439 students from 43 nationalities awarded graduation at GMU's biggest convocation ceremony
Ruler of Ajman Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi awarded students their graduation
Ajman: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, UAE and Ruler of Ajman, Gulf Medical University (GMU) honored the achievements of 439 graduates at the 19th Convocation Ceremony held on Tuesday, 29th November 2022 at the Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman.
Congratulating the graduates on their distinguished achievement, H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, UAE and Ruler of Ajman advised them that their learning should continue as it’s the only pathway to excel in their careers, and urged them to utilize the knowledge acquired from Gulf Medical University in service of building a better world. Addressing the Emirati graduates, His Highness said that they were a source of honor and inspiration to the country, and promised them continued support.
A total of 439 graduates of the University, 154 from College of Medicine, 68 belonging to College of Dentistry, 42 from the Pharmacy, 125 from the College of Health Sciences, 38 from the College of Nursing and 12 from the College of Healthcare Management and Economics received their graduation certificates this year. The outgoing students belonged to 43 different nationalities.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President Board of Trustees, Gulf Medical University (GMU) thanked H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, for the Government’s continuous support to the institution.
Acknowledging the contributions of the academic team headed by the Chancellor, the faculty, administrative staff and other staff of GMU, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, said: “GMU has entered into its 25th year of operations, which is one of the biggest success stories in the history of private health professions education sector in the region. The institution has been unique, a trendsetter and innovative where path-breaking educational initiatives are pursued by students from more than 95 countries, faculty and staff from 50 countries and our hospitals treat patients from over 175 nationalities. Today, Thumbay is among the most-in-demand private medical universities in the region besides being a well-known brand. Our network of Thumbay Academic Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies and Laboratories are one among the biggest healthcare providers in the country.”
Congratulating the graduates, he assured them of GMU’s support always.
The Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, Prof. Hossam Hamdy said, “I would like to congratulate our graduates for their hard work and tenacity and extend my gratitude to their families. Throughout your careers always abide by the values inculcated by GMU and be led by empathy, altruism, conscience, truthfulness, teamwork and fear of God. The university and its hospitals will give priority to its graduates in training and recruitment and will continue to support and take care of you even after graduation.”
Affirming the accomplishments of GMU, Dr. Hossam Hamdy presented with some facts and credentials. The number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs has increased from 15 to 27. In addition to the doctorate program, a dual-PhD in 'Precision Medicine' will be awarded by Gulf Medical University and Paris Saclay, the largest of the French universities. The number of students at the university during the next three years is expected to reach to nearly 4000 students.
Establishing its strong foot-hold in field of scientific research, Professor Hossam Hamdy stated, “the university has given it great attention and established international research laboratories that cooperate with a large number of international research centers and work with their counterparts in the UAE, particularly in the area of immunology research for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. More than 600 scientific research papers have been published in prestigious international scientific journals in the last three years. The university has also published more than 65 scientific studies in the field of medical education, where it excels both nationally and internationally, making Gulf Medical University the region's first in this field.”
Recently, Times Higher Education recognized Gulf Medical University in their latest rankings of top 100-200 of world’s 1,400 medical universities.
About Gulf Medical University
Gulf Medical University is celebrating 24 years of Excellence and has grown phenomenally in a span of a last two decades with a vision to be a leading international Academic Health System and a mission to pursue excellence through the integration of health professions education, translational research, quality healthcare, innovation, and social accountability enhanced by national, international partnerships, and community engagement, maintaining their core niche in the health sector.
GMU has over 3000 students from more than 95 different nationalities and offers 29 accredited Undergraduate and Graduate programs run by the 6 constituent colleges in the field medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, biomedical sciences, healthcare management and economics, anesthesia technology, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, medical imaging sciences and healthcare management and economics. Graduate programs are offered in public health, physical therapy, endodontology, periodontics, clinical pharmacy, drug discovery development, healthcare management and economics, health professions education and medical laboratory sciences.
GMU’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Program Outcomes are aligned to the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) Standards. While the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Program is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK and the university’s PharmD Program is certified by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), USA. Thumbay group affiliated academic hospitals are JCI accredited, and Laboratories are CAP accredited, signifying high priority to maintenance of quality.
Founded in 1998, GMU is owned and operated by Thumbay Group, the Dubai-based global conglomerate. With the group’s network of academic hospitals (Thumbay University Hospital-Al Jurf, and Thumbay Hospital Ajman), multispecialty daycare centers, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic labs etc., which provide training facilities for its students, GMU is one of the biggest success stories in the private Academic Health Professions Education institution across the Middle Eastern region.
