hospitals do not issue
books. Instructions on how to access
subscribed online textbooks and
databases are prominently displayed.
• The library staff is available at all times
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for locating books, CDs, Videos,
Journals and any other library services
(such as inter-library loan, accessing
electronic
resources,
other
cooperative
arrangements,
orientation, training).
• Photocopying class handouts is
permitted. However, international
laws regarding image reproduction
and copyright law shall be strictly
followed.
11.8 Facilities & Services Available in the
Library
• Text Books & Reference Books
• Multimedia Collection & Services
• Online Database Access
• Online catalogue
• E-books & E-Journals
• Electronic Databases
• Videos
• Photocopying and Binding Services
• Study Carrels
request in order to use the Library
facilities and services. Cards are not
transferable.
2. Two books will be issued for a
maximum period of one week and one
renewal can be done for another
week.
3. Short loan for reference books will be
allowed ranging from one hour to a
maximum of three days.
4. A fine of AED 1.00 will be levied for
over-due books. Lost items and
damaged books have to be replaced
with fine.
5. No borrowing while pending
reservation is on hold.
6. Reservation may be placed for loaned
item.
7. The Library will not issue a “No Due
Certificate” until all books are returned
and fines are paid.
11.9 Circulation Policy and Procedures
GMU circulation policies are designed to
permit prompt and equitable access to
library materials. The staff at circulation
service desk is focused on meeting the
user’s needs of the library users.
1. Circulation privileges are accorded to
those holding valid GMU identification
cards. The ID must be presented on
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12. HEALTH SERVICES
As part of the registration procedures,
every student must enroll in one of the
two health insurance plans. Plan – I is
compulsory for all GMU sponsored
students. Plan II is compulsory for others
who are officially enrolled in health
insurance plans with their families.
A First Aid Room is available in the GMU
campus. All GMU students are eligible for
medical treatment in the GMC Hospital.
The Office of Medical Education located in
the hospital coordinates admission /
investigations and treatment of students.
Students shall be informed regarding the
benefits of immunization and testing for
communicable diseases and encouraged to
undertake appropriate immunizations and
tests.
It is also mandatory for all GMU students
to have valid Clinical Training – Third Party
Liability (TPL) Insurance.
To be eligible for living in student residence
facilities, evidence must be provided of
immunization or testing as specified below
against the following diseases:
•
•
•
•
•
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Diphtheria and Tetanus
Tuberculosis
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12.1Third Party Liability (TPL) Insurance
As per the Ministry of Health (MoH)
guidelines all students undergoing clinical
training at various hospitals are required
to have a valid Clinical Training – Third
Party Liability (TPL) Insurance. This
insurance cover is restricted to during
training hours only and/or whilst
participating in indoor and/or outdoor
university activities under university’s
expressed authorization including
transportation from and to training centre
by university vehicles.
13 CAREER SUPPORT SERVICES
The Career Support Services Office
provides resources to assist students and
alumni in many areas of career planning
and job search. The Career Support
Services Office offers a variety of services
and can help students to develop practical
skills that will be beneficial before and
after graduation including:
• Formal and informal career
counseling and professional
advice.
• Specially tailored workshops to
prepare students for the
transition from GMU life to
gainful
employment
as
productive,
contributing
members of the health care
team.
• Assistance with CV preparation
and the job seeking process.
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14 PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
The office of the Public Relations and
Marketing Manager is responsible for
advancing the understanding and support
of the University among prospective
students, alumni, parents, friends,
corporations, foundations, government
agencies, the general public, overseas
marketing, development, public relations,
communications, university relations,
government relations, publications, and
special events
15 THE INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
OFFICE
The Office of the Director of Institutional
Research and Planning is responsible for
advising, facilitating and monitoring the
program of institutional effectiveness at
GMU. The results of the institutional
research shall help in evaluating the
effectiveness of the strategic policies of
the University.
16 GULF MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL
AND RESEARCH CENTRE (GMCH & RC)
Gulf Medical College Hospital and
Research Centre, the first teaching
hospital under the private sector in U.A.E.
was started in October 2002 by the
Thumbay Group, U.A.E. With its unique
approach to healthcare bringing together
the best professional expertise and
infrastructure. The hospital constantly
strives to fulfill its motto of “Healing
through knowledge and wisdom.” The
mission of the hospital is to provide
comprehensive and quality health care
services to the community and to impart
excellent educational opportunities for
medical students in a stimulating
environment.
16.1 Clinical Services
Being a multispecialty hospital, it houses
the departments of Anesthesiology,
Accident & Emergency, Cardiology, Clinical
Nutrition, Dermatology & Venereology,
Dentistry, E.N.T, Family Medicine, General
Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology,
Neuro Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics &
Neonatology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry,
Plastic Surgery, Radiology and Urology.
Specialized services include a medical
imaging department with state of the art
equipment’s including Bone Mineral
Densitometry, Non Mydriatic Retinal
Camera,
multi
slice
CT
scan,
Mammography, Ultrasound, Colour
Doppler Ultrasound and Radiography. An
advanced laboratory caters to the
requirements of all the clinical
departments and is equipped for regular
and
advanced
investigations
in
Biochemistry, Clinical pathology, Serology
and Hormone studies.
Gulf Medical College Hospital has inpatient
facilities for 200 patients distributed in
different wards for Internal Medicine,
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Pediatrics and well equipped ICU and
CCU.
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16.2 Student Support Services at GMCHRC
The hospital has a library, lecture halls and
seminar rooms providing excellent
academic environment for the students.
Internet facilities, video conferencing and
other modern tools for medical education
add
to
the
learning
facilities.
Clinicopathologic conferences, Journal club
and Clinical Society meetings are held
regularly during which academically
interesting clinical cases are discussed in
detail by different departments. This is a
forum where clinical and pre-clinical faculty
interact providing students an insight into
important clinical conditions.
The faculty comprises well-experienced
doctors in all specialties drawn from
leading teaching hospitals around the
world. They believe not only in giving the
best medical care to the patients but also
in imparting excellent clinical training to
our students in the hospital. Common
rooms, with Internet access for selfdirected learning are available for the
students; this allows access to online
databases both free and subscribed.
17. CORPORATE AGREEMENTS
Gulf Medical University (GMU) has
established agreements with Ministry of
Health (MOH) and Health Authority Abu
Dhabi (HAAD) for the clinical training of
Gulf Medical University students.
GMU has also established agreements with
Ajman Municipality and Ajman Forensic
Laboratory for the clinical training of
students in the Master’s Program.
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18. ADMISSION POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
18.1 Policy Statement
Gulf Medical University admits students
irrespective of their national origin, color,
gender, or religion to all the rights,
privileges, activities and programs offered
by the university.
The University stands for the highest moral
and academic standards consistent with
the heritage and cultural background of
the United Arab Emirates and shall aspire
for national and international recognition
of its programs and degrees.
The University sets high standards for
previous academic performance to attract
student of high caliber and to meet and
exceed the standards of high retention
and low attrition and outstanding
academic performance required to fulfill
the accreditation standards for every
program offered by the University.
18.2 Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
• All applicants shall meet all admission
criteria as laid down in the Standards
published by the Commission for
Academic Accreditation, Ministry of
Higher Education and Scientific
Research, UAE.
• The applicant must have completed a
minimum of 12 years of education in
school and passed subjects in Physics,
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Chemistry and Biology in higher
secondary school.
• The applicant must have secured a
minimum of 80% marks as per U.A.E.
Secondary School education standards
or its equivalent in each of the three
science subjects (Physics, Chemistry,
Biology)
• Students who complete their
secondary school education as per UK
curriculum must have completed at
least two of the three science subjects
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in ‘AS’
levels or ‘A’ levels provided they have
passed in all the three subjects in their
‘O’ levels. The minimum grade required
is C/D in AS/A level in Chemistry,
Biology or Physics.
• A score of at least 25 of IB
(International Baccalaureate) and for
holders of American Diploma a
minimum score of 80% is required in
addition to a SAT II score of at least
550 in Biology.
• An aggregate score of 75% of Pakistan
Board, 80% of Indian State Board and
75% of Indian Central Board while the
minimum score of 70% in each subject
of Biology, Physics and Chemistry is
required.
• The applicant must have completed 17
years of age on or before the 31st of
December of the year of admission.
• The applicant must have proficiency in
spoken and written English and Science
terminology.
• The applicant must have completed a
course in English language proficiency
such as TOEFL or IELTS. A minimum
score of 500 TOEFL (173 CBT, 61 iBT) or
its equivalent in a standardized English
language test, such as 5.0 IELTS or any
other equivalent internationally
recognized test.
• The applicant shall appear for a
personal interview before the GMU
Admissions Committee.
• The Admissions Committee shall
evaluate all applicants for both
cognitive and non-cognitive traits
demonstrating their aptitude for the
chosen area of study.
• Applicants shall submit all academic
documents and official transcripts /
credits / grades / marks duly attested
by the Ministry of Education, U.A.E.
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.A.E.
or U.A.E. Embassy in their country on
admission into the program.
• Applicant shall submit a copy of the
Emirates ID
• Students of Indian nationality are
required to obtain an “Eligibility
Certificate” from the Medical Council
of India / Dental Council of India, New
Delhi before they seek admission into
the MBBS / DMD program.
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• On admission, the student shall submit
a copy of the individual’s birth
certificate or proof of age, the
applicant’s passport, and a copy of UAE
nationality ID (Khulasat Al-Kayd), a
Certificate of Good Conduct. A medical
fitness certificate including blood test
results, six recent colour photographs,
a written pledge by the applicant
agreeing to comply with University
rules and regulations, the application
form duly filled up with complete
details, a receipt for payment of a nonrefundable fee towards admission
• All information regarding admissions
shall appear in the Catalog, and in any
other forms of advertisement circulated
by the University.
18.3 Admission Process
This is carried out in several stages:
1) Advertisement in the Media:
Information in the media will
include details of the college,
admissions criteria and online
application forms.
2) Scrutiny of information: The
Admissions
Committee
scrutinizes the credentials of
the applicant with reference to
the high school education:
courses,
grades
in
the
graduating examinations and
the overall suitability of the
applicant for admission into the
program. The committee would
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also inform the applicant
regarding the need for any
additional documents that may
be required.
3) Short listing: Applicants whose
credentials have been accepted
as adequate by the Admissions
Committee are informed about
the date and time for a personal
interview that would be
conducted in Gulf Medical
University, Ajman. GMU will
provide
necessary
help
concerning visa arrangements
for students from outside UAE.
4) Personal
Interview:
The
Admissions Committee of GMU
will conduct the personal
interview. The committee
follows a protocol for the
interview that will last
approximately 45 minutes. The
conversation
during
the
interview will be in English. This
will be in an informal
atmosphere and the applicant
will be given ample opportunity
to respond to the questions in a
relaxed manner. After the
personal
interview,
the
Admissions Committee will
submit its recommendations to
the Provost concerning the
suitability of the candidate for
admission.
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5) Provost Approval: The Provost
of GMU will finalize admissions
after
studying
the
recommendations
of
the
Admissions Committee. The
decision of the Provost on
matters concerning admissions
shall be final.
6) Academic Advising: GMU is
committed to provide academic
advising in order to advise
students in the development
and pursuit of academic
objectives consistent with their
life goals and the available
opportunities at the university.
7) Medical Fitness: Students
admitted to GMU are required
to submit a Medical Fitness
certificate soon after they have
registered on the University
rolls. The Medical Examination
in this connection will be carried
out in GMC Hospital & Research
Center.
8) Enrollment: Candidates who are
finally selected for admission are
required (within the time
announced on the notification
of selection) to submit a letter
of acceptance to the President,
along with the fee in cash or by
demand draft in favor of Gulf
Medical University, Ajman
payable at Ajman, U.A.E. Failure
to comply with this requirement
will result in cancellation of the
admission.
Documents required for application:
• Application form with all entries
completed.
• Attested Copy of the High School
certificate/ Diploma
• Certificate of successful completion of
English language proficiency test
• Copy of applicant’s passport.
• Six recent passport-size photographs.
Emirates ID copy
• Relevant academic and professional
experience certificate, if any.
18.4 Transfer Policies and Procedure
Students shall be considered for transfer
only as per the following Transfer
Admissions Policy of the University:
• Only students from a federal or
licensed institution in the U.A.E. or
a recognized Foreign Institution
of higher learning shall be eligible
for admission by transfer.
• All transfer students shall meet the
English Language proficiency
requirements of the program to
which they are transferred.
• All transfer students shall submit
official transcripts before admission
to the Baccalaureate programs.
• Only students who are in good
academic standing (a minimum
cumulative grade point average of
2.0 on a 4.0. scale, or equivalent)
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for transfer to an undergraduate
program of study similar to that
from which the student is
transferring shall be accepted for
admission.
• Students who are not in good
standing shall be transferred only
to a program in a field different
from the one from which the
student is transferring.
• The University shall transfer
undergraduate program credits
only for courses relevant to the
degree that provide equivalent
learning outcomes and in which
the student earned a grade of C
(2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better;
• The University shall inform
applicants for transfer admissions
or re-admission of the transfer
credits earned for previous
courses.
• The
University
shall
limit
transferred credit hours to less
than 50% of the total credit hours
required for the program.
• The University shall not grant credit
twice for substantially the same
course taken at two different
institutions.
• The University shall allow the
transfer of credits for clinical
training only when done in the
U.A.E.;
in
exceptional
circumstances, in which case
waiver of this condition shall be
sought from the Commission
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before admission.
• On admission, the student shall
submit a copy of the individual’s
birth certificate or proof of age,
the applicant’s passport and a copy
of UAE nationality ID (Khulasat
Al-Kayd), a Certificate of Good
Conduct. A medical fitness
certificate including blood test
results,
six
recent
colour
photographs, a written pledge by
the applicant agree to comply with
University rules and regulations,
the application form duly filled up
with complete details, a receipt for
payment of a non-refundable fee
towards admission.
18.5 Transfer within GMU
The students’ wishes are taken into
consideration when applying to
enter the Gulf Medical University.
However, they will be allowed to
transfer to other programs
available in the College, according
to established rules based on the
recommendations
of
the
Admissions Committee.
18.6 Readmission
Students who are on leave for a
period of one year must apply for
readmission to the program
through the Admissions Office.
• Students in Good Standing: Students
who are absent on approved leaves
must apply for readmission before
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they will be permitted to register for
the semester.
• Students Suspended for misconduct:
Students who have been rusticated
from the university and under
probation must apply for readmission
and may be readmitted after serving
the suspension period.
• Students on academic probation:
Students who fail to meet the
minimum GPA requirement but have
satisfied other requirements may be
allowed to register as a nonmatriculate
student
for
a
probationary
period.
Non
matriculated students who achieve a
minimum GPA of 2.0 can be
readmitted, provided they meet all
the other requirements.
19. STUDENT FINANCES
19.1 Student Finance Policy
The University publishes in the catalog, the
student handbook and other publications
the University Financial Policy towards
tuition fees and other payments for
student services provided.
All tuition fees shall be deposited before
completing the registration process either
in cash or by cheque payable to GMU due
on the date of registration for new
admissions. Students in University rolls
must pay all fees before commencement
of the academic year.
Students who are unable to pay the full
tuition fees upon registration may pay the
tuition fee in two installments after
obtaining approval from the management.
The first installment shall be payable on
the date of completion of registration and
the second installment shall be paid by a
postdated cheque due four months after
the first payment. A penalty shall be levied
on all returned cheques. The hostel fees
along with a security shall be paid in full
before occupying the room in the hostel.
Payment for other student services shall
be levied in addition to tuition fee towards
provision of visa, conduct of examinations,
issue of ID and Library cards and reissue of
a lost ID or Library card, convocation, issue
of certificates verifying bonafides of the
student, issue of duplicate academic
transcripts/ course certificate/ duplicate
hall ticket; replacement of a lost hostel key
and annual rent for lockers provided.
Two or more children of the same family
shall be entitled each to a 5% reduction in
the Tuition fees provided they are
registered in the same Academic Year. The
request shall be supported by the
following documents; an application in
person, a copy of the schedules of the
course being attended and a copy of their
student IDs. Other details shall be provided
by the Office of Accounts.
The University shall arrange scholarship
for students who have secured more than
95% marks in their final higher secondary
examinations and if approved by the
sponsoring agencies.
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19.2 Tuition Fees (Academic Year 2012 – 2013)
Programs
Tuition Fee if paid yearly
M.B.B.S
1 , 2 , 3rd & 4th Year
5th Year
Tuition Fee if paid two
installments
AED 95,000
AED 90,000
AED 49,000
AED 46,500
AED 45,000
AED 22,500 per semester
DMD
1st, 2nd & 3rd Year
4th & 5th Year
AED 65,000
AED 70,000
AED 32,500 per semester
AED 35,000 per semester
B.P.T
AED 25,000
AED 13,500
st
nd
Pharm D
19.3 Hostel Fees (Ajman)
Single
AED 19,000
+ AED 1000 Security deposit
Sharing
AED 13,000
+ AED 1000 Security deposit
19.4 Utilities Service Fee
A Compulsory fee of AED 75 per month will be charged to student account in addition to
the respective room rent.
19.5 Registration Fees
Program
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Fees
MBBS
AED 2,000
PharmD
AED 1,000
DMD
AED 1,000
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19.6 Examination Fees *
Programs
MBBS (Integrated Curriculum)
Phase – I
Phase – II
Phase – III
Professional Exam
Supplementary
Professional / Re-sit
Exam.
AED 1,500
AED 2,500
AED 3,500
AED 1,500
AED 2,500
AED 3,500
Pharm D
AED 750 per semester
AED 150 per subject
DMD
AED 750 per semester
AED 150 per subject
B.P.T
AED 150 per subject
AED 300 per subject
* Repeaters: Repeaters in PharmD & DMD will have to pay AED 300 per credit in each
course
19.7 Visa Charges
New AED 1,500
Renewal AED 1,000
19.8 Fee for Other Services
Type of Service
Graduation Fee (including gown)
Fees (in AED)
1,000
Detailed Curriculum Document
250
Medical Students Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
250
Medical Students Performance Record (MSPR)
250
Third Party Liability (TPL) Insurance
200 per year
Online Examination
200 per year
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Compensatory Clinical Posting
100 per day
Application for joining the GMU
150
Bonafide Letter (To whom it may concern)
100
Duplicate Academic Transcript (Course Certificate)
100
Replacing a lost hostel key / locker key
100
Damage to locker
100
Locker annual rent
30
ID Card /Library Card
25
Replacing a lost ID /Library Card
25
Duplicate hall ticket in place of original
25
19.9 Transportation Fees
Destination
One Day
One Week
One Month
Six Month
One Year
Ajman
AED 30
AED 150
AED 400
AED 2100
AED 3300
Sharjah
AED 50
AED 200
AED 500
AED 2700
AED 4400
Dubai
AED 70
AED 250
AED 600
AED 3300
AED 5500
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19.10 Schedules for Payment of Fees
Fees must be paid in full before
completing the registration process either
in cash or by cheque payable to GMU due
on the date of registration for new
admissions. Students on GMU rolls must
pay all fees before commencement of the
academic year. However, for those unable
to pay the tuition fees upon registration
in full, fees may be paid in two
installments after approval from the
management: the first half is paid on the
date of completing the registration (dated
current) and the second half by postdated
cheque due four months after the first
payment . Hostel fees must be paid in full
prior to joining the hostel.
19.11 Late Fees and Fines
Late payment fee shall invite a penalty of
AED 75 per day and any further delay will
attract further charges. Please note that a
penalty of AED 500 is imposed on returned
cheques and the returned cheque will not
be handed to the student unless the
penalty is paid in cash. The department
heads in the college and the clinical
teaching sites will mark the student who
has failed to pay the fees in time as
‘absent’ until dues are cleared.
19.12 Financial Aid and Scholarships
Two or more children of the same family
are entitled each to a 5% reduction in the
fees, when they are registered for the
same or different programs in GMU in the
same academic year. Students are
requested to apply in person with the
necessary documents. GMU will assist in
obtaining financial aid from charitable
agencies or commercial banks for needy
students. Further details in this regard may
be obtained from the Office of the
Accounts Department.
19.13 Refund of Fees
In the event a student formally withdraws
from the university, a grade of W or WF
will be recorded depending on time of
withdrawal. The following refund schedule
will apply:
Withdrawal from the University
One week before the first day of classes
100% refund
Before the end of the first week of classes
100% refund
During the second week of classes
50% refund
During the third week of classes
25% refund
During / After the fourth week of classes
0% refund
Students withdrawing from the programs
after being admitted to GMU on having
completed the registration process by
paying the tuition fees will not be refunded
the fees amount paid by them under any
circumstances during or after fourth week
of the academic year.
19.14 Revision of Tuition and other Fees
All tuition and other fees are subject to
revision by Gulf Medical University’s Board
of Governors in accordance with University
requirements.
Every year, fees are reviewed and subject
to revision. As and when fees are revised,
the new fees will be applicable to all
enrolled and new students. The amounts
shown in this document represent fees as
currently approved.
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20. GMU EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
MEASURES, SERVICES & FACILITIES
20.1 Lecture Halls
Lectures are usually held in the four main
lecture halls - Lecture Hall I, Lecture Hall
II, Lecture Hall III and Lecture Hall IV. In
addition there are demonstration rooms
located close to laboratories where group
discussions, seminars and tutorials are
held.
20.2 Learning Resources – GMU Learning
Center
The GMU Learning center is located in a
central area in the campus and houses the
Computer and Reading rooms on the
Ground Floor and the Library, Audiovisual
center and reading rooms on its 1st Floor.
The students are allowed to borrow books
as per library regulations. Delay in
returning the books or loss / damage
would attract a fine. In the event of any
difficulties, students are advised to
contact Dr. Syed Shehnaz, the Faculty
in-charge of Library Affairs.
20.3 Common Rooms & Lockers
Separate common rooms with locker
facility are available for male and female
students. Locker keys may be obtained
from the Administrative office. In the
event of any damages to the lockers or
loss of keys, a fine of AED 100 would be
levied. Only materials pertaining to
academic and learning needs are to be
kept in the lockers. Strict disciplinary
action would be taken if any other
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objectionable material is found in the
lockers.
20.4 Masjid
Separate entrance for men and women
with ablution facilities are provided in the
Masjid.
20.5 Mail Box
All incoming postal mail would be kept in
the designated area close to the
photocopying section.
20.6 Cafeteria
GMU provides modern cafeteria facilities
in the campus where meals are served at
reasonable prices. The dining facilities are
provided at 3 locations in the campus and
2 in the GMC Hospital. The ‘Terrace’ a multi
cuisine restaurant located in the campus
serves all the Arab, Continental & Asian
cuisines.
20.7 Hostel
Separate hostel facilities for male and
female students are provided on request.
Resident wardens in the hostels take care
of student needs. Indoor games and
Internet facilities are available for
recreation and study.
20.8 Travel
The Travel Office is located at the GMU
Administration building offers efficient
and cost-effective services to all GMU
students, faculty and staff. The office
handles all travel arrangements, hotel
booking, negotiates favorable rates and
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provides information on special offers.
20.9 Transport
GMU offers transport service between the
student residential halls and other areas
of campus. Students who wish to
commute from Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai
may contact Mr. Subeesh, Transport
Coordinator in the Travel & Transport
section in GMU (06 7431 333 Ext. 219)
20.10 Lost and Found
The lost and found section is located at
the Provost Office. Items unclaimed after
one semester will be given to charitable
organizations, sold or destroyed.
20.11 Telephones
Prepaid telephone booths are located in
the central hall. Students are not allowed
to use institutional telephones.
20.12 Sports Facilities
Excellent games and sports facilities which
include world class Basketball, Volleyball
courts, Tennis courts, Cricket & Football
fields have been located in the campus.
Separate indoor Table Tennis facilities for
male and female students have been
provided. The sports committee
announces inter-collegiate sports and
games events every year wherein
interested students can participate.
Students who are interested in using the
facility may contact the Chairman of the
Sports Committee, Dr I A Shaafie.
20.13 Newsletter & Student Initiatives
The highest form of students’ selfexpression is the newsletter that the
students write, edit and publish called
“GMC PULSE”. The students’ newsletter
expresses their sense of commitment and
degree of cooperation as well as their
awareness of the educational and social
issues that affect life in the GMU. The
newsletter reflects the make-up of the
GMU and it appears in two languages
Arabic and English. It is hoped that the
newsletter would become an essential
feature that chronicles student life at
GMU. The Annual Ethnic day celebrations,
a purely student initiated program aims to
foster cultural integrity among the 38
nationalities represented in the GMU.
20.14 Counseling Services
The college has introduced student
counseling services and career counseling.
Students may approach the Office of the
Associate Dean, Student Affairs for details.
The college committee for student
counseling is assisted by a clinical
psychologist and a psychiatrist. The
members of the counseling team will be
vigilant to identify situations that require
psychological support and will in addition,
respond to requests by students for
counseling.
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21. STUDENT RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
21.1 GMU Honor Code
The students of Gulf Medical University
Ajman, must recognize that they form an
essential part of the medical profession
and society. The ‘Honor Code’ lays
emphasis on students’ behavior to meet
the expectation of their profession, family
and general public.
21.2 Salient Features of the Honor Code
The code strives to emphasize the
importance of ethical behavior and
compassion in patient care. It helps a
professional to understand the importance
of the power of healing when all health
care professionals work together as a
team. It guides students to interact among
their fellow colleagues and mentors. The
honor code formally acknowledges a
sense of trust, responsibility and
professional behavior among students,
staff and faculty.
21.3 Breach of Honor Code
The following acts are considered as
violation of the honor code:
1. Illegal, unethical and inappropriate
academic conduct or professional
behavior with colleagues and mentors either in college, hospital campus or in
any professional gathering.
2. Failure to maintain confidentiality of a
patient.
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3. Failure to provide the highest level of
patient care.
4. Failure to report any situation where
the ‘honor code’ has not been followed
or failure to take appropriate action
when the ‘honor code’ has been
violated.
21.4 Effects of Committing an ‘Honor
Offence’
When a student, member of the
administrative staff or faculty commits an
offense against the rules of the honor
code, it becomes violation of the ‘code’
and is termed as an Honor Offense. The
matter must be reported to the Dean of
GMU. The report would be taken to a
committee formed by student and faculty
representatives. Once the person is proved
guilty, the Committee will initiate
appropriate action depending on the
degree of the offense.
21.5 Student Misconduct & Disciplinary
Procedures
21.5.1 Academic Misconduct
The college may discipline a student for
academic misconduct, which is defined as
any activity that tends to undermine the
academic integrity of the institution and
undermine the educational process.
Academic misconduct includes, but is not
limited to the following:
a. Cheating
A student must not use or attempt
to use unauthorized assistance,
materials, information, or study aids
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destroy or include another students’
work. A student must not offer a
bribe, promise favors or make
threats with the intention of
affecting the evaluation of academic
performance.
in any academic exercise, including,
but not limited to:
• External assistance in
professional or any “in
class” examination. This
prohibition includes use of
books, notes, mobiles,
students’ cross talk, etc.
• Use of another person as a
substitute
in
the
examination.
• Stealing examination or
other source material.
• Use of any unauthorized
assistance in a laboratory,
or on fieldwork.
• Altering the marks in any
way.
• Claiming as his / her own
work done by others or the
work
completed
in
collaboration with others.
Academic Misconduct Procedures
(A) Academic misconduct related to a
course
When a student in a course commits an act
of academic misconduct related to that
particular course, the faculty member who
is teaching the course has the authority to
initiate academic misconduct proceedings
against the student. Before this, the faculty
is required to hold an informal conference
with the student concerning the matter.
b. Fabrication
A student must not falsify or invent
any information or data in an
academic work, including records
or reports, laboratory results, etc.
If the faculty member affirms that the
student did commit the act of misconduct
as alleged, then, at the conclusion of the
informal conference, the faculty member is
required to report the matter to the
Student Welfare Committee, in writing.
c. Plagiarism
A student must not adopt or
reproduce ideas, words, or
statements of another person
without appropriate permission
and acknowledgement.
After enquiry and verification of the matter
thereof disciplinary proceeding is initiated
by the Student Welfare Committee by
sending a notice to the student who is the
subject of the complaint. The appeal for
the latter decision rests with the discretion
of the President.
d. Interference
A student must not steal, change,
e. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
A student must not intentionally
help another student commit an act
of academic misconduct.
Action by the President
The President shall inquire into the facts of
the appeal and shall discuss the matter
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individually with the student, the faculty
member, the Dean, and make a decision
concerning the merits of the appeal.
(B) Academic misconduct - Unrelated to a
particular course
A disciplinary proceeding for an act of
academic misconduct that is unrelated to a
particular course in which the student is
enrolled is governed by the same
procedures that apply to acts of personal
misconduct mentioned below.
(C) Appeal to and action by the President
The student may appeal the decision of
the Dean to the President of the College,
who may take any of the following
actions:
• Affirm the original decision that
the student did commit the
alleged act of misconduct.
• Affirm the original decision
concerning the disciplinary
sanction to be imposed.
• Reverse the original decision
that the student did commit the
alleged act of misconduct and
direct that the complaint be
dismissed.
• Set aside the original decision
concerning the disciplinary
sanction to be imposed and
impose a different sanction,
amounting to commutation.
Repeated Misconduct Procedure
(Academic)
In cases of repeated academic misconduct
by a student, the student welfare
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committee will study the advice,
recommendation and instruction imparted
by the committee against the student on
previous occasions. Serious warnings or
disciplinary proceedings against the
student by the student welfare committee
on earlier occasions constitute enough
grounds for the committee to recommend
dismissal of the student with immediate
effect if the present episode of misconduct
warrants such action.
Procedures for Misconduct by Student
Organizations
Academic misconduct proceedings and
disciplinary proceedings against individual
members of a student organization are
governed by the procedures otherwise
applicable to students alleged to have
committed acts of academic misconduct.
GMU procedures for imposing academic
and disciplinary sanctions are designed to
provide students with the guarantees of
due process and procedural fairness, to
ensure equal protection for all students,
and to provide for the imposition of similar
sanctions for similar acts of misconduct.
21.5.2 Personal Misconduct
Personal Misconduct on College Premises
The college may discipline a student for
the following acts of personal misconduct,
which occur on college property and its
allied teaching sites:
• False accusation of misconduct,
forgery, alteration of college document
(record, identification).
• Making a false report on emergency/
catastrophe.
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• Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct.
• Disorderly conduct, which interferes
with teaching or any other college
activity.
• Failure to comply with the directions of
authorized college officials.
• Unauthorized possession of college
and others’ property or services.
• Physical damage to college related or
others’ property.
The Committee will place the facts of the
case before the College Council, presided
over by the Dean and a decision on the
nature of act, and sanction to be imposed
is taken. The nature of the act and the
sanction to be imposed is reviewed by the
college council, presided over by the Dean,
taking into consideration the following:
(i) Previous acts of misconduct.
(ii) Record of repeated acts of misconduct.
Personal Misconduct Outside College
Premises
The college may discipline a student for
acts of personal misconduct that are not
committed on college property, if the acts
arise from activities that are being
conducted off the campus, or if the
misconduct undermines the security of the
GMU community or the integrity of the
educational process.
