The Gulf Medical University’s (GMU) Industry Partners Meet created a platform for collaboration between academia and the business world by, bringing together prominent industry leaders, executives, and professionals from diverse sectors. 

 

It emphasised the significance of nurturing young talents and equipping them with hands-on experience through internships and industry-oriented projects.

 

Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay Group unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives during the event -- the Thumbay Institute/College of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Healthcare and the Thumbay Healthcare Incubator Centre. 

 

Promoting innovation

Dr Moideen said: "The launch of the Thumbay Institute/College of Artificial Intelligence and the Thumbay Healthcare Incubator reinforces our dedication to promoting innovation and embracing emerging technologies. As pioneers in transformative programmes, GMU is revolutionising health profession’s education, empowering students to lead in implementing advanced healthcare practices that enhance patient outcomes and elevate care quality. Additionally, the Healthcare Incubator will support start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators, providing them with mentorship, resources, and an enabling ecosystem to transform their ideas into impactful solutions."

 

Moreover, a key objective of the meet was to facilitate internship opportunities for students across diverse disciplines, bridging the gap between academia and industry and providing them with valuable real-world experience. 

 

Student-centric initiatives

The event showcased a range of student-centric initiatives, including scholarships, training programs, residency and elective opportunities, job placements, joint research collaborations, industry site visits and a job fair. These efforts emphasised the university's commitment to preparing students for the evolving demands of the industry and enhancing their career prospects in the healthcare sector.

 

Professor Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU, said: "With a strong focus on improving educational quality, expanding our portfolio of programmes, and the development of an Academic Health System, the university aims to provide students with a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience. Over the next five years, we envision GMU to be at the forefront of innovation, digitalisation, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in health professions eduation.”-- TradeArabia News Service