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Govt forms 7 empowered groups to devise strategies to tackle impact of West Asia war: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the constitution of seven empowered groups to deal with potential long-term impacts of the West Asia war and urged states to work with the Centre in a 'Team India' approach to ward off the crisis.
Flagging 'serious side effects of the war', the Prime Minister recalled the national response to COVID-19, when empowered groups of experts had helped address challenges, and said the seven empowered groups will deal with the consequences of war and evolve strategies on fuel, fertilisers, gas, supply chains and inflation.
In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, he reiterated India's position of dialogue and diplomacy as the only solutions to the restoration of peace in West Asia.
He also said India was in constant touch with all parties, including Iran, Israel and the United States, to stress de-escalation.
While admitting to the unprecedented challenges the war is posing for India in terms of supply of essential goods, including crude, gas and fertilisers, the Prime Minister said going forward "self-reliance was the only option".
Acknowledging that the situation is constantly changing, the Prime Minister called upon citizens to remain prepared for every eventuality.
Noting that the war has created a serious energy crisis globally, he also warned miscreants against taking advantage of crisis, and has asked state governments to check black marketing and hoarding.
In such a critical situation, it is essential that a united voice of peace and dialogue goes out to the entire world from this Upper House of India's Parliament, Modi said.
He asserted that the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts on this front will continue in the coming days to ensure that the common people are not affected.
Modi also said necessary preparations have been made for the adequate supply of fertilisers, as he assured farmers that no burden of war falls upon them.
"The government is working with a comprehensive strategy to address every aspect of this crisis -- be it its short-term, medium-term, or long-term implications," he said.
The government, the Prime Minister said, has already constituted an inter-ministerial group, which meets regularly to assess any difficulties in import-export operations and work on devising necessary solutions.
"Much like the empowered groups, comprising experts and officials, that were formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to tackle challenges across various sectors, seven such new empowered groups were constituted just yesterday.
"These groups will be tasked with taking action, guided by both immediate and long-term strategies, on critical issues, such as supply chains, petroleum and diesel, fertilisers, natural gas, and inflation. I am fully confident that through these collective efforts, we will be able to effectively navigate the prevailing circumstances," Modi said.
Noting that the West Asia crisis is of a unique nature, the Prime Minister said its solutions are being devised in a correspondingly distinct manner.
"We must confront every challenge with patience, restraint, and a calm mind," he said.
He also assured that the safety of lives and livelihood of around one crore Indians in the Gulf countries is also a very big concern for India.
He said around 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely from the Gulf region so far, including 1,000 from Iran.
The Prime Minister noted that the coming period will pose a significant test for the nation, and the cooperation of states will be indispensable for success.
He urged all state governments to ensure that the benefits of the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana continue to reach beneficiaries on time, as crises disproportionately affect the poor, labourers, and migrant workers.
He also called upon them to take proactive steps to put special monitoring mechanisms in place and swift action against complaints of black marketing and hoarding.
"The uninterrupted supply of essential commodities must be the topmost priority for every state, and I earnestly appeal to all state governments to put special arrangements in place to ensure this," he said.
Invoking the spirit of cooperative federalism, the Prime Minister called upon state governments to ensure that India's robust growth trajectory is maintained regardless of the scale of the crisis, and that every necessary step and reform is implemented with speed.
Recalling the exemplary Team India spirit demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Centre and states, despite being governed by different political parties, collaborated seamlessly on testing, vaccination, and the supply of essential goods, the Prime Minister said this same spirit must guide the nation now.
"With the combined efforts of all state governments and the central government, the country will be able to effectively confront this grave global crisis. We must carry forward the same Team India spirit," he asserted.
While cautioning that the adverse effects of this war are very likely to persist for an extended period, he said, "The government is vigilant, it is ready, and it is formulating its strategy and taking every decision with utmost seriousness, the welfare of the people of this country is paramount for us; this is our identity, and this is our strength".
If the West Asia crisis persists for a longer period, serious consequences are imminent, he said, adding that efforts through diplomacy are being made to ensure the safe passage of Indian ships even during the war.
India's aim is the de-escalation of the war and opening of the Strait of Hormuz, he said, adding that the country's attempt is to encourage all sections to peacefully resolve all issues.
He said attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable.