Personal Misconduct Procedures
(A) Initiation of Proceedings
A report that a student has committed an
act of personal misconduct may be filed by
any person; it must be submitted in
writing to the Student Welfare
Committee.
After reviewing a complaint, after enquiry
& verification, the committee will forward
the report to the College Council, presided
over by the Dean. On the consensus
reached by the Council, the Dean has the
discretion to decide whether disciplinary
proceedings should be instituted.
A disciplinary proceeding is initiated by
the Dean sending a notice to the student
who is the subject of the complaint. The
notice sent is to inform the student that
charges are pending and that a hearing
has been scheduled. It shall inform the
student of the reported circumstances of
the allegedly wrongful conduct.
It also specifies that if the student fails to
appear for the conference, the Dean may
re-schedule the conference.
The notice shall inform the student that
the college council may impose straight
-away any of the under-mentioned
disciplinary penalties, if it is reasonably
believed the failure of non-appearance is
to be without good cause or weigh this as
a negative factor in future appeals.
(B) Disposition
When the student appears as required,
the Dean shall inform the student as fully
as possible of the facts alleged.
If, after discussion and such further
investigation as may be necessary, the
Dean determines that the violation
occurred, as alleged, the Dean shall so
notify the student and may impose any
one or a combination of the undermentioned sanctions for facts of personal
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misconduct. If the student fails to adhere
to the sanctions imposed, the student may
be subjected to additional sanctions,
including suspension or expulsion. The
student may appeal the decision of the
Dean to the President of the college. The
sanctions include:
Reprimand and warning - That the student
may receive additional sanction if the
student engages in the same misconduct
again or commits any other violation.
Disciplinary probation, for a specified
period of time, under conditions specified
by the Dean. As a condition of probation,
the student may be required to participate
in a specific program, such as a counseling
program, a program designed, to stimulate
good citizenship within the college
community, or any other activity which
would foster civic participation.
Restitution - A student may be required to
pay the cost for the replacement or repair
of any property damaged by the student.
Expulsion from College Housing - A
student may be expelled from college
housing, and the student’s contract for
such housing, may be rescinded.
Transfer to a different Residence or
Housing Unit.
Suspension - A student may be prohibited
from participating in all aspects of college
life for a specified period of time.
Expulsion - A student may be dismissed
from the college permanently.
Furthermore, the student may not
thereafter petition for readmission to the
college.
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(C) Appeal to and action by the President
The student may appeal the decision of
the Dean to the President of the College,
who may take any of the following
actions:
• Affirm the original decision that the
student did commit the alleged act
of misconduct.
• Affirm the original decision
concerning the disciplinary sanction
to be imposed.
• Reverse the original decision that
the student did commit the alleged
act of misconduct and direct that
the complaint be dismissed.
• Set aside the original decision
concerning the disciplinary sanction
to be imposed and impose a
different sanction, amounting to
commutation.
Repeated Misconduct Procedure
(Personal)
In cases of repeated personal misconduct
by a student, the student welfare
committee will study the advice,
recommendation and instruction imparted
by the committee against the student on
previous occasions. Serious warnings or
disciplinary proceedings against the
student by the student welfare committee
on earlier occasions constitute enough
grounds for the committee to recommend
dismissal of the student with immediate
effect if the present episode of misconduct
warrants such action.
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Procedures for Misconduct by Student
Organization
Academic misconduct proceedings and
disciplinary proceedings against individual
members of a student organization are
governed by the procedures otherwise
applicable to students alleged to have
committed acts of academic misconduct.
GMU procedures for imposing academic
and disciplinary sanctions are designed to
provide students with the guarantees of
due process and procedural fairness, to
ensure equal protection for all students,
and to provide for the imposition of similar
sanctions for similar acts of misconduct.
22. ACADEMIC TERMINOLOGY
Academic
Calendar
Listing of all official dates and deadlines for the academic year
Academic Year
Period of time from the first day of the first class of the first semester
till the last day of the second semester.
Admission
Acceptance into an academic program as a student
Advisor
Faculty member assigned to assist the student
Alumni
Graduates of the Gulf Medical University, Ajman
Bachelor degree
The degree obtained at the end of an undergraduate degree
program
BPT
Bachelor in Physio Therapy
Course
A study unit which may include lectures, seminars, clinics, laboratory
work to facilitate learning.
Concentration
Concentrations are best thought of as a grouping of courses which
represent a sub-specialization within in the major field of study.
CRRI
Compulsory Resident Rotating Internship
Curriculum
The term refers both to the range of courses offered by an institution
and to set of related courses constituting an area of specialization.
Credit hour
One credit is defined as equivalent to 1 hour theory or 2 hours
practical/clinics per week for 15 weeks.
College
An academic unit of the university
Department
An academic unit of the college
Diploma
A post-graduate qualification resulting from a program of study of a
minimum of about 23 credits
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Dip Tox
Diploma in Toxicology
Dismissal
Removal of a student from the college due to unacceptable conduct
or unsatisfactory academic performance.
DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Electives
Courses which are not compulsory for students. Electives may be
free-selected by the student from any course offerings, or
restricted-chosen from a pre-determined list of options.
Extracurricular
Activities that are a part of the student life but not a part of any
academic program
Fees
Charges for a program, course or service
Full-time
Requiring more than 18 or more credit hours per semester
Graduate
A student who has completed his/her undergraduate program and is
now pursuing a post-graduate program
Internship
A period of compulsory practical on-the job training
Major
The major is the field of study in which a student specializes at the
baccalaureate level.
Minor
A minor is a separate field of study outside the major or concentration
in which a student has a secondary area of specialization, requiring
less course work than the major.
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
MS
Master of Science
MPH
Masters in Public Health
MS Tox
Masters in Toxicology
Program
The set of courses and other formally established learning experiences
which together lead to a qualification.
Part-time
A program of study involving at least 8 credits per semester
Pharm D
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pre-requisiteA course that has to be completed before another course can be
taken
Probation
A warning regarding potential dismissal
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Registration
Process of enrolling in a program or course
Required course Courses necessary to be completed for completion of the
academic program
Semester
A semester is a period of time, typically a minimum of 15 – 18 weeks
Track
A track is a narrow area within the major field, which the student
may choose to follow, but which does not lead to a specialized
award or degree and is not listed on the diploma or degree
certificate.
Transcript
A copy of the students’ academic record
Teaching Schedule List of classes, timings and other details needed to take the course
Undergraduate
A student registered for a Bachelor’s degree program
Withdrawal
Leaving the college officially without completing the program
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23. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND
BACHELOR OF SURGERY(MBBS)
23.1 Overview
The MBBS program at College of Medicine
is a modular, organ system-based
integrated curriculum divided into three
phases. The modular structure of the
medical curriculum spans a total of 5 years
followed by an internship of one year.
PHASE I, also called the Introductory
Medical Sciences, constitutes the 1st Year
MBBS. Seven courses integrated on the
basis of themes constitute PHASE I. A
qualifying examination will be conducted
at the end of PHASE I, a prerequisite for
the organ system- based modules in
PHASE II.
PHASE II spans over 2nd and 3rd Year MBBS.
The ten courses are integrated on the
basis of the organ systems in PHASE II. A
Problem Based Learning (PBL) week is
nested within each of the courses. Clinical
teaching is introduced in this phase as
Basic Clinical Skills Course which runs
parallel to the Organ System Courses. In
the 2nd year, skills relevant to each system
will be introduced in the respective
courses in the safe environment of the
Simulation Laboratory. In 3rd Year students
will experience real-life doctor-patient
encounters in hospital settings one day in
the week. A qualifying examination will be
held at the end of Phase II.
PHASE III spans over the next two years
of 4th and 5th Year MBBS. It will have a
Multisystem Course dealing with themes
and topics that cut across multiple organ
systems and disciplines running parallel to
the clinical clerkship rotations in Surgery
and Medicine and their allied disciplines,
Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology.
The theoretical component of teaching in
the clinical phase will be sequenced on the
basis of organ systems. A qualifying
examination will be held at the end of
Phase III.
The successful students will be admitted
to the internship program. The one-year
compulsory resident rotating internship
(CRRI) will provide the graduates on-thejob training under close supervision in the
major areas of medicine and surgery. The
graduates will be awarded the degree of
MBBS on satisfactory completion of their
internship.
The MBBS program was awarded
Accreditation Eligible Classification status
(Initial Recognition) in June 2004 by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation,
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific
Research and the degree is recognized by
the Ministry of Health, UAE. Gulf Medical
College is listed at http://www.emro.who.
int/HPED/ in the Eastern Mediterranean
Regional Health Professions Education
Directory of World Health Organization.
Gulf Medical College is listed as an
accredited/recognized medical school in
the International Medical Education
Directory (IMED) published by Foundation
of Advancement of International Medical
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Education and Research (FAIMER) at the
website http://imed.ecfmg.org/
23.2 Mission
The MBBS program shall strive to provide
adequate opportunities to observe,
perform and practice basic clinical/
professional skills competently with an
understanding of the basic and clinical
sciences within the health care delivery
system. The MBBS program offered by the
College of Medicine has 3 clearly defined
goals. A total of 45 objectives have been
derived from these goals. The learning
outcomes of the proposed organ systembased, integrated curriculum have been
listed for each course in the curriculum
and are in turn closely aligned to the
program objectives.
23.3 Program Outcome
1. The graduate will acquire and
understand scientific principles of
medical knowledge at the molecular,
cellular, organ, whole body and
environmental levels of health and
disease. He should be able to apply the
current understanding and recent
advances in contemporary basic
sciences to promote health, prevent,
diagnose and manage the common
health problems of individuals (at
different stages of life), families and
communities.
2. The graduate will develop basic clinical
skills (interpretive, manipulative, and
procedural) such as the ability to obtain
a patient’s history, to undertake a
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comprehensive physical and mental
state examination and interpret the
findings, and to demonstrate
competence in the performance of a
limited number of basic technical
procedures.
3. The graduates will develop an attitude
and practice personal and professional
values necessary for the achievement
of high standards of medical practice.
This should enable him to carry out
independently the responsibilities of a
physician and to develop further
knowledge and skills in order to adapt
to the changes in the practice of
medicine throughout his professional
career.
23.4 Learning Objectives
1. A student, before graduation, will
have to demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the faculty the
knowledge and understanding of:
1.1. Normal structure, function and
development of the human body
and of each of its major organ
systems
1.2.Basic concepts of the molecular,
biochemical,
and
cellular
mechanisms that are important in
maintaining
the
body’s
homeostasis
1.3.Fundamentals of reproduction
including pregnancy, childbirth,
fertility and contraception
1.4.Etiology and manifestations of the
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altered structure and function of
the body and its major organ
systems that are seen in various
diseases and conditions (genetic,
developmental, metabolic, toxic,
microbiologic,
autoimmune,
neoplastic, degenerative and
traumatic).
1.5.Natural history of communicable
and infectious diseases particularly
those of national and regional
importance and different ways of
its diagnosis, prevention and
treatment.
1.6.Diseases in terms of processes, both
mental and physical, and how illness
behavior varies between individuals
and in social and cultural groups.
1.7.Principles of therapy including
pharmacological (drug actions,
prescription, modalities and ethics
of
their
administration),
psychological,
nutritional
or
physical; and the principles of pain
relief, management of acute
illnesses, care of the chronically ill
or disabled and care of a dying
patient.
1.8.Important
non-biologic
determinants
of
disease
(occupational,
environmental,
behavioral and lifestyle factors),
which
contribute
to
the
development and perpetuation of
illnesses within the community.
1.9.Various
ways
for
systematic
elimination of such illness by
reducing the detrimental social,
cultural, economic and psychological
factors; principles of health
education, disease prevention, early
detection and reduction of
morbidity and mortality; and the
epidemiology of common maladies
and analysis of the disease burden
within the community.
1.10.
Most frequent clinical,
laboratory, roentgenologic and
pathologic
(morphologic)
manifestations of common maladies
and the ability to interpret the
results of commonly used diagnostic
procedures.
1.11.
Organization of the health
care delivery systems in the
hospitals and in the community, the
need to practice in a cost-effective
manner and to conserve the limited
resources so as to increase access
and benefits of quality care to the
less privileged members of society.
1.12.
Power of the scientific
method and the importance of
application of the research findings
in establishing the causation of
disease, efficacy of traditional and
non-traditional therapies and for
the purpose of health promotion,
prevention and treatment of
diseases in individuals, families and
populations.
1.13.
Theories and principles that
govern ethical decision making and
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of the major ethical dilemmas in
medicine, particularly those that
arise at the beginning and end of
life and those that arise from the
rapid expansion of knowledge of
genetics
1.14.
The major legal mechanisms
for oversight and regulation of
medical practice, including those
related to licensure and discipline,
malpractice, doctor-patient relations,
confidentiality, and patient’s rights
and the range of problems that are
presented to doctors and the range
of solutions that have been
developed
for
recognition,
investigation, prevention and
treatment of these problems.
1.15.
The referring electronic
databases and other resources in
the management and utilization of
biomedical information for solving
health problems while making
decisions that is relevant to the care
of individuals and populations.
2. A student, before graduation, will have
to demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the faculty the following psychomotor
skills and competencies and be able to:
2.1.
2.2.
Elicit an accurate and complete
medical history.
Perform a complete physical and a
more focused organ-system based
examination to assess the physical
state of the patient in health and
disease.
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Do psychiatric evaluation and
recognize common psychiatric
illnesses.
2.4. Interpret the findings obtained
from the history and physical
examination by deductive and
inferential reasoning as well as by
pattern or syndrome recognition to
reach an appropriate diagnosis or
differential diagnosis.
2.5. Interpret the results of commonly
used diagnostic procedures in the
screening, prevention, diagnosis,
prognosis and management of
diseases.
2.6. Retrieve (from electronic databases
and other resources), manage, and
utilize biomedical information for
solving problems and making
decisions that are relevant to the
care of individuals and populations.
2.7. Construct a plan of care for both
prevention and treatment of acute,
chronic and disabling illnesses and
relief of symptoms and suffering.
2.8. Select and perform routine
technical procedures related to
physical examination, clinical testing
and therapeutic intervention of
specific procedures listed in the
student’s clinical logbook.
2.9. Recognize serious illness and
perform common emergency and
life-saving procedures.
2.10. 2.10
Converse effectively with
patients (particularly in the medical
interview) and their family
members, colleagues and other
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health professionals, and the lay
public (common man) using both
technical nomenclature and
Standard English language.
3. A student, before graduation, will
have to demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the faculty the
development and practice of following
Personal and Professional attributes:
3.1. Awareness of the need to ensure
that the highest possible quality
of patient care must always be
provided.
3.2. A commitment to provide care to
patients who are unable to pay
and to advocate access to health
care for members of traditionally
underserved populations.
3.3. Honesty, fairness, being worthy of
trust, compassion, respect and
integrity in all interactions with
patients and their families,
3.4. Exhibit,
without
prejudice,
understanding of the human
diversity
with
regard
to
background,
opportunity,
language, culture and way of life
and show respect for their privacy
and dignity.
3.5. A commitment to advocate at all
times the interests of one’s
patients over one’s own interests.
3.6. Recognition of the importance of
socio-cultural,
familial,
psychological,
economic,
environmental, legal, political and
spiritual factors, which have an
impact on health care and health
care delivery.
The ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in
writing, with patients, patients’
families, colleagues, and others
with whom physicians must
exchange information in carrying
out their responsibilities.
3.8. Realization of the importance of
communication, both with patients
and their relatives and with other
professionals, both medical and
non-medical, involved in their
care.
3.9. The ability to work cordially and
cooperatively with colleagues and
members of the health care team
from allied health professions in
various organizational settings.
3.10. An understanding of, and respect
for, the roles of other health care
professionals, and of the need to
collaborate with others in caring
for individual patients and in
promoting the health of defined
populations.
3.11. Critical thinking, problem-solving,
reasoning, and self-assessment
skills necessary for self-directed,
life-long learning in an age
characterized by rapid expansion
of new medical information
especially in the disciplines of
genetics and molecular biology.
3.12. Have awareness of one’s own
limitations and the need to seek
help of an expert.
3.13. Develop sufficient personal
strengths to cope with the physical
3.7.
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and psychological demands of
careers in medicine.
3.14. Need to constantly seek new
opportunities for intellectual
growth
and
professional
development and application of
the knowledge gathered to the
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practice of one’s own profession.
2012 - 2013
3.15. STUDENT
Awareness at all times of the
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threats to medical professionalism
posed by the conflicts of interest
inherent in various financial and
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organizational arrangements for
the practice of medicine.
23.5 Admission Requirements
All applicants shall meet all criteria for
admission into all programs offered by the
University as laid down in the Standards
published by the Commission for Academic
Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research, UAE.
See Section 18.2 Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
11.2 MBBS Program Structure
23.6 Program Structure
Modular System–Based Integrated MBBS Curriculum
YR 6
CRRI
PHASE III YR 5
YR 4
PHASE II
YR 3
YR 2
CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS
MULTI SYSTEM
COURSE
PHASE II COURSES
BASIC
CLINICAL
SKILLS
PBL
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YR 1
ADMISSION
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THE INTEGRATED
MBBS CURRICULUM
THE INTEGRATED
MBBS CURRICULUM
PHASE - I
Language &
Communication
Skills
Psychosocial
Sciences
Cells,
Molecules &
Genes
PHASE - II
Blood &
Immune
System
P
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Cardiovascular
System
P
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PHASE - III
Endocrine
System
(including
Mammary
Glands)
Reproductive
System
P
B
L
P
B
L
Tissues and
Organs
Musculo
Skeletal
System
P
B
L
Cardiovascular
System
Cardiovascular
System
Respiratory
System
Respiratory
System
Alimentary
System
Alimentary
System
Urinary
System
Urinary
System
Endocrine
System
(including
Mammary
Glands)
Reproductive
System
Internal &
External
Environment
Year 1
Year 2
P
B
L
Integumentary
System
Year 3
P
B
L
(including
Mammary
Glands)
Reproductive
System
Nervous
System
Nervous
System
including
Psychiatry
Musculo
Skeletal
System
Musculo
Skeletal
System
Integumentary
System
Integumentary
System
Year 4
Year 5
Metabolism &
Nutrition
Urinary
System
Endocrine
System
CRRI
P
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P
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Blood &
Immune
System
MULTI SYSTEM MODULES
Alimentary
System
Nervous
System
BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS
Embryogenesis
&
Life Cycle
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BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS
Respiratory
System
Blood &
Immune
System
Year
6
Clinical Clerkships
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23.7 Sequence of Study
First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
MED 101
Language & Communication Skills
Duration in Weeks
3*
MED 102
Psychosocial Sciences
3*
MED 103
Cells, Molecules & Genes
6
MED 104
Tissues & Organs
6
MED 105
Embryogenesis & Life Cycle
4
* run concurrently
Second Semester
Course Code
MED 106
MED 107
Course Title
Metabolism & Nutrition
Internal & External Environment
Duration in Weeks
7
10
Third Semester
Course Code
Course Title
Duration in Weeks
MED 202
Blood and Immune System
6
MED 203
Cardiovascular System
9
MED 211
Clinical Block
4*
MED 212
Research Methodology
4*
* run concurrently
Fourth Semester
Course Code
MED 204
MED 205
MED 206
MED 212
Course Title
Respiratory System
Alimentary System
Urinary System
Research Methodology
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7
8
4
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Fifth Semester
Course Code
MED 210
MED 207
MED 211
MED 212
Sixth Semester
Course Code
MED 208
MED 211
MED 212
MED 209
MED 201
Course Title
Endocrine System and Mammary Gland
Reproductive System
Clinical Block
Research Methodology
Course Title
Nervous System
Clinical Blocks
Research Methodology
Musculoskeletal System
Integumentary System
Seventh and Eighth Semesters (Clinical Clerkship Rotations)
Course Code
Course Title
MED 301
Ophthalmology
MED 302
Otorhinolaryngology
MED 303
Medicine & Allied Disciplines
MED 304
Surgery & Allied Disciplines
MED 305
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MED 306
Pediatrics
Duration in Weeks
6
7
2
2
Duration in Weeks
9
2
2
7
2
Duration in Weeks
4
4
12
12
4
4
Ninth and Tenth Semesters (Clinical Clerkship Rotations)
Course Code
MED 401
MED 402
MED 403
MED 404
MED 405
MED 406
Course Title
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Medicine & Allied Subjects
Surgery & Allied Subjects
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pediatrics
Duration in Weeks
2
2
16
12
4
4
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23.8 Course Descriptions
MED 101: LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
The course is designed to provide a variety
of simulated patient encounter settings to
introduce the basic interpersonal
communication processes that help to gain
sensitivity to patient perspectives and to
develop a sense of personal awareness,
which will help the student to deal with
patients of all ages and both genders in
routine and difficult situations and in the
process work effectively as a member of
the health care team in real life encounters.
Students will be encouraged to learn
medical terminology in common usage
both in English and Arabic to reduce
language barriers in an effort to improve
their communication skills.
MED 102: PSYCHOSOCIAL SCIENCES
This covers two major themes. Introduction
to Behavioral Sciences covers such topics as
psychosocial basis of health, approaches
to study of human behavior, methods of
behavioral sciences research, organic basis
of behavior and the process of human
development through the life span.
Dynamics of Human Behavior helps students
to gain knowledge of the working of the
human memory system, consciousnesses
and human behavior, and the principles of
learning and reinforcements and its
applications. It also provides students an
opportunity to learn the elements of
culture and process of socialization, and
their impact on health and illness.
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MED 103: CELLS, MOLECULES & GENES
The course introduces the fundamentals
of molecular, cellular and genetic
processes;
the
structure-function
relationships of biomolecules with an
emphasis on their clinical relevance; the
functions of the biomembranes; and the
basic mechanisms of signal transduction.
Use of computer and web-based learning
resources in this course would serve to
promote interactive and self-directed
learning.
MED 104: TISSUES & ORGANS
In this course, the structure and function
of the various types of tissues, their
organization to form organs of the
different systems in the body are dealt
with in an integrated manner to help
understand the correlation of structure
with function. This will enable the learner
to better correlate the alterations in
function due to structural changes in a
disease. Seminars in relevant areas will
give the learner an opportunity to develop
presentation skills.
MED 105: EMBRYOGENESIS & LIFE CYCLE
This course is designed to introduce
the normal human development at the
various life stages from conception to
old age including embryology, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and aging in the
elderly. The course covers the first few
weeks of early human development from
fertilization to formation of the embryo.
Students will also learn to appreciate health
as a component of life cycle development.
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MED 106: METABOLISM & NUTRITION
This course deals with the key concepts
and principles of nutrition and metabolism
that are necessary for understanding the
development of metabolic diseases and
the rationale of the methods employed in
their investigations. Opportunities will be
provided to work cooperatively as a
member of a group in the preparation and
submission of a project when students will
gather and analyze health information in
an attempt to identify unhealthy eating
behaviors which increases risk of
developing nutritional disorders.
MED 107: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
This course is the last module of Phase I –
Introduction to Medical Sciences. This
course will help the students to gain an
insight into the challenges human beings
face each day of their lives indoors, at
home or at work or outdoors as their
bodies are challenged by agents in its
internal and external environments. The
student will be introduced to the basic
physiological and pathological responses
to the noxious agents at the level of cells,
tissues and organs that in turn is related to
the toxicity of the agents which makes the
difference between health and disease.
The students will realize the magnitude of
the preventive measures made at the level
of the individual, the community and
globally to achieve the vision of health for
all in the future.
MED 201: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
This course has been integrated around the
Integumentary system to provide the
learner with a sound knowledge and
understanding of the structure, functions
and development of the integumentary
system in health and its major deviations
in common skin diseases. In addition, the
learner is introduced to the causes,
pathogenesis, and pathological basis of
clinical manifestations, methods of
diagnosis,
principles
governing
management and methods of prevention
of these disorders. The course employs a
variety of teaching – learning methods,
including PBL to facilitate interdisciplinary
integration, student centered learning and
development of generic competences.
MED 202: BLOOD AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
The course presents an overview of the
normal structure and functions of the
blood and the immune system and their
derangement in disorders of the red cells,
leucocytes, platelets and the lymphoid
tissues/organs. The pathophysiology,
molecular basis, laboratory findings and
clinical manifestations of anemias,
leukemias, hemorrhagic, thrombotic and
immune disorders will be emphasized
through didactics, laboratory exercises
and seminars. Case based discussions
through CBL, PBL and in hospital settings
will encourage development of problem
solving skills.
MED 203: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
This course has been structured as an
integrated study of the human
cardiovascular system and provides
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instruction into the mechanisms of
operation of the human cardiovascular
system. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of relevant principles with
respect to the behavior of the normal
circulation and its responses to the stress
of injury and disease. This course deals
with common cardiovascular disorders,
including a study of atherosclerosis,
coronary heart disease and myocardial
infarction, hypertension, valvular and
congenital heart disease, infectious heart
disease, and heart muscle disorders. Also
included is a series of case presentations
dealing with common complications of a
variety of cardiac diseases: cardiac
arrhythmias, heart failure and shock. PBL
modules deal with prototype diseases and
provide opportunities to develop problem
solving and interpersonal communication
skills.
MED 204: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
The course is designed to provide an
integrated approach to the learning of the
normal
structure,
function
and
development of human respiratory system
using different strategies and applying the
knowledge and skills acquired in
understanding the pathophysiology of
various respiratory disorders. The basic
principles of management of these
disorders with a focus on disease
prevention will be described. The medicolegal aspects of specific respiratory
disorders will be studied. PBL week will
deal with the pathophysiology and
management of the lower respiratory tract
infections.
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MED 205: ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
The course adopts an integrated organ
system- based approach to provide the
learner with a sound knowledge and
understanding of the structure, functions
and development of the digestive system
and its accessory organs, in health and
their major deviations in disease.
Furthermore, the learner is introduced to
the aetiopathogenesis, basis of clinical
manifestations, methods of diagnosis,
principles governing the pharmacological
management and methods of prevention
of common disorders of the digestive
system. The course employs problem
based learning (PBL) and a variety of
teaching /learning methods to facilitate
interdisciplinary integration, student
centered learning and development of
generic competences. Simultaneous
introduction of basic clinical skills aims to
vertically integrate learning and prepare
the students for clinical clerkship in the
next phase.
MED 206: URINARY SYSTEM
This course has been designed as an
integrated study of the human urinary
system and provides instruction into the
mechanisms of operation of the urinary
system. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of relevant principles with
respect to the mechanisms of normal
excretion and its responses to health and
disease. This course deals with common
urinary disorders, including study of renal
failure, glomerular diseases, infections,
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obstruction and neoplasms of the urinary
tract. Also included is a series of case
presentations dealing with common
complications of a variety of urinary tract
diseases. PBL modules deal with prototype
diseases and provide opportunities to
develop problem-solving skills.
MED 207: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The course is designed to provide an
integrated approach to the learning of the
normal
structure,
function
and
development of the human reproductive
system using different learning strategies
to acquire the knowledge and skills
required
for
understanding
the
pathophysiology of various reproductive
disorders; the rationale for their
management focused on disease
prevention. The medico legal aspects of
specific disorders will be studied. The PBL
module will deal with the pathophysiology
and management of menstrual disorders.
MED 208: NERVOUS SYSTEM
The course is designed to provide an
integrated approach to the learning
of the normal structure, function and
development of the nervous system and the
organs of hearing, vision, taste, smell and
touch. The course also serves to introduce
the medical students to individual factors
affecting human behavior particularly at the
micro level psychological processes such as
perception, personality, attitudes, values
and motivation. The students will also
have a chance to understand the impact of
these factors on the health and well- being
of people in general and specially on the
patient-doctor relationship. The medico
legal aspects of death will be studied. PBL
week will deal with the pathophysiology
and management of meningeal infections.
MED 209: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
In this course the knowledge of the
contribution of the normal structure,
function and development of the bones,
joints and muscles in the maintenance of
the kinetics of normal posture and
locomotion will help to understand how
the physiological and pathological changes
associated with congenital, traumatic,
infectious, degenerative, metabolic and
neoplastic musculoskeletal disorders lead
to physical disabilities that have a major
impact on the biomechanical function of
this organ system particularly following
traumatic bone injuries and degenerative
joint disease.
MED 210: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
This course has been structured to provide
an integrated study of the homeostatic
mechanisms regulated by the circulating
hormones secreted by the different
endocrine glands. Emphasis has been placed
on the normal responses to stress that alter
the endocrine balance and the physiological
changes that help to restore homeostasis.
This course deals with common disorders of
the hypothalamus and pituitary, thyroid and
parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas that lead to
either hyperfunctioning or hypofunctioning
metabolic disease states. The mammary
glands have been included as an example of
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a typical target organ of hormonal action.
The PBL module introduces breast diseases
both neoplastic and non-neoplastic as
a prototype of diseases that arise as a
complication of persistent hormonal
imbalance.
MED 211 BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS
(INTRODUCTORY CLERKSHIP)
This course is designed to be introduced
gradually and progressively and reinforced
as appropriate in each course in the preclerkship years in an attempt to vertically
integrate the knowledge of the basic
sciences with the practice of the clinical
sciences. Communication skills will be
learnt as a prerequisite of general history
taking and physical examination to help
elicit the vital signs and symptoms and
is introduced in year one (PHASE I).
This will be followed by a more focused
history taking and physical examination as
relevant to the different organ systems in
the second and third years (PHASE II). In
addition during this phase, the students
will be introduced to the performance
of routine technical procedures related
to physical examination to elicit specific
diagnostic physical signs. Procedural and
manipulative skills relevant to the organ
system under study will be learnt in the
safe environment of the Simulation Lab.
Interpretation of results of ECG, laboratory
and radiologic investigations and deviations
from the normal will be identified and
their significance will be discussed by a
team made up of both clinicians and basic
scientists. These skills will help to develop
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adequate communication and basic clinical
skills in order to prepare the student to
integrate rapidly into the clinical hospital
and respond professionally during real
doctor-patient encounters during the
clerkship in the fourth and fifth years
(PHASE III) and the final internship year
(CRRI).
MED 212 RESEARCH - I, II, III
This course is designed to afford the
student the opportunity to develop
a research proposal under faculty
guidance. The proposal development may
involve a literature search, preliminary
experimentation, or a pilot field study. The
research would be preliminary but relevant
to the project. The course will be conducted
in three parts. In the second year Research
Methodology designed to introduce the
student to basic concepts and problems
encountered in scientific investigation,
including types of data and measurement,
descriptive statistics, inferential statistics,
validity, reliability, sampling, hypotheses
and hypothesis testing, literature review,
sampling, and research design. In the third
year Research Protocol Design introduces
the student to the scientific development of
research protocols and their key elements.
Topics include the differentiation between
research design types, rules for writing
protocols, ethical considerations relative
to research protocols, and the correct
preparation of data collection forms.
Upon completion, the student will be able
to identify the primary components of
protocols and effectively develop a protocol
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draft. In the third year opportunity will be
provided for a Research Practicum designed
to provide the student an opportunity to
gain practical experience in the design and/
or implementation of research. A student
may choose to do a practicum as part of an
ongoing faculty research project or as an
independent experience in a community
or institutional setting. Selection of the
research topic will depend on individual
needs of a student and must be approved
by the student’s academic advisory
committee. A faculty member will agree to
supervise the practicum.
