The Global Health and Nursing Immersion Program offers NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Public Health undergraduates a unique spring-semester opportunity to explore the UAE’s rapidly evolving healthcare system. Based at NYU Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, this program combines academic enrichment with hands-on clinical experience.
Students will gain valuable insights into regional nursing practices, healthcare delivery models, and cross-cultural approaches to patient care — broadening their global perspective and preparing them to lead in an interconnected world.
As part of a Passport Program, students will train in one or both specialized pathways: Stroke and STEMI. Each pathway runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
Heart & Lung Sounds
IV and Venipuncture
CPR and Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)
VR Simulation Experience
BEFAST Assessment
Glasgow Coma Scale
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale assessments
Medication Calculations
ECG Dot Placement
Defibrillator Usage
12-lead ECG changes related to an MI
Both the Stroke and STEMI pathways will feature a coordinator who will explain their role and highlight the critical time benchmarks from symptom onset to intervention.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to tour the Cath Lab or see firsthand where these life-saving interventions/procedures take place.
| Session Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| CCAD PTAP Program and Magnet Accreditation — US-Based Standards for Nurse Residency Nursing Practice in the UAE | 1 hour |
| Introduction to UAE Culture and Emirati Nursing — Providing Culturally Appropriate Care to Emirati Patients | 1 hour |
| Journey of Organ Transplant and Brain Death Policy in the UAE and CCAD Journey | 30 minutes |
| Heart Failure and Health Literacy in the Middle East | 30 minutes |
| Lived Experiences of Western Nurses in the UAE | 30 minutes |
| Simulation Center Workshop with Hands-on Skills | 3.5 hours |
| PRW Exercises on Certain Medical Conditions (i.e., evolving case studies, simulation experience, etc.) | 3 hours |
Meyers students may also have the opportunity to apply for a 4–8 week internship at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, either during the spring semester or in the following summer, providing additional professional exposure and practical training.
The Office of Global Programs has compiled a preliminary list of course equivalencies for Rory Meyers students, specifically for NYU Abu Dhabi. Courses are currently under review, and will be updated when finalized.
A dedicated Pre-Health Student Information Guide is also available to support academic and career planning.
