54 Emiratis among graduates
Founder dedicates achievement to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
October 14, 2008, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Haj Saeed Lootah, the founder of the Dubai Medical and Pharmacy colleges, dedicated the achievement of the 168 graduating students of both colleges to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. He also extended congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Health Authority. Other dignitaries that were present included His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority and His Excellency Juma Al Majid among other guests.
A combined total of 120 students from the two batches 2007 and 2008, of Dubai Medical College were conferred with the MBBS degree, and 48 students from Dubai Pharmacy College received the B.Pharm degree. This number includes over 54 Emirati graduates. His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid and Eng. Yahya Lootah, Vice Chairman - CEO of S.S. Lootah Group and Member of the Executive Board of Dubai Medical College and Dubai Pharmacy College, conferred the degrees on the students.
Congratulating the students on their milestone, Haj Saeed Lootah commented, "Health and education are the two pillars of society in any country. We are proud to see that over 54 Emiratis have graduated today among others. Therefore, both Dubai medical College and Dubai Pharmacy College have come full circle towards fulfilling the vision of the nation's Leadership by contributing to health education, serving our community."
The Graduation ceremony, held at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, marks the convocation of the 17th and 18th batches of Dubai Medical College and 12th of Dubai Pharmacy College. Both colleges are exclusively for girls.
FACT- SHEET DUBAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
The first Medical College in the Gulf (Established in 1986)
Exclusively for Girls
700 graduates to date out of which 200 are Emiratis
The aim of the colleges is to benefit local women by providing an Islamic environment and avoid their stress of travelling abroad.
Accredited by the United States and GMC, Britain
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
'Dubai Quality Appreciation Program' in 2006
Cooperation with AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
First medical college in the Gulf region to adopt the EFQM model to the education sector. EFQM is originally designed for the trade sector and is a standard adopted by the 'Dubai Quality Award'.
Graduates practicing not only in the Gulf but also overseas including world-renowned hospitals like the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S
'Emirates Medical Students Society', the only standing body representing medical students in the country today started by students of Dubai Medical College
Dean - Prof. Mohammad Galal El-Din
Clinical Dean - Prof. J. M Baron
Valedictorians :
Ms. Nima Mohamud Hersi (2007)
Ms. Houdoun Al Jabri (2008)
FACT-SHEET DUBAI PHARMACY COLLEGE
The first Pharmacy College in the Gulf (Established in 1992)
Degree awarded - B. Pharm (4 year course)
400 graduates to date out of which 120 are Emiratis
Exclusively for Girls
'Dubai Quality Appreciation Program' in 2004
First educational institution to be awarded DQAP
Graduates serving as successful pharmacists in different parts of the gulf.
Dean - Prof. Saeed Ahmed Khan
Valedictorian :Ms. Ola Jamal (2008)
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