Gulf Medical University welcomes 1,189 future healthcare
professionals at the White
Coat Ceremony 2025
(AJMAN) - Gulf Medical
University (GMU), owned
by UAE-based Thumbay Group,
celebrated a major academic
milestone as 1,189 students
joined the University at the
recently held White Coat
Ceremony. All undergraduate
students donned their white
coats and took the
professional oath—formally
marking their entry into the
study and practice of
healthcare.
This
year’s cohort reflects GMU’s
breadth across medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy,
nursing, health sciences,
management, and AI in
healthcare programs. The
intake includes: Foundation,
Diploma, Bachelor's,
Master's, Internship, and
Residency programs, totaling
1,189 students from 111
nationalities since
Inception.
The white
coat isn’t just a uniform.
It’s a public promise. When
a student puts it on,
they’re taking
responsibility for patient
trust, confidentiality, and
evidence-based practice. The
ceremony underscores four
pillars that GMU expects
from every learner from day
one—professionalism,
empathy, scientific rigor,
and teamwork. What this
really means is that every
clinical skill they learn is
anchored in ethics and
patient safety, not just
grades or exams.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen,
Founder President, said:
“The white coat is a symbol
of trust that patients
extend to you even before
they know your name. At
Thumbay Group, our vision is
to be the biggest network of
Medical Education Centers in
the world.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana,
Chancellor of Gulf Medical
University, said:
“The ceremony is a
reminder that competence
without compassion is
incomplete. The white coat
is a daily nudge to listen
carefully, act ethically,
and keep learning. As you
step into labs, clinics, and
communities, remember that
professionalism isn’t an
exam you pass—it’s a habit
you practice.”
Students received their
coats on stage, recited the
professional oath, and were
welcomed by faculty and
clinical leaders from GMU’s
Academic Health System. The
ceremony set expectations
for patient-centered care,
interprofessional
collaboration, research
literacy, and responsible
use of technology in
clinical decision-making.
GMU integrates early
clinical exposure,
simulation-based training,
and research mentoring
across its colleges and
affiliated teaching sites.
The goal is straightforward:
graduates who think clearly
and communicate honestly,
deliver safe and effective
care as part of
multidisciplinary teams.
GMU’s education is
tightly integrated with
clinical care and research,
supported by an academic
health system. Thumbay
Healthcare includes a network of
private academic hospitals,
clinics, labs, and
pharmacies, along with a network of partner
training sites, with a total
of 3100 beds for clinical
training.
