NEWS
March 28, 2026
The College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, organized an insightful session titled “Pathway to Careers in Germany” on 28th March 2026 for interns and undergraduate medical students. The session was delivered by Dr. Alaa Khalil, Specialist Dermatologist and Assistant Doctor of Family Medicine at Klinikum Schloss Winnenden,...
February 25, 2026
The College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, proudly hosted an engaging and intellectually stimulating Popular Science Lecture delivered by Ms. Azima Muzzammil Patanwala and Ms. Aysha Sulthan Ahmed, students of BBMS Year 4. The lecture focused on explaining the groundbreaking discoveries recognized by the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
February 16, 2026
Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the disease, enhance education, and spur individual, group, and governmental action. This year, Gulf Medical University’s College of Medicine held its anniversary health awareness event on February 16th, 2026. “Understanding Cancer Hallmarks”...
February 13, 2026
The SHC hosted a merit-certificate distribution ceremony to recognize outstanding students’ academic achievement. The event brought together college leadership, faculty, and students to celebrate excellence and promote well-being. Student members of the Happiness Center conducted the ceremony. At the start of the event, Dr. Dalia Ali,...
February 8, 2026
Assessment is a cornerstone of competency-based health professions education, shaping learning behaviours, feedback engagement, and professional identity formation. On 8 February 2026, Gulf Medical University (GMU) hosted an International Symposium on Evolving Approaches to Assessment in Medical Education, bringing together international...
February 4, 2026
The College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, has achieved a significant milestone with Dr. Julia Qamar Bilalaga (2020M008) being awarded the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Best Research in Healthcare Award. The award was conferred for her research titled “Real-World Physical Activity and Risk of Eye Diseases,” conducted under...
February 4, 2026
World Hypertension Day is observed annually on the 17th May to raise global awareness of hypertension as a major public health problem and to promote prevention. This year, due to scheduling constraints, the College of Medicine at Gulf Medical University (GMU) organized this community engagement event on the 4th of February. This...
January 30, 2026
Final-year MBBS student Adhya Miriam Tom has been honored with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) after her research poster was shortlisted among the top 10 out of 116 submissions. Her award-winning paper, titled “Mastering Medical Pedagogy – Crafting a New Model for Lecture...
January 28, 2026
The College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, in collaboration with EasyLab, jointly organized an academic workshop titled “Next Generation Sequencing Using Oxford Nanopore Technologies” on 28 January 2026 at the Microbiology Laboratory, GMU. The workshop was attended by faculty members of the College of Medicine and final-year...
January 17, 2026
Gulf Medical University celebrated its 2026 Rewards and Recognition event onboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2, honouring the dedication and achievements of its faculty and staff. The elegant gathering recognised individuals whose commitment and hard work have contributed significantly to the university’s growth and success. The...