Michelle Razo delivered an advanced Hand Therapy course on X-ray interpretation at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE’s leading tertiary academic hospitals. Hosted within the Occupational Therapy Department, the course focused on systematic image analysis to support post-surgical and trauma rehabilitation. Teaching at SSMC reflected the institution’s strong academic ethos and commitment to global clinical excellence.
Instructing a Hand Therapy Course at SSMC, Abu Dhabi
At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, one of the UAE’s largest and most advanced tertiary care hospitals, I had the privilege of teaching a course on X-Ray Interpretation in Hand Therapy within its vibrant Occupational Therapy Department. This institution is not just a hospital, it is a beacon of innovation and education, offering multidisciplinary programmes shaped by global standards.
SSMC stands out as an academic medical centre that earned the prestigious Joint Commission International Gold Seal of Approval, affirming its role in delivering top-tier education, advanced clinical research and cutting-edge patient safety protocols.
The Occupational Therapy Department includes a specialised Hand Therapy clinic dedicated to rehabilitation post hand surgery and trauma — the perfect setting for advanced specialised teaching.
Teaching at SSMC was an inspiring journey, melding clinical depth with an academic ethos in a hospital committed to shaping the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
