Muscat: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), through its College of Medicine and Health Sciences, is set to host a two-day event titled “Medical Education Conference 2025” starting Monday, February 10. The conference will revolve around the theme “Innovation and Modern Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges.”
Prof. Rashid Khalfan Al Abri, Dean of the SQU College of Medicine and Health Sciences and Chairman of the Medical Education Conference 2025, stated in a press release that this conference serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and the exploration of cutting-edge innovations and technologies in the field of medical education.
Participants are eager to engage in productive discussions aimed at enhancing academic collaboration and elevating the quality of medical education across the region.
The conference will emphasize the introduction of innovative concepts and contemporary techniques in teaching, assessment, and the overall wellbeing of those involved in medical education. Specifically, it aims to develop attendees' skills in leadership and professional advancement, while also promoting educational research scholarships and fostering a network of medical educators dedicated to achieving academic excellence within their institutions.
The significance of the conference is heightened as it coincides with the meeting of the GCC Deans Committee of Medical Colleges, offering a unique opportunity to enhance academic collaboration and share expertise among medical education institutions in the region.
The event will feature five distinguished speakers from the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands, who will present the latest advancements and innovations in medical education, particularly focusing on modern technologies and their influence on the educational process.
Topics to be discussed at the conference will include the latest trends in medical education, such as distance learning, virtual and augmented reality technologies, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical education, and evidence-based medical education.
