Future ready: Enhancing healthcare education through virtual simulation
JAMSHORO: As part of the 9th International Conference on Health Professions Education (ICHPE 2025) — hosted by the University of Lahore — the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, organized an innovative pre-conference workshop titled “Future Ready: Enhancing Healthcare Education Through Virtual Simulation.”
The workshop was held on October 21, 2025, at the DME Hall, Main Campus, LUMHS, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and brought together faculty members and postgraduate participants to explore the transformative power of virtual simulation in health professions education.
Empowering educators through innovation
The session was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Kashif Ali Channar, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dentistry, LUMHS, and Dr. Rabia Anis, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, LUMHS. With their combined clinical expertise and pedagogical experience, both facilitators aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate virtual simulation effectively into healthcare curricula.
Prof. Dr. Kashif Ali Channar opened the workshop with an insightful presentation highlighting how virtual simulation bridges the gap between theoretical instruction and clinical practice. Demonstrating platforms such as Touch Surgery and Elsevier’s 3D Anatomy, he illustrated how simulation tools can enhance procedural understanding, improve learner confidence, and ensure patient safety.
Exploring the framework of effective simulation
Following this, Dr. Rabia Anis led an engaging session on the core components of simulation-based learning, including prebriefing for psychological safety, scenario design, realism, interactivity, structured debriefing, and performance assessment. She emphasized that impactful simulation is not defined by expensive technology but by alignment with clear learning outcomes, using relatable examples from real-world teaching.
Interactive learning through digital tools
Participants also explored digital platforms such as Google Sites, H5P interactive cases, and YouTube-based reflective simulations, demonstrating how educators can design and evaluate simulation-based activities using accessible online tools.
Two highly engaging applications were showcased during the session:
- Pharmacy Simulator Game, which enabled participants to practice prescription validation and patient counseling virtually.
- Forensic Simulation, offering immersive scenarios in digital evidence analysis and medico-legal decision-making.
Collaborative participation across disciplines
Participants from multiple fields — including Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Forensic Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, and Medical Education — contributed to rich interprofessional discussions. These exchanges highlighted the adaptability of virtual simulation across diverse healthcare disciplines, supporting skills such as critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and communication.
LUMHS strengthening its leadership in digital healthcare education
The workshop concluded with participants expressing their enthusiasm for integrating simulation-based teaching approaches into their academic practices. The event reaffirmed LUMHS Jamshoro’s leadership in promoting digital transformation and innovation in healthcare education, aligning with global standards for modern medical training.
By organizing this impactful pre-conference event under the umbrella of ICHPE 2025 hosted by the University of Lahore, LUMHS Jamshoro demonstrated its commitment to preparing healthcare educators and learners to be truly future ready.
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