Gulf Medical University has recently established a Center for Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice (IPERP) with the purpose of fostering interprofessional education and collaborative research and practice. The Center is well positioned to work in collaboration with different Colleges and Institutes within Gulf Medical University and Thumbay healthcare institutions in its Academic Health System. The Center is also well connected with national and international institutions to promote interprofessional education, research and practice. Being a role model in the region, the GMU Academic Health System drives positive changes in health professions education, research and practice in order to best serve the community in Ajman and UAE.
Center for Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice (IPERP)
To be a leading center of excellence in interprofessional education, research, and practice in the Middle East region for sustainable community development and a resource for other universities in the region.
To advance patient-centred collaborative healthcare practice in UAE through integration of interprofessional education, research and practice in order to provide the highest quality of health professions education and patient care.
- Establish integrated educational model promoting inter-professional competencies in undergraduate health profession curricula.
- Reduce barriers between health professions student groups through early implementation of inter professional education.
- Improve collaboration between healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of patient care.
- Develop a generation of competent clinical leaders who will play a pivotal role in improving patient care through interprofessional collaborative practice.
- Utilize interprofessional research for sustainable community development.
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- Donnelly, F., Gordon, S., Lawn, S., Schoo, A., Thomas, J. and White, K., 2023. Guarded reciprocity: A study of managers expectations of graduates interprofessional practice (IPP) skills and knowledge. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 31, p.100620. [link]
- Thomas, D., Maas, M., Babu, T. and Cooper, J., 2022. The neuron model: An educational tool for evidence-based practice and interprofessional care. Pharmacy Education, 22(1), pp.424-427. [link]
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- Mukhtar, M., Thomas, D., Mohiuddin, G.S., Hiselius, J., & Burton, A. Effectiveness of Clinical Pharmacist Collaborative Care in Resolution of Antibiotic Drug-Related Problems in an Intensive Care Unit. The Internet Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2020; 18(1): 1-7. [link]
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November 28, 2019
On November 28, 2019, Dr. Syed Gillani, Associate Professor and Chair of Interprofessional Education (IPE) committee of College of Pharmacy, GMU presented a...
April 28, 2019
On April 28, 2019, final year PharmD student Aya Dzhakha participated in an Inter- Professional Education (IPE) case discussion conducted at Thumbay Hospital...
March 11, 2019
Student representatives from the College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Laboratory science, Anesthesia and Surgical Technology, Nursing and Imaging...
February 12, 2019
On February 11, 2019, final year PharmD student Ms. Neda Noorani participated in the monthly Inter-Professional Education (IPE) case discussion session along with...
February 11, 2019
Ms. Santra Chidimma Chuieze 2016NS05, she participated in IPE from the college of nursing. Along with the college of medicine, the College of Pharmacy and from...
December 12, 2018
On December 11, 2018, final year PharmD student Fatima Ndanusa participated in the inter-professional education (IPE) case discussion along with Ms. Kavleen Kaur...
November 24, 2018
An Inter-Professional case presentation was conducted on Tuesday, 30th October 2018 at 8:45 am in the Main Lecture Hall, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman. Dr. Prathap...
November 9, 2018
On November 8, 2018, the Final year PharmD student Mr. Jameez Ummer co-presented with Final year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student on a case that they...
October 31, 2018
On October 30, 2018, the Final year PharmD student Latifat O. Aregbesola participated in an professional Educational (IPE) case discussion along with Medical,...
September 26, 2018
On 25 September 2018, the Final year PharmD student Fatima Ambaya participated in an Interprofessional Educational (IPE) case discussion along with Medical,...