The National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS), the national body responsible for overseeing the professional development of the health workforce sector, has awarded the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) the full institutional accreditation after fulfilling the standards for postgraduates residency and fellowship programs.

Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, Secretary General of NIHS, said, “The NIHS is pleased to award MBRU a certificate of institutional accreditation. As one of the foremost higher education institutions in medicine and healthcare, the university has played a prominent role in elevating health education standards and graduating exceptional healthcare cadres.”

“MBRU demonstrated several prominent positive factors that led to its qualification for the institutional accreditation certificate. These factors include governance of medical education and the availability of resources and training environments in its training sites, including Primary Health Centers, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Dental Hospital, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, and Hatta Hospital,” he added.

Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani concluded, “The pediatrics program at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, which includes 60 residents, has been accredited following five key areas: governance, training environment, residents/fellows, faculty members, and continuous improvement and innovation. These areas adhere to high-level professional standards that we strive to uphold to enhance the capacity of the health workforce and improve the medical services provided to all residents of the UAE.”

Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Chief Academic Officer of Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) and Provost of MBRU, emphasized that this remarkable achievement was the culmination of tireless efforts by DAHC, represented by MBRU. As Dubai’s first academic health system, DAHC is steadfast in providing excellent postgraduate medical programs to prepare and develop specialized and qualified local professionals to meet future healthcare demands, aligning with the Corporation’s vision; Together We Advance Health for Humanity.

“The attainment of full institutional accreditation is a pivotal step toward developing more accredited residency and fellowship programs in various medical specialties,” added Professor Alawi. “These programs will contribute to preparing a promising generation of future healthcare leaders, aligning with the aspirations of the Dubai government in strengthening the emirate’s position as a prominent and influential hub in the healthcare sector, dedicated to serving all of humanity.”

Based at UAEU, the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) was established by a Cabinet decree to enhance the quality of medical education by accrediting hospitals and conducting specialized professional exams in line with the best international standards. Additionally, the institute performs workshops and evaluation visits to introduce accreditation requirements to implement the highest training and evaluation standards. Through these efforts, the institute ensures the improvement and advancement of the medical education system in the country.