Society for the Promotion of Innovation in Education (SPIE)
Established in 2024, SPIE Nairobi is affiliated with the AKU Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME). Modeled after its counterpart in Karachi, the society is dedicated to promoting student-led innovation in medical education. Its work spans four key areas: MedTech, education (including clinical skills and curriculum development), community engagement through social responsibility, and social media and marketing with a focus on advocacy, skill-building, and edutainment. SPIE provides a platform for students to take initiative, collaborate, and drive meaningful advancements in healthcare education.
Signature Events
Murder Mystery: An interactive event designed to introduce first-year students to the society’s mission and activities through a creative and engaging format.
Moulage Workshop: A hands-on session that teaches students how to create realistic mock injuries for clinical simulations, enhancing their practical learning experience.
ANKI Workshop: A skills-based session focused on active recall and spaced repetition, helping students adopt evidence-based study techniques for more effective learning.
Medical Ethics Debate: Held in collaboration with Girl Up and the AKU Debate Club, this event explores medicolegal issues relevant to future clinical practice, encouraging ethical reflection and critical discussion.
Vital Signs Workshop: Led by SPIE nursing students, this workshop strengthens students’ foundational skills in measuring and interpreting vital signs.
BLS Showdown: A gamified competition that promotes the learning and application of Basic Life Support (BLS) skills in a dynamic, team-based format.
