The creation of HMSDC is a monumental step into the future for the people of Dubai and the surrounding Gulf Region. Whether striving to move discoveries from the laboratory to the bedside, promote active learning in clinical education, or develop the skills and knowledge to provide patient care of an international standard, the people who become part of the HMSDC and its programs will benefit from the expertise and experience of globally recognized faculty, the implementation of leading-edge facilities and technologies, and a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and community-building that is a hallmark of the Harvard Medical School mission.