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The department is a university-wide initiative and is considered the first dedicated department of its kind in the UAE, reflecting DMU\u2019s commitment to academic innovation and holistic healthcare education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">The department will serve as a center for education, research, and community engagement, bridging <strong>traditional and modern therapeutic approaches<\/strong> and promoting <strong>patient-centered learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">The Department of Integrative Medicine will offer advanced courses, micro-credentials, and specialized programs in areas such as herbal and alternative medicine and complementary therapies. It will also lead research initiatives and community outreach activities to enhance awareness and promote interprofessional collaboration in integrative healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201c<em>The establishment of this department marks an important milestone in the University\u2019s mission to integrate evidence-based complementary and modern medicine within healthcare education<\/em>,\u201d said <strong>Prof. Sherief Khalifa<\/strong>, Vice Chancellor &#8211; Academic Affairs and Dean College of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">Aligned with DMU\u2019s global vision, the department will pursue <strong>international collaborations<\/strong> with leading institutions in <strong>integrative medicine<\/strong>, advancing <strong>joint research, faculty exchange, and global learning opportunities<\/strong> that strengthen <strong>holistic healthcare education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In October 2025, Dubai Medical University announced the establishment of the Department of Integrative Medicine under the College of Pharmacy. 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