PC George visits Gulf Medical University

September 19, 2016

Ajman: Former UDF whip and honorablemember of the legislative assembly (MLA) of Kerala Mr. P.C. George visited Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, on the 17th September 2016, where he toured the GMU campus as well as Thumbay Hospital and praised the use of modern technology, scientific strategy and the availability of varied courses that enable medical students to take up challenging responsibilities of the future.

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The Indian MLA was welcomed by the GMU Provost, Prof. Gita Ashok Raj.Mr. George began the day at the GMU campus with a presentation ceremony, where he was, offered insights into the operations of the teaching hospital and a glimpse of Dubai's vibrant healthcare facilities. As one of the most sought-after medical institution of the United Arab Emirates, today GMUnot only hosts a number of international students and faculty, but also provides a strong platform for innovation and research with its dedicated Center for Advanced Biomedical Research and Innovation (CABRI), the Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare (CASH and the region’s first-of-its kind Innovation Centre armed with devoted innovation and incubation laboratories.

During the tour, Mr. George commended the philosophy of GMU University, its plans and modern means of education.The tour concluded with a visit to Thumbay’ facilities such as world-class laboratories, research centres and a meet with deans and faculty members.In a statement, founder president Mr. ThumbayMoideen said he was delighted by MLA P.C. George's visit and added, “Today’s meeting conveyed an important message that Thumbay Hospital and GMU campus work towards affordable, quality healthcare for every single soul, without commercialization-a standing testament of commitment and dedication of the medical and healthcare fraternity towards society.

About Gulf Medical University

The Gulf Medical University (GMU), owned and operated by Thumbay Group headquartered in DIFC (Dubai), is presently the most sought-after private medical university in the UAE. It is the first private medical university in UAE catering to all nationalities admitting students of both genders, presently having students from over 73 nationalities, and faculty and staff from 22 nations. GMU offers a range of courses including MBBS, BPT, DMD, PharmD and Masters Programs in Clinical Pathology, Public Health, and Toxicology. GMU is first in the region to launch unique programs like Masters in Human Reproductive Biology, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and Masters in Physical Therapy.

GMU’s campus is equipped with dedicated research centres such as Centre for Advanced Biomedical Research and Innovation (CABRI), the biggest laboratory chain in UAE with four full-fledged laboratories and sample collection centers across the various Emirates, and the Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare (CASH), a multidisciplinary educational facility integrating simulation as an educational tool for providing a state-of-the-art, safe learning environment that promotes professional development.

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Mangalurean Dr Soofi Anwar achieves professional recognition of Senior Fellow of HEA, UK

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June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK.

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK. He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing.

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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