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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.

Missed our November slots? Our First Responder Course for Mothers is happening again on December 6, 2025. 💟Book your slo...
26/11/2025

Missed our November slots? Our First Responder Course for Mothers is happening again on December 6, 2025. 💟

Book your slot for a day of learning first aid and emergency medical response to keep your little ones safe!

📍CIME, Karachi

➡ Register here: https://forms.gle/x98w421NdBdhZiVz6

Big news for CIME! 🙌We’ve officially become the first academic entity globally to sign an affiliation agreement with the...
25/11/2025

Big news for CIME! 🙌

We’ve officially become the first academic entity globally to sign an affiliation agreement with the US-based society, SimGHOSTS (The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists) —cementing our place on the global healthcare simulation map. 🌍

With new partnerships across Southeast Asia and a strong presence at the S3 Conference, CIME is accelerating its global impact like never before.

➡ Read Full Article: https://www.aku.edu/news/Pages/News_Details.aspx?nid=NEWS-003724

25/11/2025

Real stories. Real learning. Real careers!

Catch this quick Q&A and see why engineers, IT grads, and tech professionals are advancing their careers with our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme.

Featuring: Engr. Muhammad Danish, Product Specialist, Mediland Pakistan.

➡️ Enrollment for the upcoming CSTP cohort (Dec 2-4, 2025) closes at midnight!

Learn more: https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

24/11/2025

What is the role of a Simulation Technologist — and why is their work so crucial in advancing healthcare training? Hear it directly from Erica Hinojosa, President of SimGHOSTS - The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists, USA, in this message for our upcoming cohort of the Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP).

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⏳ Registration closes tonight for CSTP happening at CIME Karachi, from Dec 2-4, 2025. Explore the details and secure your spot: https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

Engineers & Tech Professionals – Take Your Career to the Next Level! 🚀Deep dive into the rapidly growing field of health...
21/11/2025

Engineers & Tech Professionals – Take Your Career to the Next Level! 🚀

Deep dive into the rapidly growing field of healthcare simulation technology with AKU-CIME’s 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗧𝗣). Gain hands-on experience, global certification, and skills fit for an internationally relevant career in simulation technology.

📅 Upcoming Cohort: Dec 2–4, 2025
🚨 Deadline to register: Monday, November 24, 2025.

💻 Limited seats – secure yours today!

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

21/11/2025

Real stories. Real impact. Real careers!

Watch this quick Q&A with Dr Hina Faisal, who shares her experience of AKU-CIME's 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗧𝗣). From hands-on learning to career growth, discover why professionals like her are transforming patient care through simulation technology.

Registration is OPEN to the next CSTP Cohort: December 2-4, 2025
🚨 Deadline to register: Monday, November 24, 2025.

Learn more:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

Empowered mothers = safer homes. 💪 Our First Responder Course for Mothers brought together amazing moms for a day of han...
20/11/2025

Empowered mothers = safer homes. 💪

Our First Responder Course for Mothers brought together amazing moms for a day of hands-on learning on managing medical emergencies at home — from choking and burns to bleeding and CPR — through expert-led lectures and hands-on practice.

A big thank you to all the incredible mothers who joined us with so much energy and commitment! 🌸

19/11/2025

Real stories. Real growth. Real careers!

Catch this quick Q&A and see why engineers, IT grads, and tech professionals are advancing their careers with our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme!

Featuring: Mudassir Iqbal, Simulation Analyst, HighQ Simulation Centre.

Enrollment is open to our upcoming CSTP cohort (Dec 2-4, 2025). Learn more:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

We’re diving into a powerful topic at this month’s CIME Journal Club session:“The Human Element: Role of SPs in Healthca...
18/11/2025

We’re diving into a powerful topic at this month’s CIME Journal Club session:
“The Human Element: Role of SPs in Healthcare Simulation.”

Hear from our experts as they unpack how Standardized Patients (SPs) transform clinical training.

🗓 Nov 19, 2025
⏰ Pakistan: 12–1 PM | East Africa: 10–11 AM
📍 Join via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/RoleOfSPs

Open to all healthcare professionals & educators. Don’t miss this chance to learn, discuss, and connect! 💬

Engineers, IT grads & tech pros 📣 — ready to future-proof your career?Step into the fast-growing world of Healthcare Sim...
17/11/2025

Engineers, IT grads & tech pros 📣 — ready to future-proof your career?

Step into the fast-growing world of Healthcare Simulation Technology with CIME’s Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP)!

From advanced simulators to immersive training technologies, this certification gives you a unique career path bridging technology, innovation, and healthcare. 💡🔧

👉 40% OFF for students!
👉 Hands-on training on some of the world's most advanced healthcare simulators
👉 Career boost with a unique skillset, in-demand globally

Learn more & register now. Your next big career upgrade starts here:
➡ https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

Dr Michael Moneypenny, Director, CIME East Africa, and Dr Ra'ana Hussain, Simulation Education Lead, are representing AK...
17/11/2025

Dr Michael Moneypenny, Director, CIME East Africa, and Dr Ra'ana Hussain, Simulation Education Lead, are representing AKU at the global stage of at Bournemouth, England. 🇬🇧

Presenting research, exploring the latest global trends in healthcare simulation, and networking with simulationists from around the globe! 🌍

Throwback to where it all began! The inaugural cohort of our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP) — learnin...
11/11/2025

Throwback to where it all began! The inaugural cohort of our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP) — learning, experimenting, plugging wires, running scenarios, and absolutely loving the whole process! 😄

Swipe through the memories 👉

Enrollment is open for the upcoming cohort!

🎓 Students: 40% OFF
⏳ Last date to enroll: Nov 24, 2025

Details & registration at:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

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The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road
Karachi
74800

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00

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+922134863733

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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