Ras Al-khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) is a new medical university in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The university was established by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK – HDF) under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University. RAK-HDF is a joint venture of the Ras al-Khaimah Government, Al Ghurair Investments and ETA Ascon Group, Dubai. RAK Medical and Health Sciences University is committed, through its offering of academic programs in the medical and health sciences fields, to prepare graduates who are able to develop critical skills in their practice and application of knowledge, equipping them with practical and clinical skills and knowledge and enabling them to make a valuable contribution to patient and health care as individuals and as responsible members of society. The University is also committed to contributing to the advancement of knowledge through its support for research conducted by its faculty and students, and the promotion of life long learning.