Faculty and staff of the College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University actively participated in the 3rd Emirati Conference on Medical Education, held on the 15th & 16th of February 2025, at Fairmont, Abu Dhabi.
Representing the college, Prof.Sura Ali Fuoad, Professor, Oral Medicine presented a research poster on the ‘Effect of different teaching/learning approaches using virtual patients on students’ situational interest and cognitive load: A comparative study’ highlighting how interactive digital tools can enhance engagement and optimize cognitive processing in dental education.
Dr. Pooja Adtani, Assistant Professor, Oral Histopathology presented on the ‘Impact of integrated teaching approach on the knowledge acquisition and cognitive load of dental students‘ emphasizing the effectiveness of interdisciplinary learning in improving retention and reducing cognitive overload amongst novice dental students.