Overview
What you will learn
The participants of the Introduction to Health Professions Careers program offered by Gulf Medical University will acquire background knowledge of the career opportunities and to be exposed to the training facilities available to students who wish to choose a career in a healthcare field. The proposed program will be conducted at Gulf Medical University and at Thumbay Hospital.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Become aware of the common specialties in medical and other health professions and the activities associated with them;
- Observe the facilities that university students in health professions training programs use in their learning;
- Engage in selected activities in First Aid and resuscitation based on simulated settings and high fidelity manikins and other equipment;
- Observe how doctors and other health professionals attached to healthcare institutions communicate with patients and their relatives/guardians when offering their services;
- Be able to acquire background knowledge that would help them select undergraduate courses in the health professions that match their interests, capabilities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Course Availability:
- Sunday – Thursday during Spring/Summer / Winter break
- Saturdays during regular school days.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health EducationWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Current High school students of (grade 10, 11 and 12)