Gulf Medical University has partnered with Knight Frank to introduce an internship initiative aimed at students aspiring to begin their careers in healthcare consulting. The university, renowned as one of the highly sought-after private medical institutions in the Middle East, is providing students from its College of Healthcare Management and Economics the opportunity to engage in internships with Knight Frank, a prominent real estate consulting firm in the region. This program is available for both bachelor's and master's level students who are interested in pursuing a career in management consulting.
Moon Moon Haque, the Dean of the College of Healthcare Management and Economics, stated that the collaboration aims to narrow the divide between academic learning and industry by offering students practical, hands-on experience and exposure to real-world situations across the entire healthcare spectrum. Haque expressed the university's enthusiasm in partnering with Knight Frank, a renowned global professional services firm recognized for its consultancy and management services globally and in the Middle East. The internship initiative is designed to expose students to various aspects of healthcare management, strategy, and feasibility studies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts at Knight Frank, benefiting from extensive coaching and mentoring.
Gireesh Kumar, an Associate Partner in the Healthcare division of Knight Frank, expressed that the program provides students with a distinctive chance to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience, allowing them to immerse themselves in the dynamic realities of the healthcare sector. Shehzad Jamal, a partner in the Strategy & Consultancy business of Knight Frank, stated that the initiative is part of a broader strategy by the firm to foster local talent. He emphasized their commitment to supporting and guiding talent in the Gulf region towards notable accomplishments, highlighting the initiative as a demonstration of their belief in empowering the emerging leaders in healthcare management and economics, thereby influencing the future of the industry.