MED 301 and MED 401: OPHTHALMOLOGY
This course is designed as an introduction
to ophthalmology. In addition to attending
didactic sessions, the student will learn to
take a good ophthalmic history and perform
a good general eye exam in order to detect
common abnormalities of the eye and visual
system. Students will learn to interpret
the clinical findings and reach a diagnosis
and discuss their management during case
based discussions in the classroom, the
outpatient and the bedside. Students will
develop and refine skills in the use of the
penlight, ophthalmoscope and slit lamp and
will also have ample opportunity to observe
a variety of ophthalmic surgical procedures,
such as sub-conjunctival injection, foreign
body removal and nasolacrimal duct
syringing performed in the management of
common eye disorders.
MED 302 MED 402:
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
This course is designated as an introduction
to ENT. The didactic lectures provide
essential factual information, and the
clinical rotations provide a practical
experience. Students will learn to take a
relevant history and perform a basic head
and neck exam with equipment available
to a primary care practitioner (flashlight,
tongue blade, otoscope) and perform an
ear exam by tympanometry and with the
otoscope. The students will gain increasing
experience discussing the clinical findings
to reach a diagnosis of common problems
like allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, AOM, SOM,
OE, epistaxis, facial fractures, hearing loss,
dizziness, and swallowing disorders and
discuss a treatment plan with the faculty.
Students will be able to observe surgical
procedures like ear syringing, nasal
packing, tracheotomy, endoscopy and
removal of foreign bodies. The student will
be able to perform laryngoscopy and use
of tracheotomy tubes on a manikin in the
simulation lab.
MED 303 and MED 403: MEDICINE and
ALLIED DISCIPLINES
The Medicine clerkship is divided into
two rotations one in clerkship year 4
and the other in year 5. The student will
have adequate clinical encounters in both
ambulatory and bedside settings in the
outpatient and inpatient departments of
the hospital. The student will gain wide
exposure to the medical and conservative
management of common acute and chronic
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medical disorders. Rotations in allied medical
specialties like dermatology and psychiatry
will increase the breadth of the experience
to include the management of common
skin disorders and a broad understanding
of the human mind and behavior, its
normality in health, abnormality in stress,
methods of classifying psychological and
psychiatric disorders and different forms of
therapy. It also helps students in gaining an
understanding of the ethical concepts in the
field of medicine, the right of patients and
the responsibility of health professionals.
MED 304 and MED 404: SURGERY AND
ALLIED DISCIPLINES
The clerkship in Surgery is designed to give the
student a broad exposure to the principles
of diagnosis and management of common
surgical problems, including surgical
emergencies; the indications and methods
for fluid and electrolyte replacement
therapy including blood transfusion, the
importance of asepsis, disinfection and
sterilization and use of antibiotics, and
lastly, common malignancies and their
management and prevention. During the
course of the rotation, the student will be
expected to focus on several areas of study,
which will include basic principles of perioperative management of the patient with
a surgical problem. An awareness of the
nature and management of surgical disease
is developed by case oriented small group
sessions, rounds, weekly conferences and
observation of surgical procedures and
operations performed in the operation
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further widened to include surgical aspects
of orthopedics, anesthesia and radiology.
Orthopedics includes the principles of
recognition and management of common
bone and joint injuries and infections;
recognition of congenital and skeletal
anomalies for correction or rehabilitation;
importance of metabolic bone diseases,
diagnosis
of
neoplasms
affecting
bones; recognition and management of
degenerative and rheumatological diseases
of musculoskeletal system; principles of
reconstructive surgery of musculoskeletal
system. Anesthesiology includes principles
of the pre-, intra- and post-operative
anesthetic management of the surgical
patient with particular emphasis on relief
of preoperative anxiety, intraoperative
maintenance of normal oxygenation
when normal respiration is depressed
under anesthesia and postoperative pain.
Radiology will include the identification
of normal findings on routine X-rays of
chest, abdomen and head and limbs, the
recognition of deviations of normal and
their significance in the management of
the underlying disorders. The student will
also be exposed to principles of ultrasound,
CT scan and MRI in diagnosis of common
clinical conditions.
MED 305 and MED 405: OBSTETRICS AND
GYNECOLOGY
In Obstetrics and Gynecology the student
will gain the skills of gynecologic and
obstetric history taking and physical
examination in the outpatient and wards
and practical experience in the delivery
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room under the close supervision of the
staff. The student will avail of these
opportunities to reach a diagnosis and
discuss the management of gynecologic
and obstetric disorders with the faculty
while dealing with patients in the
outpatient, the delivery room, the
operation theater and the wards. The
performance of procedural skills like
delivering a baby, taking a PAP smear,
suturing an episiotomy will be learnt and
practiced in the safe environment of the
Simulation Lab. Formal and informal daily
teaching sessions and rounds with the
faculty are a part of this clerkship
experience. MED 307 and MED 407: MULTISYSTEM
MODULE
This course will deal with themes and
topics that cut across all disciplines and
involve multiple organs in a broader
perspective. This will enable the learner to
see the patient as whole and appreciate
the generalized nature of diseases.
Common examples are AIDS, tuberculosis,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, renal
failure, congestive cardiac failure,
sarcoidosis, shock, cirrhosis, trisomies and
inborn errors of metabolism. In this course
seminar presentations will be used as the
main learning strategy.
MED 306 and 406: PEDIATRICS
The student will learn to obtain clinical
history in an age-appropriate and
sensitive manner from a child and or
the accompanying adult and conduct a
pediatric physical examination appropriate
to the condition and the age of the patient.
During presentation of the clinical findings
to the faculty the student will interpret the
clinical findings and available lab results
to suggest a diagnosis and discuss the
management of the disease. The student
will assess growth and development and
advocate safety measures to prevent injury
and disease. Many case based sessions
have been planned to provide alternative
clinical experiences. The Skills laboratory
will allow the learner to practice in a safe
environment which would complement
real patient encounters.
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24. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
(Pharm D)
24.1 Overview
The College of Pharmacy aims to provide
an innovative, integrated, comprehensive
and
patient-centered
Doctor
of
Pharmacy(PharmD) Program to the
qualified students, using world-class
facilities, clinical simulations and the latest
technologies to ensure excellence in
pharmacy practice for the graduates, the
teaching/learning approach is based on
directed self-learning, critical thinking and
an evidence based and patient-related
approach. The didactic part of the program
focuses on the integration of basic and
medical sciences subjects which are
clinically oriented.
Recent trends in healthcare have increased
the need for counseling and maintenance
through patient compliance, thereby,
shifting a large part of the role of clinical
care to the community and hospital
pharmacists.
This increase in the need of accessible
healthcare information for consumers had
led to great progress in the field of
pharmacy, particularly, in the way
pharmacy school structure their
curriculum.
The current PharmD degree curriculum is
considerably different from that of the
prior baceaulearate program in pharmacy.
It now includes extensive didactic clinical
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teaching, 35 weeks of hands –on practice
experience in ambulatory and bedside
settings and a greater emphasis on clinical
pharmacy practice pertaining to
pharmacotherapy optimization.
The College of Pharmacy, at the Gulf
Medical University, aims to lead this
initiative, through the expertise of its
faculty and staff, as defined in the mission
and objectives and outcomes of the
PharmD Program. The College of Pharmacy
will be providing the students with the
knowledge and skills to successfully face
these challenges in a systematic academic
manner that shall evolve continuously to
meet these developments. The programs
offered are dynamic and flexible to address
the new challenges. Basic and Medical
courses are integrated and clinically
oriented. The learning methods will be
dynamic and diversified; an innovative
approach which combines the conventional
learning methods to the clinical simulations
which allow the students to acquire the
clinical skills in a clinic like environment.
The physical assessment program on
simulated patients will enhance the clinical
skills of the students during their clinical
training period, under qualified and
dedicated clinical faculty and staff.
24.2 Mission
The program aims to promote pharmacy
education and enhance pharmacy practice
through a broad spectrum of knowledge,
clinical skills and values in order to prepare
a generation of future pharmacists with
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clinical competency to serve the citizens
of UAE or any other geographic location
of their choice.
The PharmD program will educate students
to become competent pharmacists with
fundamental knowledge in biomedical and
behavioral sciences. The graduates will be
dedicated to serving the communities and
will carry out their pharmaceutical duties
with the highest level of ethical and moral
standards. The curriculum will also focus
and emphasize on the importance of
research and will encourage student
participation in research activities.
24.3 Goals & Objectives
I.
To offer an exemplary entry-level
Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
based upon the pharmaceutical care
model that prepares students for the
general practice of pharmacy in all
practice settings.
Objectives
• Ensure that curricular endpoints
are being achieved
• Improve student skills in
problem-solving, critical thinking
and communications, both oral
and written
• Continue to develop and
implement a comprehensive
curricular management and
assessment process
• Utilize
both
qualitative
indicators and quantitative
measures
to
implement
curricular improvements
• Assist
in
transforming
•
•
•
•
ambulatory practice experiential
sites to the pharmaceutical care
model (preceptor training)
Provide students with extensive
career counseling and job
interviewing skills
Achieve a high level of student
satisfaction with didactic,
laboratory and experiential
courses, and with the program
as a whole
Promote diverse career choices
and provide opportunities for
post-graduate training and
education
Create a technology plan that
incorporates technology into
the academic and administrative
functions of the College
II.
To attract and retain a student
body of sufficient number and of high
quality that reflects the cultural and ethnic
diversity of the community that the
College serves.
Objectives
• Increase the student applicant
pool through more intensive
recruitment, advertising, and
targeted mailings
• Develop promotional materials
that enhance the image of the
profession and the College
• Ensure that advertising and
promotional efforts are directed
toward diverse cultural and
ethnic populations
• Revise the admissions decision
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process to include variables
other than G.P.A., e.g.,
motivation, communication
skills, leadership potential
• Study the relationship between
admissions variables and
academic success in the
pharmacy
program,
i.e.,
predictors
• Identify
retention
and
persistence rates, and reasons
for attrition
• Develop methods and programs
to improve retention
• Increase financial aid
• Adhere to enrollment plan that
is appropriate to faculty and
other resources
III.
To attract and retain a faculty
demonstrating a commitment to effective
teaching, and the pursuit of scholarship
in both pedagogy and in disciplinary
areas.
Objectives
• Re-assess plans for faculty
growth by reviewing teaching
needs in the various divisions
and placement at experiential
sites
• Implement a more effective
faculty recruitment program
• Develop a mentoring plan for
junior faculty
• Adopt and refine measures to
assess and evaluate teaching
effectiveness
• Provide faculty development
programs that focus on
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•
•
•
pedagogy, including innovative
teaching
methodologies,
student assessment techniques,
and curriculum evaluation
(include volunteer preceptors
and adjunct faculty)
Encourage
and
provide
resources for faculty research
and scholarship as measured by
peer-reviewed publications,
presentations, and other
acknowledged
means
of
recognition
Support and reward faculty
participation
in
studentsponsored activities
Consistent with collective
bargaining agreement, foster
equitable balanced teaching
loads that foster the quality of
teaching
Identify and nurture faculty
leadership
IV.
To improve and enhance the
educational environment of the College.
Objectives
• Create
an
Integrated
Pharmaceutical
Care
Laboratory
• Utilize modern classroom with
appropriate IT equipment
needs
• Construct Drug information
center with customized drug
database of marketed drugs in
UAE that gives information
about drug-drug interaction and
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provide precautions alerts.
• Provide library resources with
particular emphasis on access
to electronic references and
supporting
educational
programs
• Expand the size of the
Pharmaceutical Study Center
24.4 Admission Requirements
All applicants shall meet the criteria for
undergraduate admission as laid down in
the Standards (2011) published by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation,
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific
Research, UAE.
See Section 18.2 Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
SI.No
I
II
III
24.5 Pharm D Curriculum
The Pharm D program consists of 4 ½
years didactic and 35 weeks of Advanced
Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE). The
first two years of the curriculum are
designed to educate students in
biomedical sciences & behavioral sciences
courses. During the third, fourth and fifth
years, students will concentrate on
advanced pharmaceutical studies &
management and clinical science courses
under the strict supervision of qualified
faculty. The compulsory APPE begins at
the end of semester 9. During the clerkship
students will be exposed to the practice of
pharmacy in the different medical
specialties as part of their clinical
experience as they go through the
different rotations.
Type of Requirements
Credit
General Education Requirements
30
Faculty Requirements
1. Pharmaceutics
29
Pharmacology (including Biochemistry & Microbiology)
Pharmacology
15
Related to Pharmacology
28
2. Medicinal Chemistry & Photochemistry
22
3. Clinical Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)
39
4. Faculty Requirements Electives
6
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
35
Total
204
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24.6 Plan of Study
Semester - 1
Course
Code
Subject
GE 110 Composition & Modern English - I
GE 112 Mathematics for the Biological Sciences
GE 114 General Chemistry
GE 120 Computer Concepts and Applications
PS 111 Pharmacy Orientation
PreCredit Lec. Lab requisite
3
3
Nil
3
3
Nil
3
3
Nil
3
2
2
Nil
1
1
Nil
PS 131 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology – I
4
3
2
Total
17
15
4
Nil
Semester - 2
Course
PreCode
Subject
Credit Lec. Lab requisite
GE 124 Islamic Studies
3
3
Nil Pharmaceutical Calculations & Solution Dosage
PS 112 forms
3
2
2
Nil
PS 121 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
4
3
2
Nil PS 122 General Pharmacognosy
3
2
2
Nil PS 132 Medical Terminology
2
2
Nil PS 133 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology – II
3
2
2
PS 131
Total
18
14
8
Semester - 3
Course
Code
Subject
GE 126 UAE Society
GE 128 Human Behavior and Socialization
GE 130 Composition and Modern English - II
PS 211
Pharmaceutics and Drug Stability
PS 221
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
PS 231
Pharmacology and Therapeutics - I
PS232
Biochemistry - I
Total
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PreCredit Lec. Lab requisite
3
3
Nil
3
3
Nil
3
3
GE 110
3
2
2
PS 112
3
2
2
PS 121
3
2
2
PS 133
3
2
2
PS 131
21
17
8
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Semester - 4
Code
GE 210
PS 222
PS 223
PS 233
PS 234
PS 235
Subject
Credit
Professional Communication Skills
3
Instrumental Analysis
3
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - I
4
Pathology
3
Pharmacology and Therapeutics - II
3
Biochemistry - II
3
Total
Lec.
3
2
3
3
2
2
Lab
2
2
2
2
15
8
19
Semester - 5
Course
Code
Subject
PS 212 Design and Formulation of Dispersion Systems
PS 312 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics - I
PS 313 Biostatistics & Research Methodology
PS 321 Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II
PS 331 Pharmacology and Therapeutics - III
PS 332 Basic Microbiology and Immunology
Total
Pre-requisite
GE 110
PS 221
PS 221
PS 133
PS 231
PS 232
PreCredit Lec. Lab requisite
4
3
2
PS 211
3
2
2
PS 211
3
3
Nil 3
2
2
PS 223
3
2
2
PS 234
3
2
2
Nil 19
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10
Semester – 6
Course
Code
PS 314
PS 315
PS 322
PS 333
PS 334
PS 335
PS 341
PS 342
PS 343
Total
Subject
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics - II
Pharmaceutical Technology
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data
Pathogenic Microbiology & Antibiotics
Bioassay & Drug Screening
Health Care System and Pharmaceutical Care
Drug Information & Literature Evaluation
Community Pharmacy Training - I
Credit
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
22
PreLec. Lab requisite
2
2
PS 312
2
2
PS 211
2
PS 122
3
PS 332
2
2
PS 332
1
PS 331
2
Nil 2
PS 331
Nil
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Semester - 7
Course
Code
Subject
Credit Lec. Lab
Prerequisite
PS 311 Sterile Dosage Forms
3
2
2
PS 211
PS 411 Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic
Drug Monitoring
3
2
2
PS 314
PS 414 OTC Drugs and Products
3
2
2
PS 331
PS ----
3
-
Nil
PS 441 Communication Skill in Pharmacy Practice
2
2
-
Nil
PS 443 Clinical Pharmacy- Disease & Therapeutic
Management - I
3
2
2
PS 331
17
10
8
Faculty Elective Course
Total
Semester – 8
Course
Code
Subject
Credit Lec. Lab
Prerequisite
PP 446
Physical Assessment
2
2
-
PS 443
PS 415
Professional Pharm. Ethics & Legislations
2
2
-
Nil
GE 140
Ethics and the Modern World
3
3
- Nil PS 431
Drugs of Abuse & Clinical Toxicology
3
2
2
PS 331
PS 444
Clinical Pharmacy- Disease & Therapeutic
Management - II
3
2
2
PS 443
PS -----
Faculty elective course
3
3
-
Nil
PS 447 s
Medication Errors: Causes, Prevention,
Current Issues
2
2
0
PS 414
PS 448
Community Pharmacy Training - II
3
- -
Nil
21
15
6
Total
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Semester - 9
Course
Code
Subject
Credit Lec.
Contact
hours
Prerequisite
PP 542 Cardiology
2
2
30
Nil
PP 543 Psychiatry / Neurology
2
2
30
Nil
PP 544 Gastroenterology / Nutrition
2
2
30
Nil
PP 545 Renal Impairments & Drug Monitoring
2
2
30
Nil
PP 546 Endocrinology/Rheumatology/OB/GYN
2
2
30
Nil
PP 547 Infectious Disease/Hematology
2
2
30
Nil
PP 548 Nuclear Pharmacy & Oncology
2
2
30
Nil
PP 549 Clinical Seminar
1
1
15
15
Total
Nil
Practice
evaluate prospective employees, virtually
risk free.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
(APPE) increases the overall Pharm D
program credibility and promotes
professional excellence. APPEs provide
the departments/University to validate the
university’s curriculum in a working
environment. The APPE experience gives
an insight into the practice of the chosen
profession and is in itself a strong
motivating factor for the learner to
continue and pursue higher education and
specialize further in the chosen field of
study.
APPE helps students to have on the job
experience under supervision. This provides
a real life experience of the future
workplace and prepares the graduate for
the future work place. It also serves to
provide opportunities to attain higher skills
levels appropriate as the student has
completed the didactic requirements of
the course and is now given opportunities
to further improve his skills and master it
before he enters independent practice.
24.7 Advanced Pharmacy
Experience (APPE)
APPEs
create
opportunities
for
employment as candidates have had the
chance to prove themselves as employees.
They give employers the opportunity to
Through written assignments, group
discussion sessions, and practical exercises,
the academic component of the APPE
course complements the experience of the
APPE, helping them to evaluate and reflect
on their work experience so as to better
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prepare them for the world of work in the
future. At the end of the APPE, it is
expected that the candidate will not only
better understand the world of work in
economic policy , but that he/she will
better understand his/her potential place
in that world.
the final evaluation which must
demonstrate if the learning outcomes have
been achieved.
APPE provides the
students with real life experience in the
profession of Pharmacy Practice,
enhancing their clinical skills and offering
the
opportunities
for
potential
appointment after graduation.
The APPE course, considered as a valuable
clinical practice, a student may experience
within a professional environment, allows
the students to implement the overall
acquired knowledge, enhance their skills,
and assess their clinical performances and
outcomes. Three important elements
distinguish an APPE from a short-term job
or volunteer work: the academic
background which the candidate brings to
the practical site, active reflection and
participation during the APPE period, and
APPE shall be offered only after successful
completion of semesters 1 to 9. All
pharmacy experiences shall be planned
and evaluated. Since a successful APPE
requires an agreement on the objectives,
scope of work, and outcomes among the
four parties involved - the student, the
assigned clinical faculty, the clinical site
supervisor and the Clinical Director, it is
essential that careful planning precedes
the direct experience.
24.8 APPE Rotations
Course
Code
Subject
CR 542 Drug Information Rotation Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Practice
CR 543 Rotation
CR 544 Community Pharmacy Care Rotation
CR 545 Adult Acute Pharmaceutical Care Rotation
CR 65- Clinical Rotation
CR 65- Clinical Rotation
CR 67- Elective Rotation
Cr. H
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Total
35
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Contact
hours Wks
208
5
5
208
208
5
208 5
208
5
208
5
208
5
35
1456
Prerequisite
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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Clinical Rotations (Student selects two from the following list)
Code
Title
Credits
CR 651 Oncology
5
CR 652 Infectious Diseases
5
CR 653 Cardiology
5
CR 654 Family Medicine
5
CR 655 Psychiatry
5
CR 656 Pediatrics
5
Pre-requisite
*
*
*
*
*
*
Elective Rotations (Student selects one from the following list)
Code
Title
Credits
Pre-requisite
CR 671
Pharmaceutical Industry
5
CR 672
Disease State Management
5
CR 673
Nuclear Pharmacy
5
CR 674
Consulting Pharmacy
5
24.9 Course Descriptions
GE 110: Composition and Modern English I (3 Cr)
Intensive instruction in writing process.
Focuses on organization of ideas in welldeveloped expository and argumentative
essays with some emphasis on developing
vocabulary. Prerequisite: none
GE 112: Mathematics for the Biological
Sciences (3 Cr)
Real number system, sets and their
representations, functions, linear functions,
linear inequalities, other simple functions,
composite functions, limits as x goes to
infinity, Increments and rates, limits, more
on limits, continuous functions, the
derivative, derivative of power functions,
product and quotient rules, derivatives of
composite
functions,
exponential
functions, inverse functions and
logarithms, natural Logarithms and
exponentials, trigonometric functions,
limits of trigonometric functions,
derivatives of trigonometric functions,
inverse
trigonometric
functions,
antiderivatives, method of substitution,
method of partial fractions, trigonometric
substitutions, integration by parts, areas
under curves, definite integrals, more on
areas, volumes of revolution, linear first
order differential equations. Prerequisite:
none
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GE 114: General Chemistry (3 Cr)
The course covers topics related to the
different
chemical
reactions,
measurements and figures, electronic
structure and periodicity; the chemical
bonding, molecular forms, intermolecular
bonding and forces are also discussed in
addition to the physical and chemical
properties. Prerequisite: none
GE 120: Computer Concepts and
Applications (3 Cr)
Computers are becoming more common
place in all types of pharmacy activities
including hospital pharmacy, education,
research, administration and patient care.
This course is designed to introduce
pharmacy students to data processing and
programming with pharmaceutical
applications in mind. This course provides
an interdisciplinary introduction to
microcomputer literacy, word processing,
spreadsheets, database, business graphics
and the internet. Students are expected to
become conversant with computer
terminology and to learn how to use a
computer as a tool for attaining greater
effectiveness and efficacy in provision of
pharmaceutical care services. Prerequisite:
none
PS 111: Pharmacy Orientation (1 Cr)
The course discusses the different roles of
pharmacists in both product oriented
services and patient oriented services at
the different sites of job opportunities that
pharmacists might have. Courses
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the expected outcome will be outlined.
Students associations within the college,
roles, activities and mode of participation
will also be detailed. Prerequisite: none
PS 131: Principles of Human Anatomy and
Physiology - I (4 Cr)
The Course deals with an integrated
knowledge of both the anatomical
structure and physiological functions of
human body. The anatomy of the human
skull and the different systems; muscular,
respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular,
nervous and reproductive are discussed.
The course also includes the structure and
function of the normal cell; tissues in
general, their different types, microscopic
characteristics, locations, distribution and
functions in the human body and of the
different organ system and their respective
roles and function in the organization of
the body. The physiology is integrated
with anatomy for each system of the
human body. Topics which are covered in
detail include the organization, regulation
and function of the muscular,
gastrointestinal,
respiratory,
cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, nervous
and reproductive systems. Prerequisite:
none
GE 124: Islamic Studies (3 Cr)
The course aims to introduce the students
to be in touch with the Islamic culture by
taking them through the civilization
established by prominent scholars. The
students are expected to compare this
culture with the existing ones. The course
consists of a general review of Islam as a
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religion and an
Prerequisite: none
approach
to
life.
PS 112: Pharmaceutical Calculations &
Solution Dosage Forms (3 Cr)
An introductory course that deals with
dispensing of different types of
prescriptions, Latin terminology and
abbreviations involved, Pharmaceutical
calculations needed in prescriptions and
the basic technique of compounding
simple aqueous and non-aqueous
pharmaceutical solution dosage forms.
Prerequisite: none
PS121: Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
(4 Cr)
The pharmaceutical organic chemistry
course is aimed to present fundamental of
certain topics in organic chemistry and
applications in a brief and suitable manner
relation to the pharmaceutical field of
study. It covers the pharmaceutical
importance of functional groups aliphatic
& aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl & aryl
halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides,
phenols, amines, carboxylic acids and
esters, and heterocyclic compounds. The
course will emphasize the pharmaceutical
importance of these functional groups,
their molecular structures and properties,
classification, structure, conformations,
nomenclature, physical properties,
preparation and reactions. Prerequisite:
none
PS 122: General Pharmacognosy (3 Cr)
Pharmacognosy is the subject that deals
with the general study of the important
medicinal plants. The study includes their
origin, morphology, histology, constituents
and uses. The drugs are classified into
groups according to their main therapeutic
values. This course is intended to prepare
students to have a thorough knowledge of
crude drugs including their origin, systems
of classification, important active
ingredients, structures, methods for
detection, medicinal uses, preparations
and dosage. Prerequisite: none
PS 132: Medical Terminology (2 Cr)
This course deals with the definition of
most medical terms used in medical and
pharmaceutical sciences. Students will
learn the Latin prefix and suffix commonly
used in medical terms. The course will give
emphasis on the mechanism of the worldbuilding system from the origin of the
term. The course will provide pharmacy
students with the basic definitions and
explanation for medical terms used for
essential medical and pharmaceutical
sciences. Students will use Stedman’s
Medical dictionary software to group
medical and pharmaceutical terms as
weekly assignments in a computer
Laboratory. Prerequisite: none
PS 133: Principles of Human Anatomy And
Physiology - II (3 Cr)
This course is designed to discuss the
relationship of normal body functioning to
the physiologic changes that participate in
disease production, as well as the body’s
remarkable ability to compensate for these
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changes. A complete study of human
physiology that integrates all aspects of
the individual cells and organs of the
human body into a functional whole will
be presented. This information will provide
the basis that can be used to explain the
pathophysiological aspects of altered
health. The content of this course will
address three areas of focus based upon
the health-illness continuum: (1) control of
normal body function; (2) pathophysiology,
or alterations in body function; and (3)
system or organ failure, regardless of
pathologic state (e.g., heart failure and
renal failure). Prerequisite: PS 131
GE 126: UAE Society (3 Cr)
This course focuses on basic knowledge
related to the nature of the UAE society
and its political, geographical, cultural,
demographical and social aspects. It
studies the perspective of the Emirates
Society view of contemporary international
changes. This course will allow the student
to explore the perspectives of the Emirates
society in a global context. Prerequisite:
none
GE 128: Human Behavior and Socialization
(3 Cr)
An overview of the main topics in general
psychology includes biological basis of
behavior and mental processes: sensation
and perception: learning: motivation:
intelligence,
human
development:
personality and behavioral disorders.
Prerequisite: none
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GE 130: Composition and Modern English
- II (3 Cr)
This course continues the study of the
writing skills introduced earlier and will
place more emphasis on library research
and argumentation. Opportunities will be
provided to practice organizing arguments,
developing well-supported paragraphs,
and incorporating logical and critical
thoughts into a series of essays that
demonstrate a minimum of structural
problems. Prerequisite: GE 110
PS 211: Pharmaceutics & Drug Stability (3
Cr)
The course will discuss the principles of
physical pharmacy: physicochemical
principles of pharmaceutical systems likesolubility and distribution phenomena,
relationship between states of matter;
solution properties and thermodynamics
as applied to pharmaceutical systems. The
solution kinetics of drug degradation, rate
processes and reaction order for simple &
complex reactions discussed. Models for
drug stability that predict the effect of
formulation and storage factors on
expiration date will also be illustrated.
Prerequisite: PS 112
PS 221: Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry (3 Cr)
The course covers the chemical purity and
its control; pharmacopoeial standards and
specifications, theoretical basis of
quantitative analysis of the pharmaceutical
compounds, volumetric methods based on
acid-base,
oxidation-reduction,
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precipitation, diazodisation, complexation
and non-aqueous titrations and gravimetric
methods. The practical part deals with the
titrimetric and gravimetric analysis and the
quantitation of a number of drugs in their
pharmaceutical formulations. Prerequisite:
PS 121
PS 231: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - I
(3 Cr)
This course describes the general principles
of pharmacology with emphasis on the
drugs acting on the sympathetic and
parasympathetic systems. At the end of
the course students should be familiar
with various groups of drugs (classified
according to anatomical /therapeutic
classification) their mechanisms of actions,
adverse effects, indications and
contraindications. Particular emphasis is
given to prototypical drugs from each
group to aid the teaching of the principles
of therapeutics. Drugs in current clinical
use are generally covered, but other drugs
may also be included if they better
demonstrate a principle or a special
pharmacological mechanism. Prerequisite:
PS 133
PS 232: Biochemistry - I (3 Cr)
This course is designed to provide the
molecular and biochemical foundations
necessary for understanding the basis of
pharmacotherapeutics. The course
involves the study of biomolecular
interactions, macromolecular structure
and functions, cellular catabolic and
anabolic pathways leading to the
production of energy, nitrogenous waste,
macromolecular building blocks and other
cellular components, DNA metabolism,
gene expression and biochemical bases of
diseases. Prerequisite: PS 131
GE 210: Professional Communication Skills
(3 Cr)
This introductory speech course is
designed to provide students with the
basic theories and skills that are essential
for effective public speaking. Topics
include audience analysis, organization,
persuasion, credibility, and delivery.
Ideally, you should be able to apply these
skills in a variety of public speaking
situations. Prerequisite: GE 110
PS 222: Instrumental Analysis (3 Cr)
This course describes the basic principles
covering instrumental methods of analysis
in areas of electrochemical and
spectroscopic analysis such as the
potentiometry,
conductometry,
polarography, amperometry, UV–visible
spectrophotometry and fluorimetry.* The
applications of these methods in
pharmaceutical compounds, dosage forms
and drugs and their metabolites in
biological fluids are also included.
Prerequisite: PS 221
PS 223: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical
Chemistry - I (4 Cr)
This course introduces the student to the
relationship between chemical structure
and biological action; and the physicochemical properties of drugs, which affect
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their formulation, absorption and
distribution in the body and include the
effects of molecular modifications on
receptor binding and metabolism as they
relate to clinical response. Metabolism of
drugs and factors affecting it will be
explained fully. The course also covers
several drug classes with special emphasis
on their structure-activity relationship,
chemical
and
pharmacological
classification, synthesis, pharmacological
and mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic
and pharmacodynamic aspects. Among
these drugs are chemotherapeutic agents.
