College of Medicine is one of the leading medical institutions in the state of Qatar. It was founded in 2014. This college is also recognized as CMED.
About the College of Medicine
This college was founded by the Board of Regents of the QU by the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This college plays a fundamental role in the Health Cluster of the QU. The objective of this college is to make contributions to Medical Education, Medical Research, and Patient Care.
Students at the College of Medicine
- 490 Students in 2022
- 70% Female Students
- 30% Male Students
Admission to the College of Medicine
For Doctor of Medicine Admission:
- GPA: 3.8
- High School GPA: 85%
- Must have Completed the Foundation Program fully
- English: IELTS English:= 6 or TOFEL=520 or IBT=68
- Mathematics: SAT 530 or ACT 21
- Personal Statement of almost 350 words
- Passing an Interview organized by the College Admission Committee
- Submit all of the required documents before the transfer Deadline
For PhD Admission:
Students must have the Degree of M. Sc. in Biomedical Science or MD or M. Sc. in Pharmacy
- Minimum Master GPA: 3.0
- Fluency in English Language
- Statement of Interest
- Interview
- 3 LORs
- Official Transcripts
Tuition Fees at the College of Medicine
|
Academic Year |
Tuition Fees per Unit in QR | Total in QR |
|
Second Year |
1000 | 60,000 |
|
Third Year |
1000 | 60,000 |
| Fourth Year | 1000 Academic Courses Level
2000 Clinical Level |
90,000 |
| Fifth Year | 2000 |
120,000 |
| Sixth Year | 2000 |
120,000 |
Note:
The tuition fees for the 1st year will depend on the courses registered in different colleges.
Academic Programs at the College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine Program (MD)
- Ph.D. in Medical Sciences
Ranking of the College of Medicine
- # 595th in Best Universities for Clinical Medicine
- # 478th in Best Global Universities
Student Life in the College of Medicine
Volunteering & Outreach Opportunities:
At this college, students will find many opportunities to volunteer and partake in internationally recognized Health Awareness Days both in the College and for the wider community such as:
- March for Cancer
- Debates on how to stop the progress of the increase of Diabetes
- Immunization
- Hypertension Awareness Campaigns
Extra-Curricular Social Activities:
At CMED, student-driven extracurricular social activities are organized by the Medical Student Club all throughout the year which brings together the students, faculty, and staff.
This community often looks forward to Chocolate Day, Barbecues, Movie Nights, and several other unforgettable events, as well as reaching out in cooperation with other colleges. The Medical Student Club is active, self-motivated diversified, and managed by club officers who are student representatives designated by their peers
Local Industry Committee
The direction-finding committee for the CMED is founded to steer and manage the expansion of the College and make planned and operational recommendations to the leadership with a special focus on the National and Regional healthcare sector.
Academic Support
The programs at this college are student-centered offering modified care and support to all of its students. It runs an Academic Support Program to support and encourage 1st year students.
Cooperation with international universities enables the stipulation of academic support services by senior medical students for year 1 medical courses. Some illustrious senior students volunteer in coordination with academic support programs to help in the academic-based learning environment.
Why did I Choose CMED?
- There are a lot of reasons for choosing this college which some of these are:
- It has a student-focused & Supportive Learning Atmosphere
- It has an International Standard, Patient-Centered, and Problem-based learning curriculum.
- It has a close integration with the Qatari Healthcare Sector
- Here, students learn in groups that highlight the importance of Teamwork and Leadership.
- It focuses on leadership & Arabic Communication Skills
Quality Assurance
This college is founded in line with international accreditation requirements for medical programs, particularly by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and the World Federation for Medical Education.
It will work with leading experts in the field to ensure that the Doctor of Medicine program is equivalent to the best international programs. MD program will be planned to qualify students to enter effortlessly into graduate medical education.
College of Medicine Research
Research Pillars:
- Clinical Research
- Molecular Medicine
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Research Themes:
- Immune Disorders
- Cancer
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Patient Care Registries
- Developing & Measurement Professional Competence
- Simulation Technology in Medical Education
Orientation at the College of Medicine
- New Student Orientation
- CMED Orientation Week
Library
The library of this college has a collection of rare books and journals. It is well-resourced with advanced facilities such as Wi-Fi connectivity and E-Books. It offers a range of Databases on the campus network. This library provides several Research or Project Support Services such as Plagiarism Check and Online Grammar Checker.
Sports
At this college, sport is an integral part of the development of the students and society. This college offers all the facilities to its students including Football Ground, Hockey & Cricket Ground, Basketball Court and Volleyball Court.
Hostels
At this college, the facility of Hostels is also available. There are separate Boys and Girls Hostels with all of the advanced facilities. Each of the hostels has Solar Hot Water, Backup Electricity, a Reading Room, a Screen LED TV, Night Canteens, and many more.
Scholarships and Sponsorship
Scholarships:
QU offers a range of scholarships to Non-Qatari students to attract Highly Qualified Students in each academic year. Also, there is a vast range of scholarships based on Academic Merit & Scholarly Achievement.
Sponsorships:
At CMED, the students of Qatar at QU are eligible for students sponsorship from the Ministry of Administrative Development as well as a monthly salary.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
The vision of this college is to become a leading college in the field of medicine for top students and local and international academics. It aims to be a driving force for modernism across the national healthcare sector addressing core national challenges and a protected source of high-quality trusted physicians for Qatar.
Mission:
The mission of this college is:
- To graduate Physicians and future leaders for the Qatar healthcare sector who are knowledgeable, gentle sympathetic, and provoked with a strong intelligence of responsibility towards the health of the society.
- To promote superiority in Education, Research, and Innovation and to contribute to finding solutions for the health needs of the country
- To advance the health of the nation by supporting the national health policy and by adding strength to the presented healthcare system through incorporation
- To assemble a tradition of diversity that sustains an atmosphere that attracts, nurtures, and retains the highest quality students, faculty, staff, and administration in Qatar.
CMED Values
- High Standard
- Respect for Individuals
- Advancing Knowledge
- Commitment to Health
- Personal Development and Leadership
Organizational Structure at the College of Medicine
Dean of the College of Medicine
- Prof. Marwan Abu-Hijleh
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
- Dr. Halema Fayez Al-Farsi
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Mubarak Bidmos
Associate Dean for Clinical Education
- Prof. Alison Sylvia Carr
Department Head of Basic Medical Science
- Prof. Marwan Abu-Hijleh
Head of the Department of Population Medicine
- Dr. Suhail Ahmad Doi
Department Head of Clinical Science
- Dr Khalid Bashir
Partners and Affiliates
National Collaborations:
- Hamad Medical Corporation
- Primary Health Care Corporation
- Sidra Medicine
- Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
- Al Ahli Hospital
- The Feto-Maternal Medicine Center
International Partners:
- Dresden Technical University, Germany
- University of Newcastle, Australia
- Lifelike, Switzerland
- Plymouth University, United Kingdom
- National Board of Medical Examiners, USA
- University of Illinois, USA
- Groningen University, Netherlands
- University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland
- Wolters Kluwer
Contact Us
Address:
9FJR+4RC, Doha, Qatar
Phone No:
(+974) 4403 7800
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How many years does the medicine college take in Qatar?
This college offers almost 6 6-year Program of Doctor of Medicine.
How many top medical colleges are in Qatar?
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- College of Medicine at Qatar University
- College of Dental Medicine
How many semesters are in this college in a year?
For Regular Semester:
- Two 15 weeks Semesters as Fall & Spring
- One 6-week summer semester
Summer Short Semesters:
- 4 Weeks during the summer courses