RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and NMC Healthcare have jointly announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening professional development and long-term staff retention across the leading Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider.

The initiative will provide NMC employees with exclusive access to a comprehensive suite of personal and professional development training opportunities focused on digital health, healthcare leadership and innovation, designed to future-proof skills and elevate patient care.

Through the collaboration, NMC Healthcare staff will benefit from structured learning pathways across a range of postgraduate and professional programmes and courses offered online by RCSI. The programmes are intended to equip clinicians and administrators with cutting-edge capabilities while supporting career progression across NMC’s extensive network.

Justin Ralph, Chief Technology Officer and member of the Senior Management Team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, remarked: “We are pleased to collaborate with NMC Healthcare. The collaboration is focused on digital health, healthcare leadership and innovation and provides a structured, scalable pathway for staff to master the latest innovations, ultimately driving efficiency and superior patient experiences across NMC’s network.”

David Hadley, CEO of NMC Healthcare, highlighted the collaboration as a cornerstone of its people-first strategy. “Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” he said. “By partnering with RCSI, we are creating meaningful opportunities for our teams at NMC to grow, lead and innovate.”

Dr Zaka Ullah Khan, Chief Clinical Officer of NMC Healthcare, said: “The collaboration between NMC and RCSI reinforces NMC’s commitment to retaining top talent, developing future healthcare leaders and ensuring our patients continue to receive world-class care powered by the latest thinking in digital health and clinical excellence.”

Sara McDonnell, Executive Director for RCSI Online, added: “This agreement provides NMC Healthcare staff with access to a suite of professional growth opportunities that address the future of healthcare. At RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, we believe that 'educating for the benefit of human health' is most effective when done in a trusted partnership with key healthcare employer organisations like NMC Healthcare who prioritise staff professional development.”