Prerequisite: PS 221
PS 233: Pathology (3 Cr)
This course will introduce the students to
the fundamentals of pathology. The course
covers characteristics of cell, inflammation,
tissue repair, hemodynamic dysfunction,
neoplasia, nutritional diseases and
pathology of infectious diseases. This
course is aimed to provide students
thorough knowledge of general principles
of pathology, and to prepare students for
better
understanding
of
pharmacotheraputics of infective and
toxicological conditions, as well as for the
clinical pharmacy courses. Prerequisite: PS
133
PS 234: Pharmacology and Therapeutics II (3 Cr)
This course covers drugs acting on the
cardiovascular system, renal system,
haematopoeitic
system
and
gastrointestinal system with the emphasis
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on teaching students on bridging the gap
between purely basic sciences and clinical
sciences to promote a safe and effective
drug use optimizing benefits and
minimizing risks. With such views in mind,
the present course is designed as a
clinically oriented subject rather than a
purely basic one. Therefore, therapeutic
applications of drugs and their adverse
effects are emphasized throughout the
course. Prerequisite: PS 231
PS 235: Biochemistry - II (3 Cr)
This course focuses on the topics of
bioenergetics,
metabolism
of
carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, energy
releasing and energy consuming metabolic
processes; the regulation of synthesis and
breakdown of sugars, lipids, nucleic acids
and amino acids. This course is also
designed to provide understanding of
biosynthesis
of
macromolecules.
Prerequisite: PS 232
PS 212: Design & Formulation of
Dispersion Systems (4 Cr)
This course will introduce the students to
the fundamental principles of interfacial
phenomena, adsorption, dispersion
system, rheology, polymorphism and their
impact on the preparation and design of
thermodynamically stable heterogeneous
dosage form. Suspensions, emulsions and
aerosols will be detailed. Prerequisite: PS
211
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PS
312:
Biopharmaceutics
&
Pharmacokinetics - I (3 Cr)
This course is designed to familiarize
students with both biological factors and
physicochemical characteristics of the
drug that influence drug absorption from
gastro- intestinal tract; emphasize the
importance of dosage form selection and
how it affects the clinical outcome. In
addition, the course will discuss the
pharmacokinetics of drug disposition
following one compartment model for
different routes of administration. Study
the biopharmaceutics of non-oral
medication, study factors affecting
bioavailability of drugs including
pharmacokinetic variability, study the
biopharmaceutics of sustained-release and
new drug delivery systems. Prerequisite:
PS 211
PS 313: Biostatistics & Research
Methodology (3 Cr)
This is an introductory course in using and
evaluating biostatistics and research
methodologies. Students will be able to
evaluate the appropriateness of research
methodologies designed to answer a
research question or to test a hypothesis,
select an appropriate statistical test,
analyze the data, explain and evaluate the
obtained results, and apply the results to
decisions about research and practice.
Without these skills, pharmacists are
dependent upon research interpretations
of medical and pharmaceutical writers,
product claims, from the pharmaceutical
industry, journalistic sources, and popular
press. Prerequisite: none
PS 321: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical
Chemistry - II (3 Cr)
This course deals with the chemical
structures, nomenclatures, synthesis,
interrelation of drug with receptors,
structure-activity
relationship
and
metabolites of the different chemical
classes, including cardiovascular agents,
diuretic, analgesics, antihistamines, drugs
acting on autonomic and central nervous
systems. Prerequisite: PS 223
PS 331: Pharmacology and Therapeutics III (3 Cr)
This course covers drugs acting on the
central
nervous
system,
and
pharmacotherapy of endocrine disorders
with the emphasis on teaching students
on bridging the gap between purely basic
sciences and clinical sciences to promote a
safe and effective drug use optimizing
benefits and minimizing risks. With such
views in mind, the present course is
designed as a clinically oriented subject
rather than a purely basic one. Therefore,
therapeutic applications of drugs and their
adverse
effects
are
emphasized
throughout the course. Prerequisite: PS
234
PS 332: Basic Microbiology and
Immunology (3 Cr)
Study of the biological characters of
different groups of microorganisms, their
classification, structure and ultrastructure,
nutrition, metabolism, biosynthesis,
growth, and genetics, in addition to the
principles of immunology and virology.
Prerequisite: none
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PS
314
Biopharmaceutics
&
Pharmacokinetics - II (3 Cr)
This course is deals with rate processes of
drug
disposition,
derivation
of
mathematical models to calculate the time
course of drug and metabolite
concentrations
following
drug
administration. Thus, the quantization of
factors affecting the absorption,
distribution, and metabolism, and
excretion of drugs will be possible. In
addition, the course will discuss the
pharmacokinetics of drug disposition
following one compartment, two
compartment
and
non-linear
pharmacokinetic models for different
routes of administration. Thus students
will be able to do analysis of drug
concentration data both graphically and
by non-linear regression to estimate
pharmacokinetic data relevant to dose
adjustment. Prerequisite: 312
PS 315: Pharmaceutical Technology (3 Cr)
The course comprises the knowledge of
pharmaceutical plant design, quality
control, machinery, the theoretical
background and practical demonstration
of different manufacturing processes like:
heat transfer, mass transfer, particle size,
analysis, mechanism of mixing, filtration
centrifugation, extraction, evaporation,
drying, crystallization, emulsification and
packaging technology. Prerequisite: PS 211
PS 322: Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (2 Cr)
The course is an overview of micro and
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macro perspectives of Complementary
and Alternative medicine which will help
in making rational decisions when advising
patients. Two hours lectures per week will
cover
the
different
types
of
complementary therapies whose safety,
efficacy and toxicity may be unknown, to
develop student knowledge so as to
enable them to make decisions about such
therapy and to counsel patients. In
addition, students will search and evaluate
information on alternative medicines and
make cost/benefit decisions about the use
of a particular alternative medicine for a
patient, supporting their decision with
evidence and evaluating the validity of the
evidence. They will also evaluate the use
of alternative medicines in a societal
context from perspectives of the health
professions, biological and behavioral
sciences, business and industry,
practitioners, and users. Prerequisite: PS
122
PS 333: Interpretation of Clinical
Laboratory Data (3 Cr)
This course is concerned with the study of
biochemical and hematological changes
occurring in the human body under
pathological conditions. Disorders in
protein, lipid, and mineral metabolism as
well as an electrolyte, blood gases and
acid base balance are assessed in view of
laboratory data. Laboratory work deals
with the evaluation of biological
constituents of blood, urine and their
interpretations. Prerequisite: PS 332
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PS 334: Pathogenic Microbiology &
Antibiotics (3 Cr)
The course deals with the role of
microorganisms in infectious diseases. The
study includes the causative agent, its
general characteristics, pathogenicity,
pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis,
prevention and control, and treatment of
the different bacterial, fungal, protozoal
and helminthal infections. Members of the
different classes of antibiotics will be
covered with respect to mechanism of
action, antimicrobial spectrum, and those
less prone to microbial resistance that can
be used for empirical therapy or first line
therapy. Prerequisite: PS 332
PS 335: Bioassay & Drug Screening (1 Cr)
This course is designed to give the student
basic information about the general
principles of bioassay and drug screening.
It also deals with methods used in the
preclinical drug development. These
include general methods used in the
screening for a new drug and the
determination of the potency using
biological objects. The general methods
used in the screening and bioassay of
drugs on different systems of the body are
covered. Prerequisite: PS 331
PS 341: Health Care System and
Pharmaceutical Care (2 Cr)
This course is designed to introduce
students to the different components of
the health care systems. It covers the
evolution of health care to the present
status of each health care professionals
and different department involved in
re-engineering an ideal health care system.
This course also includes the roles and
responsibilities of each component and
how they coexist as part of the current
health care systems. Emphasis will be on
preparing modern educated pharmacists
that provide rational drug therapy to
patients and apply pharmaceutical care.
Prerequisite: none
PS 342: Drug Information & Literature
Evaluation (2 Cr)
This is a two-credit course consisting of
one lecture hours and one recitation hour
per week. The course is designed to
develop the pharmacy student’s
competency to select sources of
information needed to research a
question, find the potential answer, begin
to evaluate the information found and
ultimately formulate an appropriate
response using medical terminology and
abbreviations appropriately. The student
will gain expertise in utilizing general as
well as specialized texts and indexing
systems in both print and electronic form.
The student will also be able to identify
the distinguishing characteristics of the
medical/pharmaceutical journals discussed
in class and demonstrate proficiency in
preparing an abstract. The recitation
sessions will provide the students with
first-hand experience using the various
references discussed in class and in
conducting computerized literature
searches. Prerequisite: PS 331
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PS 311: Sterile Dosage Forms (3 Cr)
Physicochemical properties as well as the
design and formulation of ophthalmics and
injectable dosage forms; including
isotonicity, acid-base properties as well as
sterilization principles and techniques will
be studied. Basic principles of
radiopharmacy and radio- pharmaceuticals
are will also be discussed. The course
includes also an introduction on sterile
drug delivery systems and their
advantages. Prerequisite: PS 211
PS 411: Clinical Pharmacokinetics and
Therapeutics Drug Monitoring (3 Cr)
The course is a continuation of an earlier
course
in
biopharmaceutics
and
Pharmacokinetics (PS 312). The course will
discuss the pharmacokinetics of drug
disposition following two compartment
model, multiple dose therapy, and
nonlinear pharmacokinetics model for the
different rout of administration. The course
also enables the student to understand
how various disease states alter the
pharmacokinetic parameters and to be
able to adjust plasma concentration within
therapeutic range. Concept of therapeutic
monitoring will be applied on 20 drugs
with narrow therapeutic window.
Prerequisite: PS 314
PS 414: OTC Drugs and Products (3 Cr)
This course deals with the study of the
OTC drug treatment, and rational drug
selection for most of the common ailments
by pharmacist. The primary aim is to build
up full background knowledge about the
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use of OTC drugs in retail pharmacy and to
interpret this information into actual
counseling process and management. In
practical students apply the knowledge
discussed in the lecture on real OTC cases
to interpret results and give rational
counseling managements to patients.
Prerequisite: PS 331
PS 441: Communication Skill in Pharmacy
Practice (2 Cr)
The course emphasizes the most important
skills to enable the student to play a vital
role in patient education and thus improve
patient understanding and compliance.
Prerequisite: none
PS 443: Clinical Pharmacy- Disease &
Therapeutic Management - I (3 Cr)
The course places more emphasis on
teaching students the knowledge and skills
needed to contribute effectively to the
care of patients and means of how to
monitor the short and long term outcomes
of therapy. The course discusses two parts.
The first part explains the benefits of the
implementation of clinical pharmacy
services to the welfare of patients health
and emphasizing the role of clinical
pharmacist in minimizing drug toxicity,
maximizing drug efficacy and promoting
cost-effectiveness of selected therapy. The
second part discusses three disease
disorders, cardiovascular, Respiratory and
gastro-intestinal disorders from both
disease and therapeutic management’s
point of view. In practical, case reports
studies will be discussed to assess
understanding. Prerequisite: PS 331
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PS 446: Physical Assessment (2 Cr)
This course is designed to introduce the
pharmacy student to the basic principles
and techniques of history taking and
physical examination. Students in this
course will have an opportunity to develop
the skills necessary to adequately follow
the patient using physical assessment
parameters and to monitor drug therapy
when appropriate. The student will also
have an opportunity to use and
demonstrate the skills learned in this class
during his or her clerkship rotations.
Prerequisite: PS 443
PS 415: Professional Pharmaceutical Ethics
& Legislations (2 Cr)
This course is aimed to introduce the
student to the basic components of the
pharmaceutical legislations in the UAE. The
course will cover the law of the United
Arab Emirates concerning pharmacy
profession and all the pharmaceutical
institutions. In addition, this course will
introduce the pharmacy student to basic
principles of ethics as they relate to the
provision of pharmaceutical care and
medicine. Prerequisite: none
GE 140: Ethics and Modern World (3 Cr)
This course is an introduction to the special
ethical problems and issues that arise for
practitioners of professions. The course
will help to address dilemmas faced in
professional practice. For example what
moral qualities should professionals bring
to their practice? How should the interests
of the professional, the client, and the
larger community be balanced? What are
the special moral problems of conducting a
professional practice in multicultural
settings? Prerequisite: none
PS 431: Drugs of Abuse & Clinical
Toxicology (3 Cr)
The objective of course is two-fold, namely
to outline the concepts of drug abuse,
tolerance, dependence and addiction of
the most widely abused narcotics and
mind-manifested drugs and means of
detection and managements. In addition,
the course will give an introduction to
occupational and professional clinical
toxicology and means of detection and
managements. Prerequisite: PS 331
PS 444: Clinical Pharmacy- Disease &
Therapeutic Management - II (3 Cr)
This course is a continuation of PS 443 and
discusses endocrine disorders, hepatic,
pancreatic, autoimmune and rheumatic
disorders from both disease and
therapeutic management’s point of view.
In addition, infectious diseases will be
covered in the same manner. In practical,
case reports studies will be discussed to
assess understanding. Prerequisite: PS 443
PS 447: Medication Errors: Causes,
Prevention, Current Issues (2 Cr)
This course is intended to provide the
student with an introduction to the
problem of medication errors in healthcare.
Activities will include discussions of
significant medication error research,
factors which can contribute to errors,
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drug categories and abbreviations
associated with error risks, error detecting
methods, case analysis of errors in 500
prescriptions, and error prevention
methods, including the roles of both the
patient and technology. Students will also
use the Internet to become familiar with
various organizations and list services
related to patient safety and to identify
and make presentation on medication
errors, case analysis of prescription errors,
pertinent issues and current events related
to this area. Prerequisite: 414
PP544:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy
Module:
Gastroenterology/Nutrition (2 Cr)
This course provides basic instruction in
the principles of pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with gastrointestinal diseases and
improper nutrition. The student will be
able
to
propose
rational
pharmacotherapeutic decisions and discuss
relevant patient case management issues
in practice. Prerequisite: none
PP542:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy Module: Cardiology (2
Cr)
This course provides basic instruction in the
principles
of
pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with cardiovascular diseases. The
student will be able to propose rational
pharmacotherapeutic decisions and discuss
relevant patient case management issues
in practice. Prerequisite: none
P545:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy
Module:
Renal
Impairments & Drug Monitoring (2-0-2)
This course provides basic instruction in
the principles of pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with renal diseases. In addition,
emphasis on the application of Clinical
Pharmacokinetics in drug monitoring and
dose adjustment will be done. The student
will be able to propose rational
pharmacotherapeutic decisions and discuss
relevant patient case management issues
in practice. Prerequisite: none
PP543:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy Module: Psychiatry/
Neurology (2 Cr)
This course provides basic instruction in the
principles
of
pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with psychiatric and neurological
diseases. The student will be able to
propose rational pharmacotherapeutic
decisions and discuss relevant patient case
management issues in practice. Prerequisite:
none
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PP546:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy Module: Endocrinology
/Rheumatology/Ob & Gyn (2 Cr)
This course provides basic instruction in
the principles of pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with endocrinologic and
rheumatologic diseases. The student will
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be
able
to
propose
rational
pharmacotherapeutic decisions and
discuss relevant patient case management
issues in practice. Prerequisite: none
PP547:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy Module: Infectious
Disease/Hematology
(2 Cr)
This course provides basic instruction in
the principles of pathophysiologic,
pharmaceutical, pharmacologic, and
therapeutic considerations in the care of
patients with infectious diseases,
hematological disorders or cancer. The
student will be able to propose rational
pharmacotherapeutic decisions and
discuss relevant patient case management
issues in practice. Prerequisite: none
PP548:
Pathophysiology
&
Pharmacotherapy Module VIII: Nuclear
Pharmacy & Oncology (2 Cr)
This course will provide the student with
basic information concerning the design
and handling of radioactive pharmaceutical
products for diagnostic and therapeutic
use. This course also provides basic
instruction in principles and techniques
applicable to the preparation and
dispensing of radioactive pharmaceuticals,
radioimmunoassay (RIA) techniques, and
applications in Oncology. Prerequisite:
none
PP549: Clinical Seminar (1 Cr)
This project will be run across two
semesters in the final year (Level 10 &
Level 11). This will enable students to
investigate an area of interest under the
supervision of one of the faculty appointed
to this project. This course requires a
student to prepare a finding report and
present a seminar on his finding. This
course will be evaluated based on project
design, medical literature, statistics skills,
appropriateness of study design, quality
of the data, statistical test selection and
application. Prerequisite: none
APPE Rotations (* - successful completion of all
the courses from Semesters 1 to 9)
CR 542: Drug Information (5 Cr)
The drug information rotation allows the
student to provide drug information
services to pharmacists and other
healthcare professionals. Emphasis within
the rotation is placed on how to properly
receive requests for information, conduct
a systematic information search, and
assimilate the information obtained into
an appropriate response form. The student
will develop a working knowledge of
information resources as well as develop
the ability to critically evaluate such
resources. The student may also have the
opportunity to become involved with the
evaluation of drugs for formulary inclusion,
quality assurance/drug usage evaluation
activities, news publications, and pharmacy
and therapeutics (P&T) committee
support.
Prerequisite: Successful
completion of all didactic courses within
the Pharm. D. curriculum or consent of the
instructor. Prerequisite: *
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CR 543: Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy
Practice (5 Cr)
A clinical experience in an approved
hospital pharmacy which provides
experience in the provision of
pharmaceutical care in an acute inpatient
setting. Particular emphasis is placed on
the preparation, distribution and control of
medications, medication and disease
monitoring, and the development of
students’ ability to communicate with
other
health
care
professionals.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 651: Oncology (5 Cr)
A structured pharmacy experience in an
institutional setting dealing with oncology
patients.
Prerequisite:
Successful
completion of all didactic courses within
the Pharm. D. curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 544: Community Pharmacy Practice (5
Cr)
A structured pharmacy experience in
community ambulatory practice stressing
management and prescription dispensing
functions, patient counseling, and over-thecounter
medication.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all didactic
courses within the Pharm. D. curriculum.
Prerequisite: *
CR 653: Cardiology (5 Cr)
A structured pharmacy experience in an
institutional setting dealing with cardiology
patients.
Prerequisite:
Successful
completion of all didactic courses within
the Pharm. D. curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 545: Adult Acute Pharmaceutical Care
(5 Cr)
In this rotation, students participate in a
wide range of clinical services and activities
through interactions with patients,
physicians and other healthcare teams.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
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CR 652: Clinical Rotation-Infectious
Diseases (5 Cr)
A structured pharmacy experience in an
institutional setting dealing with patients
with infectious diseases. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all didactic
courses within the Pharm. D. curriculum.
Prerequisite: *
CR 654: Family Medicine (5 Cr)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care
experience in a family practice setting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 655: Psychiatry (5 Cr)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care
experience with psychiatric patients.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. This rotation is designed to
provide an introduction to the
pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy
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issues related to infants and children. The
rotation will prepare the student with a
knowledge base and problem-solving skills
to provide pharmaceutical care to this
population. The rotation will provide
instruction through lectures, case-oriented
group discussions with the instructor and
assigned practice problems. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all didactic
courses within the Pharm. D. curriculum.
Prerequisite: *
CR 671: Pharmaceutical Industry (5 Cr)
A structured pharmacy experience in an
industrial pharmacy setting dealing with
sales and marketing issues and
manufacturing practices. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all didactic
courses within the Pharm. D. curriculum.
Prerequisite: *
CR 672: Disease State Management (5 Cr)
This rotation is designed to provide an
introduction to the pharmaceutical care in
the outpatient treatment of one or more
disease states including, but not limited
to,
diabetes,
bronchial
asthma,
hypertension
and
dyslipidemia.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 673: Nuclear Pharmacy (5 Cr)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care
experience with patients undergoing
nuclear
pharmacy
treatments.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
CR 674: Consulting Pharmacy (5 Cr)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care
experience with a consultant pharmacist.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
didactic courses within the Pharm. D.
curriculum. Prerequisite: *
Faculty Elective Courses (6 Cr)
In this course students should select any
of the following courses totaling to a
maximum of not more than 6 credits. The
following courses shall be available: PP 442
Applied Clinical & Diagnostic Analysis (2 Cr.
Prerequisite: PS 332); PP 541 Principles of
Pathophysiology and Immunology (2 Cr.
Prerequisite: PS 332); PS 412 Dispensing of
Medications (2 Cr. Prerequisite: PS 311); PS
416 Clinical Problems in Parenteral Nutrition
& Intravenous Therapy (3 Cr. Prerequisite:
PS 311); and PS 445 Pharmacoeconomics (3
Cr. Prerequisite: PS 413). Descriptions of
the above courses are given below:
PP 442 Applied Clinical & Diagnostic
Analysis (2 Cr)
This course is concerned with the
misinterpretation of clinical diagnostic test
due to data abnormality resulted from
disease and drug influence on the
diagnostic tests. Changes in the clinical
diagnostic tests related to electrolytes,
cardiac, hematology, hepatic, renal and
thyroid enzymes as well as changes in lipid
and protein will be illustrated as an alert to
avoid misdiagnosis. Prerequisite: PS 332.
PP 541 Principles of Pathophysiology and
Immunology (2 Cr)
This course provides basic instruction on
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the principles of pathophysiological and
Immunological concepts relevant to
pharmaceutical care in order to promote
patient health. The student will be able to
propose rational pharmacotherapeutic
decisions and discuss relevant patient case
management
issues
in
practice.
Prerequisite: PS 332
PS 412 Dispensing of Medications (2 Cr)
This course integrates previously acquired
knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences
and applies it to the practice of dispensing
medications. Prescriptions for different
groups of patients are discussed. Drug
interactions and factors to be considered
in dispensing prescription and nonprescription products as well as the role of
the pharmacist in their selection are
emphasized. Prerequisite: PS 112
PS 416 Clinical Problems in Parenteral
Nutrition & Intravenous Therapy (3 Cr)
This course is designed to explore the
scope of clinical problems related to
parenteral nutrition and intravenous
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therapy. Students will be taught the
rationale of using various intravenous
therapy and parenteral and enteral
nutritional therapy with their advantages,
disadvantages,
complications
and
monitoring parameters. Prerequisite: PS
311
PS 445 Pharmacoeconomics (3 Cr)
Principles of Pharmacoeconomics will give
students a basic understanding of the
tools needed to assess the costs and
outcomes
of
medications
and
pharmaceutical care services. This course
teaches students to evaluate and apply
health economic and humanistic outcomes
research in a knowledgeable and ethical
fashion at the population level. In
addition, students will be exposed to the
drug-focused and disease state-focused
approaches to pharmacoeconomic
research and the fundamentals of quality
of life research for the purpose of rational
decision-making. Prerequisite: None
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25. DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE
(DMD)
25.1 Overview
The DMD program will educate students
to become competent dentists, dedicated
to serve the community and will practice
dentistry with the highest level of ethical
and moral standards. The curriculum
focuses and emphasizes the importance
of research and encourages student
participation in research activities. This
program is tailored to meet the needs of
the dental students in the region.
25.2 Mission
The DMD program aims to promote dental
education and enhance dental practice
through a broad spectrum of knowledge,
simulations and clinical practice. It aims to
prepare a generation of general dental
practitioners with clinical competency,
possessing the knowledge, skills, and
values to begin the practice of general
dentistry serving UAE citizens or at any
other geographic location of their choice.
25.3 Admission Requirements
All applicants shall meet all criteria for
undergraduate admission as laid down in
the Standards (2011) published by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation,
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific
Research, UAE.
See Section 18.2 Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
25.4 Goals
1. To meet the oral health needs of
the United Arab Emirates
community by a blend of dental
science and craft of medicine with
emphasis on maxillofacial disease
prevention and oro-dental health
promotion.
2. To prepare for evidence based
dental practice in the changing
health care environment of the 21st
Century.
3. To acquire the basic medical and
dental knowledge and the skills
that will allow the professional,
ethical and humane practice of
dentistry.
4. To assimilate basic sciences with
oral health sciences thus enable the
students to apply their knowledge
to oral health care.
5. To incorporate clinical knowledge
with clinical skills allowing the
students to deliver efficient patient
care.
6. To develop a professional and
considerate approach to the
analysis and management of health
care.
7. To promote the acquisition of the
skills, attitudes and behaviors that
facilitates effective and appropriate
interaction with patients and
colleagues.
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8. To display training in dental
education with international
standards of dental practice.
9. To produce caring, knowledgeable,
competent and skillful dentists who
are acquainted with and accept the
obligation to practice in the best
interest of the patient at all times.
25.5 Objectives
A student before graduation will have to
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
faculty achievement of the objectives in
the following three domains of learning:
Cognitive:
Knowledge and understanding of:
1. Describe the molecular basis of
diseases and the way they affect
the body, oral cavity and
maxillofacial region.
2. Describe the scientific basis of
general oral diseases, use of
medicines including the use of oral
medicines in the management of
common oral diseases.
3. Display knowledge of the basic oral
health, clinical skills and the ability
to acquire, manage and use of
current information for clinical
decision making and problem
solving in the care of individual
patients,
family
members,
populations and systems of oral
health and dental care delivery.
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4. Integrate basic sciences knowledge
in a clinical context in order to
solve common medical and dental
problems.
5. Demonstrate basic scientific
knowledge of dental biomaterials/
dental biomechanics and its
application in dentistry.
6. Describe basic bio-behavioral and
clinical science knowledge used to
analyze and solve dental problems
related to the oral diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of oral
diseases.
7. Historical contexts for oral patient
care.
8. Describe the implications of basic
ethical
principles,
including
confidentiality, informed consent
and honesty for the oral health.
9. Portray strategies to support lifelong learning via both print and
electronic sources to assist in
making diagnostic and treatment
decisions and to remain up to date
with advances in medical and
dental knowledge and practice
Skills:
Ability to:
1. De m ons t r a t e
accurate
comprehensive and focused
medical and dental histories,
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physical examinations of head, neck
and oral cavity in particular by
employing techniques that facilitate
accurate diagnosis of the patients.
2. Perform relevant laboratory and
practical procedures in order to
accomplish diagnosis and treatment
planning.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of
laboratory tests and different
imaging studies in making diagnostic
and treatment decisions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to formulate
and execute a plan of care for the
prevention and treatment of disease
and the relief of symptoms and
distress.
5. Demonstrate the effective use of
pharmocotherapeutic agents and
other therapeutic modalities
necessary for the relevant
treatment.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of
the principles and method of
practice-based learning that involves
investigation and evaluation of
patient’s care, appraisal and
assimilation of scientific evidence
and improvements in patient care
Attitudes:
At the completion of the five year DMD
course, the dental students should be able
to demonstrate:
1. Exhibit the personal
attributes of compassion,
honesty, and integrity in
relationship with patients,
families, communities and
the dental profession.
2. Demonstrate the ability to
communicate thoughtfully
and effectively, both
verbally and in writing,
with patients, their families,
colleagues and others with
whom dentists must
exchange information in
carrying
out
their
responsibilities.
3. Exhibit appropriate value
for the nature of the
dentist/patient relationship
and the importance of
c o n s i d e r a t e
communication and active
listening with attention to
the patient’s familial,
cultural and spiritual
circumstances.
4. D e m o n s t r a t e
professionalism and high
ethical standards in all
aspects of dental practice.
5. Exhibit a capability for selfevaluation, moral reflection
and ethical reasoning to
form the basis for a selfdirected
life-long
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engagement
in
the
responsible committed
practice of dentistry.
25.6 Program Structure
The DMD program consists of a five-year
(10 semesters).
6. Display the ability to
educate patients about
their oral health problems
and to motivate them to
adopt oral and dental
health
promoting
behaviors
The first two years of the curriculum are
designed to educate students in
biomedical and behavioral sciences.
During the third and fourth year, students
will concentrate on preclinical dental
sciences courses followed by clinical
dental courses providing a valuable clinical
experience. Comprehensive patient care
is taught in the fifth year with special
consideration to management of the
medically compromised patients.
Students who fulfill the graduation
requirements and have successfully
demonstrated the achievement of all
competencies will be awarded the degree
of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
7. Demonstrate the ability to
work effectively as a part
of an oral health care
team.
8. Exhibit the ability to
evaluate the patient’s
medical
and
dental
problems
accurately
serving as the basis for
making diagnostic and
treatment decisions thus
maximizing the patient’s
benefit.
The program consists of 190 Credit Hours
Courses
Credit Hours
General Education
25
Dentistry Sciences
165
TOTAL
190
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General Education:
General Education requirements are 18
formation
he the
credit hours.
Every student is required to take the
mandatory credit hours that cover English
language, use of computers, and one or
more college-level courses in the areas of:
• Islamic studies, history, or
culture
• Humanities or arts.
• English, Arabic, or other
languages.
• Natural or physical sciences.
• Social or behavioral sciences.
