Gulf Medical University signs MoU with Palestinian consulate to offer scholarships to students
Ajman/ UAE: Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, one of the leading medical universities in the region, has signed a MoU with the Palestinian Consulate in Dubai, according to which the University will be extending merit-based scholarships to Palestinian students in the UAE and GCC.
The MoU was signed on 20th June 2019, at the GMU campus, by H.E. Youssef Al-Najjar – Deputy Consul General and Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU. According to the agreement, GMU will offer scholarships for Palestinians who fulfill the University’s scholarship criteria. The agreement also envisions academic cooperation between both parties.
Commenting on the agreement, Prof. Hossam Hamdy said, “Gulf Medical University values meritorious students, and our mission is to shape the future of healthcare. We believe that affordability should not be a hurdle to learning; in this Year of Tolerance and as a part of GMU strategic initiatives we offer scholarships to bright students from various nationalities. Nurturing local talent for the UAE and the other countries of the region is important for the growth of the region’s healthcare sector.”
One of the most popular medical universities in the region, GMU boasts a diverse student cohort of 80+ nationalities, and staff/faculty from 30 countries. GMU enjoys a robust collaboration with 60+ prestigious universities around the world. It is located in Thumbay Medicity, the 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, giving students the advantage of learning under some of the most up-to-date experts in the region.
Gulf Medical University six colleges and 26 accredited programs. The undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics, Associate Degree in Pre-Clinical Sciences, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Sciences, Bachelor of Science - Anesthesia Technology and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Masters programs include Joint Masters in Health Professions Education with FAIMER, United States and CenMEDIC, United Kingdom; Master in Public Health in collaboration with The University of Arizona, United States; Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics; Master in Clinical Pharmacy with Virginia Commonwealth University, United States & Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Master of Dental Surgery (Endodontics); Master of Dental Surgery (Periodontics); Master of Physical Therapy; and Master in Environmental Health & Toxicology.
Admissions are now open for the September 2019 intake, for various courses.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
JDS launches attack on state government over unpaid salaries of ambulance drivers
Bengaluru: The Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) has attacked the state Congress government for its failure to pay the salaries of 108 ambulance drivers, despite their crucial role in emergency healthcare services. The criticism comes amidst growing discontent over the government's inability to fulfil its financial obligations.
In a scathing statement, the JDS accused the government of prioritising popularity over the welfare of its citizens. Highlighting the plight of the ambulance drivers, who have not received their salaries for three months, the party condemned the administration's lack of accountability.
"The state Congress government is more addicted to popularity than people," remarked the JDS spokesperson. "Irresponsibility is more evident than drought management. It's a disgrace that these drivers, who risk their lives to save others, have been neglected in this manner."
The issue gained further traction after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made a bold declaration during a speech in Bagalkot, promising to resign if any state government employee reported unpaid wages. JDS immediately seized upon this statement, calling for the CM's resignation in light of the unpaid salaries of the ambulance drivers.
"If even a single government employee of the state comes to me and says that his salary has not been paid, I will retire from politics," CM Siddaramaiah had declared.
Responding to the CM's challenge, the JDS demanded immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure that the ambulance drivers receive their overdue wages without further delay.
