Gulf Medical University to host conference for educators
Focuses on guiding youth to meaningful careers in health professions education
Ajman: Gulf Medical University (GMU) is hosting the prestigious Visionary Leaders Nurture Lifelong Learners conference, bringing together speakers and delegates from esteemed schools across UAE to discuss how educators can help youth in the region choose careers they can thrive in. The conference, which is for educators, is in cooperation with the GMU’s College of Healthcare Management and Economics and will be held in the Ajman campus on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
The one–day seminar will host panel discussions on topics such as: (a) Preparing students for University Education, (b) challenges and opportunities while choosing modern versus old courses and (c) managing socio-economic boundaries and career management.
Renowned practitioners in the field of education, including counsellors and principal of schools such as Habitat School (Ajman), Global Indian International School (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah Indian School, Modern American International School (Sharjah), Ryan International School (Sharjah), Al Zuhour Private School (Sharjah), Delhi Private School (Ajman), Pakistani Islamia Higher Secondary School (Ajman) and Dubai National School Al Barsha (Girls and Boys Wing) will grace the event.
Speaking about the conference, Professor Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU, said, “We have been honoured to welcome such eminent speakers to exchange ideas across several disciplines and plan the development of a shared strategy that guides the career of youth. With platforms such as these, GMU has constantly strived to support the vision of UAE in attracting prestigious academic, social and cultural opportunities to this region. We look forward to building on these newly formed collaborations to contribute in the expansion of UAE’s higher education hub to further grow, evolve and scale even greater heights.”
About GMU:
Over the last 24 years, GMU has strived relentlessly to scale new heights by fostering brilliance to over 2600 students plus 2000 part time from more than 90 different nationalities and 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 and healthcare management and economics. In addition, the university also offers short term certificate courses for health workforce development and career enhancement.
The university’s extensive accreditation credentials demonstrate robust quality standards, guaranteeing a qualification that is recognized globally-the university’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Programme outcome is aligned to the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) standards, the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK and PharmD Programme is certified by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), USA. Furthermore, the university-affiliated teaching hospital is JCI accredited, and laboratories are CAP accredited. The national, international, and regional engagements exceed 70 collaborations with leading international universities in Europe, US, Japan, Malaysia and Far East.
For more information on various programs students can visit the university website www.gmu.ac.ae
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
