The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Orientation program for the Academic Year 2025-2026 was held at Gulf Medical University Lecture Hall 23 on Friday 29th August 2025. The BSN Program had 46 students admitted for Academic Year 2025-2026. Th program aimed to welcome the freshers into the GMU community equipping them with essential information of the facilities & functioning of the University y to be able to adapt and foster a smooth transition into their academic journey. The program effectively acquainted and adapted the freshman cohort to the Campus environment, Program Prerequisites, Faculty members, available resources, and Campus facilities.
The program commenced with a video introducing the students to Gulf Medical University and its affiliated Colleges, providing an overview of the Institution’s Values, Infrastructure, and Commitment to Excellence.
Dean Prof. Selva Titus Chacko warmly greeted the incoming students to the College of Nursing. During her address, she provided insights into the exciting career prospects and numerous opportunities that lie ahead of them upon the successful completion of their Bachelor in Nursing program.
Dr. Mary Walton, Assistant Professor, conducted a self-introduction and ice-breaking session, creating a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that allowed the students to become acquainted with each other.
The Program Director Dr Soma Ibrahim Ali conducted an orientation session focused on the program. During the presentation, she emphasized the diverse teaching and learning methodologies employed and outlined the assessment policies and systems in use following which the Semester Coordinator, Dr Veena M Joseph offered an extensive introduction to the first-semester courses, addressing academic inquiries and providing clarity on examination-related matters.
Subsequently, Mr. Suraj Sebastian, the E-learning Manager, elucidated about the E-learning Platform and the Student Management system (Moodle platform) utilized extensively across the University.
Mr. Aslam Kutty, Registrar, GMU explained the importance of Equivalency certificate , how to process the same and also to ensure it is submitted before the end of First semester in order to be considered for promotion for second semester.
A brief refreshment break allowed students to re-charge and interact with their peers. This was followed by a session by Dr Zeina Mazloum & Ms. Liza Kaminzada, Student Affairs, who provided the students with a comprehensive orientation regarding various student Engagement activities, Clubs, and the wide array of facilities at their disposal within GMU.
Dr. Sija Binoy, Assistant Professor orientated the students on the library facilities and the available e-learning resources.
Professor Mayssah El Nayalnd , Head of the General Education Department oriented the BSN students to General education courses offered in the Program, the faculty, course requirements, and assessment pattern.
Prof. Mayssah El-Nayal, and Dr. Soma Ibrahim Ali introduced about the Student’s Wellbeing centre
Finally, the freshman students were introduced to their Course Faculty and provided with email contacts for communication. Students were encouraged to ask any questions or seek clarification on any concerns they had.
Post lunch the students were taken on a tour around GMU . The “Orientation Program” marked a memorable day for each student, offering them a glimpse of the exciting journey that awaits them at GMU. The Program wrapped up at approximately 3:30 pm.
