The Maldives National University (MNU), in collaboration with Pakistan’s Riphah International University, has co-hosted the Hybrid Boutique International Conference on Medical Education (ICME 2026) in the Maldives, bringing together academics, healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss developments in medical and health sciences education.
The Maldives National University (MNU), in collaboration with Pakistan’s Riphah International University, has co-hosted the Hybrid Boutique International Conference on Medical Education (ICME 2026) in the Maldives, bringing together academics, healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss developments in medical and health sciences education.
The conference was inaugurated in the presence of Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali, who attended as the chief guest.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, Vice Admiral (R) Faisal Rasul Lodhi, also attended the ceremony, highlighting the role of international academic partnerships in strengthening educational ties between the two countries.
Held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Health Professions Education: Innovation, Leadership and Excellence,” the conference focused on improving the preparation of healthcare professionals through innovative teaching methods, emerging technologies and effective educational leadership.
Addressing the gathering, MNU’s Vice-Chancellor emphasised the importance of developing healthcare professionals who possess not only scientific knowledge and clinical skills but also an understanding of patients’ social and cultural backgrounds.
A good healthcare professional must understand both the science of medicine and the society in which that medicine is practised
underscoring the importance of compassionate and patient-centred care.
The conference programme covers several areas of health professions education, including curriculum development, teaching and assessment methods, technology-enhanced learning, artificial intelligence, faculty development, leadership and professional ethics.
Through workshops, symposia, scholarly presentations and discussions, participants have the opportunity to exchange expertise and explore approaches to improving the quality of medical education.
The partnership between MNU and Riphah International University also aims to strengthen academic cooperation, encourage research and expand opportunities for knowledge-sharing between institutions.
The initiative seeks to support the development of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals while promoting the responsible use of emerging technologies in education.
MNU also acknowledged JAM Web Services for sponsoring ICME 2026.
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