An Overview of The City of Ajman:
The Emirate of Ajman is centrally located on the western coast of the United Arab Emirates, a short distance from Dubai representing the northern flank of the Dubai- Sharjah – Ajman metropolitan area.
Under the able leadership and guidance of H. H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council U.A.E. and Ruler of Ajman, the emirate has been transformed with modern facilities and amenities. The Emirate is also well connected with the rest of the U.A.E. by a network of modern highways and roads. Yet the traditional way of life has been preserved making the modern living environment a pleasant blend of the old with the new and the simple with the sophisticated.
Industrial development has touched this small but important Emirate to its core. Higher education has thrived in Ajman since the establishment of 2 major universities of higher education. The beautiful beaches of Ajman and the clean and less commercialized seashores offer excellent facilities for swimmers and beach lovers. Some of the areas such as Masfoot and Manama are rich in agriculture and farming. Mountains in all directions that provide a scenic backdrop to this region surround Masfoot. The people of the United Arab Emirates are proud of their culture, heritage and history that form the foundation of the country’s present prosperity.
The fort in Ajman built way back in the 18th century is a symbol that reflects this heritage. Finally, living in a marine environment, dhow building using traditional tools and manual skills and fishing continue to thrive as important activities in this Emirate.
The Gulf Medical University is a private University that has evolved from the Gulf Medical College, which was established in 1998. Owned by the Thumbay Group U.A.E.
It is the Mission of the Gulf Medical University to strengthen and promote excellence in medical education, biomedical research and patient care.
GMU is committed to prepare a highly skilled health workforce made up of health care professionals, health management and support workers and health science investigators in order to meet the health care needs of the nation and the region.
GMU will strive to produce health care professionals who will integrate the advances in research with the best clinical practices.
GMU will promote health services, which incorporate the latest advances in scientific knowledge in a manner that supports education and research for the benefit of the community.
The Vision of Gulf Medical University is to be a leading contributor to the continuous improvement of the nation’s health care delivery system through the pursuit of excellence in medical education, biomedical research and health care services.
The University aspires to provide a unique learning experience of high quality to our students and produce graduates whose competence will help them to make a significant contribution to the health of the community through pursuit of academia, research and health care.
The University aspires to attract the best of students by offering a variety of excellent programs supported by quality administration and student support services.
The University aspires to be known for excellence and impact of its research on the educational milieu of the nation and the outcomes of clinical care.
The University aspires to be an integral part of the community through transfer of knowledge, continuous dialogue with the country’s health care planners and enhanced community service
Accreditation:
The MBBS, BPT, PharmD, DMD and MSc Clinical Pathology programs of the university have received initial accreditation by the U.A.E. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The curricula for the courses are based on the general guidelines and norms laid down in the Standards published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
World Health Organization (WHO) has included the name of Gulf Medical University in their updated World Directory of Medical Schools.
The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education & Research (FAIMER) has included the name of GMC in their IMED (International Medical Education Directory) publication.
