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AGU Organises Virtual Workshop on Modern Assessment Methods in Health Professions Education
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Health Professionals' Education Development, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), will hold a virtual workshop titled 'Modern Assessment Methods in Health Professions Education' in collaboration with the WHO Office on 23 June. The workshop will be presented by Professor Muhamad Saiful Bahri, professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia and a leading expert in the field of curriculum development and modern assessment methods in medical education. On this occasion, Dr Abdelhalim Deifalla Dean of College of Medicine and Medical Studies of AGU, stated, 'This workshop comes within the framework of our continuous efforts to enhance the quality of medical education and develop the skills of health professionals, in line with the College's commitment to providing the best educational programs that keep pace with modern developments in this field.' Through these initiatives, the College is keen to exchange experiences with academic institutions and global research centres, supporting evidence-based education and improving the outcomes of health workforce training programs in the Gulf region and the Arab world.
The workshop targets faculty members, healthcare practitioners, and specialists in medical education. It also provides an interactive platform to discuss the latest global trends in academic assessment, including the use of digital technology, the application of objective measurement tools, and the development of assessment standards according to the best internationally recognised practices.
