RCSI Medical University of Bahrain and Aga Khan University Explore Future Collaboration in Medical Education and Healthcare

TDT | Manama

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Furthering its commitment to strengthening international partnerships, Professor Sameer Otoom, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain, and Professor Alfred Nicholson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Head of School of Medicine at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, visited Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi, Pakistan, where they were given an overview of the university’s facilities and academic programmes.

The visit included a meeting with Dr Karim Damji, Dean of the Medical College at AKU, and Dr Muhammad Tariq, Vice Dean, and a comprehensive tour of the prestigious Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), a not-forprofit academic medical centre recognised as Best Hospital of the Year by the President of Pakistan in October 2024. Professor Otoom and Professor Nicholson also explored AKUH’s advanced medical school and simulation centre, experiencing its latest high-fidelity mannequins and immersive training technologies.

Professor Otoom commented, “The visit to Aga Khan University marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between our two institutions. By identifying areas of shared interest and complementary strengths, we have the opportunity to develop initiatives that will enhance the educational experience of our students and support their professional development. We look forward to building a longterm partnership that fosters innovation and knowledge exchange.”