Dubai Medical College

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Dubai Medical College (DMC) is a medical school located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1985, it was the first private medical school in Dubai to offer a degree in Medicine and Surgery.

History[edit | edit source]

Dubai Medical College was established in 1985 by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of the Dubai government. The college was founded with the aim of providing high-quality medical education to meet the need for medical professionals in the UAE.

Academics[edit | edit source]

DMC offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree program. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic medical sciences and clinical studies. The program is divided into two phases: the pre-clinical phase, which covers the first two years of study, and the clinical phase, which covers the remaining three years.

Admission[edit | edit source]

Admission to DMC is highly competitive and is based on academic merit. Applicants must have a high school diploma with a focus on science subjects, and must pass an entrance examination and interview.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

DMC has a number of facilities to support its students, including a library, laboratories, and a clinical skills lab. The college also has a teaching hospital, Dubai Medical College Hospital, where students can gain practical experience.

Affiliations[edit | edit source]

DMC is affiliated with a number of international medical institutions, including the World Health Organization and the General Medical Council of the UK.

See also[edit | edit source]



Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD