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Student Happiness Center

Overview

The Student Happiness Centre, at the College of Medicine (SHC CoM), is a student support service that aims to enhance students’ overall well-being. The members of SHC CoM provide students with information, advice, guidance, or referral regarding any concerns.  They also serve as liaisons between students and various college/university departments.

Scope of Responsibilities
  • Mentorship
  • Academic Concerns
  • Healthcare Related Matters
  • Personal & Psychological support and counselling
  • Financial Aid and Guidance
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Student of Determination
Suggestions / Requests / Concerns
  • Student Voice Application: [link]
  • For suggestions/Requests, please use the following online system: [link]
  • For concerns, please use the following online system: [link]
  • Members of the Student Happiness Center will follow up on your suggestions/requests/concerns
  • You will receive emails with any update on the status of your suggestions/requests/ concerns.

For communications with Students Happiness Center – College of Medicine:

Tel:  +971 6 7431333 (Ext: 1348)

Student Support Programs
Message from your Happiness Center
Dr. Dalia Ali Gaber

Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Discipline Lead, CoM
Chair, Student Happiness Centre

Dear Future Physicians

It is our pleasure to accompany you on your journey toward the most noble profession in human history – Medicine. At the Happiness Center, our mission is to make your university experience both smooth and rewarding. We are here to extend a helping hand, often even before you realize you need it.

Dr. Dalia Ali Gaber

Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Discipline Lead, CoM
Chair, Student Happiness Centre

Prof. May Khalil Ismail

Professor of Biochemistry, CoM
BBMS Year 1 Coordinator

Dr. Dalia Ali Gaber

Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Discipline Lead, CoM
Chair, Student Happiness Centre

Dr. Pankaj Lamba

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Head Department of Clinical Sciences
Associate Director, Medical Internship Program

Dr. Pankaj Lamba

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Head Department of Clinical Sciences
Associate Director, Medical Internship Program

Prof. Mayssah El-Nayal

Professor of Clinical Psychology and Personality, CoM
Director, Students’ Well-Being Centre
Director, General Education Department

Mr. Mirza Muhammad Shakeel

Executive Secretary, CoM

Dr. Dalia Ali Gaber

Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Discipline Lead, CoM
Chair, Student Happiness Centre

Dr. Marwa Mahmoud Mady

Assistant Professor of Human Anatomy and Embryology, CoM
Coordinator, Dual PhD Program in Health Professions Education

Mr. Mirza Muhammad Shakeel

Executive Secretary, CoM

Student Representatives for Student Happiness Centre
Dhyan Ashish Shah

MD Year 2

Jessica Habib Alhalak

MD Year 4

Malak Salman Dawoud Alqallaf

GMD Year 1

Taranumfatema Gafur Shaikh

BBMS Year 4

Afrida Hossain

HDPCS Year 3

Adhya Miriam Tom
MBBS Year 5