PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - 19th June 2025
Where Curiosity Meets Community
Quality in Health Professions Education (by Invite Only)
Quality in Health Profession Education (by Invite Only)
Prof. Dujeepa Samarasekera
Senior Director, Centre for Medical
Education, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of
Singapore
Dr. Lee Shuh Shing
Assistant Director, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Prof. Koh Dow Rhoon
Director International Relations, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Dr. Jillian Yeo
Medical Educationalist at the centre for Medical Education (CenMed), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
- Quality in HPE encompasses robust curriculum design, effective teaching methodologies, and rigorous programme evaluation to ensure alignment with educational standards and learner needs. The Programme Evaluation and Curriculum Quality Improvement Workshop, organised as part of the ARQ Summit, aims to address these key aspects by bringing together educators, administrators, and stakeholders to explore frameworks, processes, and strategies for enhancing educational quality. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and expert-led sessions, this workshop will provide participants with practical tools to evaluate and improve their HPE programmes.
- Describe the concept of quality in HPE and its significance.
- Apply programme evaluation frameworks to assess and enhance educational outcomes.
- Implement quality management and assurance processes to achieve continuous improvement.
- Analyse case studies to develop and execute practical strategies for addressing evaluation results and closing the quality loop.
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Dinesh K Badyal
Director, CMCL - FAIMER Regional Institute, Ludhiana.
Professor of Pharmacology & Vice Principal ( Medical Education) National Convenor, NMC-Advance Course in Medical Education
Assessment for Learning (AFL) is a pedagogical practice with anticipated gains of increased student motivation, mastery and autonomy. It is conducted during the course with the primary purpose of providing feedback for improving learning. It's ongoing and designed to inform and support student progress. This process of assessment plays an essential role in competency-based education.
- Apply the techniques of AFL during the course in various settings
- Provide constructive, specific and timely feed- back to help student understand their strengths and areas for improvement
- Discuss the role of peer, self-assessment and reflection among both faculty and learners for improvement
- Learn to use AFL Data for improving curriculum
Learning Analytics as Evidence for ARQ
Prof. Vishna Devi V Nadarajah
Provost and CEO, Professor of Medical Education, NewCastle University Medicine, Malaysia
This interactive workshop introduces health professions educators to the core concepts and practical uses of learning analytics. It is designed for educators with little to moderate familiarity with analytics and aims to build foundational confidence in using data to enhance educational practice. The session will showcase how learning analytics can help educators detect struggling learners, evaluate learning impact, and personalize feedback and support. Learning analytics (LA) offers a powerful way to make sense of this data to improve teaching, curriculum design, and learner support.
- Identify key sources of student data and common learning analytics indicators.
- Interpret simple dashboards or reports to identify student learning trends.
- Apply learning analytics insights to enhance teaching, assessment, and student support.
- Discuss ethical principles for responsible use of student data in educational settings.
Inter-professional Simulation: A Pathway for Healthcare Quality and Safety
Prof. Makani Purva
Honorary Professor,
Hull York Medical School, UK
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Hull Hospitals, UK
Dr. Judie Arulappan
Associate Professor/ Director: Nursing Laboratory and Simulation Unit (NLSU) Sultan Qaboos University, AI Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Mrs. P. Princy Fernando
Educational Services Developer at Laderal Medical - AS
Dr. E J Sree Kumar
Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology, SRMC & RI, SRIHER (DU)
The pre-conference workshop focuses on enhancing collaborative healthcare education through simulation. Aligned with IPEC competencies, INACSL and ASPiH standards, and NEP goals, the workshop includes hands-on scenarios and global best practices. Participants will strengthen inter-professional teaching skills, improve team-based communication, and enhance competence in delivering patient-centered, safe care.
- Strengthen inter-professional teaching and facilitation practices.
- Integrate global best practices in simulation-based inter-professional education.
- Enhance the quality and safety of patient care through effective teamwork and communication.
Conducting an Academic audit
Dr. Vinod Pallath
Associate Professor, Medical Education & Assessment, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Malaysia
Navigating the patent landscape for researchers
Prof. Umesh V. Banakar, Ph.D
Professor and President, Banakar Consulting Services
The road to sustainable prosperity lies in recognizing and protecting intellectual property rights (IPR). This workshop highlights the journey of a patented invention from lab to market, emphasizing the challenges in commercialization, IP protection, and techno-commercial advancement. Scientists, startups, and academic institutions play key roles in generating and nurturing IP. The program covers essential topics like IP valuation, technology transfer, and translational hurdles, distinguishing between market entry and commercial success. With practical insights, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to transform innovation into viable, protected, and market-ready products.
- Understand the distinction between taking an invention to market and taking it to full commercial realisation.
- Recognise the importance of IPR in protecting and leveraging innovation for sustainable prosperity.
- Identify key challenges in the commercialisation journey, including legal, financial, and technical barriers.
- Assess IP value through audits and understand its role in attracting investment and partnerships.
- Navigate technology transfer processes and stakeholder interests effectively.
- Explore strategies for startups and academic institutions to translate IP into market-ready products.
- Apply practical insights from real-world case studies.
AI in Education
Dr. Abirami Murugappan
Department of Information Science and Technology,
College of Engineering Guindy Campus,
Anna University, ChennaiArtificial Intelligence in the Classroom: A Game-Changing Technology for both Educators and Students. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily reshaping the education system by introducing smarter, more adaptive, and inclusive learning experiences. This session explores how AI is being practically integrated into classrooms, not as a futuristic concept but as a present-day tool transforming how students learn and how educators teach. Starting with a brief explanation of AI and its evolution, the talk demonstrates how tools such as AI-powered chatbots, recommendation engines, and virtual assistants are already part of daily life, and now increasingly relevant in academic settings. Educators can use AI to organize classes, assess student engagement, and offer learning pathways tailored to individual needs. The session highlights how technologies like ChatGPT are helping in content generation, automatic summarization, translation, and delivering personalized feedback, allowing students to learn at their own pace and style—be it visual, auditory, or hands-on.
- Understand the need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of Education.
- Identify the fundamental components of AI.
- Demonstrate the use of AI in the design of instructional materials and assessments.
- Demonstrate AI approaches to enhance teaching pedagogy.
- Apply AI tools and techniques to support academic processes and decision-making.
