Message from FCHS Director
Prof. Lisa Pratt
Welcome to Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS); an institution where students are supported and encouraged to reach their potential.
Students encounter teaching staff and academic advisors who will encourage and support them to explore the disciplines offered. Time that students spend at FCHS should be a time of discovery, a time for intellectual, creative, and social challenges.
FCHS passion is to enable graduates to gain a depth and breadth of education at the bachelor’s level to ensure that graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce and are highly sought after as employees. Courses focus on specific healthcare programs required in the UAE whilst also deepening and expanding students’ knowledge, pursue interdisciplinary connections and build relationships with peers in other programs to enrich your studies and enhance academic culture in FCHS.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Welcome to Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS); an institution where students are supported and encouraged to reach their potential.
Students encounter teaching staff and academic advisors who will encourage and support them to explore the disciplines offered. Time that students spend at FCHS should be a time of discovery, a time for intellectual, creative, and social challenges. The FCHS passion is to enable graduates to gain a depth and breadth of education at the bachelor’s level to ensure that graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce and are highly sought after as employees. Courses focus on specific healthcare programs required in the UAE whilst also deepening and expanding students’ knowledge, pursue interdisciplinary connections and build relationships with peers in other programs to enrich your studies and enhance academic culture in FCHS.
Academic quality assurance is vital in keeping FCHS programs at the forefront of international developments, whilst ensuring a local contextualization to the curricula. FCHS continues to develop both local and international collaborative efforts through partnerships with relevant entities. FCHS is committed to local development and social responsibility and encourages students and staff to participate in community service through volunteer work where relevant. Your journey at FCHS will be both educationally rewarding and fun. You will develop lifelong friendships as you pursue your studies ensuring that health promotion and healthcare in the UAE is of the highest quality.
PROGRAMS & ACADEMICS
In addition to the Bachelor Degree, the school of nursing offers a bridging program for diploma-holding practitioner nurses. The program was designed to graduate local students in the nursing field and to upgrade the education of the diploma holder nurses already in the health sector.
FCHS Highlights
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Nursing and RMI staff and students honored Breast Cancer Awareness Day with a series of activities aimed at increasing knowledge and support for breast cancer prevention and early detection. Students and staff participated in educational workshops, demonstrated self-exams, and wore pink to show solidarity with those affected, reinforcing the importance of community and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
Osteoporosis Day
Nursing and RMI staff and students celebrated Osteoporosis Day by raising awareness on the importance of bone health and prevention strategies. Students and faculty engaged in informative sessions on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices that contribute to strong bones, highlighting the college’s commitment to promoting lifelong wellness.
World Pharmacists Day 2024
Our students and staff from FCHS Pharmacy Department, celebrated World Pharmacists Day in September on Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campuses, recognizing the critical role pharmacists play in ensuring safe and effective healthcare across the UAE.
4th SEHA International Clinical Pharmacy Conference
Our Pharmacy department staff and students were delighted to be part of organizing this conference, focusing on Supporting the Community and Advancing the Profession’. The conference addressed pivotal issues in clinical pharmacy and brought together leading practitioners, offering the chance to learn from and engage with those shaping the future of the profession.
CPR Month
October 2024 marked CPR Month, and the Emergency Health Department joined in the celebration alongside the AHA MENA Region! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of CPR and to empower individuals with the skills to save lives in emergencies. Through engaging discussions, hands-on training sessions , we highlighted the critical role that CPR plays in improving survival rates. Together, we’re committed to equipping our community with life-saving skills and knowledge.
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World Mental Health Day
The Psychology Department at Fatima College of Health Sciences organized and celebrated World Mental Health Day on 1st Oct 2024 for all staff, students, and partners by inviting speakers from different entities to explore and discuss various topics related to mental health and well-being in the workplace. The event included a variety of activities focused on happiness and well-being.
Menopause: The Age of Renewal
FCHS hosted ‘Age of Renewal,’ an event to help women understand and manage menopause through lifestyle, natural remedies, and hormonal supplements. Nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, psychology, radiography, pharmacy, and emergency health students ran informative booths. Supported by CURE Medical Centers, Ms. Donna Howarth, and Ms. Irina Bond, the event empowered women to embrace this life phase with confidence.
Youth Debate November 2024
Our wonderful paramedica students Meera Alawadhi and Afra Hassan and Sheikha Almehri proudly represented FCSHS in this competition by Emirates Youth Council, debating the topic of consumer debt and its impact on purchasing power. An incredible opportuity for our students who did us very proud.
Pharmacy
Our pharmacy students explored the dynamic world of industrial daily operations at ADCAN Pharma, Abu Dhabi, and Global Pharma, Dubai. They gained firsthand exposure to key departments and practical workflows, bridging classroom learning with real-world insights
Resuscitation Event
Dr Ahmed proudly chaired the Scientific Committee for the UAE Resuscitation Council and Pan Arab Resuscitation council held at FCHS Abu Dhabi 16th Nov. With the vision of enhancing resuscitation practices and improving patient outcomes across the region, it was a huge success. Huge thanks to Dr. Anwar Alzaabi, the CEO of Sheikh Khalifa Hospital for supporting as our guest of honour.