25.7 Plan of Study
SEMESTER – 1
Course
Title
Lh
Ph
PreRequisite
Cr
ENG 101
English Language
3
0
Nil
3
ITE 101
Information Technology
2
2
Nil
3
ICU 101
Islamic Culture
3
-
Nil
3
ANA 101
Anatomy I
2
2
Nil
3
HIS 101
Histology
2
2
Nil
3
CHM 101
Chemistry
3
2
Nil
4
TOTAL
19
SEMESTER – 2
Course
Title
Lh
Ph
PreRequisite
Cr
PHY 102
Physics
3
0
Nil
3
BSC 102
Behavioral Sciences
3
-
Nil
3
ANA 102
Anatomy II: Head & Neck
3
2
ANA 101
4
DAN 102
Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
2
2
ANA 101
3
HPH 102
Human Physiology
3
2
Nil
4
BIO 102
Biochemistry
2
2
CHM 101
4
TOTAL
21
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SEMESTER – 3
Course
Title
Lh
Ph
PreRequisite
Cr
MIC 201
Microbiology & Immunology
3
2
Nil
4
BIS 201
Biostatistics
2
2
Nil
3
OHI 201
Oral Histology
2
2
HIS 101
3
GPA 201
General Pathology
2
2
HIS 101
3
PHA 201
Pharmacology
3
2
HPH 102
4
POC 201
Principles of Occlusion (Pre-clinical)
2
1
DAN 102
2
TOTAL
18
SEMESTER – 4
Course
Title
Lh
Ph
DMA 202
Dental Materials
2
2
GMD 202
General Medicine
2
2
GSR 202
General Surgery & ENT
2
2
ORD 202
Oral Radiology - I
1
2
OPA 202
Oral Pathology - I
2
2
ETH 202
Ethical & Medico-legal Aspects of Dentistry
2
-
PreRequisite
PHY 102
MIC 201
GPA 201
ANA 102
ANA 102
PHY 102
GPA 201
OHI 201
Nil
TOTAL
Cr
3
3
3
2
3
17
SEMESTER – 5
Course
Title
Lh Ph
PreRequisite
Cr
OPA 301
Oral Pathology - II
2
2
OPA 202
3
OPD 301
Operative Dentistry - I (Pre-clinical)
2
3
DMA 202
DAN 102
3
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RPR 301
Removable Prosthodontics - I
(Pre-clinical)
2
3
ORT 301
Orthodontics - I (Pre-clinical)
1
3
FPR 301
Fixed Prosthodontics - I
(Pre-clinical)
2
3
END 301
Endodontics - I (Pre-clinical)
2
3
DMA 202
DAN 102
DAN 102
POC 201
DAN 102
DMA 202
DAN 102
DMA 202
3
2
3
3
TOTAL
17
SEMESTER – 6
Course
OSR 302
OPD 302
END 302
FPR 302
RPR 302
PRE 302
ORT 302
Title
Oral Surgery - I (Pre-clinical)
Operative Dentistry - II
(Pre-clinical)
Endodontics - II (Pre-clinical)
Fixed Prosthodontics - II
(Pre-clinical)
Removable Prosthodontics - II
(Pre-clinical)
Periodontics - I (Pre-clinical)
PreRequisite
MIC 201
PHA 201
Lh
Ph
2
2
2
3
OPD 301
3
2
3
END 301
3
2
3
FPR 301
3
2
3
RPR 301
3
1
2
OHI 201
2
ORT 301
2
Orthodontics - II (Pre-clinical)
1
3
LAN 302
Local Anesthesia
1
0
CDE 302
Community Dentistry I
1
0
Cr
3
ANA 102
HPH 102
Nil
TOTAL
1
1
21
SEMESTER – 7
Course
OPD 401
END 401
Title
Lh
Operative(Esthetic) Dentistry - III
1
(Clinical)
Endodontics - III (Clinical)
1
Ph
Pre-Requisite
Cr
3
OPD 302
2
3
END 302
2
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Fixed Prosthodontics - III
FPR 401
(Clinical)
Removable Prosthodontics - III
RPR 401
(Clinical)
PER 401
Periodontics - II (Clinical)
1
3
FPR 302
2
1
3
RPR 302
2
1
3
PER 302
2
2
3
OSR 401
Oral Surgery - II (Clinical)
1
3
ODG 401
Oral Diagnosis (Clinical)
2
3
PDN 401
Preventive Dentistry (Pre-clinical)
2
0
OSR 302
All Pre-clinical
Courses
Nil
ORT 401
Orthodontics - III (Clinical)
1
3
ORT 302
2
Oral Radiology - II (Clinical)
1
3
ORD 202
2
ORD 401
TOTAL
2
21
SEMESTER – 8
Course
Lh
Ph
Pre-Requisite
Cr
END 402 Endodontics - IV (Clinical)
1
3
END 401
2
PER 402 Periodontics - III (Clinical)
1
3
PER 401
2
OSR 402 Oral Surgery - III (Clinical)
1
3
OSR 401
2
1
3
RPR 401
2
OPD 402 Operative Dentistry IV (Clinical)
1
3
OPD 401
2
FPR 402 Fixed Prosthodontics IV (Clinical)
1
3
FPR 401
2
ORT 402 Orthodontics IV (Clinical)
1
3
ORT 401
2
OME 402 Oral Medicine (Clinical)
2
3
GMD 202
3
RME 402 Research Methodology
2
1
BIS 201
3
RPR 402
Title
Removable Prosthodontics IV
(Clinical)
TOTAL
20
SEMESTER – 9
Course
Title
Principles of Differential Diagnosis
PDG 501
(Clinical)
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Lh
1
Ph
Pre-Requisite
Cr
1
All Previous
Clinical
Courses
2
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COC 501 Clinical Occlusion (Clinical)
1
3
POC 201
2
PER 501 Periodontics - IV (Clinical)
1
3
PER 402
2
PED 501 Pediatric Dentistry - I (Clinical)
2
3
1
-
DPM 501 Dental Practice Management (Clinical)
3
-
Nil
3
HDT 501 Hospital Dentistry (Clinical)
1
3
All Previous
Courses
3
CDE 501 Community Dentistry - II (Clinical)
1
0
Nil
1
MCP 501
Medically Compromised Patients
(Clinical)
All Previous
Courses
All Previous
Courses
TOTAL
3
1
17
SEMESTER – 10
Course
Title
Lh
Ph
Pre-Requisite
Cr
CDC 502
Comprehensive Dental Clinic
(Clinical)
2
4
All Previous
Courses
3
PER 502
Periodontics - V (Clinical)
1
3
PER 501
2
PED 502
Pediatric Dentistry - II (Clinical)
2
3
PED 501
3
IMP 502
Implantology (Clinical)
1
1
MEM 502
Medical Emergencies (Clinical)
1
3
GER 502
Geriatrics Dentistry (Clinical)
1
0
ADV 502
Advanced Diagnosis, Oral Medicine,
Pathology and Radiology (Clinical)
1
3
CDE 502
Community Dentistry - III (Clinical)
2
0
Nil
2
2
0
Nil
2
SEM 502
Seminars (Clinical)
All Previous
Clinical
Courses
All Previous
Courses
All Previous
Courses
All Previous
Courses
TOTAL
2
2
1
2
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25.8 Course Descriptions
ENG 101: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Intensive instruction in writing process.
Focuses on organization of ideas in welldeveloped expository and as essays with
some emphasis on developing vocabulary.
ITE 101: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the most
common software applications of
microcomputers and includes “hands-on”
use of microcomputers and some of the
major commercial software. These
software packages should include typical
features of office suites, such as word
processing, spreadsheets, database
systems, and other features found in
current software packages. Upon
completion, Students will understand
common applications and be able to utilize
selected features of these packages.
ICU 101: ISLAMIC CULTURE
The course aims to introduce the students
to be in touch with the Islamic culture by
taking them through the civilization
established by prominent scholars. The
students are expected to compare this
culture with the existing ones. The course
consists of a general review of Islam as a
religion and an approach to life.
PHY 102: PHYSICS
This is an introductory course which
includes the study of mechanics, heat,
magnetism and nuclear physics.
BSC 102: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Overview of the main topics in general
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psychology includes biological basis of
behavior and mental processes: sensation
and perception: learning: motivation:
intelligence,
human
development:
personality and behavioral disorders.
CHM 101: CHEMISTRY
This course includes an introduction to the
concepts of matter and energy,
composition of matter, molecules and
mixtures, chemical bonds and reactions,
organic and inorganic compounds. It
provides the student with the basic
knowledge preparing him/her to
comprehend further dentistry courses
specially biochemistry.
ANA 101: ANATOMY I
The Human Anatomy course covers the
skeleton including the skull, vertebral
column, upper limbs, lower limbs and
thorax with accent on the development of
nose, lips, oral cavity, cranium, salivary
glands and pharynx. It also includes
information about the viscera of the
thorax and abdomen with their blood and
nerve supply. The course also gives
information about human embryology: the
gametogenesis, fertilization and the
embryological development of the face,
nose, lips, oral cavity, jaws, brachial arches
and their derivatives, cranium, vertebrae,
temporomandibular joint, teeth, salivary
glands, pituitary gland, pharynx,
respiratory tract and bloodvessels of the
head and neck. The use of computer
software is vital in teaching this course.
HIS 101: HISTOLOGY
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This course covers the ultramicroscopic
structure of the cell, epithelium,
connective tissues, bone, cartilage,
muscles, blood vessels and lymphatic
tissues. It also covers the microscopic
structure of the alimentary canal, liver, gall
bladder, pancreas, reproductive system,
eye (cornea and retina), skin, respiratory
system, urinary system, nervous system,
endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid and suprarenal gland). The
use of computer software is fundamental
in teaching this course.
ANA 102: ANATOMY II: HEAD & NECK
This course covers the exhaustive anatomy
of the head (including the mandible) and
neck regarding bones, and soft parts. The
bony parts will comprise the anatomy of
skull and cranium, jaws, parietal, frontal,
sphenoid, ethmoid, vomer, nasal,
zygomatic, temporal, lacrymal bones and
nasal conchae. The soft parts cover the
scalp and temple (muscles, vessels and
nerves), anterior and posterior triangles,
sub-occipital triangle, muscles, vessels and
fascia of the neck, face and facial muscles,
nose, ear and eye, pharynx and larynx,
deep dissection of neck, thyroid,
parathyroid, brain, cranial nerves, spinal
cord and meninges, muscles of
mastication, temporal and submandibular
region, the parotid, sublingual and
submandibular salivary glands. The use of
computer software is fundamental in
teaching the course of head and neck
anatomy.
DAN 102: DENTAL ANATOMY AND
OCCLUSION
This course provides an introduction to
dental anatomy, terminology, dental
formulas, dental notation systems; a
detailed description of the chronology and
morphology of each tooth, anatomical
variations and teeth anomalies, dental
arches alignment, an introduction to
occlusion as well as forensic dentistry. The
use of computer software is fundamental
in teaching human dental anatomy. The
laboratory part will comprise anatomical
wax carving of teeth. This course is
fundamental for students to give
information on comparative anatomy of
teeth with their anatomical abnormalities.
It helps in understanding the clinical and
surgical dentistry.
HPH 102: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
This course helps the students in identifying
the functions of different organs of the
body. It provides information on cell
physiology;
extra
cellular
fluid,
homeostasis, transport across the cell
membrane, blood gases, and acid–base
physiological aspects. Also it covers blood
and its constituents, hemorrhage and
coagulation. It describes haemodynamics,
physiologic properties of the cardiac
muscle, ECG, cardiac output, blood
pressure, heart rate, vasomotor center,
shock and special circulation. In addition, it
covers physiology of respiratory, excretory
systems, endocrine system, reproductive
system, GIT as well as CNS. This course also
provides information on the influence of
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diet on oral structures as well as the effect
of hormones on oral tissues and saliva.
BIO 102: BIOCHEMISTRY
This course provides knowledge on
solutions, hydrogen ion concentration, PH,
acids and basesbuffers, colloidal state,
osmotic pressure, ion exchange and
thermodynamics. It also covers the
classification, structure, biochemical
reactions
and
metabolism
of
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Also, it
covers definition and classification of
enzymes, co-enzymes, optimal PH and
temperature, competitive and noncompetitive inhibition, mechanism of
enzyme action, iso-enzymes and enzymes
in clinical diagnosis. Moreover, it provides
information on function, sources and
deficiency symptoms of minerals and
vitamins, nutritional counseling relevant to
clinical dentistry, biochemistry of DNA and
RNA, DNA replication and repair, and
recombinant DNA technology.
MIC 201: MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
This course provides knowledge on the
fundamental
characteristics
of
microorganisms, with special emphasis on
sterilization and disinfection, infection
control, oral microbial flora, staphylococci,
bacilli, spirochetes, actinomyces, viruses,
common parasites, vaccines and sera,
pyaemia, bacteraemia, septicemia, focal
and systemic infections. This course helps
in
understanding
the
etiology,
pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of various infectious diseases.
The practical part will cover gram staining
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and acid fast staining. It also covers
doctrine of immunology and immunological
responses,
immunotherapy,
immunosuppressants,
autoimmune
diseases, organ and tissue transplantation,
and vaccines.
BIS 201: BIOSTATISTICS
This course introduces the dental student
to the principles of basic statistics and
basics of clinical trial design and analysis.
Systematic critical appraisal of the design,
analysis and outcomes from these trials
form the basis for conclusions on
effectiveness of different treatment
modalities. This provides the evidence base
for developing guidelines in clinical care.
Research continues to be essential to
develop a clearer understanding of
approaches. The principle of health care
economics provides the framework for
understanding how choice between
treatments can be made. This course is
intended to cover the previously mentioned
principles to enable the student to be
acquainted with clinical trials especially
evidence based dentistry.
OHI 201: ORAL HISTOLOGY
This course covers growth and
development of face, teeth and jaws,
enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp and
periodontal membrane; the microscopic
and ultramicroscopic structure of dental
tissues; enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp,
periodontal membrane and bone. Also it
covers the microscopic study of the
neighboring structures of the oral cavity;
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lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, palate,
salivary glands of the oral cavity and
alveolar bone with accent on calcification
of the hard tissues of the teeth and
alveolar bone; shedding and eruption of
teeth, temporomandibular joint and age
changes in teeth and surrounding
structure. The use of computer software is
fundamental in teaching of oral histology.
GPA 201: GENERAL PATHOLOGY
This course is fundamental for completing
with anatomy, histology and physiology a
joint series, providing a complete idea on
pathophysiology of diseases. It provides
an introduction to pathology, causes of
disease, cell response to injury,
inflammation reactions, tissue response to
infection, wound healing, immunity to
infection, hypersensitivity, pyogenic
infection,
tuberculosis,
syphilis,
actinomyces, leprosy, fungal and viral
diseases, hemorrhage and shock, disorders
of nutrition, hormonal disturbances,
disorders of calcium metabolism,
thrombosis and embolism, infarction,
edema, renal failure, hepatic failure,
pigments, healing of fractures and calculi.
This course is useful in understanding the
etiology and diagnosis of diseases.
DMA 202: DENTAL MATERIALS
This course offers structure, terminology,
composition, manipulation, physical
properties, biocompatibility, dental uses of
dental materials including gypsum
products,
impression
materials
(hydrocolloids and rubber base), resins,
waxes, restorative materials, cements,
cavity liners, varnishes, amalgam, casting
metals and alloys, ceramics, and implant
materials with practical applications. It also
covers procedures of tooth cuttings, burs
and points, abrasive and polishing agents.
This is an essential course to provide
students information on the aims, scope of
science, types, uses, and limitations
characters of dental materials. This course
helps students in differentiation between
dental materials and selection of the most
appropriate ones. Also, it helps in providing
information on compatibility of these
agents. It offers to the students the vital
skills for manipulation and mixing of dental
materials. Thus, they will gain the skills vital
for filling, welding, soldering, annealing,
picking, investing, and casting procedures
needed in the relevant courses.
POC 201: PRINCIPLES OF OCCLUSION
This is an essential course built upon
anatomy and physiology. This course
covers dental terminology, normal anatomy
and physiology of masticatory system,
occlusal form and function in relation to
neighboring and opposing teeth, the
periodontium, the temporomandibular
joints, the masticatory muscles and the
neuromuscular system, in addition to, the
functions of mastication, respiration,
swallowing and speech. These information
help students in understanding relevant
diseases and their proper management. Its
main rationale is to give preliminary
information needed to diagnose and
manage malocclusion.
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PHA 201: Pharmacology
This course includes universal principles of
pharmacology, with special accent on
dental therapeutics, pharmacokinetics
related to general dentistry, ADME of
drugs, drug receptors pharmacodynamics,
dosage forms and routes of drug
administrations, adverse drug reactions,
drugs acting on CNS and peripheral
nervous system, anti-infective drugs,
cardiovascular system, hemopoetic
system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal
tract, respiratory system and immune
system, hormones, vitamins, miscellaneous
agents (astringents, bleaching, dentifrices
and mouth washes, disclosing solutions,
styptics), prescription writing and
compliance
to
medication.
This
information assist the students in drugs
and their dosage form, doses, dose
regimens, duration of use, precautions
and contraindications. Also it provides the
students information on proper dealing
with prescription and information given to
patients to insure their compliance to
medication.
RAN 302: LOCAL ANESTHESIA
This course covers the fundamentals of
anesthesia, nerve conduction and
pharmacology, safe and efficient
administration of anesthetic agents. These
information help students in suggestion
of the most appropriate anesthetic agent
according to each case.
GMD 202: GENERAL MEDICINE
This course covers definite diseases of the
gastro
intestinal
system,
liver,
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cardiovascular system, respiratory system,
renal system, skin, hematology, CNS, in
addition to nutritional, metabolic,
endocrine disorders, infections and
oncology. This is a fundamental course for
a dentist as it covers the most important
human diseases specially those of intimate
relation to dentistry. Knowledge on
etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and
treatment of these diseases is required for
a dentist to help him/her in consultation
with other health care professionals in
clinical, laboratory or diagnostic
procedures necessary for proper treatment
of such diseases. Also, he/ she must be
familiar with the implications of systemic
diseases on dental diseases. This
information helps students in proper
management of dental diseases.
GSR 202: GENERAL SURGERY AND ENT
This course includes an introduction to
general surgery covering information
about introduction, road traffic accidents
and other injuries, basic and advanced life
support, fluid and electrolyte balance,
hemorrhage, shock, wound infections and
wound healing. Knowledge of these
subject areas is kernel to the provision of
satisfactory dental treatment and advice
to patients undergoing dental treatment.
The course is intended to provide students
with sufficient knowledge to recognize
problems in the surgical history of patients
about to go under dental treatment and
to take the appropriate action to provide a
quality care. An important aspect is to
ensure that graduate practitioners
understand when referral of complex
treatment is indicated.
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ORD 202: ORAL RADIOLOGY - I
Oral Radiology in dentistry is concerned
with the use of X-ray for the diagnosis of
oral diseases. It encompasses biophysics,
anatomy of head and neck, the
instrumentation, and the interpretation of
results. Oral radiology is of utmost
importance for the diagnosis of diseases in
dental practice. This course is designed to
offer the fundamentals of radiology,
hygienic fundamentals, radiation history,
physics, biological considerations and
techniques of radiography, radiographic
machine operation. It also includes normal
anatomical land marks of the jaws, the use
of intra- and extra-oral radiographic
techniques. This information help students
in performing radiological investigations,
assessing the risks of radiation and the
benefits of radiographic procedures. Also,
it allows the student to select, take and
process the most appropriate radiography.
This course covers Demonstrations for
parallel technique; intra-oral and panorama
radiographs in addition to X-ray machine
operations, and hand developing of X–ray
film will be given.
OPA 202: ORAL PATHOLOGY - I
This course is important for completing
with anatomy, histology and physiology a
combined series for providing a complete
idea on pathophysiology to understand
pharmacotherapy and to carry out
treatment
planning
on
scientific
backgrounds. This course covers the
developmental disturbances of dental oral
and para-oral structures including
hereditary disorders, lesions of oral and
para-oral structures, dental caries, pulpal
and periapical pathosis, defense
mechanism of oral tissues and healing
following injuries, infectious diseases of
oral mucosa including HIV/AIDS related
lesions. Emphasis is placed on
demonstration that helps understanding
diseases and therapy in a proper way.
ETH 202: ETHICAL AND MEDICO LEGAL
ASPECTS OF DENTISTRY
This course is intended to provide an
overview of the ethical and legal
obligations of dental practitioners. It is
primarily concerned with the principles and
standards of professional conduct and
ethical behaviour that apply to all dental
practitioners.
OPA 301: ORAL PATHOLOGY - II
This course is a continuation to the
previous oral pathology course. It provides
information about bone disorders affecting
jaws, cysts and neoplasms of the oral
cavity, diseases of salivary glands,
temporomandibular joints, nerves, skin and
blood and their implications on oral tissues
and effects of radiation on oral and paraoral tissues. Emphasis is placed on
demonstration that helps understanding
diseases and therapy in a proper way.
OPD 301: OPERATIVE DENTISTRY I
(Preclinical)
This is a basic course in a series of
restorative dentistry. It offers information
on biomechanical principles of cavity
design and preparation as related to tooth
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morphology. These information are so
important for the student to manage the
different clinical situations regarding teeth
restoration. Also, it offers information and
skills required for patient management,
diagnosis for cases which need restorative
dentistry and the selection of the most
appropriate materials used in restorative
dentistry.
RPR 301: REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS I
(Preclinical)
This course is the base for a series of
courses on removable prosthodontics. It
provides students with necessary
information on management of patients
who lost their natural teeth. This
information is accompanied with practical
work to give basis for clinical application in
the preceding relevant courses. This course
covers restoration of function, facial
appearance, maintenance of facial
appearance, and maintenance of oral
health for patients who lost their natural
teeth. It provides the student with basic
knowledge and terminology, theory,
understanding and technical proficiency in
construction of different types of complete
dentures, with emphasis on indications and
contraindications, denture design and
laboratory skills. Practical work includes
laboratory procedures associated with
denture construction. The course comprises
necessary knowledge of dental materials
for the respective technical purpose.
ORT 301: ORTHODONTICS I (Preclinical)
This is the first in a series of four courses
on orthodontics. This course is an
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introduction to orthodontics to provide
students with basic knowledge for
identifying existing and developing
problems associated with dental and
skeletal malocclusion, manipulation of
orthodontic wires and acrylics, process of
soldering and welding, the most
appropriate appliances for malocclusion
with
practical
applications
and
demonstrations. Practical work helps in
offering experience needed for the
preceding clinical courses.
FPR 301: FIXED PROSTHODONTICS I
(Preclinical)
This course is the first in a series of courses
on Fixed Prosthodontics. It covers taking
records that are required for use in the
laboratory fabrication of dental prostheses
and appliances. This course provides the
students with the fundamentals of fixed
prosthodontics including terminology,
basic knowledge, diagnosis, biomechanical
principles and construction of fixed
prosthodontic restorations. It includes the
design and fabrication techniques
encountered in the construction of a single
extra coronal tooth and porcelain fused to
metal PFM restorations as well as a three
unit anterior and posterior fixed partial
denture. The course comprises necessary
knowledge of dental materials for the
respective technical purpose. Also, design
dental prostheses, write a laboratory work
authorization, and evaluate laboratory
prostheses and appliances. It provides the
principles and techniques required for the
preparation of teeth, and fabrication of
casting. This course includes practical work
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which helps students in the preceding
clinical courses
END 301: ENDODONTICS I (Preclinical)
This is the first course in a serious of
courses on endodontics. It offers an
introduction to the fundamentals of
endodontics, patients who needs surgical
endodontics. This course provides the
basic biological and mechanical concepts
of endodontics. It covers the biology of
pulp, etiology of pulp pathology with their
signs and symptoms, radiographic
interpretation of different pulp and
Periapical conditions as well as the
fundamentals of root canal treatment. In
the laboratory the student will perform
endodontic treatment on numerous acrylic
and natural teeth, both hand held and
mounted in blocks and dentoform.
Practical work in this course help in
preceding clinical courses
OSR 302: ORAL SURGERY I (Preclinical)
The preclinical program in oral surgery is
the first course in a series of oral surgery
courses and is intended for offering basic
knowledge in oral surgery. This course is
concerned with basic techniques for
instrumentation, patient management,
infection and complications induced by
surgery to prepare the student for the
preclinical course. This course introduces
the basic information of oral and
maxillofacial surgery, instrumentation,
asepsis, principles and basics of
extractions, biopsy techniques, and
complications induced by surgical
processes. It includes pre-and postoperative patient management, difficulties
of complicated extractions, the early active
management of cardiac arrest, students
should be CPR certified before entering
the clinical phase.
OPD 302: OPERATIVE DENTISTRY II
(Preclinical)
This course is the second course in a series
of courses to give students knowledge and
Pre-Clinical experience in restorative
transversal and material laboratory. It
provides the students with continued
information regarding diagnosis and
treatment of patients with emphasis on
management of defective restorations
under the supervision of faculty members.
The student participates in the selection of
the most appropriate restorative material
and in the execution of basic operative
dental treatment. This experience improves
their confidence so as to be ready for the
preceding clinical courses.
END 302: ENDODONTICS II (Preclinical)
This is the second course in a series of
endodontics to facilitate the transition
from preclinical to clinical. This course
provides an introduction to advanced
concepts of clinical endodontics so that
the student can diagnose and suggest
courses of treatment for endodontic
diseases, management of pulpal pathology
of primary and permanent teeth. The
laboratory part trains the student in
procedures locating preparing and filling
the root canals of human teeth.
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FPR 302: FIXED PROSTHODONTICS II
(Preclinical)
This is the second course in the series of
fixed partial denture in which the students
are provided with more information on
restoration of compromised teeth, crowns.
The students start preclinical fixed partial
denture to be ready for the preceding
clinical courses. It continues with
knowledge on proper patient examination,
evaluation and treatment plan with
emphasis on diagnostic considerations,
preliminary therapy and treatment
sequencing and execution of fundamental
procedural techniques.
RPR 302: REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
II (Preclinical)
This course is a continuation of the
Removable Prosthodontics I. It continues
with knowledge on proper patient
examination, evaluation and treatment
plan with emphasis on partial denture
diagnosis and treatment planning, basic
principles of partial denture design,
fabrication and function and repair.
Practical work includes fabrication of
removable partial dentures.
PER 302: PERIODONTICS I
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry
dealing with gingival, periodontal and other
related disease of the periodontium.
Periodontology courses are designed to
provide didactic, and experiences in the
prevention of oral diseases and
management of periodontal disorders. This
course covers epidemiology, classification,
etiology and pathology of gingival,
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periodontal diseases as well as other
related diseases of the periodontium. It
also covers prevention, diagnosis and
treatment planning, plaque control, and
patient oral health maintenance.
ORT 302: ORTHODONTICS II (Preclinical)
This is the second course in the series of
orthodontic courses providing the students
with more experience about orthodontics.
It provides knowledge on the evaluation,
prevention and treatment planning for the
common mal-occlusion cases encountered
by the general practitioner. It also covers
the biomechanical principles and the
selection of the most proper appliances.
The practical skills gained in this course by
fabrication of orthodontic appliances make
the students ready for the first clinical
orthodontic course.
CDE 302: COMMUNITY DENTISTRY - I
This course helps students identify the
Relevance of community dentistry/dental
public health in dental practice. It also
covers concepts of health and need,
general epidemiology and epidemiology
different oral health problems at
community
level,
nationally
and
internationally.
OPD 401: OPERATIVE (Esthetic) DENTISTRY
III
This course is the first course in a series of
operative esthetic clinical dentistry courses
to give students knowledge and clinical
experience in restorative dentistry. It
provides the clinical experience necessary
for helping students in carrying out proper
diagnosis, treatment planning and pain
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management of patients. Also, It covers
dealing with defective restoration.
Moreover, It will also include decision
making regarding the choice and insertion
of various esthetic restorative materials
depending on the different clinical
situations, fulfilling the esthetic demands
of the patients.
END 401: ENDODONTICS III
This is the first clinical course in the series
of endodontics. This course introduces the
student to the clinical application of skills
learned in the preclinical relevant courses.
It covers the clinical experience in
diagnosis, treatment planning and
endodontic patient management under
the supervision of faculty members. It
covers the treatment of vital and non-vital
pulp, tests for sterility of the root canal,
drugs used in root canal therapy. It
provides students clinical experience in
reimplantation
,root
resection
,
apexification , and endodontic surgery to
be ready for second and final clinical
course.
FPR 401: FIXED PROSTHODONTICS III
This is the third course and the first clinical
course in the series of fixed partial denture.
It
offers
more
knowledge
on
prosthodontics and the first clinical
experience in this field. This course
introduces the student to the clinical
application of skills learned in the
preclinical relevant courses. In this course
the student provides fixed partial denture
care under faculty supervision. Students
perform simple clinical cases and
accomplish all laboratory procedures
associated with the treatment fixed partial
denture cases. This course exposes the
student to the interaction with the
professional dental laboratory technician.
It provides the students with knowledge
on implications of danger of ignoring tooth
which needs execution.
RPR 401: REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
III
This course provides the student with
clinical experience needed for the diagnosis
and treatment planning necessary for the
treatment of the partially and completely
edentulous patient. Students are required
to directly deal with patients under the
supervision of staff as regards diagnosis,
treatment planning, impression taking,
recording centric occlusion, try-ins, delivery
and follow up of partial and complete
dentures complaints.
PER 401: PERIODONTICS II
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry
dealing with gingival, periodontal and
other related disease of the periodontium.
Periodontology courses are designed to
provide didactic, and experiences in the
prevention of oral diseases and
management of periodontal disorders. This
course covers diagnosis of acute
periodontal conditions, early onset
periodontitis, and diseases affecting the
periodontium, management of periodontal
disease, ultrasonic instrumentation and
regeneration of periodontium. Laboratory
part provides student the training
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necessary for removal of calculus, root
planning and polishing of teeth on
manikins. These information and
experiences prepare the students for the
preceding clinical course.
OSR 401: ORAL SURGERY II
The clinical program in oral surgery is
intended to give the students a standard
clinical experience in office surgical
procedures and problems associated
therewith. This is the second course in a
series of oral surgery courses for offering
clinical skills in oral surgery. This course is
concerned with reviewing patients’ charts
to determine routine surgical procedures,
surgery of impacted teeth, soft tissue
surgical procedures, hard tissue surgical
procedure, and clinical uses of anesthetic
agents, antibiotics, nitrous oxide and
analgesics. The clinical part includes teeth
extraction and removal of roots under
supervision of faculty members. These
skills prepare the students for the more
advanced clinical courses, extramural
practicum and internship.
ODG 401: ORAL DIAGNOSIS (clinical)
This course enables the student to take
patient history, conduct complete
regional, extra- and intra-oral examination;
obtain appropriate diagnostic tests
including radiographs, obtain medical
advice and reach conclusions regarding
patients’ health status. Also, it offers
knowledge, on treatment planning,
principles associated with diagnostic
methods and data analysis followed by
treatment planning of various orofacial
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diseases. Communication skills and aids are
used for presentations.
ORT 401: ORTHODONTICS III (Clinical)
This is the first clinical course in the series
of orthodontics, in which the students
start their knowledge, skills and experience
in clinical orthodontic and carry out
diagnosis and management of orthodontic
problems. The course covers diagnosis,
radiological and clinical examinations of
selected cases, orthodontic study models,
photographs and cephalometric evaluation,
preparation of treatment plans with limited
treatment of orthodontic problems
encountered in the general practice.
PDN 401: PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
This course covers the principles and
techniques of infection control, dental
hygiene with emphasis on preventive
dental care programs; laboratory and
preclinical experience in techniques of
complete oral prophylaxis services,
principles and methods for teaching and
motivating patients to practice effective
oral health care, role and use of fluorides
in preventive dentistry, role of sealants in
preventive dentistry.
ORD 401: ORAL RADIOLOGY II
This is the second course in the series of
oral radiology courses. It is designed to
offer proper use of equipments, infection
control and quality assurance methods,
application of different intra-oral
radiographic techniques with related
positioning of the patients and using
auxiliary devices for positioning, and
evaluation of radiographs under
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supervision of staff. These skills help
students in performing radiological
investigations, assessing the risks of
radiation and the benefits of radiographic
procedures, also select, take and process
the most appropriate radiography.
Students will be shown how to obtain
intra and extra oral films including
periapicals, occlusal films and also will be
introduced to panoramic radiography, TMJ
imaging techniques and other imaging
modalities. Clinical experience optimizes
patient and staff communication.
END 402: ENDODONTICS IV
This course is a continuation of
Endodontics III for more experience and
skills in endodontics. The course covers
pulpal and periapical emergencies and
differential diagnosis of the pulpal
pathology as well as understanding the
advanced endodontic concepts including
endodontic-periodontics relationship. The
students must carry out independently,
diagnosis and treatment as well as follow
up of the patients to assess the
effectiveness of treatment
.
PER 402: PERIODONTICS III
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry
dealing with gingival, periodontal and
other related disease of the periodontium.
Periodontology courses are designed to
provide didactic, and experiences in the
prevention of oral diseases and
management of periodontal disorders.
During this clinical course, the student can
adequately diagnose the patients with
periodontal condition and provide
instructions to patients for plaque control
and treatment of an acceptable number of
patients by scaling and root planning for
gingivitis and mild to moderate cases of
periodontitis. These procedures are carried
out under faculty supervision.
OSR 402: ORAL SURGERY III
This course completes the series of Oral
Surgery courses whereby students learn
reviewing of hospital charts, perform and
obtain consultations, interact with medical
colleagues. The theoretical part covers the
preparation of mouth for dentures;
provide care to medically compromised
patients, interpretation of radiographs,
management of emergency cases,
procedures for surgical root removal and
removal of impacted teeth. The clinical
part includes minor soft, hard tissue
surgical procedures, practicing of root
removal and preparation of mouth for
denture under the direct supervision of
the oral and maxillofacial surgical residents
and attending staff. The students
throughout this course must gain
experience, skills and self-confidence
sufficient to carry out minor surgical cases.
The students are prepared for practicing
more advanced surgery after graduation
during internship.
RPR 402: REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
IV
This course is a continuation of the clinical
experiences gained in the previous
relevant courses concerning the diagnosis,
treatment planning, advanced laboratory
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procedures and clinical phases of
removable prosthodontic therapy. It
covers advanced procedures with emphasis
on jaw relation registration and complex
cases involving severely resorbed alveolar
ridges. It optimizes the knowledge of
students and the experience of clinical
prosthodontics. They can carry out partial
or complete denture independently.
