AUD School of Medicine set to train the next-generation physicians through innovative medical programme  

Dubai, Sept 16, 2025: The American University in Dubai (AUD) launched its alliance with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine), the first medical school and teaching hospital in the US, to establish the UAE’s premier medical school.  

The AUD School of Medicine will offer a Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme that integrates American medical education practices with a focus on the UAE’s healthcare priorities. 

The ceremony heralded the launch of the AUD–Penn Medicine alliance, transitioning the collaboration from planning to implementation. 

The event was attended by Dr J. Larry Jameson, President of the University of Pennsylvania; Dr Kyle Long, President of the American University in Dubai; Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President of the American University in Dubai; Dr Glen Gaulton, Vice Dean and Director of the Centre for Global Health at Penn Medicine, alongside government dignitaries, industry partners, doctors from leading healthcare institutions and academic leaders.  

Highlighting the significance of the alliance, Dr J. Larry Jameson, President of the University of Pennsylvania, says, “In this collaboration, we aim to support the establishment of the UAE’s premier academic medical institution. This achievement will strengthen the American University in Dubai’s world ranking, elevate the University of Pennsylvania’s global reputation, and enrich the future of health and education.”  

Dr Kyle Long, President of the American University in Dubai, says, “Today marks a historic moment with the project launch of the first-of-its-kind American medical school in the UAE. In partnership with Penn Medicine, the AUD School of Medicine will educate the next generation of physicians, advance research and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes.”