Messages from Leadership

Dr Adil Haider
Dean, Medical College,
Aga Khan University

Educational research plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by exploring new teaching methodologies, assessing learning outcomes, and identifying best practices. AKU’s Educational Research Day furthers this mission and recognizes the dedication and innovation of our faculty and students in advancing medical education. It is through rigorous research and scholarship that we enhance the quality of education and prepare our students to become competent learners who live up to their potential.  

I am proud to share that AKU has a robust research ecosystem that encourages collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Our faculty members have been engaged in groundbreaking research projects, contributing valuable insights and discoveries to the field of medical education. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the organizing committee, presenters, and participants. Together, let us continue to inspire, innovate, and lead the way in educational research for the betterment of healthcare and society.

Dr Naveed Yousuf
Associate Professor & Chair
Department for Educational Development,
Interim CEO, Examination Board,
Aga Khan University

I am thrilled to write this message for the 6th Educational Research Day 2024, organised by the Department for Educational Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aga Khan University. This year’s theme is Exploring New Frontiers in Education: Evidence from Research. 

The Education Research Day aims to provide a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research spanning all aspects of education, with a particular focus on Health Professions Education (HPE). This unique event serves as a collaborative forum where members of the academic community, including the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Institute of Educational Development (IED) and Examination Board (EB), can share their research and exchange fruitful discussions. 

The role of education research in evaluating, enhancing and innovating curriculum design, pedagogical practices, assessment methods and learning outcomes cannot be overstated. By identifying knowledge gaps and addressing them, education research informs policy decisions related to education and ensures that educational systems are effective, relevant, and equitable. Ultimately, education research is crucial in preparing students for personal and professional success in a rapidly changing world.

I am happy to report that we received a large number of high-quality abstracts. I want to extend my gratitude to the Department Research Committee, Abstract Review Committee, and the Reviewers for their diligent work reviewing over 100 abstracts and creating the abstract book. 

My sincerest congratulations to the faculty members whose abstracts have been accepted for oral and poster presentations.