OPD 402: OPERATIVE DENTISTRY IV
This clinical course is a continuation of the
Operative Dentistry courses. It equips the
students with the skills to properly
diagnose, form a treatment plan and
perform a number of esthetic procedures
with appropriate materials in the context
of comprehensive care. New concepts in
esthetic dentistry are applied in this course
and involve more than merely providing
porcelain veneers to patients. It
encompasses a broad approach to the
total esthetic needs of the patient. The
intention is to share new information with
students as it becomes available.
FPR 402: FIXED PROSTHODONTICS IV
This is the fourth course in a series of
courses of fixed partial denture and the
second and final course of clinical series.
This course covers clinical application of
knowledge and skills for diagnosis and
treatment planning and fabrication of
more advanced last restorations that will
function in a biological environment. The
student is expected to manage their
clinical treatment procedure with
progressively less supervision and
assistance from the faculty. The student
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must follow up the patients, and assess
the effectiveness of treatment.
ORT 402: ORTHODONTICS IV
This course is a continuation of the
previous relevant courses for increasing
experience in diagnosis and treatment of
orthodontic problems, with expected
optimized improved clinical judgment and
an opportunity to review longitudinal
results of treatment. The student is
expected to diagnose complex orthodontic
problems requiring treatment by a
specialist.
OME 402: ORAL MEDICINE
This course is essential for offering
students’ knowledge on orofacial diseases
It
provides
taxonomy,
etiology
pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of
oral lesions due to systemic diseases or
fractures, to allow dentist carry out
diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
This course includes the etiology and
clinical signs and symptoms and
management of diseases of the oral
mucosa in general it also covers the oral
manifestations of systemic diseases and
how they affect the oral mucosa with
special emphasis or common and serious
diseases such as leukemia, HIV/AIDS
related oral lesions, diabetes, etc.
RME 402: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The course is designed to cover general
principles of research methodology. It is a
fundamental course helping students use
and evaluate research methodologies.
Students will be able to evaluate the
appropriateness
of
research
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methodologies designed to answer a
research question or test a hypothesis,
select an appropriate statistical test,
analyze the data, explain and evaluate the
obtained results, and apply the results to
decisions about research and practice. It
introduces the issues and practice of
critical
appraisal
and
research
methodologies aiming to present the
conceptual foundations and understanding
of the purposes of research methodology
and critical appraisal. It will develop the
ability of students to apply the principles
of research to understand published
research, literature, formulate research
proposal and undertake research.
PDG 501: PRINCIPLES OF DIFFERENTIAL
DIAGNOSIS
This course provides the proper sequences
used to differentiate between diseases. It
serves to utilize relevant didactic and
clinical information in the appropriate
context. It emphasizes the role of the
dentist in developing appropriate
comprehensive, prioritized, and sequenced
treatment plan based on evaluation of all
relevant diagnostics with demonstrations
of case studies.
COC 501: CLINICAL OCCLUSION
This course completes with the relevant
courses, especially principles of occlusion,
the essential information and skills needed
for dental occlusion It reinforces the basic
concepts of occlusion and integrates these
concepts with the clinical situations that
the students are experiencing. It also
covers the diagnostic considerations,
preliminary therapy and treatment
sequencing.
PER 501: PERIODONTICS IV
Periodontology is the branch of dentistry
dealing with gingival, periodontal and
other related disease of the periodontium.
Periodontology courses are designed to
provide didactic, and experiences in the
prevention of oral diseases and
management of periodontal disorders.
This course covers more advanced topics
including management of periodontosis,
teeth mobility, splinting, general principles
of surgical periodontics including
preprosthetic and plastic surgery, as well
as occlusal therapy. The student gains
experience in instructing the patients to
follow preventive oral hygiene measures
as well as develop the skills to carry out
independently diagnosis, treatment and
follow up of the patients.
PED 501: PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY I
This course represents the foundation for
pediatric dentistry courses. It provides an
introduction to numerous aspects of
pediatric dental practice and treatment.
These encompass child psychology,
behavioral management, growth and
development, cavity preparation and
restoration of primary teeth, and the
young permanent dentition, nutrition
caries control, radiography, pulp therapy,
stainless crowns, space maintenance,
treatment of injuries and preventive
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orthodontics. Students manage children in
the clinic with accent on caries preventive
measures, cavity preparation and
restoration, pulpotomy, tooth preparation
and construction of stainless steel crowns.
MCP 501: MEDICALLY COMPROMISED
PATIENT
This course covers medical, dental,
psychological and social problems of
medically compromised patient and the
role of dentist in diagnosis and treatment
of these patients. According to the nature
of patients, each one may need special
collection of the data, diagnosis and
treatment planning. Also, the management
of health care of these patients must be
tailored according to the nature of each
patient. This course is designed to provide
the students information and experience
to deal with these patients in the proper
way.
DPM
501:
DENTAL
PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT
This course reviews the ethical and medicolegal aspects of dentistry as applicable to
dental practitioners. This course also
introduces the students to management
concepts, techniques, models and tools
required for managing their dental
practice.
HDT 501: HOSPITAL DENTISTRY
This course provides students with practical
experiences for diagnosis, treatment and
the follow up of patients currently found in
hospitals. It is essential for preparing
students to the internship phase. The
students must practice active interaction
with out- and in-patients, facilities,
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activities, and health specialties.
Presentations of students must illustrate
their capability for collection of patient
information as chief complaints, general
examinations, medical history, dental
history, social history, diagnostic measures
and lab tests. The students must discuss
dental examinations, clinical lab tests and
treatment plan with senior dentists and
hospital staff.
CDE 501: COMMUNITY DENTISTRY – II
This course provides students with the
knowledge on various activities carried out
in the field of community dentistry which
include prevention, health education and
promotion, the use of fluorides, pit and
fissure sealants & atraumatic restorative
treatment (ART). The course also covers
the relevance of sociology and behavioral
science in dental practice as well as the
factors influencing the utilization and
delivery of dental health care services.
CDC 502: COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL
CLINIC
This course is essential to students to apply
the fundamental principles of biomedical
sciences as they relate to the practice of
general dentistry, apply the fundamental
principles of behavioral sciences, employ
the interpersonal and communication skills,
apply the principles of ethical reasoning
and professional responsibilities, practice
continual learning and self-assessment, use
critical thinking and problem solving, apply
the contemporary information technology
in the practice, and manage oral care for
geriatrics as a model for comprehensive
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care. This helps students to understand
the concept of comprehensive care to
help in its application for other areas of
dental care. By this course provides the
student excellent
opportunities to
integrate and demonstrate their
knowledge and skills. As a result student,
develop
a
well-rounded
global
understanding dental care and improve
their readiness and prepare to practice
dentistry after graduation.
tissue maintenance and various implant
systems, concepts and techniques of bone
grafting and soft tissue grafting, growth of
new bone, management of trauma due to
dentofacial complications and implant
maintenance with demonstrations. As this
field needs more skills, this course render
the students acquainted with the
importance of implantology, hopefully he/
she may decide for more skills in graduate
studies.
PER 502: PERIODONTICS V
This course is designed to introduce the
students to basic surgical techniques
available to manage selected periodontal
cases, gingivectomy, pocket eradication,
periodontal flaps, etc.
MEM 502: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
This course teaches the students the
process of differentiation between
systematically healthy and non-healthy
patients, his role with other health care
providers for certain medical emergencies,
and techniques of medical emergencies as
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACLS) with
demonstrations. The latter is important
since the dentist may face cases that
urgently need his/her intervention by
ACLS.
PED 502: PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY II
This course represents an extension to the
previous Pediatric Dentistry course.
Students manage children in the clinic with
accent on caries preventive measures,
cavity preparation and restoration,
pulpotomy,
tooth
preparation,
construction of stainless steel crowns, and
management of dental trauma under
supervision. The course ensures continued
clinical training and further experience in
the field of pediatric dentistry.
IMP 502: IMPLANTOLOGY
This course provides the students with the
basis and fundamentals of Implantology. It
covers basic concepts, biology and
techniques in implant surgery, indications
for implants as a treatment modality,
relevant prosthodontics, peri-implant
GER 502: GERIATRIC DENTISTRY
This course covers challenges of the aging
process,
including
demography,
epidemiology, psychological aspects,
pathological changes, gingival recession,
root caries, oral aging problems, special
pharmacological considerations, and
functional declines, e.g. postmenopausal
syndrome and Alzheimer disease, with
special emphasis on comprehensive elderly
patient oral care
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ADV 502: ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS, ORAL
MEDICINE, PATHOLOGY AND RADIOLOGY
This course is essential for reviewing more
complex oral problems and to cover
questions and inquires raised through
hospital dentistry. It covers methods used
for advanced diagnosis, oral medicine,
pathology and radiology .This course
provides reviews of the more complex oral
problems, various tests used to determine
definite diagnosis, review of pathology and
radiology in diagnosis and various methods
of treatment of dental diseases. This
course will include seminars utilizing
radiographs, slides and photomicrographs
to review normal anatomy, developmental
anomalies andpathology. These seminars
include discussions using actual cases to
correlate radiographic, clinical and
histopathological findings. Nevertheless, it
provides the students through active
learning an overview on dentistry as a
profession offering services for the patient
in particular and the society in general.
CDE 502: COMMUNITY DENTISTRY – III
This course covers ethical and legal
responsibilities, professional malpractice,
the doctor’s obligation to patients,
profession, and the community. The role
of dentist in public dental health programs,
the impact of the problems of access,
barriers to dental care and the ways to
overcome the effects, overview of the
health care system and problems at the
national and international level.
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COD 601: COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL
CLINIC I
The Internship program exposes students
to alternative clinical settings and different
modes of treatment and instruction as
well as to the needs of a variety of patient
populations. It plays a vital role in
student’s training by allowing the student
to practice his/her clinical and
interpersonal skills in a more independent
setting, with supervision, support, and
guidance available from the faculty
members. During their internship, students
strengthen their skills in clinical diagnosis,
treatment planning, patient and practice
management, and emergency care as well
as provide a complete range of restorative
dental services to patients. This program
offers graduates with proficiency in
patient assessment and diagnosis;
planning and providing comprehensive
multidisciplinary oral health care including
the clear communication of treatment
plan to patients; obtaining informed
consent; restoration of teeth; the
replacement of teeth using fixed and
removable appliances; periodontal
therapy; pulpal therapy; hard/soft tissue
surgery; treatment of medical and dental
emergencies; medical risk management;
requesting and responding to requests for
consultations from physicians and other
health care providers; diagnosis; and
treatment planning, and progress and
outcomes of patient treatment. It also
includes management of pain and anxiety
in delivering outpatient care using
behavioural
and
pharmacological
modalities beyond local anaesthesia
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(sedation, pain and anxiety control);
principles of practice management; the
review of relevant scientific literature;
evaluating patient total health needs
integrating biomedical science concepts
with clinical dentistry to provide a
diagnosis that takes into consideration the
patient’s
overall
biological
and
psychosocial needs; self-assessment skills.
Moreover, it allows monitoring effectively
and evaluating their own work to improve
quality and quantity of performance; and
supervising and evaluating the work of
dental auxiliaries to improve quality and
quantity of their performance.
COD 602: COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL
CLINIC II
The Internship program exposes students
to alternative clinical settings and different
modes of treatment and instruction as well
as to the needs of a variety of patient
populations. It plays a vital role in student’s
training by allowing the student to practice
his/her clinical and interpersonal skills in a
more
independent
setting,
with
supervision, support, and guidance
available from the faculty members. During
their internship, students strengthen their
skills in clinical diagnosis, treatment
planning,
patient
and
practice
management, and emergency care as well
as provide a complete range of restorative
dental services to patients. This program
offers graduates with proficiency in patient
assessment and diagnosis; planning and
providing comprehensive multidisciplinary
oral health care including the clear
communication of treatment plan to
patients; obtaining informed consent;
restoration of teeth; the replacement of
teeth using fixed and removable
appliances; periodontal therapy; pulpal
therapy; hard/soft tissue surgery;
treatment of medical and dental
emergencies; medical risk management;
requesting and responding to requests for
consultations from physicians and other
health care providers; diagnosis; and
treatment planning, and progress and
outcomes of patient treatment. It also
includes management of pain and anxiety
in delivering outpatient care using
behavioral and pharmacological modalities
beyond local anaesthesia (sedation, pain
and anxiety control); principles of practice
management; the review of relevant
scientific literature; evaluating patient
total health needs integrating biomedical
science concepts with clinical dentistry to
provide a diagnosis that takes into
consideration the patient’s overall
biological and psychosocial needs; selfassessment skills. Moreover, it allows
monitoring effectively and evaluating their
own work to improve quality and quantity
of performance; and supervising and
evaluating the work of dental auxiliaries
to improve quality and quantity of their
performance.
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26. THE BACHELOR OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY(BPT)
26.1 Overview
Physio therapy (also called Physical
therapy) is a health care profession
concerned with prevention, treatment and
management of movement disorders
arising from conditions and diseases
occurring throughout the life span.
Physical therapists (PT’s) are health care
professionals who diagnose and treat
individuals of all ages, from new-borns to
the very oldest, who have medical
problems or other health-related conditions
that limit their abilities to move and
perform functional activities in their daily
lives. PT’s utilize an individual’s history and
physical examination in diagnosis and
treatment incorporating the results of
laboratory and imaging studies.
The practice of physical therapy (PT) is
rapidly changing and the contemporary PT
practitioners are expected to have a higher
level of knowledge and skills needed to
meet a new demand for autonomous
practice in physical therapy, and to fulfill
the professional desire for evidence-based
practice.
26.2 Mission
To advance the profession of Physical
Therapy in the UAE and Middle East by
graduating physical therapists who
demonstrate highly competent, evidencebased knowledge and professional
behaviors in a dynamic health care
environment. The graduates will be able
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to serve the health care needs of society
while contributing to the advancement of
the profession.
26.3 Admission Requirements
All applicants shall meet all criteria for
graduate admission as laid down in the
Standards (2011) published by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation,
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific
Research, UAE.
See Section 18.2 Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
26.4 Goals and Objectives
Goals
a. The student should acquire
knowledge and understanding of
health and its promotion and of
disease, injury and disability. Its
prevention and management in
the context of the whole
individual and his or her place in
the family and in society.
b. The student should acquire and
become proficient in physical
therapy skills such as the ability
to select strategies for cure and
cares adopt restorative and
rehabilitative measurers for
maximum possible independence
of a patient at home, work place
and in the community.
c. The student should acquire and
demonstrate attitudes necessary
for the achievement of high
standards of physical therapy
practice both in relation to the
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provision of care of individuals
and populations and to his or her
own personal development.
Objectives
The Bachelor of Physical Therapy Program
curriculum
prepares
professionals
dedicated to maximizing physical potential
for the advancement of human
performance. The objective of the
educational program is to produce physical
therapists who can respond to complex
patient/client needs quickly, scientifically
and independently following graduation
and licensure.
Knowledge objectives:
At the end of the undergraduate physical
therapy program the student will have
acquired and demonstrated a knowledge
and understanding of:
a. Sciences basic to physical
therapy.
b. Normal structure and function
of the body and of each of its
major organ systems.
c. Pathology and patho physiology
of organ systems.
d. Diseases in terms of processes,
both mental and physical such
as trauma, inflammation,
immune
response,
degeneration,
neoplasia,
metabolic disturbance and
genetic disorders.
e. Rational and basic investigation
approach to the medical system
and surgical intervention
regimens.
f. How disease presents in patients
of all ages, how patients react
to illness or to the belief that
they are ill, and how illness
behavior varies between social
and cultural groups.
g. The environmental and social
factors causing diseases, and
dysfunctions and the analysis of
the burden of functional
impairments
within
the
community.
h. The principles of physiotherapy,
including
• The management of clinical
and functional problems.
• The care of disabled.
• The
rehabilitation,
institutional and community
care.
• The amelioration of suffering
and the relief of pain.
• The care of the dying.
• Human
relationships,
individual and community.
• The
importance
of
communication both with
patients and their relatives
and
with
other
professionals.
• The
importance
of
promoting health in general
as well as competitive level,
in areas such as sports, work
productivity and geriatrics.
• Ethical and legal issues
relevant to the practice of
physical therapy.
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Skill Objectives
Screening and Examination
1. Examine patients/clients by
obtaining a history from them
and from other sources.
2. Examine patients/clients by
performing systems reviews.
3. Examine patients/clients by
selecting and administering
culturally appropriate and agerelated tests and measures
Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis
1. Evaluate data from the
examination (history, systems
review, and tests and measures)
to make clinical judgments
regarding patients/clients.
2. Determine a diagnosis that
guides future patient/client
management.
3. Determine
patient/client
prognoses.
Plan of Care
1. Collaborate with patients/
clients, family members, payers,
other professionals, and other
individuals to determine a plan
of care that is acceptable,
realistic, culturally competent,
and patient/client-centered.
2. Establish a physical therapy plan
of care that is safe, effective,
and patient/client-centered and
includes consideration of the
physical,
psychosocial,
vocational, and economic needs
of the patient/client.
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3. Determine patient/client goals
and outcomes within available
resources and specify expected
length of time to achieve the
goals and outcomes.
4. Deliver and manage a plan of
care that is consistent with
legal, ethical, and professional
obligations, and administrative
policies and procedures of the
practice environment.
5. Monitor and adjust the plan of
care in response to patient/
client status.
Intervention
1. Provide
physical
therapy
interventions to achieve patient/
client goals and outcomes.
2. Complete documentation that
follows professional guidelines,
guidelines required of the health
care systems, and guidelines
required by the practice setting.
3. Practice using principles of risk
management.
4. Respond effectively to patient/
client and environmental
emergencies in one’s practice
setting.
5. Provide effective culturally
competent instruction to
patients/clients and others to
achieve goals and outcomes.
Outcomes Assessment
1. Select outcome measures to
assess individual and collective
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outcomes of patients/clients
using valid and reliable measures
that take into account the
setting in which the patient/
client is receiving services,
cultural issues, and the effect of
societal factors such as
reimbursement.
2. Select outcome measures that
are valid and reliable and shown
to be generalizable to patient/
client
populations
being
studied.
Education, Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness and Wellness
1. Provide culturally competent
physical therapy services for
prevention, health promotion,
fitness, and wellness to
individuals,
groups,
and
communities.
2. Promote health and quality of
life by providing information on
health promotion, fitness,
wellness, disease, impairment,
functional limitation, disability,
and health risks related to age,
gender, culture, and lifestyle
within the scope of physical
therapy practice.
Clinical reasoning and Evidence Based Practice:
1. Demonstrate a systematic
method for assessing patient/
client problems and planning
appropriate intervention plans.
2. Consistently apply current
science, knowledge, theory, and
professional judgment while
considering the patient/client
perspective in patient/client
management.
3. Consistently use information
technology to access sources of
information to support clinical
decisions.
4. Consistently integrate the best
evidence for practice from
sources of information with
clinical judgment and patient/
client values to determine the
best care for a patient/client.
Attitudinal Objectives:
At the end of the undergraduate
physical therapy program the student
will have acquired and will demonstrate
attitudes essential to the practice of
physical
therapy,
including
Accountability, Altruism and Integrity
1. Practice in a manner consistent
with the professional code of
ethics.
2. Place patient’s/client’s needs
above the physical therapist’s
needs.
3. Demonstrate integrity in all
interactions with patients/
clients,
family
members,
caregivers, other health care
providers, students, other
consumers, and payers.
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Professional Duty
1. Demonstrate
professional
behavior in all interactions with
patients/clients,
family
members, caregivers, other
health care providers, students,
other consumers, and payers.
2. Participate in self-assessment
to improve the effectiveness of
care.
3. Participate in professional
organizations.
4. Demonstrate responsibility for
maintaining
professional
competence.
Compassion/Caring, Communication and Cultural Competence
1. Exhibit caring, compassion, and
empathy in providing services
to patients/clients.
2. Promote active involvement of
the patient/client in his or her
care.
3. Expressively and receptively
communicate in a culturally
competent
manner
with
patients/clients,
family
members,
caregivers,
practitioners, interdisciplinary
team members, consumers,
payers, and policy makers.
4. Effectively communicate in
writing patients/clients needs
with
family
members,
caregivers,
practitioners,
interdisciplinary team members,
consumers, payers.
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5. Identify, respect, and act with
consideration for patients’/
clients’ differences, values,
preferences, and expressed
needs in all professional
activities.
6. Maintain confidentiality in a
manner consistent with the
legal
requirements
and
professional code of ethics.
7. Collects, summarizes and
interprets cost-effectiveness,
cost-benefit and cost-utility
information relevant physical
therapy
8. Identifies, interprets physical
therapy
intervention
,
regulations, and policies related
to rehabilitation programs
Social Responsibility and Advocacy
1. Advocate for the health and
wellness needs of society.
2. Participate and show leadership
in community organizations and
volunteer service.
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26.5 Program Structure
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) is a 4 year program consisting of three and a half
years of coursework and 6 months of compulsory rotating internship.
PT 1101 Human Behaviour & Socialization
PT 1102 Human Anatomy
I BPT
PT 1103 Human Physiology & Biochemistry
Professional
Human Behaviour & Socialization
1 yr
PT 1104 Basic Med. Electronics & Comp. App
Examination
Human Anatomy
duration
PT 1105 Fundamentals of Patient Care & First
Aid
PT 1106 Physiotherapy Orientation
End of
2nd term
Human Physiology & Biochemistry
Basic Med. Electronics & Comp. App
PT 1107 Clinical Education
II BPT
1 yr
duration
PT 2101 Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy
PT 2102 Exercise Therapy & Massage
Exercise Therapy & Massage
PT 2103 Biomechanics of Human Motion
Professional
Biomechanics of Human Motion
PT 2104 Microbiology
Examination
Microbiology
PT 2105 Pathology
End of
PT 2106 Pharmacology
4th term
Pathology
Pharmacology
PT 1107 Clinical Education
PT 4101 PT in Musculoskeletal Disorders
PT in Musculoskeletal Disorders
PT 4102 PT in Cardio-respiratory Disorders
PT in Cardio-respiratory Disorders
Final
PT 4103 PT in Neuro-sciences
PT in Neuro-sciences
BPT
PT 4104 PT in Gen, Med., Surgical & OBG
Professional
PT in Gen, Med.,Surgical & OBG
PT 4105 PT in Community Health
Examination
Research, Biostatistics, Prof.issues &
Management
Third &
1 1/2 yr
PT 4106 Research, Biostatistics, Prof. issues &
Management
duration
End of
Concepts of Bioengineering
7th term
PT 4107 Concepts of Bioengineering
PT 1107 Clinical Education
Compulsory Rotatory Internship
6 Months
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26.6 Sequence of Study
I Year BPT
Course Code
Course Title
Contact Hours
PT 1101
Human Behaviour & Socialization
100
PT 1102
Human Anatomy
200
PT 1103
Human Physiology & Biochemistry
200
PT 1104
Basic Medical Electronics & Computer Applications
150
PT 1105
Fundamentals of Patient Care
60
PT 1106
Physiotherapy Orientation
30
PT 1107
Clinical Education
30
II Year BPT
Course Code
PT 2101
PT 2102
PT 2103
PT 2104
PT 2105
PT 2106
PT 1107
Course Title
Electrotherapy
Exercise Therapy & Massage
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Clinical Education
Third & Final Years BPT
Course Code
Course Title
PT 4101
PT in Musculoskeletal Disorders
PT 4102
PT in Cardio-respiratory Disorders
PT 4103
PT in Neurosciences
PT 4104
PT in General Medicine, Surgical and OBG
PT 4105
PT in Community Health
Research, Biostatistics, Professional Issues and
PT 4106
Management
PT 4107
Concepts of Bioengineering
PT 1107
Clinical Education
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Contact Hours
200
300
120
60
80
60
480
Contact Hours
250
250
250
250
100
80
50
900
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26.7 Course Descriptions
PT 1101: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND
SOCIALIZATION
Study of human psychology from
conception to late adulthood, theories of
development, normal and abnormal
aspects motor, social, emotional and
language development; communication
and interaction skills appropriate to various
age groups. Human sociological concepts,
principles and social process, social
institutions and various social factors affect
the family in rural and urban communities.
PT 1102: HUMAN ANATOMY
Structure of human body including the
skeletal and circulatory systems of
extremities, trunk, thorax, abdomen, head
and neck, neuroanatomy, emphasis will be
given for clinical applications of anatomy.
PT 1103: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY &
BIOCHEMISTRY
The study of the normal functions of the
human body with emphasis on
physiological processes and homeostatic
adaptation to environmental and clinical
changes. Systems studied include
musculoskeletal, circulatory, pulmonary,
gastro intestinal, endocrine, nervous and
excretory systems.
PT 1104: BASIC MEDICAL ELECTRONICS
AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Study of basic aspects of electricity and
medical electronics as related to its
applications in electrotherapy instruments;
including
electrical
fundamentals
magnetism, valves and semiconductors
etc. The course also exposes the students
to the fundamentals of computers and
their application in Physiotherapy.
PT 1105: FUNDAMENTALS OF PATIENT
CARE AND FIRST AID
An introduction to basic Physiotherapy
procedures, physical management of
patients, basic nursing procedures and
terminology and administration of first aid
in emergencies in the hospital or
community.
PT 1106: PHYSIOTHERAPY ORIENTATION
An Introduction to Physiotherapy, its
origin, scope and practice. Importance of
various subjects included in the syllabus
and their need is discussed. Field visit to a
Physiotherapy Dept. in a hospital is
undertaken.
PT 1107: CLINICAL EDUCATION
Introduction to clinical education.
Requirements and expectations in clinical
areas and laboratories, professional
behavior and clinical decision making. Use
of effective professional communication
skills, investigation planning and selection
of clinical education experiences, group
activity.
PT 2101: ELECTROTHERAPY
This includes the study of various electro
therapeutic and electro diagnostic
modalities used in p h y s i o t h e r a p y
practice, low frequency stimulation,
superficial and deep heating modalities,
ultrasound therapy, short wave diathermy,
laser therapy, bio-feedback etc. Other
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electro therapeutic agents such as infrared
therapy, hot packs, contrast baths, paraffin
wax therapy etc. are studied. Importance
is also given to the use of various electro
physical modalities and the ability to
interpret them. Safety in the use of all
electrical equipment also forms part of the
study.
PT 2102: EXERCISE THERAPY AND
MASSAGE
Study of fundamental principles and
application of basic exercise procedures
and massage form the basis for exercise
therapy. Study includes exercises, muscle
strengthening, basic mobilization and the
use of various exercise equipment.
Importance of various evaluation methods
and the ability to interpret them is
highlighted.
Various
therapeutic
interventions such as P.N.F, manual
therapy, hydrotherapy, exercises for
coordination and balance etc. are also
included.
PT 2103: BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN
MOTION
In this course student studies relationships
of kinematics, kinetics and muscle function
of single and multi-axis joints of the
extremities and spine. Student is also
exposed to considering the application of
classic mechanics, including static,
dynamics, solid mechanics, and fluid
mechanics to describe movement and the
loads placed on biological tissue. The
principles of classical mechanics are
applied to the study of human motion to
provide students with an understanding of
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the internal and external forces acting on
the body during human movement.
Musculoskeletal tissues are examined from
a structure and function perspective. The
role of muscle in generating force and
controlling movement is emphasized. The
discussion of each region will include
sections on normal biomechanics and the
application of biomechanics to pathological
motion.
PT 2104: MICROBIOLOGY
Study of common organisms causing
diseases including nosocomial infections
and precautionary measures to protect
oneself from acquiring infections. The
curriculum includes General Microbiology,
Immunology, Bacteriology, Mycology,
Virology and Parasitology.
PT 2105: PATHOLOGY
Involves the study of causes and
mechanisms of diseases. Curriculum
includes general pathology and systemic
pathology involving the various systems
like Heart & Blood Vessels, Lungs,
Alimentary Tract, Central Nervous System,
Muscular System, Skeletal System etc.
PT 2106: PHARMACOLOGY
Study of basic principles of pharmacology
for physiotherapists. Curriculum includes
study
of
drugs
affecting
the
Musculoskeletal, C.N.S, Cardiovascular and
Respiratory systems, as well as analgesics,
hormones and antibiotics.
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PT 4101: PHYSIOTHERAPY IN
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
This course imparts the core knowledge,
skills and attitudes needed to manage
musculoskeletal conditions by the use of
appropriate physiotherapy modes.
Students are exposed to the role of the
physical
therapist
in
examining
musculoskeletal conditions across the
lifespan and continuum of care. This course
gives the student the practical skills
needed to assess and treat musculoskeletal
dysfunctions using physical therapy skills.
Clinical reasoning is developed in the
identification of patient’s ailment and the
selection and progression of treatment
techniques. The evidence base supporting
physical therapy in the treatment of the
musculoskeletal dysfunction is also
discussed Examination processes are
regionally applied and students gain initial
exposure to differential diagnosis and
interventions. Students further develop
concepts of differential diagnosis,
prognosis, and interventions for patients
with musculoskeletal conditions across the
lifespan and continuum of care.
PT 4102: PHYSIOTHERAPY IN CARDIORESPIRATORY DISORDERS
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of common
cardio respiratory pathologies, the physical
manifestations of such pathologies, clinical
reasoning process in clinical assessment,
diagnosis & therapeutic interventions,
physiotherapy
treatment
options,
rationales and treatment selection. The
students will develop communication and
practical skills needed to competently
assess, safely and effectively treat clients
with Cardio – Respiratory disorders to
predict and evaluate outcomes as well as
develop programs for promotion of good
Cardio – Respiratory health for the
prevention and recurrence of disease.
Topics covered include common Cardio –
Respiratory disorders treated by
physiotherapy including ICU management
and post-operative rehabilitation following
cardiac surgeries.
PT
4103:
PHYSIOTHERAPY
IN
NEUROSCIENCES
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of the
common pathologies seen in Neurology,
the physical manifestations of such
pathologies, the clinical reasoning process
in clinical assessment, diagnosis &
therapeutic interventions, physiotherapy
treatment options, rationales and
treatment selection. The student will
develop communication and practical skills
needed to competently assess, safely and
effectively treat clients with Neurological
disorders to predict and evaluate
outcomes as well as develop programs for
promotion of good Neurological health for
the prevention and recurrence of diseases.
Topics covered include common
Neurological conditions treated by
physiotherapy including P.N.F, M.R.P and
other
techniques
for
training,
Co-ordination and balance.
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PT 4104 : PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GENERAL
MEDICAL, SURGICAL , OBSTETRICS AND
GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of the
common pathologies seen in General,
Medical, Surgical, Obstetric and
Gynecological conditions, the physical
manifestations of such pathologies, the
clinical reasoning process in clinical
assessment, diagnosis & therapeutic
interventions, physiotherapy treatment
options, rationales and treatment
selection. The students will develop
communication and practical skills needed
to competently assess, safely and
effectively treat clients with these
disorders, to predict and evaluate
outcomes as well as develop programs for
promotion of good health for the
prevention of recurrence of diseases.
Topics covered include common conditions
seen in Pediatrics, Dermatology,
Psychiatry, Geriatrics and OBG treated by
physiotherapy.
