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American University in Dubai partners with University of Pennsylvania to establish new School of Medicine

Collaboration with renowned Perelman School of Medicine to boost healthcare education in the UAE

February 3, 2025, Dubai, UAE: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine) in establishing the AUD School of Medicine in Dubai. AUD aims to boost medical education in the UAE by drawing on the expertise of Penn Medicine, which is ranked #3 among the United States’ research-intensive medical schools.

Dr. Kyle Long, AUD President and Dr. Glen Gaulton, Vice Dean and Director, Center for Global Health at Penn Medicine, sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of key leaders

The new partnership will see Penn Medicine and AUD collaborate in developing a curriculum for a Doctor of Medicine degree program that employs the best practices of U.S. medical education tailored to the region’s needs. The program will educate and train medical students to become physicians who can deliver world-class healthcare in the UAE. Graduates of the program will advance to be agents of change in the field, both nationally and internationally.

AUD’s 2,000+ students come from 100+ countries to study in one of its six schools. The School of Medicine will be the university’s seventh.

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Kyle Long Appointed New AUD President

Institution announces distinguished higher education leader as fifth university president

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 May 2024 – The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced Dr. Kyle Long as the institution’s fifth president, who will commence his tenure on 15 August 2024. Dr. Long, a distinguished figure in higher education leadership and a seasoned advocate for international education, succeeds President Emeritus Lance de Masi who for the last year has served as interim president.

The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced Dr. Kyle Long as the institution’s fifth president.

“Selecting Dr. Long as AUD’s new President comes at a pivotal time as we enter our 30th year. His visionary leadership and proven commitment to American universities across different cultures and regions make him exceptionally suited to lead AUD into its promising future,” said Justin Cooper, Chair of the AUD Governing Board.

AUD delivers a student-centric, forward-thinking learning experience to over 2000 students from more than 100 countries worldwide.

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