The Medical and Health Sciences College at the University of Sharjah and NMC's Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah, have entered into an academic tie-up enabling the medical students at the university to undertake the teaching assignments of their undergraduate students.

This is in the backdrop of ever increasing demand of professionals with the right medical experience and background as currently being sought after to fill health care positions in the UAE and other member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Industry reports have suggested that the medical industry is struggling to find suitable talent because the region does not produce enough medical graduates to meet the growing population.

The problem on talent shortage is likely to be felt more as new hospitals are being planned, existing facilities are eyeing to expand, and global brands are looking to gain local market share.

Michael Davis, CEO of NMC Healthcare said, "It is my distinguished privilege to announce that Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah has been approved as a teaching hospital by the Ministry of Health (MoH).  This academic tie-up with the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah for teaching their undergraduate students would serve under met interests of nurturing home grown talent – one of the current challenges faced by the region in various healthcare delivery models."

According to reports, the amount of medical graduates within the region do not match the growth of the population, so health care providers source most of their clinical staff from foreign countries. It is estimated that foreigners constitute 80 per cent of the physicians in some GCC markets.

Prof. Qutayba Hamid University of Sharjah Vice Chancellor for the Medical and Health Sciences Colleges, Dean of the College of Medicine said, "The collaboration holds a lot of promise as our country tries to bolster the talent pool of skilled man power resources. The students would get immensely benefited through the supervised observerships with a vast array of highly qualified consultants".

The role of the private sector healthcare in the pursuit of quality healthcare has always been admired by one and all. Accordingly to yet another study, from 2018 to 2022, the private sector healthcare spend is set to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% compared the government contribution of 4.4%. This is mainly supported by Rising emergence and support for PPP in the UAE healthcare sector, Increase in the aging population is anticipated to escalate demand for treatments and hospital beds and Privatization of hospitals and mandatory medical insurance, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will continue to encourage spending and contribute to a more integrated health system.

 In the light of the above, Dr. Kishan Pakkal, General Manager at Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah, said, "In addition to providing quality care to the community, we are now entrusted with the responsibility of training future doctors to continue our contribution and commitment to a healthier society. This honour bestowed upon us by the ministry is a recognition of our hospital's clinical capabilities."

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