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Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME CIME Pakistan is the first simulation-based educational institute in South Asia to be accredited by the US-based Society for Simulation in Healthcare, SSH.

The Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) is regarded as the most advanced healthcare teaching and learning institute in Pakistan and East Africa, and is comparable to the best in the world. Vision: CIME, by promoting excellence in education, innovation and research, and by bridging traditional boundaries between professions, will become a strategic resource for AKU, AKDN, the nation and the region.​

Mission: CIME aims to transform education in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health professions in Pakistan and East Africa through partnerships and through raising expectations of what is possible in education, innovation, and learning through technology. It has the potential to become a regional leader and be on a par with the best simulation centres globally. The Centre intends on transitioning from being an ‘Excellent Centre’ to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ where teaching and learning are directly linked to improved practitioner performance and improved patient outcomes.

Empowered mothers = safer homes. 💪 Our First Responder Course for Mothers brought together amazing moms for a day of han...
20/11/2025

Empowered mothers = safer homes. 💪

Our First Responder Course for Mothers brought together amazing moms for a day of hands-on learning on managing medical emergencies at home — from choking and burns to bleeding and CPR — through expert-led lectures and hands-on practice.

A big thank you to all the incredible mothers who joined us with so much energy and commitment! 🌸

19/11/2025

Real stories. Real growth. Real careers!

Catch this quick Q&A and see why engineers, IT grads, and tech professionals are advancing their careers with our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme!

Featuring: Mudassir Iqbal, Simulation Analyst, HighQ Simulation Centre.

Enrollment is open to our upcoming CSTP cohort (Dec 2-4, 2025). Learn more:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

We’re diving into a powerful topic at this month’s CIME Journal Club session:“The Human Element: Role of SPs in Healthca...
18/11/2025

We’re diving into a powerful topic at this month’s CIME Journal Club session:
“The Human Element: Role of SPs in Healthcare Simulation.”

Hear from our experts as they unpack how Standardized Patients (SPs) transform clinical training.

🗓 Nov 19, 2025
⏰ Pakistan: 12–1 PM | East Africa: 10–11 AM
📍 Join via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/RoleOfSPs

Open to all healthcare professionals & educators. Don’t miss this chance to learn, discuss, and connect! 💬

Engineers, IT grads & tech pros 📣 — ready to future-proof your career?Step into the fast-growing world of Healthcare Sim...
17/11/2025

Engineers, IT grads & tech pros 📣 — ready to future-proof your career?

Step into the fast-growing world of Healthcare Simulation Technology with CIME’s Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP)!

From advanced simulators to immersive training technologies, this certification gives you a unique career path bridging technology, innovation, and healthcare. 💡🔧

👉 40% OFF for students!
👉 Hands-on training on some of the world's most advanced healthcare simulators
👉 Career boost with a unique skillset, in-demand globally

Learn more & register now. Your next big career upgrade starts here:
➡ https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

Dr Michael Moneypenny, Director, CIME East Africa, and Dr Ra'ana Hussain, Simulation Education Lead, are representing AK...
17/11/2025

Dr Michael Moneypenny, Director, CIME East Africa, and Dr Ra'ana Hussain, Simulation Education Lead, are representing AKU at the global stage of at Bournemouth, England. 🇬🇧

Presenting research, exploring the latest global trends in healthcare simulation, and networking with simulationists from around the globe! 🌍

Throwback to where it all began! The inaugural cohort of our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP) — learnin...
11/11/2025

Throwback to where it all began! The inaugural cohort of our Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme (CSTP) — learning, experimenting, plugging wires, running scenarios, and absolutely loving the whole process! 😄

Swipe through the memories 👉

Enrollment is open for the upcoming cohort!

🎓 Students: 40% OFF
⏳ Last date to enroll: Nov 24, 2025

Details & registration at:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

🎨 Moulage Magic at CIME Nairobi!Our student-led Society for Promoting Innovation in Education (SPIE) hosted a hands-on m...
07/11/2025

🎨 Moulage Magic at CIME Nairobi!

