HMSDC has begun construction of a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as its permanent home and feature a collection of educational resources unmatched in the Gulf Region. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2007, the new building will be the center of HMSDC’s efforts to make Dubai a center of excellence for postgraduate medical education and life sciences research. The 350,000 square feet facility, located at the heart of Dubai Healthcare City, will include a 300-seat auditorium, innovative teaching space including three 80-seat case method rooms, and a simulation center utilizing leading-edge technology.

Among the Center’s most notable features will be the Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library, which will serve as the actual physical link between HMSDC and Dubai Healthcare City. When finished, this 30,000 square feet library will be the most advanced collection of clinical and professional development resources in the region. The Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library will include a unique patient and family education center, as well as an extensive library of resources for health care professionals, including state-of-the-art digital and print educational and reference facilities.

HMSDC has developed a training program to help staff the Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library. Through this program, HMSDC will provide continuing education for medical librarians who will help health care professionals, patients, and other visitors access the library’s wide range of health care resources.