🔥Breaking News: UMES and RHIBMS Forge Historic International Partnership🔥

In a landmark move for global education, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Redemption Higher Institute of Biomedical and Management Science (RHIBMS) in Buea, Cameroon, have signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MoU). This partnership, celebrated during RHIBMS’s delegation visit to UMES’s Princess Anne campus on July 22, marks a significant step toward fostering international collaboration in biomedical sciences, healthcare, and technology

🌍 A Bridge Between Continents

The MoU establishes a framework for student and faculty exchanges, shared academic programs, and collaborative research initiatives. Dr. Derrek Dunn, Dean of UMES’s School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management (S-BEAST-TM), emphasized the symbolic importance of this partnership:

“This agreement is very poignant as we’re signing it with a university from Africa, the motherland and home continent. We look forward to exchanges that will benefit both institutions”

RHIBMS President Eben Eyong highlighted the opportunities for Cameroonian students to access UMES’s **140 years of educational excellence  including resources and cultural exchanges that will broaden their horizons . UMES President Heidi M. Anderson noted that this partnership allows the university to expand its global reach without additional infrastructure, leveraging online and in-person collaborations

🏫 Why This Partnership Matters

1. Academic Excellence: RHIBMS, established in 2010 under Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health, offers accredited programs in nursing, midwifery, pediatrics, public health, pharmacy technology, and clinical psychology . Its certification is nationally recognized, ensuring graduates meet healthcare industry standards .

2. Practical Training: RHIBMS emphasizes hands-on learning through modern labs, simulations, and internships, achieving a 90%+ employment rate for graduates in hospitals and tech enterprises .

3. Global Citizenship: UMES students will gain exposure to Cameroon’s healthcare challenges and innovations, fostering cross-cultural problem-solving skills.

📈 Impact on Students and Faculty

• Student Exchanges: Cameroonian students can access UMES’s resources, while American students gain insights into African healthcare systems.

• Research Collaboration: Joint projects could address public health issues like tropical diseases or rural healthcare access, aligning with RHIBMS’s focus on community health .

• Faculty Development: Educators from both institutions will share teaching methodologies and clinical expertise, enhancing curriculum quality.

💡 A Vision for the Future

This partnership aligns with RHIBMS’s mission to improve healthcare education in Africa and UMES’s goal of cultivating global citizens. As President Anderson stated,

“This agreement allows us to be more strategic in our reach while enabling our students to become more global citizens” .

With plans for online and in-person collaborations, this MoU promises to redefine international education and contribute to Cameroon’s healthcare sector .

📢 Join the Journey

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting collaboration! Follow UMES and RHIBMS for opportunities to engage in a truly global educational experience.

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References:

• UMES Partnership Announcement 

• RHIBMS Programs and Certification 

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