Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City opens Center of Innovation and Medical Simulation.

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, a member of the PureHealth network, announced on Tuesday the official opening of its Centre of Innovation and Medical Simulation. The inauguration was attended by dignitaries from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health, SEHA, and partner university hospitals, marking a significant achievement in the hospital’s commitment to shaping the future of healthcare education and setting new benchmarks in the region.

This state-of-the-art facility serves as an advanced medical simulation center for training healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health workers, and medical students. The center offers a range of advanced educational experiences and is equipped with a variety of simulation facilities covering basic to complex medical scenarios, including specialized units for adults, pediatrics, and a unique pregnant woman simulation unit.

Additionally, the center features highly advanced endoscopy and ultrasound simulators, as well as simulated burns and trauma management apparatus. Dr. Marwan Alkaabi, SSMC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, stated that the new facility will further enhance SSMC’s reputation for setting benchmarks in education and training standards, fostering excellence, and ensuring consistency in patient care and service quality.

Dr. Alkaabi also mentioned that the hospital’s new simulation facility will be an immediate benefit for the next generation of healthcare professionals, with SSMC already collaborating with several prestigious universities and teaching hospital partners in the UAE. Dr. Abdulkarim Saleh, Acting Dean of Education at SSMC, emphasized that the Centre of Innovation and Medical Simulation is a significant addition to SSMC and the wider medical community, demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to developing the UAE's healthcare talent.

The inauguration of the center can be seen as another milestone in support of the hospital’s existing research and educational capabilities and demonstrates a commitment to delivering life-changing advancements for patients in the UAE and beyond.