Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME

03/06/2026

💡 Have a simulation challenge, a new idea, an operational question, or a potential collaboration opportunity?

Introducing SimConsults — CIME's online one-on-one consultation service, connecting you directly with our healthcare simulation experts.

We're here to help you navigate challenges, refine ideas, share expertise, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

📅 Available every Thursday
⏰ Time slot of your choice between: 10 am to 11 am (Kenya); 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Pakistan)
💻 Online via Google Meet

Book your slot and let's turn your questions into solutions!
➡ https://calendly.com/simconsults-cime/15min

02/06/2026

Submit your abstract for a chance to present at , the region’s leading healthcare simulation conference, happening at AKU’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), Karachi and Nairobi!

🔬 All disciplines welcome
🌐 Deadline to submit abstract: June 20, 2026
📅 Conference date: September 17, 2026

Play your part in shaping the future of simulation-based healthcare education.

📩 Submit now: https://www.aku.edu/events/simpact/Pages/call-for-abstracts.aspx

Call for Abstracts | SIMPACT 2026 | The Aga Khan University Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, Karachi & Nairobi

01/06/2026

🤖 What if your simulation centre could answer questions, guide learners, and support workflows - even while you're off the clock?

In our latest tutorial, you'll learn how to build your own AI-powered chatbot using ChatGPT - trained on your simulation centre's information and ready to work for you. No coding. No complex setup. Just practical AI that helps you save time and streamline operations.

Whether you're managing a simulation centre, supporting faculty, or looking for smarter ways to engage learners, this is a tool worth exploring.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/QIgPjicOdAw?si=eWbnooTiuoeW2Iv4

Because the future of simulation isn't just high-tech mannequins - it's also intelligent workflows!

27/05/2026

From sacrifice to saving sight - this Bakra Eid, we’re appreciating goats for more than just the selfies, sacrifice, and neighborhood chaos. 🐐😉

Did you know goat eyes are actually used around the world in healthcare simulation to help train future eye surgeons before they work with real patients. 🔬

Tiny stitches. Microsurgery. Steady hands. All practiced safely first on goat eyes through simulation-based learning. 👁

Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Eid-ul-Azha from Team CIME! 💙

20/05/2026

CIME was honored to welcome H.E. Mr Carlos Aragón Gil de la Serna, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Pakistan, H.E. Ghouse Akbar, Honorary Consul General of Spain in Karachi, and Mrs Sabine Richter for a tour of our facilities in Karachi.

The visit offered a valuable opportunity to showcase our work in advancing healthcare simulation and education in Pakistan, while fostering meaningful dialogue and strengthening global partnerships! 🌍

19/05/2026

🚨 Call for Abstracts is NOW OPEN for SIMPACT 2026! 📣

Got an idea that can reshape healthcare simulation? This is your moment. From AI-driven innovation to immersive technologies and human-centered design - we’re looking for bold thinkers ready to share their work on an international stage.

Join the region’s biggest healthcare simulation conference across Karachi & Nairobi and be part of the movement driving the future of education and care.

➡ Submit your abstract. Spark conversations. Create impact.

Details: https://www.aku.edu/events/simpact/Pages/call-for-abstracts.aspx

18/05/2026

Meet the man behind the camera at CIME Karachi! 📽

Sajid Mithani has been with CIME since the very beginning - spending the past 7 years capturing our work through engaging photo and video content. As our in-house photographer and videographer, he plays a key role in documenting simulation training and impact at CIME.

Sajid is currently studying digital marketing and also mentoring young students interested in filmmaking.

If you’ve seen CIME through a screen, chances are Sajid was behind it!

15/05/2026

Strong moms, stronger responses 💪🩺

From mental health first aid to emergency action these amazing mothers stepped up this , learned fast, and are now ready when it matters most. 💖

13/05/2026

Join our 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 course - designed for healthcare educators who want to elevate how they teach, reflect, and improve clinical performance.

✔ Self-paced learning + weekly live sessions
✔ Practical, evidence-based debriefing techniques
✔ Learn from experienced simulation educators
✔ Earn CME hours + e-Certificate

📅 Starts May 23, 2026 | Online
💻 Limited seats - enroll by May 20, 2026

🔗 Registration: https://www.aku.edu/leads/Pages/course-details.aspx?course-id=75

07/05/2026

Strengthening pediatric critical care in Pakistan. 🇵🇰

CIME recently brought together more than 60 pediatricians from across Pakistan for a simulation-based Pediatric Critical Care Masterclass, designed to build confidence and capability in managing critically ill children.

As frontline providers, pediatricians play a crucial role in early recognition and intervention. By equipping them with practical, hands-on experience, CIME is helping bridge critical training gaps and contributing to better outcomes for children across the country.

🔗 Read more: https://www.aku.edu/news/Pages/NewsPreview.aspx?nid=NEWS-003840