Gulf Medical University’s (GMU) College of Pharmacy actively participated in the 9th Regional Pharmacy Faculty Development Workshop, held on January 16–17, 2026, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Education.” The workshop was hosted by Ajman University and brought together regional and international pharmacy education leaders to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, assessment, and pharmacy practice.
The GMU delegation was led by Prof. Muhammad Al-Shorbagy, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, and included Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani, Associate Dean for Academics; Prof. Dixon Thomas, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Thabet Negmeldin, Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Dr. Diana Malaeb, College Research Coordinator; and Prof. Muhammed Abdullatif, Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation.
GMU faculty made significant contributions to the workshop through oral and poster presentations. Prof. Muhammad Al-Shorbagy delivered an oral presentation titled “From Zero to Mastery: Leveraging AI Tools to Build an Online Standard Setting Suite for Assessment in Pharmacy Education,” highlighting innovative applications of artificial intelligence in he assessment design and standard setting. During his presentation, he also marked the launch of Acadexa AI LabHub, an integrated AI-powered platform comprising multiple tools designed specifically for academicians. The LabHub aims to streamline and smooth academic administrative tasks, enhance workflow efficiency, and enable optimal utilization of manpower, reflecting a strategic approach to embedding AI within academic ecosystems.
Additionally, Dr. Diana Malaeb presented an oral session titled “Integrating AI into Pharmacy Education and Practice: Large Language Models in Drug–Drug Interactions,” demonstrating the potential of AI-driven tools to enhance clinical decision support and learning outcomes.
The GMU team further contributed through poster presentations by Professor Syed Wasif Gillani, titled “Validity of AI-Assisted Moderation and Systematic Marking of Case-Based Short-Answer Questions (SAQs) in a Postgraduate-Level Program” and Dr. Ahmed Thabet Negmeldin, titled “Assessing the Impact of an AI-Powered Learning Tool in Pharmacy Education: A Pilot Study”.
Participation in this regional workshop underscores GMU’s College of Pharmacy ongoing commitment to embracing emerging technologies, fostering faculty development, and contributing to regional and global dialogue on the future of pharmacy education.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
