International Conference on Medical Education Begins in Maldives

The 'International Conference on Medical Education' (ICME) has commenced in the Maldives. The two-day conference is being jointly organized by the Maldives National University (MNU) and the Riphah International University. The opening ceremony of the conference was graced by the Minister of Health, Family, and Social Services, Qeela Ali. It was also attended by the Chancellor of the Maldives National University, Dr. Mahmoud Shauqi, Vice Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam, and the Pakistani Ambassador to the Maldives, Faisal Rasul Qazi. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam stated that such collaborations would further strengthen the university's academic programs, create new opportunities for staff and students, and pave the way for the university to serve the community in a more meaningful way. "Through such collaborations, we can further strengthen our educational programs, create new opportunities for staff and students, and pave the way for us to serve the community we work for in a more meaningful manner," said Dr. Shehenaz. Dr. Shehenaz also noted that the true value of new innovations in medical education is measured by the improvements they bring to the quality of teaching, clinical decision-making, and patient care services. "The true value of new innovations in medical education is measured by the improvements they bring to the quality of teaching, clinical decision-making, and patient care services," she said. The theme of this year's conference, organized jointly by Riphah International University and the Maldives National University, is 'Shaping the Future of Health Care Professions'. The purpose of the conference is to deliberate on the advancements in medical education and to discuss innovative methods for the development of the field.