The Department of Human Medicine, Emirates International University, has an idea of being accredited locally and regionally, striving for excellence in medical education, training and scientific research. It also aims to prepare and qualify students with clinical competencies and skills to be in a position to professionally serve the community. Hence, the human medicine program was prepared and developed in accordance with international standards and criteria through which all methods that would enhance the student's scientific and clinical skills have been taken into account.
Mission
Preparing physicians of a highly professional and competitive caliber at the local and regional levels; and creating an optimal medical learning environment that contributes to the preparation of physicians characterized by professional competence, health integrity and the ability to research to provide outstanding medical care that serves the community and contributes to solving its problems.
Objectives
Preparing and qualifying physicians with high clinical skills and a high degree of responsibility and leadership.
Adopting non-traditional ways to develop practical and clinical skills of the students, and providing academic, health, material and social support to them.
Preparing students to perfect their skills as physicians and to professionally practice their profession throughout their lives, and building their capacity to take the initiative by introducing and adapting to the latest developments in medicine and health care.
Preparing graduates for teamwork, effective communication and ethical behaviors.
Preparing graduates to pursue postgraduate studies and value the significance of continuous learning.
Attracting and recruiting faculty members of a high degree of knowledge on long-term contracts.
Obtaining academic and institutional accreditation, and following up the performance and development of the educational, research and service process of the college through the Quality Assurance Unit.
Values
Continuing education
Credibility and integrity
Quality and excellence
Teamwork
Respect for others
Active partnership
Graduate Attributes forMedicine Program
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate medical education program, the graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate sound knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for patients’ care.
Provide health care services at different levels, applying patient safety and infection control measures during practice
Work independently and/or in a team and collaborate effectively with other health care professionals
Recognize economic, social, psychological, environmental and cultural factors that interfere with health.
Behave ethically and professionally when dealing with patients, their families and other health care professionals
Communicate effectively with patients, their families and other health care professionals
Apply diagnostic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary for proper evaluation and management of common medical conditions and emergencies.
Recognize own professional limits and seek appropriate consultation from other health care professionals when indicated.
Establish the foundations of lifelong learning and research, with commitment to continuous self-improvement
