Hi guys. I’m thinking of doing my elective placement somewhere in the UAE (basically a 8-10 weeks placement in 4th year of medical school, can be anywhere in the world). I’m coming from the UK.
The first thing I need is to decide on an area and hospital to which i can apply. Any suggestions as to where is best in the UAE. I want a place in/close to Asian population, good value for money (food, accomodation), large hospital…
At the moment, I’ve been looking at the College of Medicine at University of Sharjah. Are they linked to a teaching hospital?
What about Al Ain or Abu Dhabi? If I’m not in Dubai, I’ll want somewhere that has good public transport links to Dubai… lots to consider!! All help appreciated
Re: Hospital Placements in UAE - suggestions please!!
University of sharjah is good but just ok. I cannot deduce if you are a girl or guy but if you are a girl then the best medical college in UAE is Dubai Medical College for Girls. Excellent!
and then there is GUlf Medical College Ajman which is good and there is college of medicine and health sciences in RAK which is good too.
But if you have the grades etc and want to stay in DUbai and you are a girl or guy then you go for this…
Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre. Associated with the original harvard of USA.
Re: Hospital Placements in UAE - suggestions please!!
Yes of course Dubai will be most expensive but do not worry after the economic crises and everything rents have dropped down up to 75% so there is a good chance you will find something reasonable.
Al Ain is a lot cheaper compared to RAK, Sharjah and Ajman.. I suggested Tawam since it's affliated with John Hopkins.. and will go well on on u're cv later too ;)
Sure PM me whatever questions u may have.. I go there 3 times a week :)
Re: Hospital Placements in UAE - suggestions please!!
The Harvard Medical School Dubai Center seems to be a post-grad research centre... is it actually a hospital as well?
I like the look of Al Ain and Tawam Hospital. Is it easier to get there from Dubai airport or Abu Dhabi? Also how would you get to Dubai (e.g. if I wanted to go to Dubai at the weekend?). Also I feel like I'll die in the heat in August and September (and it'll be Ramadan to top it off!!!)
Re: Hospital Placements in UAE - suggestions please!!
see here i got it for u! :)
Al Ain Bus station
The bus station is located in the town center near the Meat and Vegetable market. You can take AlGazal Buses to Dubai for 20 dirham’s (1.5 hr) or Sharjah for 25 (2 hrs). Bus will start moving @ 6 am until 12 mid night. The bus is comfortable and has A/C. There are about 40 buses daily to each destination.
