GMU Signed a Memorandum of Understanding With CUCA to cooperate in the fields of Higher Education, Technology and Research

GMU has signed an MOU with CUCA to cooperate in the fields of Higher Education, Technology and Research to better utilize the resources available at their respective premises and to contribute to the economic and social development of United Arab Emirates.

Professor. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, participated and represented the University with his lecture on Future of Medical Education on April, 27th -28th 2019, at The 2nd AMEE in China Conference “Sun Yat-sen International Forum on Medical Education” at Guangzhou, China.

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About Gulf Medical University

Gulf Medical University (GMU) established in 1998 is a leading medical university in the Gulf region. GMU offers Medical and Health Professional Education in the field of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Anesthesia & Surgical Technology, and Medical Imaging Sciences. GMU offers postgraduate programs in Toxicology, Public Health, Clinical Pathology. In addition, the university also offers Short Term Certificate Courses for Health workforce development and career enhancement. GMU differentiates itself having its own network of hospitals, clinics, and institutes.

GMU competed with top universities of Asia to be shortlisted in two of the most fiercely contested higher education award categories

Gulf Medical University (GMU) – Ajman, the leading medical university in the Middle East region was shortlisted in two award categories at the Times Higher Education Asia Summit 2019, competing with 80 top universities from 21 countries in Asia. GMU was shortlisted in the ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Leadership and Management Team of the Year’ categories. Other leading universities shortlisted in various categories included the National University of Singapore, Zhejiang University, Yonsei University, University of Kirkuk, Asian Institute of Management, etc.

Prof. Hossam Hamdy the Chancellor of GMU said that being shortlisted in two top categories of the prestigious Times Higher Education awards demonstrated the hard work and vision with which GMU is pursuing the goal of achieving excellence in medical education and research. “We were selected in the ‘leadership’ category due to the unique Academic Health System we have developed at GMU, integrating academia with healthcare. At the same time, our selection in the ‘technological innovation’ category was for our innovative use of Artificial Intelligence in medical education, creating a virtual patient. This Virtual Patient Learning (VPL) created by GMU is the only patient simulation with high fidelity and authenticity,” Prof. Hossam Hamdy explained. GMU had recently been recognized as the ‘Best Medical Education University’ at Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards 2019.

With 6 colleges and 26 accredited courses, GMU has risen to the forefront of medical universities in the Middle East region, becoming the biggest of its kind. GMU’s futuristic curriculum and training methodology, tie-ups with leading international universities, world-class facilities and its successful establishment of the first private academic health system in the region have consolidated its position one of the most popular destinations for state-of-the-art medical education, attracting student applications in large numbers from over 80 countries every academic year.

GMU has unique academic programs to its credit. GMU’s recently launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics is a unique, specialized college of healthcare management and economics which aims to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, it offers a four-year bachelor’s program and a 12-month executive master’s program designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities – the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association.

Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical university in the Middle East region has been recognized as the ‘Best Medical Education University’ at the prestigious Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards 2019 held to honor the region’s best universities at the Taj Dubai on 24^th April 2019. The award was received by Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU, in the presence of top decision makers from the region’s education industry as well as government officials and other VIP dignitaries.

With 6 colleges and 26 accredited courses, GMU has risen to the forefront of medical universities in the Middle East region, becoming the biggest of its kind. GMU’s futuristic curriculum and training methodology, tie-ups with leading international universities, world-class facilities and its successful establishment of the first private academic health system in the region have consolidated its position one of the most popular destinations for state-of-the-art medical education, attracting student applications in large numbers from over 80 countries every academic year.

GMU has unique academic programs to its credit. GMU’s recently launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics is a unique, specialized college of healthcare management and economics which aims to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, it offers a four-year bachelor’s program and a 12-month executive master’s program designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities – the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association.

Research is an important strategic direction of the GMU Academic Health System. The Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine leads research in the field of cancer biology and immunology, with international collaboration with France, Poland and Korea.

Commenting on the Forbes award, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said, “Recognitions like these explain why GMU is called the medical university of the future. We differentiate ourselves in the full spectrum of medical education. We are proud of our student diversity, the quality of our faculty and our highly advanced curriculum.” Prof. Hossam Hamdy also addressed the gathering as an invited speaker.

