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

  • Home
  • Pakistan
  • Karachi
  • Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME

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.

Congratulations to Dr Faisal Ismail, Regional Director CIME South Asia, on receiving the University Distinction Award fo...
21/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr Faisal Ismail, Regional Director CIME South Asia, on receiving the University Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching! 🎉

Think better. Teach smarter. 🧠Join our online lecture on Enhancing Clinical Reasoning through Simulation with Dr Shazia ...
20/01/2026

Think better. Teach smarter. 🧠

Join our online lecture on Enhancing Clinical Reasoning through Simulation with Dr Shazia Iqbal, Senior Lecturer, University of Buckingham, UK. Learn how simulation, virtual patients, and Gen AI can strengthen clinical reasoning!

📅 Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026
🕦 10 am to 11 am (East Africa); 12 pm to 1 pm (Pakistan);
💻 Online via Zoom
📲 Scan the QR to join

Details at: https://www.aku.edu/cime/events/pages/event-detail.aspx?EventID=2916

Great simulations start 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 the scenario begins.Learn how to set the tone, build psychological safety, and prepare le...
16/01/2026

Great simulations start 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 the scenario begins.

Learn how to set the tone, build psychological safety, and prepare learners for success. 🧠✨

Mastering the Pre-brief is a one-week online course for healthcare educators, combining flexible self-paced learning with a live interactive session.

🔗 Details and registration: https://www.aku.edu/leads/Pages/course-details.aspx?course-id=85

2025 taught us… that when purpose meets collaboration, impact multiplies. 💫Our OneCIME Annual Report brings together sto...
15/01/2026

2025 taught us… that when purpose meets collaboration, impact multiplies. 💫

Our OneCIME Annual Report brings together stories, milestones, and lessons from Karachi, Nairobi, and Dar es Salaam - highlighting how simulation, innovation, and partnerships strengthened healthcare education across Pakistan and East Africa.

Explore the journey, the people, and the impact that shaped 2025 at CIME. 💙

🔗 View the full report:https://www.aku.edu/cime/Documents/OneCIME%20Annual%20Report%202025_Web.pdf

13/01/2026

From orientation to resuscitation real quick 👀💪

CPR races with AKU’s freshest freshmen took over the CIME booth today at the Unified Orientation 2026 in Karachi!

Welcome to the AKU fam! 🫀🎉

13/01/2026

Catch some highlights from the simulation-based Laparoscopic Bowel Anastomosis Workshop at CIME Karachi. ⬆️

The workshop was part of the 5th International Conference of the Pakistan Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (PSMBS), and led by Dr Usama Iqbal at AKU.

Full house. Full focus. Full-on skills! 🪡 The simulation-based Laparoscopic Bowel Anastomosis Workshop recently held a...
13/01/2026

Full house. Full focus. Full-on skills! 🪡

The simulation-based Laparoscopic Bowel Anastomosis Workshop recently held at CIME Karachi was an absolute hit! From hands-on laparoscopic suturing, stapling and bowel anastomosis, to live demonstration and real-time tips from expert facilitators - the energy in the room matched the precision on the table.

The workshop was led by Dr Usama Iqbal at AKU and was part of the 5th International Conference of the Pakistan Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (PSMBS). Thanks to the incredible faculty and enthusiastic participants, it was truly a cutting-edge learning experience! 👏

Meet the CIME Team: Sheikh Hasnain Arshad - Analyst, Simulation Technology and one of our tech champions making the magi...
03/01/2026

Meet the CIME Team: Sheikh Hasnain Arshad - Analyst, Simulation Technology and one of our tech champions making the magic happen at CIME Karachi! 👨‍🔧

With a Master’s in Mechatronics & Robotics, and a background in Biomedical Engineering, Hasnain brings some serious brain-power to our simulation floor.

What does Hasnain do at CIME? He keeps our training at the cutting edge by programming complex clinical scenarios and ensuring our advanced simulators are always mission-ready.

Whether he’s collaborating with faculty or fine-tuning our latest tech, Hasnain’s dedication helps make our simulations as realistic as possible.

We love having Hasnain’s expertise and dedication on the team. He plays a huge role in ensuring that every simulation session at CIME Karachi is a success! 🙌

New Year. Renewed Purpose. Bigger Impact! 🙌As we step into 2026, our simulations continue to shape safer care, stronger ...
01/01/2026

New Year. Renewed Purpose. Bigger Impact! 🙌

As we step into 2026, our simulations continue to shape safer care, stronger skills, and smarter healthcare education.

Here’s to another year of learning by doing at CIME. Happy New Year! 🎆

Pre-university students spent an action-packed day at CIME Karachi - touring our simulation facilities and getting hands...
27/12/2025

Pre-university students spent an action-packed day at CIME Karachi - touring our simulation facilities and getting hands-on with the art of medical moulage, guided by our expert moulage artists. From fake wounds to real learning!

Proud to be part of AKU’s Winterquest, organised by the , inspiring young minds to explore the world of health sciences! 🩺

23/12/2025

When training meets real life 🚨

Our team conducted a surprise in-situ Code Blue simulation to assess CPR and first aid readiness among our non-clinical café staff—and the response was nothing short of inspiring.

Sadaqat, a member of our main cafeteria team, immediately stepped into action. He followed emergency protocols, delivered timely CPR to the patient manikin, and ensured safe transport to the ER—demonstrating calm, confidence, and lifesaving skills when it mattered most.

This simulation proved that lifesaving training goes beyond clinical spaces and job titles. Because emergencies don’t wait for ideal conditions—and when the moment comes, prepared people save lives. ❤️🚑

CIME Pakistan marks 8⃣ years today! 🎉Eight years of simulation-based healthcare learning, made possible by our partners,...
15/12/2025

CIME Pakistan marks 8⃣ years today! 🎉

Eight years of simulation-based healthcare learning, made possible by our partners, students, leadership, and community. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🙌

Address

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

Telephone

+922134863733

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category

Our Story

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