Transnational Medical Education Partnership Forum 2025
Schedule
Tue May 20 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Royal Society of Medicine | London, EN
About this Event
Join us on Monday, 19th May 2025 at the Royal Society of Medicine, London for the
Transnational Medical Education Partnership Forum 2025, hosted by GEMS Middle East and the University of Surrey.
Explore how your organization can partner with us to deliver a UK BSc in Medical Science locally through a proven TNE model—combining the GEMS Medstart Diploma with a 6-month online top-up from the University of Surrey.
Gain insights, hear case studies from active partners, and connect with global academic leaders shaping the future of transnational education.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Morning Coffee
Info: Delegate check-in, welcome refreshments, and networking with global education and healthcare leaders.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Dr Amir Saadati - Executive Director, GEMS Middle East
Info: "A Shared Vision: Expanding Global Access to Medical Education"
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
Host: RT Hon Lord Paul Boateng - Member of the House of Lords
Info: "Bridging Borders Through Education: A Global Imperative for Health Equity"
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
GEMS MedStart: A Global Foundation for Medical Pathways
Host: April Keith - Academic Lead, GEMS Middle East
Info: "Empowering Students from Foundation to Clinical Progression"
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Coffee Break & Informal Networking
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
University of Surrey Presentation
Host: Dr Surendran- Associate Dean, University of Surrey
Info: "Delivering the BSc Medical Science Top-Up Online: Innovation & Impact"
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Implementation Case Study: UAE & Regional Delivery
Host: Rami Abu El Haija- Director, CEC University of Ajman
Info: "From Strategy to Success: Localizing a UK Medical Qualification in the Middle East"
🕑: 11:50 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Moderator April Keith
Host: Peter O’Hara – Regional Business Development Manager UOL
Info: Topics Include:
-Delivering UK curricula in diverse global settings
-Aligning academic standards with local health frameworks
-Collaborative models in faculty development
-Student mobility and graduate outcomes
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Fireside Chat: The UK–MENA Experience
Host: Peter O’Hara – Regional Business Development Manager UOL
Info: Lessons from the Frontlines of Transnational Medical Education
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Clinical Placement Pathways & Career Progression – UK and Beyond
Info: Exploring the journey beyond graduation:
Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) in the UK- Physician Associate and Clinical Science routes - NHS and global placement opportunities - Institutional roles in alumni career support and mobility
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Afternoon Coffee
Where is it happening?
The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