GMU is located in Thumbay Medicity, a regional hub of futuristic medical education, state-of-the-art healthcare and cutting-edge research. The faculty members are also active medical professionals and practitioners and some of them even researchers. The University has its own network of academic hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic labs etc., providing ample opportunities for students to undergo clinical training and internship. Furthermore, GMU graduates are given priority for employment with the various healthcare establishments of Thumbay Group.

Expanding its network of partner universities worldwide, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical University in the Middle East region has entered into an agreement with the internationally renowned Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy to offer a collaborative medical degree program as well as joint undertakings in research and innovation. Two separate agreements were signed by both the universities to this effect, at the GMU campus on 22^nd April 2019.

The collaborative medical degree program consists of the pre-clinical Degree in Pre-Clinical Sciences offered by Gulf Medical University and the registration for the clinical phase conducted by Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. Students enrolling for the program will register for the Preclinical Sciences Program (pre-clinical science phase) offered by GMU. On successful completion of pre-clinical science phase, the students will progress to the clinical phase of the MD program offered by the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. After successfully completing the clinical phase, students will be awarded an MD Degree by the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

On the research front, GMU’s Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM) – the hub for basic and translational research and innovation for postgraduate studies in the biomedical sciences – will collaborate with the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (SRU) Research Centre to undertake joint efforts to promote and develop cooperation in healthcare, biomedical research, innovation and education, as well as to initiate cooperation in the fields of cancer and biomedical research.

Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said he hoped that the collaboration would open up a broader spectrum of cooperation and professional collaboration between both the universities. “This is a major collaboration with a top University in Europe. We are confident that this collaboration would to facilitate continuing professional development in the healthcare industry,” he added. The students will start the elective courses in 2019. GMU provides training to its students across 19 top hospitals in the country, with a total of 5568 beds.

GMU provides a number of collaborative programs with distinguished academic institutes and universities, such as the University of Arizona, University of Paris, Medical University of Lublin – Poland, Tokyo Medical and Dental University – Japan, China etc. This is part of the internationalization of GMU, offering its students the chance to learn and get training in the USA, Europe, China, Japan and France. GMU receives students from more than 80 countries as its reputation and image goes beyond the region.

The University’s high-demand programs receive 6000+ admission enquiries every year

The unique, specialized College of Healthcare Management And Economics launched by Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, has started admitting students into its Bachelor’s and Executive Master’s programs, with the aim of equipping graduates with comprehensive skills and knowledge to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. With the addition of this new college, Gulf Medical University has become the biggest private medical university in the region with 6 colleges and 26 accredited courses. The University’s Admissions Department receives over 6000 enquiries annually, from different parts of the world, for its various high-demand programs.

Established in view of the huge expansion of the healthcare industry in the region and worldwide, the College of Healthcare Management and Economics offers two programs:

• The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME); a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture.
• The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME); a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry. The program would be highly beneficial for working professionals to improve their career prospects and widen their professional networks.

The college as well as its programs is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities; the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association, giving it seamless access to the network of faculty and collaborating universities. The faculty for the executive master’s program are top academicians and practitioners from renowned international institutions in the US, UK, France and Italy. The College of Healthcare Management & Economics enjoys strong ties with industry partners in the UAE and the GCC, as well as in India, US and Africa.

Explaining how the new programs offer students a unique learning experience and unparalleled career prospects, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said, “GMU is a specialized medical University offering the full spectrum of health professions education, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy etc., and the only University owning a network of teaching hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic labs.  The students learn in a truly inter-professional atmosphere, experiencing multifaceted interactions within various healthcare systems. Furthermore, the graduates gain broad knowledge and skills in management, policy, economics, and in-depth experience in healthcare industry, innovation and informatics. These types of graduates will be highly needed for the healthcare sector and all related future businesses and services.”

Admissions are now open for the Bachelor’s program starting from September 2019 and the Executive Master’s Program.  The admissions department of GMU has been receiving enquiries and applications from students of different countries, attracted by the unique and futuristic nature of the course and  its focus on healthcare management and policymaking while covering all aspects of business.

