Humaid urges medical students to specialise
ajman — His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, has urged Gulf Medical University graduates to specialise in subjects.
Promising full support to top Emirati graduates, on the sidelines of the 13th Convocation Ceremony held in Ajman late on Wednesday, he said, “You are a source of happiness and honour to your country. Keep it up, and we shall always support you.”
Shaikh Humaid conferred graduation certificates to 107 students, including 54 MBBS, 18 dentistry, 17 pharmacy, 16 physiotherapy, one each for clinical pathology and public health courses.
Shaikh Humaid said the event is a strong indicator that each student present was determined to reach their goals, irrespective of the obstacles they face.
“With hard work and perseverance, they all found solutions, fought challenges and got it done. Your achievements and dedication are impressive. We hope the knowledge you have received at GMU will help the society and nation through your work.”
Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Board of Governors, Gulf Medical University (GMU) said they had always believed that access to good education
Your achievements and dedication are impressive. We hope the knowledge you have received at GMU will help the society and nation through your work Shaikh Humaid
would be the building blocks to a brighter future.
“The university, including its faculty and staff, all hold a dear place in their heart and always will for the students. We wish you continued success and encourage you to make GMU everywhere proud,” added Moideen.
According to the Provost, Prof Gita Ashok Raj, the outgoing students belonged to 27 different countries.
“Thirty one graduates from GMU successfully completed their summer training programme in both local and 29 centres abroad in UK, USA, Canada, Hungary, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar and India.”
The university, recently launched the ‘GMU Startup Lab’, which will support aspiring medical entrepreneurs to transform their business ideas into reality. The programme will provide mentoring and support to GMU’s alumni and students through various workshops, referrals and financial pooling. ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com