Plekhanov University in Dubai Showcases Public Health Master’s Program at IFPI
1 December 2025
Plekhanov University in Dubai took part in the two-day International Forum of Pharmaceutical Inspectorates (IFPI) in Abu Dhabi, where global experts convened to discuss current developments in pharmaceutical oversight and healthcare systems. Representing the university, Marya Zarudnaya, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, and Yulia Maksimovich, an alumna of the Moscow branch, introduced the Master of Science in Public Health Management to a new international audience of regulatory and industry specialists.
At the forum, Zarudnaya and Maksimovich showcased the program’s structure, academic strengths, and the career pathways it opens for graduates. They highlighted its focus on public health policy, healthcare administration, and economic analysis. Attendees expressed strong interest in the program, particularly impressed by its emphasis on AI health system applications, strategic healthcare leadership, and health policy formulation. A major point of discussion was the program’s unique triple-diploma format, awarded jointly by Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Plekhanov University in Dubai, and Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. This offering provides graduates with recognized qualifications from both Russia and the UAE, significantly enhancing their global mobility and professional opportunities.
This participation strengthened the program’s visibility and also resulted in new connections with professionals in the field of pharmaceutical regulation and healthcare management, as well as potential students seeking advanced qualifications in public health leadership. It marked a meaningful step in positioning Plekhanov University in Dubai as a rising contributor to shaping future public health leaders.
At the forum, Zarudnaya and Maksimovich showcased the program’s structure, academic strengths, and the career pathways it opens for graduates. They highlighted its focus on public health policy, healthcare administration, and economic analysis. Attendees expressed strong interest in the program, particularly impressed by its emphasis on AI health system applications, strategic healthcare leadership, and health policy formulation. A major point of discussion was the program’s unique triple-diploma format, awarded jointly by Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Plekhanov University in Dubai, and Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. This offering provides graduates with recognized qualifications from both Russia and the UAE, significantly enhancing their global mobility and professional opportunities.
This participation strengthened the program’s visibility and also resulted in new connections with professionals in the field of pharmaceutical regulation and healthcare management, as well as potential students seeking advanced qualifications in public health leadership. It marked a meaningful step in positioning Plekhanov University in Dubai as a rising contributor to shaping future public health leaders.
