Department of Medical Education

Teaching

At the Department of Medical Education, we are deeply committed to the development and management of all courses within the undergraduate MD program. Our responsibilities encompass a wide array of essential tasks, including overseeing the medical curriculum, designing student assessments, creating learning materials, and conducting comprehensive evaluations of both curriculum and program effectiveness. We actively participate in medical education committees and collaborate closely with clinical academic staff in affiliated hospitals and course directors in basic and clinical sciences. Through collaborative efforts, we introduce innovative instructional methods such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and continuously review and revise the MD curriculum to align with international standards and learning outcomes. Our faculty members contribute to institutional committees, coordinate courses, and deliver lectures on various topics essential to medical education, including research methods, clinical skills, and professional values. Additionally, we are dedicated to enhancing teaching effectiveness through faculty development workshops covering topics such as outcomes-based medical education, test item writing, assessment blueprinting, and active learning techniques. Our collective aim is to ensure the delivery of a rigorous and contemporary medical education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success in their future careers as healthcare professionals.

Research

At the Department of Medical Education, our research endeavors span a diverse range of areas aimed at advancing the field of medical education and enhancing the training of future healthcare professionals. Our faculty members are actively engaged in research exploring innovative teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, and curriculum development models to optimize student learning outcomes. We investigate the efficacy of various instructional approaches, including Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and simulation-based training, to identify best practices that promote deeper understanding and retention of medical knowledge. Additionally, our research efforts extend to the evaluation of programmatic interventions designed to improve student performance, professionalism, and patient-centered care. We collaborate with clinical partners to explore interdisciplinary approaches to medical education and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning within the broader medical community. Through our research initiatives, we are committed to advancing evidence-based practices and shaping the future of medical education to meet the evolving needs of healthcare delivery and patient care.

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Facilities

Services

The Department is actively participating in offering faculty development to SEHA consultants and other adjunct faculty in various areas of medical education including clinical teaching, assessment of clinical competence, mentoring, and clinical supervision. Additionally, the Department, in close collaboration with CAA is actively involved in creating, implementing, and evaluating the National Competency Framework (EmiratesMEDS). Additionally, the Department established the Gulf Consortium of Assessment Items Bank where ten medical schools in the Gulf Region are currently piloting this project. Moreover, a similar initiative is being undertaken at the national level.

Future projects

Our future projects include establishing a Masters in Health Professions Education as well as a PhD and increasing collaboration with other stakeholders including the community and health system in addition to enhancing the research of students.

Faculty

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Name	Position	Email	Extension
Dr Afaf Sulaiman Alblooshi	Assistant Professor and Chair	afaf.alblooshi@uaeu.ac.ae	7433
Prof. Mohi Eldin Magzoub	Professor	mmagzoub@uaeu.ac.ae	7148
Prof. Sami Shaban	Professor	sami.shaban@uaeu.ac.ae	7199
Dr Suleyman Caliskan	Assistant Professor	Ayhan@uaeu.ac.ae	7133
Dr. Awad Al Essa	Instructor	a.alessa@uaeu.ac.ae	7446
Mr Imran Zafar	Instructor	imranzafar@uaeu.ac.ae	7176
Ms. Jane Anne Koester	Instructor	jkoester@uaeu.ac.ae	7135
Mr. Mark A. Campbell	Instructor	mcampbell@uaeu.ac.ae	7138
Mr. Michael Tunzi	Instructor	michael.tunzi@uaeu.ac.ae	7216
Mr. Samuel Malachi Anderson-Mccoy	Instructor	samuelm@uaeu.ac.ae	7169
Mohamed Ahmed	Instructor	mohamedomerahmed@uaeu.ac.ae
Ms Nour Al Saleh	Instructor	nourb@uaeu.ac.ae	7418

Staff

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Name	Position	Email	Extension
Ms. Annie S. Sunny	Medical Research Specialist I	anniej@uaeu.ac.ae	7632
Ms. Evelyn Folorunsho	Clinical Skills Trng. Spec I	evelynf2@uaeu.ac.ae	7606
Mr. Irfan Tariq	Medical Research Specialist I	irfantariq@uaeu.ac.ae	7165
Mr. Mohammed Alameen	Medical Research Specialist I	m.alameen@uaeu.ac.ae	7445
Ms. Mariam Al Neyadi	Senior Administrator	maryamjalneyadi@uaeu.ac.ae	7476
Ms. Fatima Al Jaberi	Administrator I	fatimadaghash@uaeu.ac.ae	7149
Ms. Nadia Ateeq Alkaabi	Executive Secretary	nadia.ateeq@uaeu.ac.ae	7454
Ms. Meera Khalifa	Administrator I	meera_kh@uaeu.ac.ae	7709
Mr. Mohammad Saifullah	Senior Lab Technician	msaifullah2017@uaeu.ac.ae	7703
Mr. Shanmugam V. Pandian	Administrator	pandian@uaeu.ac.ae	7155
Mr. Thanikkal Usman	Administrator	usmant@uaeu.ac.ae	7145
Mr. Zeeshan Mohammed	A/V Systems Spec I	zeeshan@uaeu.ac.ae	7162
Mr. Alsajir M. Basheer	IT Support Specialist I	sajir@uaeu.ac.ae	7680
Ms. Hedaya Al Neyadi	IT Support Specialist I	hedaya.alneyadi@uaeu.ac.ae	7624
Ms. Latifa M. Al Aryani	IT Support Specialist I	latifa.alaryani@uaeu.ac.ae	7518
Ms. Sara Al Blooshi	Medical Resource Specialist I	sara.albloushi@uaeu.ac.ae	7246

General Enquiries

Thank you for your interest in the Medical Education Department. We welcome your query and encourage you to contact us using the information below:

United Arab Emirates University,

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

P.O.Box: 15551, Al Ain, UAE

Email: Cmhs.office@uaeu.ac.ae