Our student-led Society for Promoting Innovation in Education (SPIE) hosted a hands-on medical moulage workshop for BScN & MBChB students — bringing simulation to life with realistic wounds, bruises, and more! 🩹🔥

Big cheers to the SPIE team and all participants for the creativity and energy!

Swipe ➡️ to see the transformations!

05/11/2025

Engineers, tech geeks, and IT wizards — this one’s for YOU! ⚡🤓

CSTP is BACK!

If you’re passionate about tech and want to make a real impact in healthcare, the Clinical Simulation Technologist Programme is your gateway to a cutting-edge, globally relevant career.

From running high-fidelity simulators to supporting simulation-based medical training, this programme will equip you with the hands-on skills that simulation centres worldwide are looking for. 🌍

🎥 Catch the vibes - watch highlights from our previous cohort. Real learning, real tech, real fun. 😎

Next Cohort: December 2–4, 2025 (Limited seats. Don’t wait!)

👉 Details & Registration: https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/operators-programme.aspx

Surgeons: Ready to truly enhance patient safety? 😷🤝 Our 'Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons Masterclass' will equip you ...
04/11/2025

Surgeons: Ready to truly enhance patient safety? 😷🤝 Our 'Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons Masterclass' will equip you with the crucial cognitive and interpersonal skills needed to thrive under pressure in the OR.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Nairobi)
📍 AKU Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, Nairobi

👉 Learn from the experts: Mr Alayande, Ms Sandford, & Dr Moneypenny!

➡️ Enroll Now! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KiXUpfkCYE6W8Jczuq5JGQxxRj3XUHpKlZyklMV2jaVUQzYwVFZWUUc2UVNRUUdZSUtIMDdGSUI0Ui4u&route=shorturl

Last day to register! 🚨Calling all Super Moms 💟🦸‍♀️ - learn how to respond confidently when every second counts. Join ou...
03/11/2025

Last day to register! 🚨

Calling all Super Moms 💟🦸‍♀️ - learn how to respond confidently when every second counts. Join our First Responder Course for Mothers — a hands-on workshop designed to prepare you for medical emergencies at home.

📅 November 7 or 8, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 AKU-CIME, Karachi
💸 Rs. 1000 only

👉Registration and details:
https://www.aku.edu/cime/programmes/Pages/first-responder-mothers.aspx

Meet Ghalib Ali — Analyst, Simulation Technology at CIME, Karachi! Always in motion and full of energy, Ghalib walks fas...
31/10/2025

Meet Ghalib Ali — Analyst, Simulation Technology at CIME, Karachi!

Always in motion and full of energy, Ghalib walks fast and talks even faster. Currently pursuing his Master’s in , he’s our resident champion, constantly experimenting to bring innovation into simulation-based education. 👨‍💻

A biomedical engineer from NED University, Ghalib blends technical expertise with creative problem-solving. From leading CIME’s AI-powered Receptionist initiative (aka KARA), to contributing to the Technology Innovation Community of Practice (Tech-COP) of SESAM (Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine) — where he helps shape global best practices for simulator and task trainer development — Ghalib is driven by curiosity, ingenuity, and a passion for making simulation smarter. 💡

Quick on his feet and even quicker with solutions, Ghalib isn’t just maintaining technology — he’s reimagining it! ⚙️🤖

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The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road
Karachi
74800

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00

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+922134863733

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The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) in the Aga Khan University campus in Karachi is a donor funded facility comprising three buildings - the Maryam Bashir Dawood Building, the Ibn Sina Building and the Shiraz Boghani Building. The buildings, completed and commissioned in November 2015, are located adjacent to the AKU School of Nursing and Midwifery and cover an area of 80,000 square feet. The Centre is the most advanced healthcare teaching and learning centre in Pakistan as well as in the region, and is comparable to the best in the world.

Vision

CIME, by promoting excellence in education, innovation and research and by bridging traditional boundaries between professions, will become a strategic resource for AKU, AKDN, the nation and the region.

Mission