CIME and faculty of AKU designed a full day's educational programme. Content - accredited by AACME – comprised keynote addresses (one by Prof Charles), but mainly this was practice, practice, practice, through simulation. The event was specially designed to up-skill postgraduate medical officers from all across Pakistan: the concept was initiated by Getz Pharma who had identified, through their network, deficiencies in practice and potential beneficiaries of such a programme. Their educational fund provided transport and expenses related to the event. The programme achieved its goal of enhancing knowledge and competence through hands-on practice in 6 key clinical situations: endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, cardiac arrest, acute gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, septic shock and hypoglycemia.
The programme was really appreciated by the participants who demonstrated an appetite for more. Some faculty of AKU who participated have since been motivated to offer similar simulations within their own residency programmes. Getz pharma's educational team, a highly professional unit, could not have been happier with the outcome. Getz's Practice 360 programme and earlier this year their Clinical Leadership Advancement Programme, are examples of a symbiosis whereby CIME design, deliver, and quality assure educational programmes in pursuit of its mandate to be a resource for the entire nation, while reputable local organisations provide the resources, networks and finances to help achieve this aspiration.
CIME and faculty of AKU designed a full day's educational programme. Content - accredited by AACME – comprised keynote addresses (one by Prof Charles), but mainly this was practice, practice, practice, through simulation. The event was specially designed to up-skill postgraduate medical officers from all across Pakistan: the concept was initiated by Getz Pharma who had identified, through their network, deficiencies in practice and potential beneficiaries of such a programme. Their educational fund provided transport and expenses related to the event. The programme achieved its goal of enhancing knowledge and competence through hands-on practice in 6 key clinical situations: endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, cardiac arrest, acute gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, septic shock and hypoglycemia.
The programme was really appreciated by the participants who demonstrated an appetite for more. Some faculty of AKU who participated have since been motivated to offer similar simulations within their own residency programmes. Getz pharma's educational team, a highly professional unit, could not have been happier with the outcome. Getz's Practice 360 programme and earlier this year their Clinical Leadership Advancement Programme, are examples of a symbiosis whereby CIME design, deliver, and quality assure educational programmes in pursuit of its mandate to be a resource for the entire nation, while reputable local organisations provide the resources, networks and finances to help achieve this aspiration.