College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical University participated in the 2nd Emirates Pharmacy Society Conference, held on September 12–13, 2026, at Sofitel the Obelisk, Dubai. The conference was under the theme of “The Spectrum of Pharmacy” and brought together pharmacy and healthcare professionals, academics and researchers to share expertise and contribute to the continued development of pharmacy practice.
The GMU College of Pharmacy participation was led by Professor Muhammad Al-Shorbagy, Dean of the College, and included Professor Muhammed Abdullatif, Assistant Dean of Assessment and Evaluation, Associate Professor Juny Sabstian, Chair of Department of Pharmacy Practice, Assistant Professor Ahmed Elbanna, Director of the College’s Student Happiness Center, and Dr. Said Nabil, Clinical Lecturer and Preceptor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, along with a group of senior Pharmacy students.
During the conference activities, Professor Muhammad Al-Shorbagy was an active member of the conference scientific committee and participated on a panel discussion addressing “Reimagining Community Pharmacy: Elevating Practice, Empowering Pharmacists”, and offered insights into the evolving roles of community pharmacists and how to empower their impacts in modern healthcare.
As part of the conference activities, Dr. Said Nabil presented a poster on cardiovascular pharmacotherapy in special populations, focusing specifically on dialysis patients with cardiac conditions. GMU senior students also actively participated in the “Leaders Hub – Student Mentorship” sessions. These focused 15-minute group discussions represented an exclusive mentorship and networking platform connecting emerging pharmacy professionals directly with distinguished healthcare leaders from across the UAE to gain valuable insights into pharmacy practice, career development and the future of pharmacy.
The active participation of College of Pharmacy’s faculty and students in the various scientific and leadership activities highlights the strong commitment of the college to fostering preparation of unconventional pharmacists, healthcare professionals and leaders, and further reflects the Gulf Medical University’s dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders in healthcare.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 4: Quality Education
