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September 1, 2023
The Class of 2029 On September 1st, 2023, the Class of 2029 Year 1 students embarked on a significant step in their academic journey as they participated in the orientation day held at Gulf Medical University. The event was graciously organized, hosted and executed by the faculty and teaching staff of the College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical...
August 31, 2023
On Thursday, August 31st, the College of Pharmacy welcomed its newest cohort of Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD) students with a comprehensive orientation session. Held at the GMU Campus, the event was designed to provide valuable insights and resources to kickstart the academic journey of these aspiring...
August 30, 2023
Among 10 pharmacy students’ member organizations that newly joined the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) last year from 10 countries, with heartwarming news, GMU Pharmacy Students’ Association (GPSA) was awarded the first place (best) new member organization in the Middle East and North Africa and the second...
August 23, 2023
The National Qualifications Center (NQC) in the UAE accredited the Diploma in Pharmacy Technician (DPT) program. The DPT is a two–year (92 credits) program spread over 4 semesters. The DPT program equips graduates with specialized knowledge and skills to practice as pharmacy technicians in various healthcare and industrial practice...
August 22, 2023
Work in the academic field and research plays a vital role in advancing knowledge, shaping the future, and driving innovation. Dr. Reham Khaled, a graduate from the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University in 2016, completed her Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of...
August 21, 2023
On August 21, 2023, GMU PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) students attended orientation sessions for the 10 months intensive journey of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE). APPE consists of 6 compulsory and 4 elective rotations, with the Clinical seminar being longitudinal throughout the rotations. GMU PharmD students have the...
August 19, 2023
In May and June 2023, the College of Pharmacy Students at Gulf Medical University enthusiastically joined the sixth global May Measurement Month campaign (MMM23). This campaign spanned across nearly 90 countries worldwide, including the UAE. MMM is the largest worldwide public blood pressure screening and awareness project that has started...
August 4, 2023
On August 4, 2023, Dr. Seeba Zachariah presented in the ClinicPharmacon 2023, International Conference on Practice Advancements in Clinical Pharmacy organized by the Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Center, Thiruvananthapuram, India. The conference was aimed to provide a forum for everyone involved in the clinical pharmacy sector...
July 30, 2023
On July 30 2023, in an event conducted by Reviewer Credits and Dr. Gareth Dyke titled “Unveiling Success: Harnessing the Power of Peer Review,” young researchers Ruth Alex, Ahmed Elakad, and Dr. Omnia Ashraf shared their experiences and perspectives on the peer review process. The event provided valuable insights on embracing...
July 24, 2023
On July 24, 2023, GMU master’s in clinical pharmacy student Ms. Shaima Alblooshi published a paper from her thesis work. She completed a one-year long research and successfully defended to a panel of three examiners, GMU internal, Thumbay University Hospital Medical Doctor and Prof. Danial Baker, Washington State University, USA....