UMDC hosts seminar on navigating career in medical education and launches CHPE program
FAISALABAD: In a major step toward promoting academic leadership and faculty development, the University Medical & Dental College (UMDC), Faisalabad, in collaboration with Green International University (GIU), organized a seminar titled “Navigating Careers in Medical Education: What, Why, and How?” recently, at the Dental Auditorium, Madinah Teaching Hospital.
The seminar was held to mark the official launch of the Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) program—a progressive training initiative designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving field of medical education.
This impactful academic event was hosted by the Department of Medical Education (DME) at UMDC, and attracted widespread participation from faculty, medical and dental students, and healthcare educators, reinforcing the growing demand for structured pathways in medical teaching and learning.
Focused sessions with experienced academic leaders
The seminar featured distinguished keynote speakers who shared evidence-based insights and personal career trajectories within the field of health professions education:
- Prof. Dr. Mussarat ul-Hassan Shah
- Prof. Dr. Tanzeela Khalid
- Prof. Dr. Usman Khalid
Each speaker highlighted the significance of medical education as a career, its challenges, and how modern certifications like CHPE can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and academic excellence.
From exploring curriculum development to assessment strategies and faculty mentorship, the sessions provided a comprehensive overview of what it takes to build a successful and sustainable career in medical education.
Launch of CHPE program: building capacity in medical education
The newly introduced CHPE program was positioned as a transformative platform for aspiring medical educators, offering a structured approach to mastering teaching methodologies, educational research, and leadership development within healthcare institutions.
By introducing this initiative, UMDC aims to align with global trends in medical education, addressing the urgent need for qualified educators in medical and dental institutions across Pakistan and beyond.
A commitment to excellence in health professions education
Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Dr. Arsalan Wahid, Principal of the College of Dentistry and Certified Orthodontist & Endodontist, UMDC continues to enhance its commitment to academic growth, clinical competency, and faculty development.
This seminar not only promoted critical thinking and discussion around career planning in education but also emphasized UMDC’s dedication to educational innovation, professional development, and quality assurance in healthcare training.
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