PureHealth launches healthcare leadership programme with Irish medical university

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has launched a Healthcare Mini MBA programme in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, training 30 healthcare professionals from PureHealth and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in business acumen and operational expertise. The three-month intensive programme represents a strategic partnership between the UAE-based provider and the Dublin-headquartered medicine and health sciences university.

Zawya reported that the initiative reflects PureHealth's commitment to upskilling healthcare leaders through global academic collaborations. The programme blends RCSI's internationally recognised academic excellence with PureHealth's operational expertise, offering intelligence tailored to strengthen the UAE's evolving healthcare landscape.

Shaista Asif, group chief executive officer of PureHealth, said: "Healthcare leadership today is defined by the ability to continuously learn, adapt and innovate. PureHealth is proud to collaborate with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland on this programme, which reflects our belief that a resilient healthcare system starts with investing in people."

Professor Deborah McNamara, president of RCSI, said: "RCSI is delighted to partner with PureHealth on this pioneering initiative that redefines healthcare leadership in the region. By combining strategic insight with clinical excellence, the Healthcare Mini MBA empowers professionals to reflect, innovate, and lead transformative change across the healthcare system."

The programme delivered five targeted modules across three months, including global healthcare context, personal leadership, leading change, digital transformation and operational excellence. Participants gained comprehensive understanding of how to address current challenges and future opportunities by blending clinical excellence with strategic business acumen.

Delivered in hybrid format, the programme began with an in-person residency, with additional modules delivered through virtual sessions and local delivery.

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