The 11th GMU Annual Dental Conference is a scientific forum that brings together dentists, dental academicians, instructors, researchers, students and interns from international and national backgrounds, on a single platform for learning and exploring the latest advances in various disciplines of dentistry. It is a regular event conducted by College of Dentistry which hosts the most eminent speakers from UAE and abroad.

College Of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University organized its 11th Annual Dental Conference-Advances in the Arena of Dentistry on 12th & 13th April 2019 (Friday & Saturday) from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm at Gulf Medical University, Ajman – UAE. Respected Vice-Chancellor Academics and Acting Dean of College of Dentistry, Prof. Manda Venkatramana was present as chief guest and distributed mementos to the speakers/chairpersons

along with respected Academic Associate Dean, Dr. Sura Ali Ahmed Fuoad and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Dr. Hossam Abdelatty.

It was a two-day event with 16 presentations including presentations by guest speakers and faculty from College of Dentistry, GMU. The conference was accredited for 14 CPD credit hours by MOHAP. Six guest speakers participated from various Dental colleges of UAE. Speakers from Ajman University, University of Sharjah, MBRU – Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine Dubai and by Acting Dean- College of Dentistry Fujairah, Science & Technology University, faculty from College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University also participated as speaker and chairperson for the conference. The conference was attended by large number of delegates including Dentists, Dental students and Dental interns from various parts of UAE.

The conference highlighted the recent advances in various fields of dentistry and application of each in clinical work and research. Live laser demonstration was held on first day with large number of participants. Hands on Rotary Endodontics Workshop was also held on the second day of conference.

Dental students and interns presented their e-posters following the theme of conference. The students gained a unique experience through this opportunity to learn, communicate and share their ideas about the latest advances. All participants were given certificate of participation and the best e-poster was selected by the judges, Dr. Ali A. Razooki (Deputy Dean and Associate Professor, Acting Dean- College of Dentistry) along with Dr. Vijay Desai (Assistant Professor in Periodontics, College of Dentistry, Ajman University). The best e-poster competition was won for the topic – ‘Cosmetic Dentistry – A booming industry’, presented by 4^th year DMD students (Kavleen Kohli, Anam Hussain, Sundus Asim  and Safa Al Ani) from Gulf Medical University.

Overall the 11^th GMU Annual Dental Conference was a grand success with an approximate registration of 220 delegates/participants from all over the Gulf.

Thumbay Dental Hospital, the largest private academic dental hospital in the Middle East located at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman celebrated its first anniversary on 13^th April 2019. Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of Gulf Medical University was the chief guest of the event held at the hospital. On the occasion of the first anniversary, the hospital also launched CBCT (Cone Beam Computerized Tomography), an advanced dental imaging modality used to create three dimensional images for accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.

Thumbay Dental Hospital, with its cutting-edge technology and team of experienced doctors has risen to the forefront of dental hospitals in the region, within a year of its inception. With a built-up area of 37,000 sq. ft. and 60 dental chairs spread across three floors, the hospital has made a reputation of delivering high quality dental services at affordable costs. Staffed by an efficient team of caregivers from multiple nationalities, the hospital provides personalized care according to the needs of individual patients.

An important aspect that differentiates Thumbay Dental Hospital is that it is an academic hospital, part of the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS), the first private academic health system in the Middle East region. Being an academic hospital, the doctors here are also academicians with extensive knowledge, keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and knowledge of research breakthroughs in dentistry. The hospital also trains the students of the undergraduate and proposed post-graduate courses of the College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University (GMU).

The hospital offers services and treatments in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Paedodontics, Periodontics, Invisalign, Veneers & Lumineers, Dentures, Crowns and Bridges, Simple & Complicated Extractions and Hollywood Smile. Specialized services also include Implants, Orthodontics, Lasers & Endodontic Microscopes, Cosmetic Dentistry, treatment for facial pain, complicated Oral Surgeries and Sleep Apnea. The hospital has an in-house dental lab for accurate dental Prosthesis. It also features dedicated CSSD for Infection Control.

