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

07/08/2025

3️⃣0️⃣ Hands-on workshops. 2️⃣ Epic weeks. ♾️ Unlimited learning.

From clinical skills to cutting-edge simulation tech – we’re bringing you the ultimate pre-conference experience before SIMPACT officially begins!

🔬 Doctors, nurses, students, educators – there’s something for everyone.
📲 Stay tuned. Registration drops soon!

01/08/2025

History made at CIME!

AKU’s first-ever DMEK corneal transplant training on human tissues just wrapped up — and it was nothing short of eye-opening. 👁️

Led by AKU’s Department of Ophthalmology in collaboration with Dr Nizar Din and his team from Western Eye Hospital, London, this incredible hands-on experience brought together budding eye surgeons from AKU and LRBT, Pakistan, to master the art of ultra-precise corneal transplants — using human tissues flown in all the way from the USA. 🇺🇸

Big thanks to everyone involved for making this happen. From the sim lab to the surgical suite — this is how we truly train for impact at CIME!

30/07/2025

Deadline Extended! 🚨

Got a health-tech idea that could transform healthcare training? You’ve got more time to show it off! 💡🔧

🗓️ New deadline: August 10, 2025
🧠 Open to students, professionals & innovators in simulation + health-tech

🔗 Learn more at: www.aku.edu/simpact

29/07/2025

Meet Kelvin – The Tech Magician Behind the Scenes at CIME Nairobi! 💫

From setting up high-fidelity manikins to crafting custom training models with silicone, gelatin, or even 3D printers – Kelvin Chege does it all!

As a Technical Analyst at CIME Nairobi, Kelvin is the engine that powers seamless simulations. Whether he’s troubleshooting SimCapture, prepping a trauma room, or developing low-cost task trainers, he makes sure learning at CIME never hits pause.

Based in Nairobi. Powered by curiosity. Fueled by purpose. We’re lucky to have you on our team, Kelvin! 👏

25/07/2025

The First of Many!

CIME proudly partnered with Sehat Kahani App – a groundbreaking telehealth service in Pakistan – to train 50+ doctors on best practices in dermatology. In the session, led by Dr Sadia Masood, participants explored practical approaches to managing common skin conditions in an engaging, hands-on session.

This marks the beginning of a meaningful partnership – one that bridges innovation with accessible, quality care for all. 👏 👏

14/07/2025

Got an idea that could revolutionize healthcare? This is your moment. 💡

invites engineers, healthcare workers, coders, and dreamers to showcase their innovative healthcare tech ideas to a global audience.

Whether you're a student, a startup, or a solo genius — if you're building the future of healthcare, we want to see it.

📍 Live at AKU-CIME Karachi
📅 Invention Showcase – September 19–20, 2025
🔗 Learn more: www.aku.edu/simpact

Organised in partnership with IEEE Pakistan.

SIMPACT 2025: Sustainability in Simulation | AKU Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (AKU-CIME)

11/07/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their brilliant ideas to SIMPACT 2025! We’re blown away by your passion, creativity, and commitment to sustainable simulation.

Stay tuned — the countdown to SIMPACT has officially begun! 🌍✨

09/07/2025

Your abstract called. It wants to be submitted! 📩

Only one day left until we close our portal for research abstracts and workshop proposals. Submit yours asap!

🌐 Details and submissions at: aku.edu/simpact
📲 Queries: simpact@aku.edu | 021-34863709

07/07/2025

From CPR to remaining calm under pressure — watch how these incredible moms stepped up, showed up, and trained like pros!

In celebration of , CIME 🇵🇰 launched its first-ever First Responder Course for Mothers — a powerful blend of emergency preparedness, mental wellness, and positive parenting, led by CIME's medical and nursing experts in partnership with Dr Shelina Bhamani of AKU’s Early Childhood Development division.

🎥 Peek into the energy, empathy, and empowerment that made this course unforgettable.

Because when moms are trained, families are safer. 🙌

30/06/2025

You asked, we listened. 📣 Due to overwhelming demand, we’re extending our deadline for abstract and workshop proposal submissions!

Got a brilliant idea? A workshop that wows? There’s still time to shine at .

📅 New deadline: July 10, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most happening simulation event of the year in Karachi & Nairobi!

27/06/2025

Happy Friday from CIME, Karachi! 🌧️🤩

25/06/2025

Congratulations, Dr Karim Damji!

We’re pleased to share that Professor Karim Damji has been appointed as the new Dean of AKU Medical College, Pakistan, effective 11 August 2025.

A globally recognised leader in glaucoma research, educator, and long-time member of the AKU family, Dr Damji brings over 30 years of academic, clinical, and leadership experience to the role.

Dr Damji is the inaugural Laila Endowed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at AKU, Pakistan. He has also served as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Alberta, and as President of both the Canadian Glaucoma Society and the Canadian Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology.

AKU extends its sincere thanks to Dr Adil Haider for his outstanding leadership, vision, and service in the role for more than six years.

More: https://www.aku.edu/news/Pages/News_Details.aspx?nid=NEWS-003591