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
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.
FCHS Nursing Pinning Ceremony
A momentous occasion for all our student nurses in FCHS at their 2024 pinning ceremony. This was a celebration of their accomplishments and marked the important transition from student to a registered nurse. We are extremely proud to see our students become such compassionate and caring nurses in healthcare settings across the UAE.
Healthcare Dual Program
The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) launched the Dual Healthcare Program between Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) and Applied Technology Schools (ATS). This program allows high-achieving students from ATS across the UAE to enroll in courses here at FCHS during their secondary education. We are so incredibly proud of all the ATS students who came to us last semester to study, and we are very much looking forward to continuing with this fabulous program. See here for more information.
Future Medicine Symposium
Delighted to host a brilliant symposium at FCHS under the leadership of Dr. Mohamed Baraka, Head of Pharmacy focusing on the future of medicine around clinical trials & research, cellular therapy , digital health, and pharmacogenomics & precision medicine. Heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors.
Mediclinic International Nursing Conference
The Nursing & Midwifery Department at FCHS were delighted to attend the first Mediclinic International Nursing Conference in Dubai. A special congratulations to our Midwifery students Shereena Alketbi and Mahra Alhammadi who presented their posters, and our faculty Dr Rasha, Ms. Joemol, Dr Maeve & Dr Smitha as speakers and poster presenters
Co-created, student-led patient journey role play
Ending February on a high, we were thrilled to welcome over 700 UAE high school students to explore and learn about studying health sciences at FCHS. This also included a co-created, student-led patient journey role play that encompassed a taster of all our major health sciences programs. Please take a moment to read this blog written by Sarah, one of our brilliant Abu Dhabi students.
Reading Month
In celebration of Reading Month with the theme “UAE Reads,” the FCHS library organised a series of engaging activities for students and staff along with an awarding ceremony at FCHS Abu Dhabi campus where the winners of Bookmark Making Competition, Book Cover Making Competition, and Online Quiz Bee were presented with certificates and prizes
Community Outreach Health Clinic
The Physiotherapy Department at FCHS conducted two community service activities in Abu Dhabi: Mina Port and Baniyas. The health screenings primarily aimed at identifying risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and raising awareness about obesity. Students and faculty conducted these tests and distributed brochures to the participants in various languages to promote their health status.In Collaborative with JAHEZIYA
Midwifery continuing to grow
The latest midwifery blog is out! In this blog, our new lecturer Mrs Joanna Andrews reflects on her journey as a new member of the midwifery education team at Fatima College, teaching on the new four-year BSC Midwifery Degree Program. Joanna focuses on her experience in training newborn skills to midwifery students.
You can read the full blog here.
Employability Event
We recently hosted another fantastic employability event in collaboration with our fabulous industry partners which provided a unique platform for our students to discuss diverse opportunities with potential employers from all over the UAE.
Emerging Healthcare leader award
We are delighted to share that Dr.Mohammad Baraka, our Head of Pharmacy at FCHS won the Emerging Healthcare Leader Award at the 2nd Elets Global Healthcare Awards and summit held in Dubai in November 2023! This is an amazing accolade, and we are extremely proud. Huge congratulations to Dr. Mohammad from us all at FCHS! #MYFCHS
World Skills Asia Gold Medal
Exciting news! Our 2nd-year physiotherapy student, Fatima Mohamed Al Hameli, secured the GOLD Medal for Health and Social Care at the World Skills Asia competition in Abu Dhabi. Kudos to Fatima and the inspiring Physiotherapy Department!
Prestigious Healthcare Icon/Leader
We are so proud of Dr. Ahmed Samir for winning the prestigious Healthcare Icon/Leader of the Year 2023 UAE at the Annual Health Awards, presented by H. E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, UAE. Huge congratulations! #MYFCHS
Midwifery continuing to grow
The latest midwifery blog is out! In this blog, our new lecturer Mrs Joanna Andrews reflects on her journey as a new member of the midwifery education team at Fatima College, teaching on the new four-year BSC Midwifery Degree Program. Joanna focuses on her experience in training newborn skills to midwifery students.
You can read the full blog here.
Physiotherapy Department
Physiotherapy Department at Fatima College of Health Sciences is a Board member in Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club Medical Committee / Abu Dhabi Sport Council. The inaugural meeting conducted on November 15, 2023 to establish the first comprehensive medical team in the Emirate’s Sports Clubs, focusing on athlete welfare, health standards, and sports medicine practices. Mrs. Ana Anjos was the representative of FCHS in this Board.
International Search & Rescue Conference & Exhibition 2024
Our Emergency Health faculty and students were given the opportunity to showcase their disaster management skills to the UAE and the world this week at the prestigious International Search & Rescue Conference & Exhibition 2024 in Abu Dhabi. We are so very proud of their achievements. Huge congratulations to all!
Outstanding Education Leadership Award
Many congratulations to Dr Wijdan from RMI Department we are very proud of this great achievement !
Certificate of Recognition as a CAA Certified Reviewer
Extremely proud of our FCHS Dr. Gina for her ongoing work influencing the national agenda in health sciences education and practice. Congratulations on receiving a Certificate of Recognition as a Commission for Academic Accrediation (CAA) Certified Reviewer.
Al Qana
Very proud to see our FCHS Students showcasing their talent, knowledge & skills to the public throughout Ramadan at the fabulous ACTVET Skills Competition in Al Qana. This event highlighted the empowerment of the Emirati youth and the importance of vocational education across the UAE.