PT 4105: PHYSIOTHERAPY IN
COMMUNITY HEALTH
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of health
promotion within a community based
framework.
The role of the
physiotherapist’s
contribution
in
healthcare areas including geriatrics,
industrial health, community based
rehabilitation and disaster management is
explored.
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PT 4106: RESEARCH, BIOSTATISTICS,
PROFESSIONAL
ISSUES
AND
MANAGEMENT
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of Research,
Biostatistics, Ethics, Professional Issues,
and Management, including need for
Evidence Based Practice.
PT 4107: CONCEPTS OF BIOENGINEERING
The course will provide students with
knowledge and understanding of the
applications of various prosthetic and
orthotic appliances, required to practice
effectively as a Physiotherapist.
INTERNSHIP
Six months of compulsory rotatory
internship in units of Musculoskeletal,
cardiorespiratory, neurosciences, women’s
health and community rehabilitation after
successful completion of the courses is a
requirement for the award of the Bachelor
of Physiotherapy degree.
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27. CENTER FOR CONTINUING
EDUCATION
&
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH (CCE&CO)
27.1 Overview
Gulf Medical University is committed to
excellence in research, teaching, patient
care, and the advancement of the art and
science of Medicine. To this end, the
mission of its continuing medical education
programs is to improve patient care by
providing lifelong educational opportunities
for physicians and allied health
professionals and health care workers
based upon identified needs that will in
turn improve the health care of patients
both now and for future generations.
Another goal is to improve the career
satisfaction of physicians and allied health
professionals by providing them with
educational opportunities which keep them
current with the latest developments in
Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, while
simultaneously offering current faculty and
CME participants the opportunity to
interact with physicians and other allied
health professionals at other institutions
through CME activities.
The medical university is committed to the
maintenance and continued development
of a community of scientific and clinical
scholarship. The scope of the CME program
shall appropriately cater to the needs of
health professionals in all areas of medicine
based on an assessment of their
educational needs. The CME offerings for
the local community of health professionals
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shall be concentrated in areas where the
Colleges of GMU and its affiliates have
recognized excellence, while its in-house
activities shall attempt to complement its
academic and clinical strengths.
The potential participants for the CME
activities are:
•
Physicians and other health
professionals on the staff of all the
colleges and its affiliated hospitals
•
Alumni of the Colleges of Medicine,
Pharmacy, Dentistry, Allied Health
Sciences and Graduate Studies and
the current students.
•
Physicians
located
in
the
communities surrounding the Gulf
Medical College Hospital and its
affiliates (SKHA, UAQH, & MH).
•
Physicians and allied health
professionals and health care
workers practicing and working in
Ajman and the neighboring
Emirates.
To address these educational needs
participants, the Center for Continuing
Education & Community Outreach
(CCE&CO) shall offer medical and allied
health education programs that shall be
primarily face to face courses workshop
and conferences. However, in response to
changing physician needs and making
optimum use of new technologies, it shall
produce learning packages including
internet-based activities, although they
are not currently a major focus of its
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educational efforts. Collaborating with
extramural organizations of recognized
merit to offer jointly sponsored programs
will also be considered part of its mission.
The overall CME program efforts shall result
in activities that succeed in the transmission
and application of knowledge of medicine
and allied health sciences. Understanding
the impact of the CME activities on patient
care is central to the mission of these
programs. The CCE&CO shall assess the
outcome of its programs, with studies
undertaken to assess changes in
participant’s knowledge, attitudes, and
behaviors as a result of participation in its
CME activities, and to endeavor to
understand the impact these have on
patient care.
Through the CCE&CO the university shall
reach out to the employed and unemployed
health workforce in the community in an
attempt to extend the educational
resources of GMU and additional courses
and activities to the nontraditional learners
to complete their degree or advance their
education.
The CCE&CO shall extend the University’s
educational resources and services through
its outreach programs and provide
noncredit and credit-based instructional
programs for individuals, organizations, and
businesses in the health sector. The
CCE&CO shall provide coordination,
logistical support and administrative
oversight of all distance and college-based
continuing education programs to help the
University fulfil its educational mission.
During this year, the center will be
re-organized as the Office for Continuing
Education and Community Outreach, to
serve better the University’s mission and
vision as a comprehensive university for
generating a skilled health work force for
the country.
The center shall offer lifelong learning
courses, services, and programs designed
to meet the personal improvement, career,
and cultural needs of individuals. Courses
shall be non-credit and include special
interest, certificate programs, computer
skills; professional development and test
preparation. Various non-credit educational
programs (workshops, seminars, short
courses, etc.) shall be scheduled
throughout the year by the colleges of the
University and the CCE&CO making it
possible for the University to serve greater
numbers of people of all ages with richer
and more diversified programs. The
programs vary in length from one day to
less than 12 months, and the subject matter
shall be selected as needed for the group
being served.
CE units shall be awarded to participants
who successfully complete programs that
are sponsored by the CCE&CO and
approved by an academic unit. Transcripts
indicating awarded CE units shall be made
available.
The CCE&CO shall develop programs for
the health professionals and industry,
government, professional, civic, and
service groups. A variety of instructional
methods shall be used to assure maximum
participation. Distinguished faculty
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members from GMU and other institutions
of higher education, and national and
international resource persons shall serve
as consultants, instructors, and lecturers
for the programs.
Professional program coordinators shall
be available to provide technical assistance
in program planning, budget preparation,
and evaluation, and to assist organizations
in developing programs consistent with
the needs of the group and the overall
educational objectives of the university.
The Health Communication Division (HCD)
shall assist in the delivery of short-term
programs (conferences, institutes,
workshops, symposia, and seminars)
consistent with the needs of specific
groups and organizations to broaden their
professional competencies. This division
currently serves the academic and
administrative units of the University as
well as liaises between organizations such
as government agencies, schools,
professional organizations, and other
interest groups.
The HCD shall accommodate activities that
require only management support during
the conference itself, as well as those that
require a full complement of services.
Professional program coordinators shall
provide assistance with conducting needs
assessments, technical program design,
program
budget
development,
instructional
resources,
brochure
preparation, logistics, registration, and
recording of Continuing Education Units,
on-site program management, program
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evaluation and issue of certificates.
27.2 Vision
The Center for Continuing Education and
Community Outreach will be the portal of
entry to gateway of opportunity for
professional advancement of individuals,
communities, and organizations that form
the health workforce of UAE by providing
them access to learning, research, and
educational services.
27.3 Mission
To facilitate the power of lifelong learning
that transforms lives by providing
exceptional educational opportunities to
graduates of Medicine and Allied Health
Professions and employed nontraditional
learners within Ajman and neighboring
Emirates.
27.4 Admission Requirements
Essential:
applicant should have
• The
completed higher secondary
school.
• The applicant shall appear for a
personal interview before the GMU
Admission Committee.
• Applicants
shall submit the
following documents along with a
completed application form prior to
the interview.
a. Original copy of High
Secondary School passing
Certificate or mark sheet.
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b. Other relevant documents as
per course requirement (view
website www.gmu.ac.ae)
c. Experience
letter
employer, if employed
from
d. TOEFL/ IELTS result certificate
(for the10 months/180 hrs.
courses only)
e. Passport
details.
copy
with
visa
f. 5 passport size photographs.
Applicant will be enrolled for the
course as per availability and as per
the admission committee evaluation.
• The President of GMU will finalize all
admissions after studying the
recommendation of the admission
committee.
•
Preferable: Physics, Chemistry & Biology
at High School level.
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27.5 List of the Courses
30.5.1 Ten Month courses
1. Dental Assistant
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
DAC40 Dental Assistant
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
The program includes curriculum content in biodental sciences, dental services, clinical
services and clinical practice. Students receive on-the-job training in the dental offices in
addition to courses taken on campus.
2. Medical Assistant - Laboratory
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
MAL 41 Medical Assistant - Laboratory
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
The students will acquire skills taking of vital signs, patient intake skills, documentation
skills, computer input and retrieval skills, understanding of quality control and quality
assurance, dermal puncture and venipuncture, universal precautions, laboratory safety,
as well as others.
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3. Medical Assistant - Administration
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
MAA42 Medical Assistant - Administration
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
This course provides the basic skills necessary for employment in a physician’s office or
medical clinic. Instruction includes training in basic secretarial, financial, accounting, and
receptionist duties, as well as the use of office equipment typically found in a medical
office environment.
4. Medical Assistant - Clinical
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
MAC43 Medical Assistant - Clinical
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
This course provides the basic skills necessary for employment in a physician’s office or
medical clinic. The clinical component provides instruction in anatomy and physiology,
patient preparation, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and assisting
the physician with minor surgical procedures.
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5. Physical Therapy Assistant
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
PTA 46 Physical Therapy Assistant
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
This course is designed to prepare students for employment as a Physical Therapy
Assistant. Students will learn the body mechanics, vital signs, reporting, charting, patient
interaction skills, and the use of equipment and techniques to aid patients in
rehabilitation
6. Nurse Assistant
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
NAC45 Nurse Assistant
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
TOEFL score of 500
18 CE Units
The student will received instruction and practice in basic skills used in most health care
settings, including specific skills such as the taking of vital signs, basic patient intake
skills, documentation skills, computer input and retrieval skills, understanding of quality
control and quality assurance, dermal puncture and venepuncture, universal precautions,
laboratory safety, as well as others. In this course instruction includes both classroom
and mandatory clinical training in patient care procedures, safety, infection control,
rehabilitative patient care, and communication with patients, doctors, patient’s families
and staff.
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7. Pharmacy Assistant
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
PAC44 Pharmacy Assistant
180 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High school
TOEFL score of 500, Basic Mathematic Skill
18 CE Units
The student will be provided basic skills of prescription retrival and entry data, typing
labels and maintaining patient profiles. Performing secretarial tasks such as telephoning,
filing, typing and performing accounting tasks such as record keeping, maintaining
accounts receivables, third party billing and posting and other requirement for
employment as a Pharmacy Assistant.
27.5.2 Short Courses
1. Introduction to Health Careers
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
IHC 14 Introduction to Health Careers
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
9 CE Units
During this class, students will receive basic instruction in skills required in any health
care setting. The students will receive an understanding of the health industry and its
various career paths, both traditional and non-traditional. Competency based areas
include medical law and ethics, communications, medical terminology, and medical
maths.
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2. Certificate in Medical Terminology
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
CMT 18 Medical Terminology
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
9 CE Units
This course is a prerequisite to all medical courses. By the end of the course, the student
will be able to identify, spell, pronounce and define root words, prefixes and suffixes
common to medical careers. The student will also be able to use common abbreviations
and appropriate reference materials.
3. Medical Billing and Coding
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
MBC 16 Medical Billing and Coding
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
Medical Terminology
Medical Health Insurance and Reimbursement
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
6 CE Units
The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care
settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks,
or medical coder/biller or (Medical Records and Health Information Technicians).
Students will learn to identify sections and follow the standard guidelines to locate
information in the CPT and ICD-10 Coding books for the purpose of completing patient/
billing records.
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4. Medical Insurance and Billing
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
MIB 17 Medical Insurance Billing
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
Medical Terminology
9 CE Units
Students receive instruction in medical office insurance billing procedures, including
patient financial records, computerized billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding, collection
procedures, identifying and billing various insurance plans (group, PPO, HMO, IPA,
federal, state and workers’ compensation)
5. Dental Office Management
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
DOM 11 Dental Office Management
30 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
3 CE Units
This course provides the basic skills necessary for employment in a Dental Office. In
includes the preparation of the dental treatment area for patient care before patients
are seen and for the next day.
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6. Phlebotomy
Course Code & Title
PLC 20 Phlebotomy
Course Duration
90 hours
Course Availability
Weekend/Evening*
Medium of Instruction
English
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
20
Certificate of Completion of High School
MOH Licensed Technicians
Award
9 CE Units
This course prepares a student with the Education, Training, Experience, and
Examination requirements to perform skin punctures or venepunctures in a hospital,
clinical lab, or Doctor’s office.
7. Nutrition for Sports and Human Performance
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
NSP 19 Nutrition For Sports And Human
Performance
60 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High School with
Physics/Chemistry/Biology
Medical Terminology
6 CE Units
The course work is designed for students to conduct to an investigation into the role
nutrition plays in sports and human achievement and the determination of optimum
hydration and nutrient intake in relation to athletic activity
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8. Legal Fundamentals of Health Care & Public Health
Course Code & Title
LHC 15 Legal Fundamentals of Health Care
and Public Health
Course Duration
Course Availability
45 hours
Weekend/Evening*
Medium of Instruction
English
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
20
Graduate degree in medicine / allied health
programs
Medical Terminology
Award
4.5 CE Units
This course is divided into several major topic areas: Ethics, Morals and the Legal System.
Classroom sessions will address liability, provider duties, professional licensing, licensing
enforcement, medical records, bioethics, end-of-life issues, informed medical consent,
and patient privacy.
9. Infection Control for Non Clinical Healthcare workers
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
ICC 13 Infection Control for Non-clinical
Healthcare Workers
30 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Certificate of Completion of High school
Medical Terminology
3 CE Units
This infection control course is designed for non-clinical staff in health care facilities. The
content of this program covers a wide spectrum of infection control - from a brief
introduction to the microbiology of major organisms like MRSA and Clostridium difficile
to transmission and prevention. The course also covers content on disease outbreaks,
precautions, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), guidance documents from the CDC,
and OSHA standards for Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP).
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10. Clinical Nutrition
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
CNC23 Clinical Nutrition
35 hours (2 weeks)
January (once in a year)
English
20
A Bachelor>s degree in medicine, nursing,
biosciences or health-related discipline; or
appropriate experience or qualifications, including
professional diplomas.
Basic computer skills knowledge is essential.
3.5 CE Units
This course provides a foundation in the physiology of digestion, absorption and
metabolism of nutrients with special emphasis on nutritional aspects of growth and
development including infant and young child nutrition. Nutritional management in
metabolic disorders and common clinical conditions and nutritional support in special
situations will be focused upon using evidence-based approach and new research
findings.
11. Geriatric Healthcare
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
GRC 24 Geriatric Healthcare
40 hours
January (once in a year)
English
20
A Bachelor>s degree/Diploma in medicine,
nursing, and Allied Health Sciences; or appropriate
experience or qualifications; Basic computer skills
knowledge is essential
4 CE Units
This course aims to advance the knowledge and skills of healthcare practitioners so that
they may provide evidence-based medicine to manage the special needs of the geriatric
population, as well as develop a more satisfying practitioner-patient relationship.
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12. ECG Monitor Technician
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
EMT 12 ECG Monitor Technician
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
A High School Graduate with Science background /
Certificate holder in any other health related
discipline.
9 CE Units
This course is designed to train students to set up and run a 12 lead ECG and attach a
Holter monitor. Instruction is provided in the anatomy and physiology of the heart and
terminology common to the cardiovascular system. Interpretation of ECGs includes heart
rate, basic rhythm strips, and the identification of rhythm abnormalities.
13. Basic Arabic for Health Professionals
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
BAC 27 Basic Arabic for Health Professionals
55 Hours
Twice a Year
English
40
A health related professional who wants to
improve comprehension of the Arabic language.
No prior experience in using Arabic language is
expected.
5.5 CE Units
The Beginners level (Level 1) course, of 16 hours> duration, can be taken by health
professionals or health professional students, who wish to communicate in Arabic to
deal with day to day activities. Course content includes but is not limited to: greeting
people, making enquiries regarding services required, asking for directions to visit places
of interest, and giving directions.
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Level 2 comprises the Arabic for Special Purposes course: Obtaining information about
patient complaints and their need for health services: giving information and obtaining
patient consent for medical examinations and interventions; identifying main body parts
and referring to body organs; explaining the need for investigations and procedures;
explaining diagnostic findings, giving information on prognosis and treatment outcomes;
advising about drug dosage; and follow up visits.
14. Pharmacy Review for Licensing Examinations
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
PRC21 Pharmacy Review for Licensing
Examinations
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
Bachelor>s degree of Pharmacy
9 CE UNITS
The Pharmacy Review course is designed for pharmacists who wish to pass various
regulatory examinations to work as a registered pharmacists in U.A.E. This review
program consists of six courses which would improve and refresh the knowledge in
pharmaceutical calculations, various principles in drug dosage forms, designs, ethics and
drug laws, general principles of pharmacology with emphasis on the drugs acting on
different systems.
15. Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
Course Code & Title
PSM22 Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
90 hours
Weekend/Evening*
English
20
A Bachelor>s degree in pharmacy, medicine,
bioscience or any other health - related discipline
Basic computer skills and English knowledge
9 CE UNITS
Prerequisites (General)
Prerequisites (Additional)
Award
The Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing course offers a special educational opportunity
that prepares candidates, with a medical background, for a career in the field of
pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
It lays down a foundation of all relevant knowledge in the fields of pharmacy,
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pharmacology, medical terminology, pharmacy laws and ethics along with an emphasis
on sales and marketing fundamentals. The course serves to blend the theoretical
principles of sales and marketing with a real life experience of sales calls in hospital
settings.
16. Nursing Review for Licensing Examination
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
NRL 29 Nursing Review for Licensing
Examination
100 hours
Weekend
English
40
A Bachelor>s degree / Diploma in Nursing
10 CE UNITS
The Nursing Review for Licensing examination aims to update the knowledge base of
nurses in all areas of nursing practice to meet the needs of nurses aspiring to successfully
complete the licensing examination. The content included in the course is a review of
the essential subject areas in the field of nursing practice. The content dealt with will be
relevant in the discharge of duties in positions of employment in all healthcare settings
managed by the state authorities or the non-state establishments in the GCC countries.
17. Research Methodology
Course Code & Title
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
Prerequisites (General)
Award
RMC 31 Research Methodology
60 hours
Weekend
English
20
Graduate in Health Care field or Life Science
6 CE UNITS
The Research Methodology course is designed to meet the basic research needs of
professionals in health and non-health care fields. Phase I covers research methodology
and biostatistics that is a pre-requisite to clinical research.
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18. ECG Rhythm Interpretation
Course Code & Title
ECI 26 ECG Rhythm Interpretation
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
15 hours
Weekend
English
40
MBBS or Equivalent, Bachelor degree in Allied
Health Science
1.5 CE UNITS
Prerequisites (General)
Award
This course provides an opportunity to health care professionals who encounter ECG
monitoring and traces to update and enhance their generic skills in ECG and rhythm
interpretation. The course covers the basic concepts of relation of each segment of the
ECG trace to the cardiac cycle as well as the interpretation of ECG and rhythm in the
most classical and basic cardiac anomalies like angina, MI etc., by building on knowledge
of pathophysiology, assessment, examination, treatment and care.
19. Educational Counseling
Course Code & Title
ECC 28 Educational Counseling
Course Duration
Course Availability
Medium of Instruction
Maximum Intake
20 hours
Weekend
English
20
Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences / Arts /
Business / Education
2 CE UNITS
Prerequisites (General)
Award
The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the broad spectrum of
counseling with educational counseling as its main focus. Instruction and opportunities
for practice will be provided in fundamental skills of counseling with emphasis on family
dynamics. Contribution of other factors such as wholesome nutrition, avoidance of
substance abuse and awareness of a healthy sexual demeanor among the adolescent
age group towards school success will be highlighted. E-addiction with its growing
misuse among school children causing an untoward effect on the school performance
and methods to safeguard children and teach parents regarding primitive behavior to
benefit from technology will be introduced.
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27.6 Tuition Fees
Certificate Course (10 months)
Registration
AED 200
Course
AED 6000
Lab*
AED 500
Worksite training*
AED 100 per session
Assessment Fee – Theory
AED 150
Practical
AED 150 (for lab courses only)
* Additional (subject to course requirements)
Certificate Course (Short Term)
Registration
AED 200
Course
AED 2500*
Lab*
AED 500
Worksite training*
AED 100 per session
Assessment Fee – Theory
AED 150
Practical AED 150 (for lab courses only)
* Additional (subject to course requirements)
* - Educational Counseling – AED 600
* - Nursing Review for Licensing Examination – AED 1,000
* - Basic Arabic for Health Professionals – AED 1,500
All above mentioned fees are subject to change
Special Fees
a. Transcript:
AED 100
b. Bonafide Letter
AED 100
c. Library/ I.D Card.:
AED 25
d. Duplicate/ I.D Card:
AED 25
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28. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
28.1 Grading & Progression Policy
28.1.1 MBBS Traditional Curriculum
Academic Probation: A minimum of 80%
attendance in each of the courses in the
program is mandatory to be eligible to sit
for the professional examination.
Nonfulfillment of attendance requirement
in any course in the program shall result in
academic probation.
Academic Probation is also applicable to
any student who scores less than 60%
aggregate in any course in the professional
examination during the program study.
Students are required to complete all preclinical courses before entry into the
clinical training of the program. Noncompletion of preclinical courses shall
entail academic probation.
Minimum marks required in internal
assessment: The Student must secure an
aggregate of 50% (both theory and
practicals) in the internal assessment
marks to become eligible to appear for the
professional examination. The amended
rule is effective from the academic year
2006-07 onwards.
Minimum marks required for passing
(2004 - 2007): Candidates must secure in
each subject an aggregate of 60% which
includes theory, practical/ clinical, viva
voce and internal assessment to be
declared as pass in the examination,
provided the candidate has secured a
minimum of 50% each in theory and
practical/ clinical examinations.
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Maximum number of attempts to pass a
subject: The number of chances (attempts)
to appear for the professional examination
in each course is limited to a maximum of
4.
Absenteeism in any professional
examination will be considered as an
attempt. The amended rule shall be
applicable to all the batches of MBBS from
September 2006 onwards.
Intervals
between
professional
examinations: There shall be a minimum
of 6 months gap between two professional
examinations held for the same subjects.
Absenteeism in professional examination:
If any student who is eligible to appear for
the professional examination in the subject
concerned, fails to appear for the
examination he/she shall forfeit an
attempt.
Requirements for progression: It is
mandatory for all students admitted from
academic year starting September 2004
onwards to pass all the pre-clinical courses
namely
Pathology,
Pharmacology,
Microbiology, Forensic Medicine &
Community Medicine Part I before being
allowed to proceed for clinical training in
the IV year MBBS.
Completion of Final MBBS part I courses
(Community
Medicine
Part
II,
Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology)
is a prerequisite for appearing for Final
MBBS Part – II Professional Examination.
GMU C A T A L O G
Grading Policy (2004 – 2007 Batches)
Marks scored in Percentage
90 - 100
Classification
Excellent
Grades
A+
80 - 89
Very Good
A
70 - 79
Good
B
60 - 69
Pass
C
< 60
Fail
F
28.1.2 MBBS Integrated Curriculum
Minimum required for pass: An aggregate
score of 65% in the theory, practical and
continuous assessment is required for
passing the professional examinations.
Eligibility for Appearing in the
Professional Examination: The student
should have not less than 80% attendance
in each course of a Phase and should have
a cumulative attendance of not less than
80% for the Phase. The student should
have a minimum of 60% continuous
assessment (CA). If the student has less
than 80% attendance and or less than 60%
continuous assessment, he or she shall be
detained from appearing for the
Professional Examination.
Policies regarding Academic Progress: A
maximum of successive 4 attempts (2
Successive retakes) is available to complete
the Phase where academic probation is
indicated. Non completion of any of the
Phases within the specified limit shall
result in dismissal of the student from the
program.
A student who fails in any of the PHASE I
or PHASE II examinations shall not be
allowed to progress to the next phase. On
completion of PHASE III and after passing
the final qualifying examination the student
will be eligible to commence the
compulsory rotating resident internship
program (CRRI).
Maximum number of attempts to pass the
professional examination
Phase I: A student who has not fulfilled the
attendance and/or continuous assessment
criteria will be made to repeat a year and
those who appeared for the professional
examination and failed alone will have a
chance to appear for the resit professional
examination which will be held within 6
weeks after the regular professional
examination is conducted failing which the
student will have to repeat the year along
with the regular batch. The students, who
fail again in the professional examination
after the repeat year, will have a final
chance to appear in the resit examination
held within six weeks, failing which the
candidate will be asked to leave the
program.
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In Phase II: the students who fail in the
resit professional examination shall be
placed on probation and asked to repeat
the year Three along with the regular
batch. The students shall undergo remedial
training and appear for the professional
examination in the repeat year, failing
which the candidate will be asked to leave
the program.
Phase III: The students who fail in the
professional examination will have a
Grading policy:
Marks scored in Percentage
chance to appear for the resit professional
examination, which will be held every 6
months after the regular professional
examination is conducted failing which
the students will have to repeat the
clerkship in the core disciplines of general
medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and
gynecology, pediatrics, ENT and
ophthalmology as part of remediation.
The students will be given a maximum of
4 chances to pass the PHASE III
professional examination, failing which
the student will be asked to leave the
program.
Classification
Letter Grade
86 - 100
Excellent
A
76 – 85
Good
B
65 - 75
Pass
C
< 65
Fail
F
28.1.3 BPT Program
Minimum marks required in internal
assessment: The Student must secure an
aggregate of 50% (both theory and
practicals) in the internal assessment
marks to become eligible to appear for the
professional examination. The amended
rule is effective from the academic year
2006-07 onwards.
Maximum number of attempts to pass a
subject: The number of chances (attempts)
to appear for the professional examination
in each subject is limited to a maximum of
4. Absenteeism from appearing for the
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professional examination will be
considered as an attempt. The amended
rule shall be applicable to all the batches
in the I, II, Final BPT from September 2006
onwards.
Minimum required for pass: Candidates
must secure in each subject an aggregate
of 60% with a 50% minimum each in the
theory and practical/clinical examination
to be declared as pass in the examination.
This is applicable for all students who have
been admitted to the BPT program from
the academic year starting September
2004 onwards.
GMU C A T A L O G
Grading Policy
Marks scored in Percentage
Classification
Grades
90 - 100
Excellent
A+
80 - 89
Very Good
A
70 - 79
Good
B
60 - 69
Pass
C
< 60
Fail
F
28.1.4 DMD & Pharm D Programs
any semester during the program study.
Academic Probation is applicable to any
student who scores CGPA less than 2.0 in
Policies regarding Academic Progress: A
maximum of 2 retakes is available to
complete the course in the semester
where academic probation is indicated.
Non-completion of the course in any
semester within the specified retakes limit
shall result in dismissal of the student
from the program.
A minimum of 80% attendance is
mandatory for credits fulfillment in any
course in the semester. Nonfulfillment of
credit requirement in any course in the
semester shall entail ‘F’ grade (Fail) in the
transcript.
Grading Policy: (Academic Year 2008 – 2010)
Marks %
Grade
Grade Value
Status
90 - 100
A
4.0
85 - 89
B+
3.5
80 - 84
B
3.0
75 - 79
C+
2.5
70 - 74
C
2.0
60 - 69
D
1.0
Probation
< 60
F
0
Fail
Pass
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Grading Policy with effect from Academic Year 2011 onwards
Marks %
90 - 100
Grade
A
Grade Value
4
85 - 89
B+
3.5
80 - 84
B
3
75 - 79
C+
2.5
70 - 74
C
2
< 70
F
0
Status
Pass
Fail
Grade Reporting: The statement shall
include, besides personal details of the
student, the course and code, credit
attempted, credit earned, grade value and
grade points. The GPA will be calculated at
the end of each semester. The CGPA will
be included in the transcript where ever
applicable
he/she shall be awarded F grade (Fail).
A student who earns a minimum of 2 grade
value (C grade) in a course shall be
declared to have successfully completed
the course and is deemed to have earned
the credits assigned to that course.
A student with F grade in any of the
courses will be asked to repeat the credits
within the maximum time frame fixed (2
semesters). The student who obtains pass
grade (grade C and above) shall be
considered for earned credit and GPA is
calculated accordingly.
A course once successfully completed
cannot be repeated.
A student must appear for the end
semester examination of the prescribed
course of study to be eligible for the
award of the grade in that course. A mere
appearance in the continuous assessment
tests and the scores obtained in it will not
be considered for grading.
If a student is eligible for but fails to
appear in the end semester examination,
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If a student is not eligible to appear in the
end semester examinations due to not
fulfilling the minimum requirements, he /
she will have to re–register for the course
at the next available opportunity.
GPA and CGPA: The grade point average is
the weighted average of grade points
awarded to a student. The weighted
average of GPA’s of all semesters that the
student has completed at any point in time
is the cumulative grade point average
(CGPA).
All students are required to maintain a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
GMU C A T A L O G
28.2 Appeal Policy
A candidate who fails in any subject in the
professional examination can appeal for
retotaling. No revaluation shall be allowed
under any circumstances. Applications for
re-totaling should be made within 30 days
after the publication of results. The Dean
Assessment & Evaluation shall appoint a
member of the examination board for
review and retotaling. If any error is
noticed, the correction and amendment
shall be made by the Dean, Assessment &
Evaluation.
29. DEGREE AND PROGRAM
COMPLETION POLICY
All students are expected to study the
program and course details provided in
the student handbook and university
catalog. For any one degree all
requirements under the terms of the
catalog in effect at and after their
admission must be met.
Candidates must satisfy all university and
program requirements established by the
faculty. The individual programs may have
higher standards and/or more restrictive
requirements as compared to the
university minimum requirements.
The university mandates the following
general degree completion requirements
in order for students to receive their
degrees. Each student must:
• Be continuously enrolled in the
program from admission to
graduation.
• Have satisfied all conditions of
his or her admission.
• Successfully
complete
a
comprehensive examination or
equivalent as determined by the
individual degree program.
• Submit a thesis or research
project, if required by the
academic program, to the
University that meets the
format requirements set forth
in the College Thesis Manual.
The students shall fulfill the requirements
of each course as prescribed and published
and made available to the students. The
student shall be responsible for attending
all the classes and completing the
requirements of the chosen program of
study.
The Gulf Medical University confers
degrees and issues statements of
attestations on fulfilling all course
completion requirements of the program
for which the student is registered.
Only students who have successfully
completed their degree requirements by
the end of the program for which they
applied to graduate are entitled for
conferral of degrees. In witness of the
degree conferred, a statement of
graduation is entered in the permanent
records of the graduates and their degrees
are released. Such students can proceed
to receive their degree certificates and
participate in the convocation ceremony.
Specific Completion Requirements of
each Program
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Traditional MBBS Program
• Complete the MBBS program (2004 to 2007 Batches) with an overall
score of 60% or higher
• A minimum attendance of 80%
• Students must pass all the basic science courses before they are allowed
to enter 4th Year of MBBS program.
• Students must have passed in all the courses in the Final MBBS Part – I
examination before being considered eligible to appear in the Final MBBS
Part – II Professional examination.
• On completion of the MBBS program and after passing the final qualifying
examination the student will be eligible to commence the compulsory
rotating resident internship (CRRI) program.
BPT Program
• Complete the BPT program with an overall score of 60% or higher
• A minimum attendance of 80%
• Students must pass all the courses in the 1st & 2nd year before they are
allowed to enter 3rd year.
• Students who appear for Final BPT Professional Examination should pass
in all the courses before being considered eligible for internship.
• Students who do not submit their project on or before the specified time
will not be eligible for graduation in that year.
Integrated Curriculum
• Complete the MBBS program with an overall score of 65% or higher
• A minimum attendance of 80%
• A student who fails in any of the PHASE I/II/III examination will not be
allowed to progress to the next phase.