The latest addition to the hospital’s advanced facilities, the CBCT 3D Dental Imaging was officially inaugurated by the chief guest of the first anniversary celebrations, Prof. Hossam Hamdy. CBCT uses advanced X-ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. This technology produces 3-D images of teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways and bone in a single scan. It is useful in dental implantology, oral surgical procedures, cosmetic surgeries, endodontic and periodontics. The major advantage of CBCT is that it enables scanning the bone and the soft tissues at the same time. The procedure is comfortable and painless to the patient. With ever increasing applications and advances, CBCT is the imaging modality that dentistry will be heavily relying on in the future.

Future strategic directions of the hospital include plans to introduce stem cell treatment for dental diseases, for which an advanced ‘Dental Stem Cell Bank’ for harvesting/banking dental stem cells is planned at the hospital.

Commenting on the occasion of the hospital’s first anniversary, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Group’s healthcare division said, “We are pleased that Thumbay Dental Hospital has already etched its place in the region’s healthcare map, with the highest quality dental services. This facility is unique in that it is an academic dental hospital offering advanced specialist care under one roof, with emphasis on dental health promotion, disease management, awareness and compassionate care. We hope to emerge as the top dental care destination in the region providing high quality dental care at affordable costs.”

Thumbay Dental Hospital also has the Marhaba Lounge for personalized services to patients by fast-tracking registration formalities, consultation, examination/ diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc. The hospital is also open on Fridays.

The delegation was granted audience by His Highness Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council

A high-profile delegation from Malaysia, led by H. E. YB Dr. Maszlee bin Malik, Minister of Education, Malaysia, visited Thumbay Medicity on 10^th April, 2019. The delegation was received at Thumbay Medicity by Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group, in the presence of Prof. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay – Director Operations – Construction & Renovation Division and Director – Thumbay Technologies.

The vision and future strategic directions of Thumbay Medicity was presented before the delegates, who then toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art facilities for medical education, healthcare and research including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital and the Thumbay University Hospital. They also toured the cutting-edge research facility, Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM).

Commenting on the facilities experienced by the delegation, H. E. YB Dr. Maszlee bin Malik said, “We are very impressed with what we saw here today at Thumbay Medicity, in terms of state-of-the-art facilities for medical education, healthcare and research. Thumbay Group is truly creating history in the region, with these futuristic facilities. We are keen to explore areas of collaboration with Thumbay Medicity, in medical education and research. We also would like to explore the possibility of setting up a similar facility in Malaysia, in addition to pursuing other mutually beneficial opportunities discussed during our visit today.”

Speaking about the significance of the delegation’s visit, Dr.  Thumbay  Moideen  said  that Thumbay Group was eager to explore areas of collaboration with  Malaysia, in medical education and research. “The strategic plans of Thumbay Group include the expansion of our global footprint, including setting up new university campuses as well as healthcare and research facilities in different parts of the world. Thumbay Medicity is the first such project in the UAE’s private sector, and the Gulf Medical University has the unique advantage of having established the first private academic health system in the region. We are confident that this visit by the delegation today will be a first step towards opportunities for collaboration between Malaysia and Thumbay Group.”

His Highness Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, visited Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH), the largest state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in the country, at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman, on 9^th April 2019. His Highness was at the hospital as the chief guest of the World Health Day celebrations organized at the hospital. Also present at the event were Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group.

His Highness met and interacted with the children of determination who were present as part of the event, and toured the state-of-the-art facilities of the hospital. The cerebral palsy support group of Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH) was formally launched by His Highness. The event also had fun activities for the children of determination.

Commenting on the world health day celebrations at TPTRH, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay said, “By celebrating the world health day, we reiterate our commitment to promoting good health and awareness among the communities. Especially at Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital which is at the forefront of launching initiatives and programs to support the people of determination, celebrating this global event reinforces our commitment to work towards empowering the people of determination through our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.”

One of the most advanced physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities in the region, TPTRH seeks to redefine the standards of physical rehabilitation by introducing innovation in the form of state-of-the-art technology, futuristic facilities, cutting-edge research and advanced learning. Innovation is one of the key features of the hospital. State-of-the-art rehabilitation treatment is delivered through advanced technology like virtual reality. The hospital operates in collaboration with internationally renowned Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Valduce Hospital, Italy. It is attached to the 500-bed Thumbay University Hospital at Thumbay Medicity, with 50 dedicated beds and a Therapeutic Garden for faster and holistic recovery.