- Since the inception of the program, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has graduated 68 medical interns and 16 residents.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and positively contributing to the workforce in the region.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. October 17, 2024: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, proudly hosted a graduation ceremony for its 2024 cohort of medical residents and interns, celebrating the achievements of 22 graduates from its established Residency and Internship Programs. Among the graduates, 20 are UAE nationals, aligning with the national objective of nurturing local medical talent in healthcare and reinforcing the hospital’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare in the country through its medical education programs.
At the ceremony, the graduates were reminded of the impact of their talent and skills to the local and regional medical community, where expertise in advanced and complex care is in high demand. They were encouraged to continue their specialization in top-tier institutions globally or to join leading hospitals within the UAE, contributing to the enhancement of world-class patient care in the region.
Dr. Sawsan Abdel-Razig, Chief Academic Officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, commented on the institution’s dedication to medical education, stating: “Medical education is a fundamental part of our mission at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. By training the next generation of healthcare professionals, we are building a skilled workforce capable of meeting the growing healthcare needs of the UAE. Our residency program equips young physicians with the knowledge and experience needed to deliver world-class care, bringing advanced healthcare closer to home. We are proud to contribute to the nation’s healthcare landscape and help shape its future.”
Maitha Almazrouei, an Emergency Medicine resident graduate, said: “I joined this program back in 2020, and the most rewarding part of my residency has been the opportunity to make a significant difference in patients’ lives. Working at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of our care on patients and their families, which has reinforced my passion for my profession and commitment to patient-centered care. I have learned a lot throughout my residency, and I look forward to continuing to enhance patient care in the UAE.”
This year, 43 new trainees joined the residency and fellowship programs, achieving an impressive Emiratization rate of 84%, highlighting Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s commitment to developing the local medical community. Since the inception of the program, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has graduated 68 medical interns and 16 residents, playing an important role in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and positively contributing to the workforce in the region.
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About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, 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 and Departments: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic, Neurology, Digestive Disease, Eye, Respiratory, Critical Care, Oncology, Transplant, Surgical Subspecialties, Medical Subspecialties, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Imaging, Quality & Patient Safety, Clinical & Nursing, Research and Education Departments. In all, more than 50 medical and surgical specialties are offered at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
The campus is also home to a stand-alone and dedicated cancer center, Fatima bint Mubarak Center. The state-of-the-art, facility provides patients with access to diagnostics and treatment options through world- class facilities across 24 clinical departments that include a range of cancer subspecialties and programs: Blood Cancers, Breast Cancers, Endocrine Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Genitourinary Cancers, Gynecological Cancers, Head and Neck Cancers, Neurological Cancers, Thoracic Cancers, Ophthalmological Cancers and Soft Tissue Cancers among others.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients in the region with direct access to the world’s best healthcare providers and Cleveland Clinic’s unique model of care that includes state-of-the-art amenities and world- class service standards closer to home. M42 is an Abu Dhabi-based, global tech-enabled healthcare company operating at the forefront of medical advancement.
Visit us at www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae
