Gulf Medical University Launches the First of its Kind Thumbay AI Clinic – Pioneering the Future of Smart Healthcare Education

Gulf Medical University (GMU), one of the region’s leading private medical universities, inaugurated the Thumbay AI Clinic — a groundbreaking innovation space marking a major leap toward digital transformation in healthcare education and clinical practice. Powered by Zoom Video Communications and HP | Poly, the launch was graced by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, as the Chief Guest.

The Thumbay AI Clinic is a first-of-its-kind, technology-driven learning environment where students, faculty, and healthcare professionals can explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in diagnostics, telemedicine, and collaborative care. It serves as a hands-on innovation hub, allowing future clinicians to experience AI-assisted workflows that enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. The initiative reflects GMU’s vision to integrate technology into healthcare learning, shaping professionals who are equally strong in clinical expertise and digital fluency.

Powered by Zoom’s AI Companion, the clinic introduces intelligent features such as AI-generated clinical notes, automated meeting summaries, and context-aware collaboration tools. With Zoom’s HIPAA-compliant platform, these capabilities enable secure hybrid models of care, connecting hospitals, classrooms, and clinics seamlessly. The integration of HP | Poly’s high-fidelity audio, intelligent cameras, and interactive touchscreens creates an immersive, real-time learning experience across physical and virtual environments.

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Thumbay Moideen emphasized that the Thumbay AI Clinic reflects GMU’s mission to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders for an AI-driven future. “This initiative embodies our belief that the future of healthcare lies at the intersection of knowledge, compassion, and technology. The Thumbay AI Clinic is where education meets innovation — turning possibilities into practice,” he said.

Professor Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, noted, “The Thumbay AI Clinic redefines how our students learn and how our faculty teach, research, and collaborate through collaboration with Zoom and HP | Poly, which is a true exemplar of academic – industry partnership, we are transforming classrooms and clinics into intelligent ecosystems that mirror the real-world dynamics of modern healthcare.”

Mr. Mohannad AlKalash, VP – METAP Region, Zoom Video Communications added, “Zoom chose Gulf Medical University because it embodies the perfect intersection of healthcare excellence, education, and innovation — a natural partner to redefine the future of clinical AI in the region. We are proud to partner with Gulf Medical University and Thumbay Group.”

Established in 1998, Gulf Medical University continues to lead medical education, research, and innovation in the region. The launch of the Thumbay AI Clinic reinforces GMU’s commitment to shaping the intelligent, data-driven future of global healthcare.

The Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare is offering a Master in AI and Health Informatics (MAAIH) and a Bachelor of Science in Applied AI in Healthcare (BSc AAIH) programs. Spring admissions are open for the Bachelor of Science in Applied AI in Healthcare program. To know more, please visit www.gmu.ac.ae