Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME
CIME Pakistan is the first simulation-based educational institute in South Asia to be accredited by the US-based Society for Simulation in Healthcare, SSH.
The Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) is regarded as the most advanced healthcare teaching and learning institute in Pakistan and East Africa, and is comparable to the best in the world. Vision: CIME, by promoting excellence in education, innovation and research, and by bridging traditional boundaries between professions, will become a strategic resource for AKU, AKDN, the nation and the region.
Mission: CIME aims to transform education in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health professions in Pakistan and East Africa through partnerships and through raising expectations of what is possible in education, innovation, and learning through technology. It has the potential to become a regional leader and be on a par with the best simulation centres globally. The Centre intends on transitioning from being an ‘Excellent Centre’ to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ where teaching and learning are directly linked to improved practitioner performance and improved patient outcomes.
05/03/2026
Meet the newest addition to our campus in Nairobi. 🎨✨
A large-scale, hand-painted mural created by renowned Kenyan artist WiseTwo, that tells a powerful visual story rooted in the values of AKU, weaving together simulation, science, culture, healing traditions, and the journey of every learner becoming a healer.
Every colour, symbol, and detail carries intention. Every stroke tells a story.
We invite you to hear from the artist himself - and discover the layers of meaning woven into every detail. 🦋
05/03/2026
Good vibes all around at CIME Nairobi as University leaders came together to unveil two exciting new additions to our simulation centre! ✨
🎨 At the heart of CIME, a bold, large-scale, hand-painted mural by renowned artist WiseTwo now radiates optimism, creativity, and the energy to innovate with impact.
🛠️ The Academic Makerspace - where technology meets local teaching needs. Designed to fuel curiosity and hands-on innovation, this space empowers health professions educators to experiment, prototype, and create (complete with 3D printers and cutting-edge tools!).
The spaces were inaugurated by Nicol Adamcová, Czech Ambassador to Kenya, Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President AKU, and Dr Tania Bubela, Provost, AKU, alongside distinguished guests and partners.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped turn this vision into reality. We can’t wait to see the ideas sparked, the prototypes built, and the breakthroughs that begin right here.
Here’s to building the future - together. 🙌🏾
03/03/2026
4 days that will transform how you design, facilitate, and debrief simulation. Stay tuned for details! ✨
24/02/2026
When critical decisions can’t wait, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can change everything.
Now considered a must-have skill for both adult and pediatric doctors working in emergency and critical care, POCUS enables faster diagnosis and more confident clinical decisions in high-pressure situations.
CIME, in collaboration with the University Of Lahore and the Department of Emergency Medicine, AKU, recently delivered the Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Life Support in Emergency (PULSE) workshop in Lahore, led by consultants from AKU.
From quick diagnosis to guiding critical interventions, participants got hands-on experience with skills that truly make a difference when it matters most. 🙌
20/02/2026
Stepping into a whole new era of healthcare simulation. Meet HAL S5130 - the most advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator in the world. Now at CIME!
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18/02/2026
What happens when technology meets clinical reality? You get HAL S5130 in action. 🤖🩺
CIME Karachi hosted a live demo of its newest high-fidelity sim - and the room was buzzing with curiosity, questions, and excitement.
From breathing and blinking to responding to interventions in real time, participants explored features like:
➡ Hyper-realistic physiology
➡ Advanced airway and ventilation capabilities
➡ Dynamic cardiovascular and neurological responses
➡ Real-time monitoring and scenario control
➡ Fully immersive, high-fidelity training
Because the best learning doesn’t just happen in theory - it happens in moments that feel real.
Missed it? Get in touch with our team at cime@aku.edu to learn more about Hal, and how it can help improve your teaching and learning experiences.
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17/02/2026
What makes simulation learning more impactful - watching or doing?
Join CIME's online Journal Club happening tomorrow for an engaging discussion on the science behind learner roles in interprofessional simulation-based education.
🎙 Presenter: Dr Faisal Ismail
🎤 Moderator: Dr Ayesha Ahmed
📅 Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 | 🕛 12–1 pm (PKT) | 10–11 am (EAT)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
(Meeting ID: 491 069 805 562; Passcode: Qz6Px2x2)
If you’re passionate about healthcare education, simulation, and evidence-based teaching - this conversation is for you!
16/02/2026
Meet Hal S5301 - the most advanced patient simulator in the world - now at CIME Karachi! 🤩
We’re unveiling our newest sim resident with an exclusive live demo for The Aga Khan University healthcare professionals, educators, residents, and fellows! If you’re an AKU employee, drop by to experience the simulator that blurs the line between simulation and real life - and learn how you can integrate HAL S5301 into your teaching and learning.
We're unveiling something super cool at CIME Karachi this week.
Stay tuned for more ✨
09/02/2026
"Healthcare education in Pakistan operates within complex realities: high patient loads, limited time for supervision, unequal exposure to clinical cases, and significant pressure on training systems. Simulation addresses these challenges."
Simulation meets assessment - at the highest level!
The College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan (CPSP) 🇵🇰 conducted its TOACS (Task-Oriented Assessment of Clinical Skills) Critical Care exam at CIME, using high-fidelity simulators to create a realistic, robust, and standardised exam experience. Hear directly from the examiners as they reflect on this milestone collaboration between CPSP, the Department of Anesthesiology, AKU Medical College, and CIME.
We're proud to be shaping the future of critical care assessment through partnership, innovation, and simulation! 🙌
29/01/2026
📍 Lahore, we’re coming!
For the first time, our PULSE (Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Life Support in Emergency) workshop is coming to The University of Lahore.
A full-day, hands-on course for adult & pediatric residents and consultants - designed to sharpen lifesaving ultrasound skills in emergency care.
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The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) in the Aga Khan University campus in Karachi is a donor funded facility comprising three buildings - the Maryam Bashir Dawood Building, the Ibn Sina Building and the Shiraz Boghani Building. The buildings, completed and commissioned in November 2015, are located adjacent to the AKU School of Nursing and Midwifery and cover an area of 80,000 square feet. The Centre is the most advanced healthcare teaching and learning centre in Pakistan as well as in the region, and is comparable to the best in the world.
Vision
CIME, by promoting excellence in education, innovation and research and by bridging traditional boundaries between professions, will become a strategic resource for AKU, AKDN, the nation and the region.
Mission
CIME aims to transform education in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health professions in Pakistan through partnerships and through raising expectations of what is possible in education, innovation, and learning through technology. It has the potential to become a regional leader and be on a par with the best simulation centres globally. The Centre intends on transitioning from being an ‘Excellent Centre’ to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ where teaching and learning are directly linked to improved practitioner performance and improved patient outcomes.
Goals
The Goals of CIME are to
Integrate simulation into the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes in AKU, across campuses.
Serve as a resource for all AKU and AKDN.
Develop new programmes of learning to serve the needs of practitioners regionally and nationally.
Facilitate inter-professional learning in practice contexts.
Initiate simulation-based research and innovation.
Build leaders in simulations and simulation-based medical education.
Build collaborations in research, innovation and education, including collaborations with industry.
Become recognised and accredited internationally as a “Centre of Excellence”.
