Alfaisal University proudly participated in the 2nd International Conference on Medical Education (ICME) as a Platinum Sponsor. Held from May 1–3, 2025, at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), the conference convened educators, researchers, and learners to explore transformative directions in health professions education.
Alfaisal’s participation, led by the Department of Medical Education (MED), reflected a strategic, multidimensional engagement. The university contributed across several domains through faculty-led workshops, keynote addresses, and scholarly presentations. The major highlight of this year’s conference, however, was the exceptional leadership demonstrated by Alfaisal University students, who played a central role in the academic program by designing and delivering peer-led workshops as part of the MED’s innovative “Students As Educators” initiative. This pioneering program empowers students to design and facilitate high-quality, peer-targeted learning experiences, positioning them as co-creators of knowledge and contributors to institutional development.
Student-led workshops that reflected Alfaisal’s commitment to educational leadership, social accountability, and global readiness included:
- “How Can Medical Students Make Their School More Socially Accountable?”led by Mohammed Seifuldin (3rd year) and Yasir Jassim (4th year)
- “Peer-Based Basic Surgical Skills”, Facilitated by Abdulrahman Alnwiji (5th year), Kenan Alaa Badran (4th year), and Khalid Alnajjar (4th year)
- “Global Pathways: Navigating the International Medical Residency Journey” Presented by Ghaith Adi (5th year).
“Our participation in ICME 2025 reflects the core philosophy of our department—empowering both faculty and students to drive meaningful change in medical education,” said Dr. Hassan Sami Shaibah, Chairman of the Department of Medical Education.
“I am proud of the exceptional contributions made by our community across all levels.”
Faculty contributions were intentionally designed around Alfaisal’s C.A.R.E. framework, which emphasizes four pillars of educational advancement: Curriculum Innovation, Assessment Science, Research Capacity Building, and Engaged Interprofessionalism. This structure ensures a well-rounded and high-impact academic presence throughout the conference.
Curriculum Innovation
- Keynote by Professor Sabri Kemahli
“Shaping Health Education Curricula for the Future: Preparing Students for the New Technological Era”
This keynote examined how emerging technologies and evolving healthcare needs demand reimagined curricula that promote adaptability, integration, and lifelong learning.
Assessment Science
- Keynote by Dr. Nasr Aldeen Ahmed
“Test Reliability and Validity & Item Analysis”
Dr. Nasr’s address unpacked the fundamentals of psychometric evaluation and test construction in health education. - Workshops by Dr. Nasr Aldeen Ahmed
- “Essentials of Assessment and Blueprinting as Guides for Assessment”
- “Writing High-Quality MCQ Items”
These sessions provided educators with practical tools for developing fair, objective, and aligned evaluations. “There is growing recognition that assessment is not just about testing knowledge—it’s about shaping learning,” said Dr. Nasr Aldeen Ahmed. “When done right, assessments become tools for reflection, progress, and transformation in health professions education.”
Research Capacity Building
- Workshop by Dr. Ahmed Abu-Zaid
“Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: A Practical Approach”
A hands-on session guiding participants through the end-to-end process of conducting and publishing systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Engaged Interprofessionalism
- Workshop by Dr. Raed Albar and Dr. Ayman Mohamed:
“Constructive Conflict Engagement in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice”
Explored conflict resolution strategies rooted in emotional intelligence, shared leadership, and collaborative decision-making.
- Workshop: “Innovating Medical Education: Designing Multi-Disciplinary Simulation Scenarios”
Facilitated by Dr. Cynthia Joan Mosher, Dr. Huseyin Cahit Taskiran, Dr. Sadek Obeidat, Dr. Sara Maaz, and Ms. Summer Alhamdani, this session helped educators design integrated simulations that mirror the interdisciplinary nature of clinical practice. “We are thankful for the opportunity to present our workshop at the ICME event,” said Dr. Cynthia Mosher. “We were pleased to have a highly engaged group of participants in our workshop.”
Alfaisal University’s broad engagement at ICME 2025 showcased a holistic vision for medical education—combining student-driven innovation, evidence-informed faculty development, and strong institutional leadership. Through its active contributions across all key educational domains, the university reaffirmed its role as a regional leader in preparing not only competent healthcare providers, but also transformative educators and scholars who are equipped to shape the future of healthcare locally and globally.
“Our presence at ICME this year exemplifies the synergy between students and educators in shaping a responsive and future-ready medical education landscape,” said Dr. Ayman Mohamed, faculty facilitator and MED representative.
