Prof. Razia Khanam, Associate Dean- Academics and Dr Pankaj Lamba, HoD, Dept of Clinical Sciences, COM participated in 2nd Competencies for Medicine and Beyond Conference, organized by the Medical Education in College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University, on November 22, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
The conference brought together global leaders, educators, and innovators in medical education to discuss emerging trends, competency-based transformation, and the future of healthcare workforce readiness.
Conference Highlights
The conference opened with keynote addresses on transforming medical and health sciences education, aligning with national impact and new KPI-based accreditation systems. Sessions focused on:
- Competency-based curriculum transformation
- System-based assessment innovations
- Patient and population-centered learning
- Embedding patient safety in clinical skills
- Preparing the future health workforce through advanced educational strategies
- Advances in workplace-based assessment
- E-portfolio implementation experiences across UAE
- AI and virtual reality in medical education
- Quality improvement, accreditation, and health services synergy
- Leadership in quality and innovation
Their participation reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement, educational excellence, and alignment with global trends in medical education.
