Message from the President

In this collaboration, we aim to support the establishment of the UAE’s premier academic medical institution. This achievement will strengthen the American University in Dubai’s world ranking, elevate the University of Pennsylvania’s global reputation, and enrich the future of health and education."

- Dr J. Larry Jameson, President of the University of Pennsylvania

President Jameson Speaks in Dubai

Objectives of the AUD–Penn Medicine Alliance

The Alliance will see Penn and AUD collaborate in developing a curriculum for a Doctor of Medicine degree program that employs the best practices of U.S. medical education, tailored to the needs of the region. The program will educate and train medical students to become physicians who can deliver world-class healthcare in the UAE. Graduates of the program will advance to be agents of change in the field, both nationally and internationally. Set in the context of the UAE national strategy to increase capacity in the healthcare sector, the AUD- Penn Medicine partnership will contribute to the rising demand for medical professionals in the country, by training the next generation of doctors. It will reinforce the UAE's Centennial Strategy to prioritize education in health sciences, and support Dubai’s vision to establish the city as a global hub for medical tourism. The new AUD School of Medicine will also provide a focal point for education and research to deliver improvements in health outcomes, and help to position Dubai as a regional leader in sector. 
 

  • Establish a Premier Medical School in Dubai
    Launch a private School of Medicine at AUD offering a U.S.-style MD degree program tailored to UAE and regional needs.

  • Implement a U.S.-Accredited Curriculum
    Develop and deliver a curriculum aligned with LCME and USMLE standards, adapted for compliance with UAE's Commission on Academic Accreditation.

  • Strengthen the UAE Healthcare Workforce
    Train physicians equipped to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and address national and regional healthcare priorities.

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