Gender Pay Equity and Inclusive Employment Practices at DMU

The comparative analysis of average annual faculty and administrative salaries by gender highlights Dubai Medical University’s commitment to fair employment, equal pay, and inclusive growth, in line with SDG 8.5 – “Achieve equal pay for work of equal value.” Across both academic and administrative hierarchies from Teaching Assistants and Clinical Instructors to Professors, and from Administrative Assistants to Directors.

Current analyses indicate that male-to-female pay ratios generally range from 0.9:1 to 1.2:1 across most academic and administrative roles. These variations correspond primarily to rank and years of experience rather than inequitable pay practices. The University continues to review these ratios annually to ensure alignment with its equity and inclusion objectives.

💼 Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders

DMU’s commitment to SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth is reflected in its holistic approach to career readiness and ethical professional development. The University empowers future healthcare leaders through programs that merge academic excellence with real-world experience, fostering inclusive employment pathways and strong partnerships within the UAE’s evolving health economy.

“From classroom to career – structured pathways, real partners, visible momentum.”

🔗  Career Guidance Day February 2024

Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls organized a full-day Career Guidance Day for 4th-year students and interested alumni. to strengthen student employability and align academic preparation with industry expectations. The program featured interactive sessions on career planning, CV development, interview skills, and licensing requirements, alongside discussions on emerging trends in the UAE’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Major employers — including Aster Pharmacy, Life Pharmacy, and Supercare Pharmacy — participated to provide insights on recruitment and professional growth. The event exemplified DMU’s commitment to bridging education with employment, nurturing career-ready graduates who contribute to the nation’s evolving health economy.

🤝 Industry Collaboration and Global Exposure

DMU strengthened its international outlook through a series of strategic collaborations in late 2024 that enriched both academic and experiential learning.

On 5 December 2024, representatives from King’s College London (KCL) and the Middle East Academy for Professional Pharmacy (MEAPP) visited Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls to explore exchange programs, joint training modules, and research partnerships. The discussions focused on aligning academic standards with global pharmacy practices and creating pathways for collaborative learning that enhance the employability and global competency of DMU graduates.

🔗 Dubai Medical University Discusses Joint Programs with King’s College London and MEAPP

On 20 December 2024, a delegation of faculty members and final-year students visited the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Pharmacy Department. The visit provided participants with first-hand exposure to advanced hospital-pharmacy operations, clinical governance frameworks, and patient-care protocols. The interaction helped students understand the transition from academic training to real-world clinical environments, reinforcing quality and safety in pharmaceutical practice.

🔗 Dubai Pharmacy College Faculty Visit to the Pharmacy department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Together, these initiatives exemplify Strategic Goal 5 (Quality Clinical Practice) enhancing experiential learning through real-world clinical partnerships and Strategic Goal 6 (Growth), which emphasizes the expansion of international networks to elevate DMU’s academic and professional impact.

🎓 Lifelong Learning and Professional Readiness

Through its career-readiness workshops and curriculum alignment, DMU ensures that graduates possess not only technical competence but also adaptability for evolving roles in healthcare.

• Employer interactions and mock interviews-built confidence and exposure.

• Licensing-preparation sessions demystified national exam processes.

• Faculty mentorship emphasized ethical employment practices and leadership.

🌎 Other Key Initiatives (2023 – 24)

• MOHAP Licensing Workshop (Jan 2024)

On 11 January 2024, DMU (via its pharmacy college) hosted a virtual workshop in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) aimed at senior students and fresh graduates. The session addressed licensing procedures, updated regulations, and the path toward professional registration in the UAE.

🔗 Guidance on Post-graduation Professional Licensing Process

• MoU with Abbott Laboratories (Jul 4, 2024)

On 4 July 2024, DMU’s College of Pharmacy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abbott to create structured career pathways for students and graduates, particularly in regulatory affairs and quality assurance within the UAE pharmaceutical sector.

🔗 Dubai Pharmacy College Signs MoU with Abbott to create opportunities for Pharmacy students and graduates

🌱 Strategic Alignment

DMU’s initiatives under SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth are closely tied to the University’s core strategic goals that emphasize values-driven education, professional readiness, and institutional growth.

• Strategic Goal 1 (Values Driven): Fosters an ethical and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring that graduates uphold integrity, compassion, and professionalism in all aspects of their employment.

• Strategic Goal 2 (Lifelong Education): Promotes continuous learning and up-skilling through workshops, mentorship, and global exposure that prepare students for evolving roles in healthcare.

• Strategic Goal 5 (Quality Clinical Practice): Enhances experiential learning by linking academic knowledge to real-world clinical and community settings through industry collaborations and hospital visits.

• Strategic Goal 6 (Growth): Expands DMU’s reach through academic-industry partnerships, international collaborations, and sustainable career pathways that strengthen the UAE’s healthcare workforce.

  
  

Together, these goals reinforce DMU’s vision of shaping competent, ethical, and employable healthcare professionals who contribute to national development and a resilient health economy.