Gulf Medical University and Burjeel Holdings forge
strategic partnership to
advance healthcare education
and research
(ABU DHABI) - Gulf Medical
University (GMU), one of
the leading private
universities in the region,
has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with
Burjeel Holdings, a
leading super-specialty
healthcare services provider
in MENA. The partnership
will strengthen
collaboration in medical
education, research, and
clinical training, building
on both institutions’ shared
vision to prepare the next
generation of healthcare
professionals and elevate
patient care standards in
the UAE and beyond.
Collaboration for
Impact
Under
this MoU, GMU students will
gain access to Burjeel
Holdings’ hospitals and
healthcare facilities,
including its flagship
quaternary care hospital,
Burjeel Medical City (BMC),
for clinical training,
internships, and research
projects. The collaboration
will also explore
opportunities for joint
academic programs, faculty
development, and research
initiatives that integrate
education with real-world
healthcare practice.
Prof. Manda
Venkatramana, Chancellor of
Gulf Medical University,
said, “This
collaboration reinforces our
mission to provide globally
competitive education while
building strong
industry-academic alliances
that directly contribute to
healthcare excellence in the
region.”
Emphasizing
the importance of such
partnerships, Mr. John
Sunil, CEO of Burjeel
Holdings, said, “Our
association with GMU opens
new doors for research,
knowledge-sharing, and
talent development across
our hospitals and medical
centers. Together, we will
advance innovation in
medical education and
clinical practice and
strengthen the UAE’s
healthcare ecosystem.”
Over the years, Burjeel
Holdings has achieved
significant milestones in
strengthening its academic
and training infrastructure.
It is actively building
sustainable academic
pathways that support the
UAE’s vision for healthcare
excellence.|
Dr. Tahani Al Qadiri, Group
Director of Emiratization
and Academics, Burjeel
Holdings, said, “At
Burjeel Holdings, our
mission goes beyond
providing exceptional
healthcare. We are committed
to shaping the future of
medical education and
creating opportunities for
people to grow. This
partnership with GMU
represents a significant
step forward in aligning
education, clinical
practice, and research to
meet both national and
global healthcare
priorities.”
By
aligning with global best
practices and creating
innovative residency,
fellowship, and professional
development programs, the
collaboration aims to
empower healthcare
professionals and advance
private-sector medical
education.
