Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, which reflects Dubai Health’s vision of advancing human health through medical education and scientific research, has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), strengthening its position as a globally recognised centre for delivering medical education programmes and supporting the development of healthcare professionals’ skills.
International recognition for continuing medical education
The accreditation reinforces Dubai Health’s efforts within its integrated academic health system by enabling the university to offer continuing medical education programmes that enhance the capabilities of medical staff in line with the best clinical practices applied globally. It also allows the university to award independently accredited training hours to doctors, recognised in more than 40 countries, supporting professional development requirements and contributing to improved healthcare quality.
Support for Dubai Health’s academic health system
Dr Hanan Al Suwaidi, Executive نائب director and Chief Academic Officer at Dubai Health, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, said: “We are proud that Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences has obtained this global accreditation, which strengthens Dubai Health’s presence as an integrated academic health system and supports our ability to develop and deliver advanced educational programmes that help empower healthcare professionals and enhance their readiness to keep pace with rapid global developments.”
Dr Deema Abdulmanan, Director of New Programmes and Accreditation at the university, said the accreditation will enable the university to organise accredited courses and workshops that comply with international standards within an integrated learning environment. She added that it will also strengthen opportunities for cooperation with healthcare institutions in the region to develop and deliver joint educational activities that adhere to global standards and keep pace with developments across different medical specialities.
A milestone for the university’s learning institute
Professor Nabil Zari, Senior Director of the Institute of Learning at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, said the accreditation marks a pivotal milestone in the university’s journey, as it enhances its contribution to empowering doctors within Dubai Health’s ecosystem and supports its efforts to prepare a qualified generation of medical professionals.
He added: “Through this accreditation, we will also work to consolidate our position as a recognised regional centre of excellence in continuing medical education, based on international standards that ensure the quality of outcomes and the sustainability of their impact on the development of clinical practice.”