Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) at the University of Birmingham is one of the foremost UK centres of research, education, and development for health and social care organisations. Recently launched in Dubai, the HSMC continues the legacy of the civic contribution it provides through management and leadership education for local, national, and international practitioners, policy makers, and students.
Its research sets the agenda for policy and practice in the areas of workforce development, system innovation, and improving care services. The HSMC also offers innovative, challenging, and research-driven education to transform the health workforce that can respond to regional health system and population needs.
About us
Founded in 1972 in the UK, HSMC has expanded to Dubai, committed to delivering quality education and research that informs health policy and addresses critical health system and workforce challenges in the eastern Mediterranean region.
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Learning and teaching
HSMC’s research-informed and industry-focused degree programmes equip the health and care workforce with essential leadership and management skills to drive positive change.
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Knowledge and evidence
HSMC is driving national impact through its collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), facilitating the effective implementation of health system growth across the UAE and the wider region.
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