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At the College of Health  Sciences, we believe that excellence in health education requires a strong  balance between scientific knowledge, clinical competence, ethical practice,  and compassionate care.<\/p>\n<p>One  of our greatest strengths is our integration with Dubai Medical University  Hospital (DMUH) within the Dubai Medical University Academic Health System.  This close collaboration allows our students to benefit from a truly immersive  learning environment where academic instruction and clinical practice are  closely aligned. Through structured clinical training, advanced laboratories,  and exposure to multidisciplinary healthcare teams, students gain the practical  experience required to thrive in modern healthcare settings.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">As  healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, the need for highly skilled  allied-health professionals has never been greater. Our college is committed to  preparing graduates who are not only technically competent but also innovative,  adaptable, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">I  warmly invite you to explore our college and join us in shaping the future of  healthcare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:right\"><br>\nDean, College of Health Sciences<br><br> Acting Dean, College of Nursing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4\" style=\"background-color:#F7F4EA; background-image: url(https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bg_3-1.png);\n    background-position: bottom right;    background-repeat: no-repeat;\">\n<div  style=\"padding-left: 45px; margin-top:50px\"> \n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/prof_maxmie_mar26msg.jpg\" alt=\"image\"><div class=\"image-box-details text-center p-10 pt-10 pb-10 bg-lighter\">\n<p class=\"desc mb-0\"><strong>Prof. Maxime Merheb<\/strong><br>\nDean, College of Health Sciences<br> Acting Dean, College of Nursing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>  \n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message from the Dean Welcome to the College of Health Sciences at Dubai Medical University. 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