Thumbay Institute of Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Healthcare launched at GMU
Gulf Medical University has achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East's medical education landscape with the launch of Thumbay Institute/College, which specializes in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). It becomes the first-of-its-kind institute in the region to focus on integrating AI and the metaverse into medical education, offering new avenues for research, innovation, and healthcare advancements. The institute aims to empower students to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that can revolutionize healthcare practices.
The idea behind this pioneering institute was conceived by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Gulf Medical University. Professor Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, emphasized the institute's significance in integrating AI into healthcare and praised its visionary concept. Located at the Gulf Medical University campus in Ajman, the Thumbay Institute/College of AI in Healthcare recognizes the importance of emerging technologies like the metaverse and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in medicine, computer science, data analytics, and metaverse technology.
The institute's innovative programs and courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on training to equip students with the skills needed to develop AI solutions tailored to the healthcare domain. By embracing the metaverse, the institute aims to enhance medical education, healthcare delivery, and technological advancements. Through cutting-edge research, it strives to develop AI algorithms that can accurately diagnose diseases, optimize treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes.
The Thumbay Institute/College of AI in Healthcare plans to offer certificate courses and training in collaboration with leading universities and technology companies worldwide. It also intends to provide comprehensive digital skill development programs to healthcare professionals, preparing them for a future where AI is integral to the practice of medicine.
The institute is expected to be operational by September 2023, initially offering comprehensive certificate programs with plans to transition into bachelor's and master's programs. Gulf Medical University aims to bridge the gap between healthcare and AI, empowering professionals to navigate the complex landscape of artificial intelligence and data science. The university is committed to investing in the necessary labs, facilities, and manpower to ensure the institute becomes a key pillar alongside its other established colleges.
With 24 accredited programs specializing in health professions education, Gulf Medical University has a diverse student body representing over 96 nationalities. The university has graduated over 3500 students, contributing significantly to the healthcare sector in the UAE. Admission to various programs at the university is currently open.
For more information, visit www.gmu.ac.ae.
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Two dead, three hospitalised as BMW hits rickshaw in Noida
Noida, May 16: A speeding BMW rammed into an e-rickshaw here on Thursday morning, leaving two people dead, police said.
Three others who were on board the rickshaw have been hospitalised with injuries, the police said.
Two occupants of the erring luxury car have been taken into custody by the local police while their third partner is at large, the police said.
"Around 6 am, the e-rickshaw was on its way from the City Centre towards 12-22 Chowk. Five people, including the driver, were on board the e-rickshaw," a police spokesperson said.
"When the e-rickshaw was near Sumitra Hospital, a speeding BMW hit the e- rickshaw from behind, leaving two people dead and three others injured," the spokesperson said.
Those dead in the incident were identified by the police as Mohammad Mustafa, 50, and Rashmi, 25, who worked as a staff nurse at the Metro Hospital here.
The police identified those injured as e-rickshaw driver Rajendra, 45, Pawan, 27, and Surajpur, 20.
According to the spokesperson, two persons -- Tushar Kumar and Adi Batra, both residents of Sector 41 -- who were in the BMW at the time of the crash have been taken into custody by officials of the local Sector 24 police station.
Aman Sisodia, the third person accompanying them in the car, fled the spot after the crash. He also lives in Sector 41, the official added.
