Dubai Medical University contributed to the Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine 2026 through the participation of Dr. Naglaa Saad, Assistant Dean – Quality and Accreditation at the College of Pharmacy and Head of the Integrative Medicine Department, in a panel session titled “Building Competence in Integrative Medicine: The Role of Continuing Professional Development” alongside Prof. Lixing Lao, President of Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, USA. The session was moderated by Jan Schmitz-Hübsch, Partner – Healthcare Industries at Strategy&, UAE.

The session highlighted the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) in strengthening healthcare professionals’ competencies in integrative medicine. It provided an opportunity to discuss how structured education, lifelong learning, and evidence-based practice can support the responsible integration of traditional and modern healthcare approaches.

Dr. Saad’s participation reflects DMU’s ongoing commitment to advancing integrative medicine through education, professional development, research, and evidence-based practice, contributing to national efforts to strengthen the quality and competence of the integrative healthcare workforce in the UAE.