• On completion of the MBBS program and after passing the final qualifying
examination the student will be eligible to commence the compulsory
rotating resident internship (CRRI) program.
DMD Program
• Completion of 214 credits
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0
• A minimum pass mark of 70% (Grade C) for each course (from 2011 batch
onwards)
• A minimum pass mark of 60% (Grade D) for progression only (2008 – 2010
batches)
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• A minimum attendance of 80%
Pharm D Program
• Completion of 204 credits
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0
• A minimum pass mark of 70% (Grade C) for each course (from 2011 batch
onwards)
• A minimum pass mark of 60% (Grade D) for progression only (2008 – 2010
batches)
• A minimum attendance of 80%
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30. LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS
30.1 Administrators
Mr. Thumbay Moideen Founder President
Prof. Gita Ashok Raj Provost
Dr. P.K. Menon
Director, Administration
Prof. Mohammed Arifulla Dean, Admissions & Registers
Prof. R. Chandramouli Dean, Assessment & Evaluation
Prof. Manda Venkatramana
Dean, College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Mohamed Said Hamed
Dean, College of Dentistry
Prof. Arun Shirwaikar
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Ramesh Ranganathan
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies
Mr. Praveen Kumar K
Associate Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences
Dr. Joshua Ashok
Associate Dean Student Affairs
Dr. K. G. Gomathi
Associate Dean, Admissions & Registers
Dr. Rizwana Burhanuddin Shaikh
Associate Dean, Assessment & Evaluation
Dr. Ghaith Jassim Jaber Al Eyd Associate Dean, College of Medicine
Dr. Dr. Sura Ali Ahmed Foud Al-Bayati
Associate Dean, College of Dentistry
Dr. Kishore Gnana Sam Sundararaj
Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy
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30.2 List of Faculty Members
Faculty of Biomedical Sciences
Name
Prof. Gita Ashok Raj
Qualifications
MBBS – 1970
MD - 1979
MNAMS – 1981
(Morbid
Anatomy)
Prof. Mohammed Arifulla
M.Sc. – 1973
Ph.D - 1984
Prof. R. Chandramouli
M.Sc – 1972
Ph.D - 1981
Prof. Ishtiyaq Ahmed
Shaafie
Prof. Shatha Saeed
Hamed Al Sharbathi
MBBS – 1977
MD – 1983
M.B.Ch.B – 1976
DCM – 1985
M.Sc – 1989
Ph.D - 1998
Conferring University
Shivaji University, India
All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, India
National
Board
of
Examinations, India
University of Mysore,
India
University of Madras,
India
University of Madras,
India
University of Madras,
India
Kashmir University, India
Chandigarh University,
India
Baghdad University, Iraq
Baghdad University, Iraq
Baghdad University, Iraq
Baghdad University, Iraq
University of Madras,
India
M.G. University, India
University of Madras
Prof. Elsheba Mathew*
MBBS - 1977
MD - 1986
M Phil - 1993
Prof. Joyce Jose
MBBS – 1984
MD - 1990
Kerala University
M.G. University
M.B.B.Ch – 1983
M.Sc – 1993
MD (Ph.D) - 1997
Al-Azhar University,
Egypt
Al-Azhar University,
Egypt
Al-Azhar University,
Egypt
Prof. Bushra Hasan
Elshafei Elzawahry
Designation
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Pathology
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Pharmacology
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Physiology
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Biochemistry
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Community
Medicine
Professor,
Department of
Community
Medicine
Professor,
Department of
Pathology
Professor,
Department of
Physiology
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Prof. Mandar Vilas
Ambike
Dr. Ramesh Ranganathan
Dr. Joshua Ashok
Dr. K. G. Gomathi
MBBS – 1989
MS - 1996
MBBS – 1994
MD - 2001
MBBS - 1983
MD - 1992
M.Sc. – 1985
Ph.D - 1993
Dr. Rizwana
Burhanuddin Shaikh
MBBS - 1992
Dr. Nelofar Sami Khan
M.Sc. – 1994
MD - 1999
Ph.D - 1998
Dr. Ghaith Jassim Jaber Al MBChB - 1995
Eyd
M.Sc. - 1999
Ph.D - 2005
Dr. Syed Shehnaz Ilyas
MBBS - 1994
MD - 2002
Dr. May Khalil Ismail
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M.Sc. – 1986
Ph.D - 2006
Shivaji University, India
Pune University, India
NTR University of Health
Sciences, India
NTR University of Health
Sciences, India
University of Madras,
India
M.G.R. University, India
All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, India
All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, India
Bangalore University,
India
Kevempu University,
India
Aligarh Muslim
University, India
Aligarh Muslim
University, India
Al-Nahrain University,
Iraq
Al-Nahrain University,
Iraq
Al-Nahrain University,
Iraq
Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, India
Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, India
Colarado State
University, USA
University of Mosul, Iraq
Professor & Head of
the Department of
Anatomy
Associate Professor
& Head of the
Department of
Microbiology
Associate Professor
& Head of the
Department of
Forensic Medicine
Associate Professor,
Department of
Biochemistry
Associate Professor,
Department of
Community
Medicine
Associate Professor,
Department of
Biochemistry
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Pathology
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Pharmacology
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Biochemistry
GMU C A T A L O G
Dr. Nisha Shantha
Kumari
MBBS – 1999
MD – 2005
DNB - 2005
Dr. Sajit Khan Ahmed
Khan
MBBS – 1995
MD - 2006
Dr. Rasha Ali Abdel
Razek Eldeeb
MBBS – 1995
M.Sc – 2005
MD - 2010
Dr. Faheem Ahmed
Khanzada
MBBS – 1989
Dr. Mohammad
Mesbahuzzaman
MBBS – 1998
MPH - 2006
MD - 2011
M.Sc – 1986
Ms. Soofia Ahmed
M.Phil - 1989
Ms. Devapriya Finney
Shadroch
B.Sc – 1985
M.Sc - 1988
Dr. Shiny Prabha Mohan
MBBS – 2003
MD - 2008
Ms. Suni Ebby
B.Sc – 1996
M.Sc - 1999
Dr. Mehzabin Ahmed
MBBS – 1996
DCP - 2000
University of Kerala, India
University of Kerala, India
National Board of
Education, India
Bangalore University,
India
Annamalai University,
India
University of Cairo, Egypt
University of Cairo, Egypt
University of Cairo, Egypt
University of Karachi,
Pakistan
University of Malaya,
Malaysia
University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh
University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh
University of Karachi,
Pakistan
University of Karachi,
Pakistan
University of Madras,
India
University of Madras,
India
University of Kerala
University of Kerala
Kerala University, India
Mahatma Gandhi
University, India
Bangalore University,
India
Rajiv Ghandhi University
of Health Sciences, India
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Physiology
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Microbiology
Assistant Professor,
Department of
Physiology
Senior Lecturer,
Department of
Community
Medicine
Lecturer,
Department of
Pathology
Lecturer,
Department of
Physiology
Lecturer,
Department of
Microbiology
Lecturer,
Department of
Pathology
Lecturer in
Anatomy
Demonstrator,
Department of
Pathology & Clinical
Skills Lab
Coordinator
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MBChB - 2000
Al Mustanseria
University, Iraq
Dr. Liju Susan Mathew
MBBS – 2006
MS - 2010
Gulf Medical University,
UAE
Baba Farid University of
Health Sciences, India
Dr. Priya Sajith
MBBS – 1995
Diploma in
Clinical Pathology
MBBS - 2001
Dr. MGR Medical
University, India
University of Kerala, India
University of Punjab,
Pakistan
Qualifications
MBBS - 1974
Conferring University
University of Madras,
India
University of Madras,
India
Dr. Nada A. Kadhum*
Dr. Erum Khan
*-on sabbatical leave
Demonstrator,
Department of
Anatomy
Demonstrator,
Department of
Anatomy
Tutor, Department
of Microbiology
Simulation
Instructor
Faculty of Clinical Science
Internal Medicine
Name
Dr. Shaik Altaf Basha
MD - 1978
Dr. Salwa Abd El Zaher
Mabrouk
M.B.B.Ch – 1976
M.S - 1982
M.D - 1992
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Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Designation
Clinical Professor &
Head of the
Department
Clinical Professor
GMU C A T A L O G
Dr. Mahir Khalil Ibrahim
Jallo
Dr. Mohammed Khalid
M.B.B.Ch - 1981
University of Mosul, Iraq
Certificate of
Arab Board of
Arab Board of Medical
Internal Medicine Specialization
- 1992
MBBS – 2002
MD – 2007
MRCP - 2011
Clinical Associate
Professor
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Medical Science, India
Manipal University, India
The Royal College of Clinical Lecturer
Physicians, UK
Cardiology
Qualifications
Conferring University
Dr. Ehab Moheyeldin Farag
Esheiba
M.B.B.Ch – 1995
Diploma in
Internal Medicine
– 1999
M.Sc - 2004
MRCP - 2009
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Mohamed Fathi Ahmed
MBBS – 1995
M.Sc – 2003
Diploma in TQM
in Healthcare 2003
Alexandria University,
Egypt
Cairo University, Egypt
Zagazigu University,
Egypt
The Royal College of
Physicians, UK
Alexandria University,
Egypt
Alexandria University,
Egypt
American University in
Cairo, Egypt
Qualifications
Conferring University
M.B.B.Ch – 1999
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Name
Designation
Clinical Assistant
Professor & Head
of the
Department
Clinical Lecturer
Neurology
Name
Dr. Mohamed Hamdy
Ibrahim Abdalla
M.Sc – 2005
MD - 2008
Designation
Clinical Assistant
Professor
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Dermatology
Name
Dr. Irene Nirmala Thomas
Dr. Wesam J Khadum
Qualifications
Conferring University
Designation
MBBS – 1986
University of Madras, India
Clinical Professor
MD – 1997
Dr. MGR University, India
and Head of the
Diploma in
Royal College of Physicians
Department
Dermatology –
& Surgeons of Glasgow,
2004
UK
M.B.B.Ch - 1992 Al-Mustanseriah University,
Clinical Assistant
FICMS - 2005
Iraq
Professor
Iraqi Commission for
Medical Specialization
Psychiatry
Name
Dr. Mohanad Abdulrahman
Abdul Wahid
Family Medicine
Name
Dr. Younes Younes Abou El
Enien
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Qualifications Conferring University
M.B.B.Ch 1984
FICMS - 1999
(Psychiatry)
Qualifications
M.B.B.Ch - 1980
DTM & H - 1988
PGCOD in Family
Practice and
Women Health 2000
Al Mustansiriya,
University, Iraq
Al Mustansiriya
University, Iraq
Conferring
University
Alexandria
University, Egypt
Alexandria
University, Egypt
University of
Exeter, U.K
Designation
Clinical Lecturer
Designation
Clinical Lecturer
GMU C A T A L O G
General Surgery
Name
Qualifications
Conferring University Designation
Dr. Yasien Malallah Taher
M.B.Ch.B - 1974
FRCS - 1984
Baghdad University, Iraq Clinical Professor
Royal College of
& Head of the
Surgeons, U.K
Department
Dr. Manda Venkatramana
MBBS - 1987
Saurashtra University,
India
Saurashtra University,
Dean & Clinical
India
Professor
Royal College of
Surgeons, Edinburg, U.K
MS - 1990
FRCS - 2001
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sharma
Dr. Mohanad Mohamad
Sultan
MBBS – 1984
MS – 1997
MRCS - 2010
Andhra University, India
University of Mumbai
Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland
M.B.Ch.B - 1996
Al Mustansiriya
University, Iraq
Iraqi Commission for
Medical Specialization,
Iraq
Arab Commission of
Medical Specialization, Clinical Lecturer
Syria
Royal College of
Physicians & Surgeons of
Glasgow, UK
FICMS – 2004
CABS – 2004
MRCS - 2008
Clinical Associate
Professor
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Dr. Mohamed Sobhy Badr
Sobei
Orthopedics
Name
MBBCh – 2001
MSc – 2005
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Qualifications
Conferring University
Dr. Kisan Rajaramji Patond
MBBS - 1978
MS (ortho) - 1983
Dr. Sujaad Al Badran
M.B.Ch.B - 1972
FRCS – 1984
Nagpur University,
India
Nagpur University,
India
Mosul University, Iraq
Royal College of
Surgeons, Edinburg –
UK
Dr. Amit Chaturvedi
Neuro Surgery
Name
Dr. Hashim Jawad Jaafar
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MBBS - 1993
MS - 1998
DNB - 1999
MNAMS - 2004
Qualifications
M.B.Ch.B – 1996
FIBNS - 2004
Clinical Lecturer
Designation
Clinical Professor
and Head of the
Department
Clinical Associate
Professor
Nagpur University,
India
University of Calcutta,
Clinical Associate
India
Professor
National Board of
Examinations, India
National Academy of
Medical Sciences, India
Conferring University
Designation
Nahrain University, Iraq
Baghdad University, Iraq
Clinical Tutor
GMU C A T A L O G
Radiology
Name
Dr. Tarek Fawzy
Anesthesiology
Name
Qualifications
M.B.B.Ch - 1988
M.Sc - 1993
Conferring University
Cairo University, Egypt
Cairo University, Egypt
Qualifications
Conferring University
Dr. Raji Sharma
MBBS – 1989
MD - 1998
Dr. Sona Chaturvedi
MBBS - 1994
MD - 2001
Dr. Arun Kumar Muthu
Subramanian
MBBS – 1994
MD - 1999
Designation
Clinical Lecturer
& Head of the
Department
Designation
Kerala University, India
University of Mumbai,
India
Clinical Associate
Professor & Head
of the
Department
Nagpur University, India Clinical Assistant
Nagpur University, India Professor
Dr. MGR University, India
Barkathulla University, Clinical Lecturer
India
Urology
Name
Dr. Ihsan Ullah Khan
Qualifications
MBBS – 1985
MS - 1996
Dr. Mohammad Abdelhafeez MBBCh – 1996
Aly Frig
MSc – 2001
MD - 2007
Conferring University
Punjab University,
Pakistan
Punjab University,
Pakistan
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Designation
Clinical Assistant
Professor
Clinical Assistant
Professor
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Otorhinolaryngology
Name
Dr. Tambi Abraham Cherian
Dr. Meenu Khurana Cherian
Dr. Effat Radwan Isaa
Radwan
Ophthalmology
Name
Dr. Salwa Abd El-Razak Attia
Qualifications
M.B.B.S – 1984
DLO - 1989
MS – 1992
Dip NB - 1992
Madras University, India
Dr. MGR University,
India
Dr. MGR University,
India
National Board of
Examinations, India
MBBS – 1987
Madras University, India
DLO – 1991
Dr. MGR University,
India
MS - 1994
Dr. MGR University,
India
University of Cairo,
M.B.B.Ch.B - 1969
Egypt
MS - 1983
Ain Shams University,
Egypt
Qualifications
MBBCh – 1975
MS – 1981
Dr. Pankaj Lamba
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Conferring University
Fellowship in
Cornea and
Refractive
Surgery – 1991
MD - 2000
MBBS – 1997
Diploma in
Ophthalmology –
2001
DNB – 2004
FRCS - 2004
Conferring University
Alexandria University,
Egypt
Alexandria University,
Egypt
Atlanta University, USA
Designation
Clinical
Professor and
Head of the
Department
Clinical
Professor
Clinical Lecturer
Designation
Clinical
Professor &
Head of the
Department
Alexandria University,
Egypt
Nagpur University, India
Aligarh Muslim
University, India
National Board of
Clinical Lecturer
Examinations, India
Royal College of
Physicians & Surgeons,
UK
GMU C A T A L O G
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Name
Dr. Mawahib Abd
Salman Al Biate
Dr. Kasturi Anil
Mummigatti
Qualifications
M.B.Ch.B - 1980
Arab Board for
Medical
Specialization
DGO - 1988
MBBS - 1981
MD - 1986
Dr. Shanti Fernandes
MBBS – 1998
MD - 2002
Dr. Prashanth Hegde
MBBS – 1992
MD – 2003
DNB - 2004
Dr. Manjula Reddy Honnura
Reddy
MBBS – 1992
MD – 1996
DNB – 1996
MRCOG - 2005
Dr. Malini Vijayan
MBBS – 1990
DGO – 2003
DNB - 2005
Conferring University
Basrah Medical College,
Iraq
Arab Board, Syria
College of Mustanseriya,
Iraq
Bangalore University,
India
Bangalore University,
India
MAHE University, India
MAHE University, India
Mysore University, India
All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, India
National Board of
Examinations, India
Designation
Clinical
Professor &
Head of the
Department
Clinical
Associate
Professor
Clinical
Assistant
Professor
Chief of Medical
Staff & Clinical
Assistant
Professor
Mysore University, India
Karnataka University,
India
National Board of
Clinical
Examinations, India
Assistant
Royal College of
Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology,
UK
MG University, India
MG University, India
National Board of
Examinations , India
Clinical Lecturer
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Dr. Dipti Navanitlal Shah
MBBS – 1994
Diploma in OBG 1997
Dr. Wajiha Ajmal
MBBS - 1997
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda,
India
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda,
India
University of Peshawar,
Pakistan
Clinical Tutor
Clinical Tutor
Pediatrics
Name
Dr. Mahmoud Elsayed Attia
Shamseldeen
Qualifications
M.B.B.Ch - 1976
M.Sc - 1981
MD - 1985
Dr. Ignatius Edwin D’Souza
MBBS – 1990
MD - 1996
MRCPCH - 2007
Dr. Jenny Cheriathu
MBBS – 2001
DCH –
DNB - 2009
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Conferring University
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Al Azhar University,
Egypt
Designation
Clinical
Professor &
Head of the
Department
Bangalore University,
India
Post Graduate Institute
Clinical
of Medical Education &
Professor
Research, India
Royal College of
Pediatrics & Child Health,
U.K
University of Mumbai,
India
Shivaji University, India
Clinical Lecturer
National Board of
Examinations, India
GMU C A T A L O G
Faculty of Dental Science
Name
Qualifications
BDS – 1977
Prof. Mohamed Mohamed
MSc – 1982
Said Hamed
Ph.D - 1986
Dr. Sura Ali Ahmed Foud
Al-Bayati
M.Sc – 1995
DDS - 2004
Ph.D – 2005
MDS – 2000
Dr. Venkanna Gudda
Sreenivas Prasad
Dr. Marwa El Sayed
Mohammad Masry
Sharaan
Dr. Nabeel Safwat
Mohammed Al Nahaas
Dr. Zuhdi Munzer Zuhdi
Azzam
DNB – 2003
Ph.D - 2007
M.Sc
(endodontics) 2003
DDSc
(endodontics) 2009
BDS – 1997
MDSc – 2005
Conferring University
Designation
Dean & Professor
Cairo University, Egypt
of Oral and
Alexandria University, Egypt
Maxillofacial
Tanta University, Egypt
Surgery
Baghdad University, Iraq
Associate Dean &
Ajman University, UAE
Assistant
Baghdad University, Iraq
Professor of Oral
Medicine
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Clinical Associate
Health Sciences, India
National Board of
Professor of Oral
& Maxillofacial
Examinations, India
Rajiv Gandhi University of Surgery
Health Sciences, India
Suez Canal University, Egypt
Clinical Assistant
Professor in
Suez Canal University, Egypt
Endodontics
University of Baghdad, Iraq
Jordan University of Science
Fellowship in
& Technology, Jordan
Clinical Assistant
Implant Dntistry Jordan University of Science
Professor of
- 2006
& Technology, Jordan
Prosthodontics
Associate
Fellowship in
American academy of
Implant
Implant Dentistry
Dentistry - 2006
DDS – 2004
Senior Clinical
Certificate of
Ajman University, UAE
Lecturer in
Implant
University of Sevill, Spain
Conservative
Specialist - 2008 Alexandria University, Egypt
Dentistry
MSc – 2010
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Dr. Shaju Philip
BDS – 1990
MDS - 1995
BDS - 2001
Dr. Prathibha Prasad
MDS - 2008
Dr. Shakeel Santerbennur
Khazi
Dr. Santana Natarajan
Dr. Praveen Kumar Shetty
Dr. Sameer Kumar
BDS – 1992
MDS - 1999
BDS – 1996
MDS - 1999
BDS – 1999
MDS – 2002
BDS – 1997
MDS - 2001
Dr. Arun Sekharan
Devarajan
BDS – 2001
MDS - 2005
BDS – 2001
Dr. Yohan George
Verghese
MDS – 2007
Ph.D - 2009
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Clinical Lecturer in
Mangalore University, India
Prosthodontics
Manipal Academy of Higher
(Fixed &
Education, India
Removable)
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Lecturer in Oral
Rajiv Gandhi University of Pathology
Health Sciences, India
Mysore University, India
Lecturer in
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Prosthodontics
India
Rajiv Gandhi University,
India
Clinical Lecturer in
Oral Medicine
Rajiv Gandhi University,
India
Manipal Academy of Higher
Education, India
Clinical Lecturer in
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Endodontics
India
M R Ambedkar Dental
College, Inda
Clinical Lecturer in
A B Shetty Memorial
Orthodontics
Institute of Dental Science,
India
Manipal Academy of Higher
Clinical Lecturer in
Education, India
Conservative
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Dentistry
India
Dr. MGR Medical University,
India
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Clinical Lecturer in
The Open International
Orthodontics
University for
Complementary Medicines,
Australia
GMU C A T A L O G
Dr. Sesha Reddy Manchala
BDS – 2002
MDS - 2006
Rajiv Gandhi University,
India
Rajiv Gandhi University,
India
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Clinical Lecturer in
Periodontics
Dr. Sweta Suhas Prabhu
BDS – 2004
MDS - 2008
Dr. Serag Mohd Ismail
BDS - 1995
Dr. Danavanthi Sadashiv
Bangera
BDS – 2000
Mumbai University, India
Clinical Tutor
Dr. Lena A. Abdulrahim
BDS – 1996
Baghdad University, Iraq
Dental Lab
Instructor
Dr. Sughu Malayil Koshy
Dr. Payam Kalbasi
Dr. Nesrine Aly Mokhtar
Hassan El Sahn
Dr. Nesrine Aly Mokhtar
Hassan El Sahn
M.Sc – 2006
DDPH RCS
(Diploma in
Dental Public
Health) - 2009
BDS – 1998
M.Sc
(Orthodontics) 2006
BDS – 2002
Master Degree
in Dental
Science - 2009
BDS – 2002
Master Degree
in Dental
Science - 2009
Clinical Tutor in
Periodontics
Alexandria University, Egypt Clinical Tutor
University of London – UK
The Royal College of
Surgeons of England, UK
Bangalore University, India
Marmara University, Turkey
Cairo University, Egypt
Cairo University, Egypt
Cairo University, Egypt
Cairo University, Egypt
Adjunct Clinical
Faculty in
Community
Dentistry
Adjunct Clinical
Faculty in
Orthodontics
Adjunct Clinical
Faculty in Dental
Material
Adjunct Clinical
Faculty in
Operative
Dentistry
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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Name
Prof. Arun Shirwaikar
Dr. Annie Shirwaikar
Prof. Nehad Mehdi
Hamoudi
Qualifications
Conferring University
M. Pharm - 1977
Ph.D - 1993
University of Bombay,
India
Mangalore University,
India
M. Pharm - 1981 Nagpur University, India
Ph.D - 1996
Mangalore University,
India
B.Sc – 1980
University of Baghdad, Iraq
Ph.D - 1990
Bradford University, UK
M. Pharm –
Dr. Rajendran Kuppusamy 1997
Ph.D - 2006
Dr. Shery Jacob
B.Pharm – 1992
M.Pharm- 1997
Ph.D - 2006
Dr. Kishore Gnana Sam
Sundararaj
M.Pharm –
1999
MBA – 2008
Ph.D - 2009
Dr. Mukesh Kumar
B. Pharm –
2006
Pharm D - 2011
Dr. Mohammed Saji
Salahudeen
B. Pharm –
2008
Pharm D - 2011
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The Tamilnadu MGR
University, India
Manipal Academy of
Higher Education, India
Mangalore University,
India
Birla Institute of
Technology, India
Manipal Academy of
Higher Education, India
Kasturba Medical College,
India
Sikkim Manipal University,
India
Manipal University
Babasaheb Ambedkar
Marathwada University,
India
Manipal University, India
The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R
University, India
JSS University, India
Designation
Dean & Professor
Professor of
Pharmacognosy
Professor of
Medicinal Chemistry
& Phytochemistry
Research Associate
and Associate
Professor of
Pharmaceutical
Analysis
Research Associate
and Assistant
Professor of
Pharmaceutics
Research Associate
& Assistant
Professor of
Pharmacy Practice
Research Assistant
& Adjunct Faculty in
Pharmacy Practice
Research Assistant
& Adjunct Faculty in
Pharmacy Practice
GMU C A T A L O G
Faculty of Physical Therapy Science
Name
Mr. Praveen Kumar
Mr. Kumaraguruparan
Gopal
Mr. Sathees Kumar
Durairaj
Qualifications
Conferring University
MPT - 2009
Mangalore University, India
Guru Nanak Dev University,
India
Dr. MGR University, India
Ramakrishna Mission
Vivekananda University, India
Dr. MGR University, India
BPT - 2000
MPT – 2003
Dr. MGR University, India
Dr. MGR University, India
BPT – 1998
MSPT - 2000
BPT – 1995
PGDF – 2007
Mr. Rashij M
BPT – 2002
MPT - 2005
Rajiv Gandhi University, India
Rajiv Gandhi University, India
Ms. Annamma Mathew
BPT – 1998
Dr. MGR University, India
Qualifications
Conferring University
M.Sc
(Statistics) –
1990
Ph.D – 2000
Diploma in
Cancer
Prevention 2002
Master of
Veterinary
Science – 1985
Annamalai University, India
Designation
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Demonstrator
Research Faculty
Name
Prof. Jayadevan
Sreedharan
Prof. Anoop Kumar
Agarwal
Ph.D – 1988
Dr. Hemant Kumar Garg
MBBS – 1984
MD - 1992
Kerala University, India
National Cancer Institute,
USA
Haryana Agriculture
University, India
Postgraduate Institute of
Medical Education &
Research, India
Aligarh Muslim University,
India
Aligarh Muslim University,
India
Designation
Assistant Director
Research Division
and Professor of
Biostatistics
Research Scientist
and Professor of
Pharmacology
Research Scientist
and Professor of
Pharmacology
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Dr. Jayakumary
Muttappallymyalil
MBBS – 1992
MD - 1998
Dr. Rajendran
Kuppusamy
M. Pharm –
1997
Ph.D - 2006
Dr. Anu Vinod Ranade
M.Sc – 1996
Ph.D - 2007
Dr. Victor Raj Mohan
Chandrasekaran
M.Sc – 2001
Ph.D - 2006
Dr. Biswadip Hazarika
MBBS – 1990
MD – 2004
Dr. Anuj Mathur
MBBS – 1996
MD - 2004
Dr. Shery Jacob
B.Pharm –
1992
M.Pharm1997
Ph.D - 2006
Dr. Kishore Gnana Sam
Sundararaj
M.Pharm –
1999
MBA – 2008
Ph.D - 2009
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Bangalore University, India
Bangalore University, India
Research Associate
and Associate
Professor of
Community
Medicine
Research Associate
The Tamilnadu MGR
and Associate
University, India
Professor of
Manipal Academy of Higher
Pharmaceutical
Education, India
Analysis
Research Associate
MAHE, Manipal – India
& Assistant
MAHE, Manipal – India
Professor in
Anatomy
Research Associate
Bharathiar University, India and Assistant
University of Madras, India Professor of
Toxicology
Research Associate
Dibrugarh University, India & Assistant
Dibrugarh University, India Professor of
Pathology
Research Associate
University of Rajasthan, India & Assistant
University of Rajasthan, India Professor of
Microbiology
Mangalore University, India
Birla Institute of
Technology, India
Manipal Academy of
Higher Education, India
Kasturba Medical College,
India
Sikkim Manipal University,
India
Manipal University
Research
Associate and
Assistant
Professor of
Pharmacutics
Research Associate
& Assistant
Professor of
Pharmacy Practice
GMU C A T A L O G
Dr. Mukesh Kumar
B. Pharm –
2006
Pharm D - 2011
Rajiv Ghandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Rajiv Ghandhi University of
Health Sciences, India
Babasaheb Ambedkar
Marathwada University, India
Manipal University, India
Dr. Mohammed Saji
Salahudeen
B. Pharm –
2008
Pharm D - 2011
The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R
University, India
JSS University, India
Research Assistant
& Adjunct Faculty
in Pharmacy
Practice
Dr. Preetha Jayasheela
Shetty
M.Sc
(Bioscience) –
2000
B.Ed – 2006
Ph.D - 2011
Mangalore University, India
Bharatiya Shiksha Parishad,
India
Osmaniya University, India
Research Associate
and Lecturer in
Cytogenetics &
Molecular Biology
Dr. Lisha Jenny John
MBBS – 2003
MD - 2008
Research Assistant
& Lecturer of
Pharmacology
Research Assistant
& Adjunct Faculty
Center for Continuing Education & Community Outreach Faculty
Name
Dr. Liju Susan Mathew
Ms. Suni Ebby
Dr. Priya Sajith
Qualifications
MBBS – 2006
MS - 2010
B.Sc – 1996
M.Sc - 1998
MBBS – 1994
DCP - 2001
Conferring University
Designation
Gulf Medical University, UAE
Baha Farid University, India
Kerala University, India
Mahatma Gandhi University,
India
Dr. MGR University, India
Kerala University, India
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
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General Education Faculty
English Language
Name
Qualifications
Mr. Clint Freeman
BA – 1991
MA - 2009
Information Technology
Name
Mr. Suraj Kochuthoppil
Sebastian
Conferring University
Designation
IOWA State University,
USA
IOWA State University,
USA
Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications
Conferring University
Designation
M.Sc (Software
Engineering) 2010
Sathyabama University,
India
Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications
Conferring University
Designation
Mahatma Gandhi
University, India
University of Kerala, India
University of Kerala, India
Adjunct Lecturer
Physics
Name
B.Sc – 1988
M.Sc – 1990
Ph.D - 1997
Dr. Meena Varma V.K
Mathematics
Name
Qualifications
B.Sc – 2001
Ms. Rejitha Biju
M.Sc – 2003
B. Ed - 2004
Behavioral Science
Name
Conferring University
Mahatma Gandhi University,
India
Mahatma Gandhi University,
India
Mahatma Gandhi University,
India
Designation
Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications
Conferring University
Designation
M.Phil – 2006
Ph.D - 2011
Bharathiar University, India
Mother Teresa Women’s
University, India
Adjunct Lecturer
Dr. Radhika Taroor
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Human Behavior & Socialization
Name
Qualifications
Ms. Avula Kameswari
Islamic Studies
Name
Dr. Ahmed Sebihi
B A – 1996
M A – 1998
B.Ed - 2007
Qualifications
Bachelor in
Theology – 1992
M.A – 2008
Ph.D - 2011
Conferring University
Designation
Nagarjuna University, India
Nagarjuna University, India
Annamalai University, India
Adjunct Instructor
Conferring University
Designation
Amir Abd Al-Qadir University,
Algeria
University Sains Malaysia,
Adjunct Instructor
Malaysia
University Sains Malaysia,
Malaysia
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