Gulf Medical University (GMU), a top private medical university in the region, has launched the Thumbay AI Clinic, a pioneering innovation hub signifying a significant advance in the digital transformation of healthcare education and clinical practices. Supported by Zoom Video Communications and HP | Poly, the event was attended by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder president of Thumbay Group, as the chief guest.
The Thumbay AI Clinic offers a unique, technology-enhanced learning space where students, faculty, and healthcare professionals can explore AI’s role in diagnostics, telemedicine, and collaborative care. It acts as an innovation center where future clinicians can engage with AI-assisted workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and patient care. This initiative aligns with GMU’s vision to merge technology with healthcare education, creating professionals proficient in clinical skills and digital technology.
Utilizing Zoom’s AI Companion, the clinic features smart tools such as AI-generated clinical notes, automated meeting summaries, and context-aware collaboration features. With Zoom’s HIPAA-compliant platform, these tools facilitate secure hybrid care models, seamlessly connecting hospitals, classrooms, and clinics. The integration of HP | Poly’s high-quality audio, smart cameras, and interactive touchscreens offers an immersive learning experience in both physical and digital settings.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen highlighted that the Thumbay AI Clinic epitomizes GMU’s mission to equip future healthcare leaders for an AI-oriented world. “This initiative represents our belief that the future of healthcare is at the crossroads of knowledge, compassion, and technology. The Thumbay AI Clinic is where education meets innovation, transforming potential into practice,” he stated.
Professor Manda Venkatramana, vice-chancellor of Gulf Medical University, remarked: “The Thumbay AI Clinic revolutionizes how our students learn and our faculty teach, research, and collaborate. Through our partnerships with Zoom and HP | Poly, we are turning classrooms and clinics into smart ecosystems that reflect the modern healthcare landscape.”
