Dubai Medical University (DMU) participated in the Integrative Medicine International Forum, held under the theme “Path towards Integrative Medicine in Health Professions Education and Practice.”

The event brought together global experts from China, India, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, showcasing how traditional healing systems and modern medicine can converge to enhance patient-centered care and promote holistic approaches in health professions education and practice.

Key speakers included:

• Prof. Hans-Günther Machens, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
• Dr. Li Huafei, UAE-licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and member of the UK Association of TCM
• Ms. Lamia Al-Faleh, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Saudi Arabia
• Prof. Meera Keshavlal Bhojani, Additional Professor of Kriya Sharira (Ayurveda Physiology), All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
• Dr. Mariam Altheraawi, specialist in Hijama (Cupping Therapy) and Herbal Medicine

The forum featured insightful discussions on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, European Integrative Health, Rehabilitation, and Hijama, emphasizing the growing relevance of integrative medicine in modern healthcare education and research.

The event represented a milestone in advancing collaboration between diverse medical disciplines, reinforcing the shared vision of integrating holistic and evidence-based approaches for the future of healthcare.