Simulation & Interprofessional Development Center
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Learning Beyond Boundaries
Creating immersive, interactive learning environments that connect learners, educators, and disciplines to enhance simulation, collaboration, and experiential learning in health professions education.
SIDC connects education, research, technology, collaboration, and professional development to strengthen learning and healthcare practice across the four colleges of RAKMHSU.
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SIDC Subsections
Six areas of work, each with its own page describing its activities.
Metaverse
Learning Beyond Boundaries
- Virtual Reality Training
- Augmented Reality Learning
- Extended Reality Learning
- Immersive Simulation
- Shared Virtual Collaboration
Interprofessional Education
Learning Together. Advancing Care Together.
- Team-based Learning
- Collaborative Practice
- Interdisciplinary Training
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Development
Simulation & Clinical Skills
Transforming Learning into Clinical Competence
- High-Fidelity Simulators
- Clinical Skills Training
- OSCE & Competency Assessment
- Task Trainers
- Debriefing & Feedback
Innovation
Advancing health professions education through responsible innovation, emerging technologies, and evidence-informed practice to improve educational and healthcare outcomes.
- AI-powered Learning
- Digital Learning
- Design Thinking
- Prototyping & Knowledge Translation
- Responsible AI
CME
Advancing Knowledge. Strengthening Practice. Improving Care.
- CME Activities
- Workshops & Seminars
- Conferences
- Certifications & Credits
- Professional Development
Research
Conducting evidence, advancing educational research and innovation, and translating scholarly findings into meaningful improvements in health professions education and professional practice.
- Educational Research
- Research Projects
- Publications
- International Collaborations
- Student Research Opportunities
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
To be a leader in excellence and innovation in health professions education, shaping collaborative, evidence-informed, technology-enabled, and lifelong learning that strengthens professional practice and healthcare.
Mission
To enhance health professions education and professional practice through simulation, interprofessional learning, continuing professional development, educational innovation, and scholarly collaboration.
Values
- Integrity, Ethics and Transparency
- Excellence
- Teamwork, Collaboration, and Mutuality
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- Learner-Centeredness & Empowerment
- Innovation
- Social Accountability
Academic Excellence
Committed to excellence in education, research and practice through evidence-informed and learner-centered approaches.
Learn more →Message from the Director
Dr. Omer Eladil A.H
Director, Simulation and Interprofessional Development Center
The Simulation and Interprofessional Development Center (SIDC) was established in 2012 to advance teaching and learning, strengthen clinical and educational competencies, and support capacity building in health professions education.
At the heart of SIDC is a commitment to educational excellence and capacity building. Our activities support contemporary and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, including simulation, curriculum development, educational technologies, student assessment, program evaluation, faculty development, academic leadership, and educational research.
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SIDC Strategies
Integrated strategies that promote educational excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Faculty & Educator Development
- Learner & Competency Development
- Interprofessional Education
- Simulation & Clinical Skills
Standing Committee
The faculty members and student representatives who serve on the Center's Standing Committee, each linked to their profile.
View the committee →Leadership & Structure
Faculty & Staff Hub
Empowering educators and professionals to lead, innovate and inspire.
- Faculty Development Programs
- Teaching Innovation & Best Practices
- Research Collaboration Opportunities
- Academic Resources & Support
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Recognition & Achievements
News & Events
What's Coming Next
The initiatives the Center is planning, alongside quick answers on its programs, who can take part, registration, CME credits and how to get in touch.
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