Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and College of Medicine and Health Sciences – United Arab Emirates University sign an MoU to promote research and education

• The MoU aims to drive initiatives such as community-led research projects and the development, and placement of students

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. January 19, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences – United Arab Emirates University. The agreement augments an alliance between the two parties, in research and education, in line with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance healthcare in the UAE and the wider region.

As part of the agreement, some of the potential collaborations include cooperation on research projects, co-mentoring and placement of students at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and the creation of research and development partnerships. The educational arm of the MoU entails collaboration on educational projects at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. The MoU also includes partnering on the development of jointly led events such as workshops, seminars and conferences.

Dr. Sawsan AbdelRazig, Interim Chief Academic Officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi said, “Innovation, research, and education are key areas that Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi focuses on. Partnering with one of the most recognized and respected academic institutions in the UAE puts us at the forefront to train the next generation of healthcare leaders and physicians, advance research, broaden our body of knowledge, and, ultimately, improve healthcare in the UAE. We recognize the importance of nurturing ‘homegrown’ talent to create sustainable health services in the UAE. This agreement serves as a mutually beneficial platform that will help us drive all of these objectives, which will, in turn, benefit the local communities and the wider region.”

Prof. Juma Alkaabi, Interim Dean from College of Medicine and Health Sciences – United Arab Emirates University said, “The College of Medicine and Health Sciences strives to produce Emirati doctors educated to the highest international standards. The collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will enhance student’s experience and also open up additional avenues for research. We are extremely proud to be aligned with one the most distinguished hospitals in the region. There is much that Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and the College of Medicine and Health Sciences can achieve together by way of collaboration in research and education, and we look forward to working closely with the team.”

To book an appointment at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, call 800 8 CCAD (2223) visit www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae or download the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Patient Portal

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About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an integral part of Mubadala Health, is a multispecialty hospital on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the Abu Dhabi population.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has the following Institutes: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic, Neurological, Digestive Disease, Eye, Respiratory, Critical Care, Surgical Subspecialties, Medical Subspecialties, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Imaging, Quality & Patient Safety, and Clinical & Nursing. In all, more than 40 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

The facilities at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi combine state-of-the-art amenities and world-class service standards. The hospital is a 394 (expandable to 490) bed facility, with five clinical floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and 13 floors of critical and acute inpatient units. It is a physician-led medical facility served by North American/European Board Certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients in the region direct access to the world’s best healthcare providers and Cleveland Clinic’s unique model of care, reducing their need to travel abroad for treatment.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – Al Ain began offering select medical services in December 2017. The facility is located on the Tawam Hospital Campus in Al Ain.

Visit us at www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae

About the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) of the United Arab Emirates University is the first and highest ranked medical school in the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1984 and evolved rapidly with the first batch graduating in 1993. Since foundation more than 1,100 medical student graduated. Currently, over 600 medical students, 300 health sciences undergraduate students, 250 Master’s and 105 PhD students are enrolled and study at CMHS. The students are supported by a diverse group of faculty members. Beside teaching the college is heavily involved in research. Faculty in all departments publish in peer reviewed journals, book and book chapters, serve as members of national committees and are journal editors or members of editorial boards. Faculty productivity in terms of peer-reviewed publications is the primary evidence of being up-to-date in their discipline. At present the annual average number of publications is 350 publications per year. CMHS strives to produce Emirati doctors educated to the highest international standards.

Visit us at https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cmhs/