The Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) has strengthened its international footprint through significant engagements with leading health care simulation organisations. Leading this charge is a historic affiliation agreement with SimGHOSTS (The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists), a move that anchors CIME as a global reference point for simulation excellence and bridges the gap between Western technology specialists and the developing networks in South Asia and East Africa.
SimGHOSTS Affiliation Agreement
In a landmark development finalised at the S3 Conference in Singapore, CIME is now the first Simulation and Innovation Centre—and the first non-society entity worldwide—to establish a formal affiliation with SimGHOSTS (The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists). Based in the United States, SimGHOSTS is the leading organisation dedicated to supporting the individuals who operate simulation technology.
Through this partnership, CIME and SimGHOSTS will exchange expertise, share best practices, and collaborate on advanced training programmes for simulation professionals. This collaboration strengthens opportunities for professional development, knowledge sharing, and technological advancement for simulation communities across South Asia, East Africa, and beyond.
Exploring Regional Partnerships with MaSSH and PaSSH
New strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia have also been initiated with SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Medical Simulation (SIMS) in Singapore, the Malaysian Society for Simulation in Healthcare (MaSSH), and the Pan Asian Society for Simulation in Healthcare (PaSSH). Together, this alliance aims to advance simulation-based health care education and professional development opportunities across the regions CIME serves.
Showcasing Expertise at S3 Conference, Singapore
CIME’s presence at the S3 Conference, Singapore, extended well beyond networking; the delegation proved their status as content creators and innovators. The team delivered three hands-on workshops and presented five scientific abstracts, drawing attention to their unique operational strengths.
The presentations showcased expertise in high-fidelity medical moulage and low-cost, in-house technical innovations – critical solutions for resource-constrained environments. Furthermore, the team shared their proprietary approaches to data-driven business development and digital inventory management systems. This active participation highlights CIME’s role in advancing global collaboration in simulation-based education, while strengthening the quality and reach of health care training across the communities it serves.
