Hospital Placements in UAE - suggestions please!!

firbird · Apr 29th, 2009, 07:42 AM

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

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 6th, 2009, 01:12 PM

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.

Harvard Medical School Dubai Center

Gina~ · May 6th, 2009, 01:22 PM

I would suggest Tawam Hospital in Al-Ain.. it's affiliated with John Hopkins

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 6th, 2009, 01:34 PM

^great gina is here

firbird · May 6th, 2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Poison Ivy

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.

Harvard Medical School Dubai Center

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Originally Posted by Gina~

I would suggest Tawam Hospital in Al-Ain.. it's affiliated with John Hopkins

In terms of living costs, I assmue Dubai will be most expensive (small bedsit/studio for ~3 months) compared to RAK/Ajman/Sharjah etc... no?

They don't really look at grades, more the reference from my home medical school

I'll look into all the ones you've suggested (and will no doubt be back shortly with more questions!!)

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Originally Posted by Poison Ivy

^great gina is here

lol the more the merrier!!

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM

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.

Gina~ · May 7th, 2009, 06:35 AM

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

firbird · May 10th, 2009, 08:51 AM

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!!!)

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 10th, 2009, 08:54 AM

LOL we adjust to the heat.. u can too...

al ain is one hour away from dubai by road and people come for weekends etc all the time... there is the al ain dubai highway...

poppies · May 10th, 2009, 08:56 AM

PI and Gina.. another reason to join Al Twaam is also cos im here!!!

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 10th, 2009, 08:57 AM

i was waiting for the moment that u would step in to this thread az

poppies · May 10th, 2009, 08:59 AM

Thanks hun- C'mon my dear do u blame me???? Another desi coming to Al Ain???? God its sssooo good news!!!

firbird · May 10th, 2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Poison Ivy

LOL we adjust to the heat.. u can too...

al ain is one hour away from dubai by road and people come for weekends etc all the time... there is the al ain dubai highway...

nooo! I'm used to cool breeze and rain every other day!

The highway's fine but I won't have a car, is it expensive by taxi? is there no rail services or other public transport?

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 10th, 2009, 09:52 AM

you will have to ask poppies that as she lives in al ain. however from dubai to al ain i will try to find out for u if busses run etc

Aisha Dubaiwali · May 10th, 2009, 09:55 AM

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.