Muscat: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, is set to host a two-day event titled ‘Medical Education Conference 2025’. The conference will commence on Monday, 10 February, under the theme “Innovation and Modern Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges”.

According to Oman News Agency, Prof. Rashid Khalfan Al Abri, Dean of the SQU College of Medicine and Health Sciences and Chairman of the Medical Education Conference 2025, emphasized in a press statement that the event serves as a crucial platform for sharing knowledge and exploring the latest innovations and technologies in medical education.

Participants eagerly anticipate engaging discussions aimed at enhancing academic cooperation and improving the quality of medical education in the region. The conference will introduce innovative ideas and modern techniques in teaching and assessment, while also focusing on participant wellbeing. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, pursue professional growth, and support educational research scholarships. Additionally, a network of medical educators committed to academic excellence will be established.

The conference is particularly significant as it coincides with the meeting of the GCC Deans Committee of Medical Colleges. This alignment offers a unique opportunity to strengthen academic cooperation and share expertise among medical education institutions in the region.

The event will feature five prominent speakers from the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. They will present the latest developments and innovations in medical education, with a focus on modern technologies and their influence on advancing the educational process.

Key topics to be covered at the conference include distance learning, virtual and augmented reality technologies, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical education, and evidence-based medical education.