GMU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program receives CAA initial approval
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Dubai: Gulf Medical University (GMU) has received Initial Approval from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE, for its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, which will be offered through the newly established Thumbay College of Veterinary Medicine.
The program allows an annual intake of 60 students and is structured to provide a comprehensive academic and clinical pathway aligned with international educational standards.
Thumbay Group has also outlined a series of veterinary initiatives aimed at expanding clinical, academic, and research capacity in the UAE. The Thumbay Veterinary Clinic is already operational in Muwaileh, Sharjah. Construction of the Thumbay Veterinary Hospital at Thumbay Medicity is scheduled to begin soon, with completion targeted for September 2027.
Additional planned facilities include Thumbay Farm for large and small animals, a veterinary laboratory, a veterinary pharmacy, multiple veterinary clinics in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and a Veterinary Clinical Skills Lab in Dubai. These components will function under the Thumbay College of Veterinary Medicine.
The DVM program will operate with support from more than 30 academic and industry partners, offering students opportunities for clinical rotations, diagnostics training, research engagement, and exposure to global standards in veterinary practice.
GMU has established collaborations with several international institutions, including the Royal Veterinary College in London and Don State Technical University in Russia, along with universities across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These partnerships are intended to facilitate faculty development, research cooperation, training pathways, and student mobility.
Commenting on the development, Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of GMU, said the introduction of veterinary education aligns with the university’s broader objective of integrating diverse health disciplines within a unified framework, particularly in areas where human, animal, and environmental health intersect.
The rollout of these initiatives comes amid rising regional demand linked to pet ownership, livestock health, food security, and zoonotic disease management. The new academic and clinical facilities are expected to contribute to workforce development and sectoral needs within the UAE.
Admissions enquiries for the DVM program are now open. Prospective students may visit the university website at http://www.gmu.ac.ae or contact GMU for additional information.
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Woman dies after falling off crowded local train in Thane district
Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.
The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.
The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.
He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.
A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.
