Ajman, UAE — August 25, 2025 Gulf Medical University (GMU) marked a pivotal milestone today as final-year PharmD students gathered for their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Orientation Day at Thumbay University Hospital. The students started their 10-month journey into real-world clinical practice.
The orientation welcomed students into the final phase of their PharmD program, designed to transform academic knowledge into hands-on expertise across diverse healthcare settings. The APPE curriculum spans six mandatory and four elective rotations ensuring graduates emerge as practice-ready pharmacists equipped to meet the evolving demands of patient-centered care.
GMU College of Pharmacy Dean Prof. Muhammad Al-Shorbagy and Thumbay Group Medical Director Dr. Fozi Dakilah addressed the gathering with their insightful messages.
This year’s APPE cohort represents GMU’s continued commitment to experiential learning, clinical excellence, and student empowerment. As these future pharmacists begin their immersive training, they carry forward the university’s mission to advance healthcare through innovation, compassion, and evidence-based practice.