Prof. Tamer Salama

Experienced Academic Dean of Quality Assurance and Accreditation with 17 years of progressive experience in higher education. Possess a strong understanding about the Quality Assurance and Accreditation and Procedures within the region.

Vice Dean & Executive Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Batterjee Medical College Dubai (BMCD) (2025-07 – Present)

Founding member of Batterjee Medical College Dubai (BMCD) responsible for quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness.

• Founding member of Batterjee Medical College Dubai (BMCD).
• Strong adherence to the goals and objectives of the college and provide recommendations for strategic planning, University policies, and procedures.
• Lead the daily operations of the college and departments.
• Ensure all the institutional related publications are aligned with latest Standards of the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth completion of various internal and external visits/ inspections by the National and International Accreditation Bodies.
• Maintain the Institutional Licensure and all Educational programs related Accreditations.
• Monitor the OBEF Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the college, and all functional units based on their functions and provide support in Benchmarking process.

Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Quality Assurance and Accreditation at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (2008-01 – 2025-06)

Led institutional effectiveness, quality assurance, and accreditation initiatives for the university.

• Strong adherence to the goals and objectives of the University and provide recommendations for strategic planning, University policies, and procedures.
• Lead the daily operations of the Documentation & Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance & Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness departments.
• Ensure all the institutional related publications are aligned with latest Standards of the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE.
• Guide and supervise the process of self-study preparation for various National and International accreditations.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth completion of various internal and external visits/ inspections by the National and International Accreditation Bodies.
• Maintain the Institutional Licensure and all Educational programs related Accreditations.
• Conduct SWOT analysis for the University and other functional units at regular intervals to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
• Identify the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the University, Colleges and all functional units based on their functions and provide support in Benchmarking process.
• Organize training programs to guide the teaching faculty in preparation of course files and faculty files as per the CAA Standards and ensure to maintain digital version for all of them.
• Oversee the institutional research process, data analysis and prepare reports for effective decision making.
• Ensure all the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are aligned with the QF Emirates.
• Coordinate all the requirements/data of Center of Higher Education Data and Statistics (CHEDS), MoE-UAE.

Director In-charge of Operations at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (2020-01 – 2023-08)

Oversaw daily operations of multiple departments and initiated marketing strategies.

• Leading the daily operations of the Admissions, Registrations & Marketing and Facilities departments.
• Initiated innovative marketing campaigns and enhanced brand visibility.
• Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
• Maintained organizational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.

Professor of Biostatistics at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (2015-01 – Present)

Respected academic facilitating student learning in biostatistics, research methodology, and advanced statistical analysis.

• Teaching Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Drug formulation and Research, Advanced Biostatistics and Research courses to Bachelor and Masters students of Pharmacy.
• Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
• Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
• Supervised and guiding the Master students in successful completion of their thesis work.
• Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
• Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
• Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
• Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals.
• Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
• Engaged in high level research by collaborating with colleagues.

Doctor of Philosophy in Biometrical Genetics – Cairo University