8 - 10 September 2026 · New Delhi
Pre-Conference Workshops
Integration of Hi Fidelity Simulation into Curricular Teaching: From Concept to Classroom
Resource Faculty
drmehakaiims.set@gmail.com
Qualitative Research in Medical Education Basic Level - Design, Conduct, and Analysis
Resource Faculty
drranjitharpsm@gmail.com
Reproducible and AI - Augmented Medical Education Research A Hands-on workshop using R (Tidy Principles), Quarto, and Generative AI
Resource Faculty
amalsanthoshworkmail@gmail.com
Strengthening Community-based Medical Education
Resource Faculty
dramritamset@gmail.com
Implementing Blended Learning in Medical Education: From Didactic to Dynamic
Resource Faculty
mecaiims.set@gmail.com
11 – 12 September 2026 · AIIMS New Delhi
Conference Session
Day One
Friday, 11 September 2026
· AIIMS New Delhi
Session I — Changing Landscape of Health Professionals Education: From Chalkboard to Advanced Teaching and Learning Methods
9:30 – 10:15 amBlended Learning in Health Professions Education: What Works Today and What Lies Ahead
- What defines effective blended learning in medical education, and what evidence supports its impact on learner engagement and outcomes?
- How effective are current LMS platforms and government digital initiatives in supporting medical education in India?
- Are faculty and students adequately prepared for blended learning, and what challenges limit its implementation?
- What should the future model of blended medical education look like in Indian medical institutions?
Dr. Tony George Jacob
Integrating Simulation into Curricular Teaching: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices
- How can simulation be meaningfully integrated into routine curricular teaching rather than remaining limited to isolated workshops?
- Which forms of simulation are most appropriate for different learning objectives, competencies, and levels of training?
- How can simulation-based teaching be aligned with competency-based education, assessment strategies, and bedside clinical learning?
- What challenges do Indian medical institutions face in implementing scalable simulation programs, particularly in resource-constrained settings?
Dr. Akhil Kant Singh
Balancing Artificial Intelligence Progress and Ethics in Medical Education
- What are the most impactful current and emerging applications of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment in medical education?
- How can generative AI enhance content creation, assessment, feedback, and faculty productivity while maintaining educational quality?
- What ethical and academic concerns must institutions address regarding bias, academic integrity, data privacy, and responsible AI use?
- How can medical educators balance AI-driven innovation with the preservation of humanistic medicine, mentorship, and the teacher–learner relationship?
Dr. Sharad K RaoDr. Anil K Bhat
Session II — Converging on Essentials
10:15 am – 12:30 pmStudents' Voice in Medical Education [Panel Discussion]
- Are medical students learning what is truly relevant for clinical practice, professionalism, and real-world healthcare delivery?
- How can medical education balance self-directed learning, mentorship, and the increasing role of technology in the classroom?
- Do current assessment systems adequately evaluate clinical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving beyond memorization?
- What changes do students believe are most urgently needed in curriculum design, research exposure, learning environment, and student well-being?
Moderator: Dr. Simran Kaur
Medical Education Ecosystems in India: How Will They Benefit from ATLM?
- Why is there a growing need for Advanced Teaching and Learning Methods (ATLM) in Indian medical education, and what limitations of traditional teaching are driving this shift?
- How can ATLM, including simulation-based learning, strengthen competency-based education, patient safety, and AETCOM competencies?
- What institutional and systemic challenges hinder the effective adoption of ATLM across diverse medical education settings in India?
- What should be the roadmap for equitable and sustainable integration of ATLM into mainstream medical education in India?
Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari30 min talk · 10 min discussion · 5 min felicitation
Session III — Implementing Evidence-Based HPE
2:00 – 3:00 pmAdvancing Medical Education through Research– Why and How?
- Why is educational research essential for improving teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum implementation in medical education?
- How can medical education research address context-specific institutional challenges and influence educational policy and practice in India?
- What barriers limit faculty and institutional engagement in educational research, and how can a stronger culture of evidence-based practice be developed?
- What should be the future priorities and stakeholder roles in advancing health professions education research in India?
Dr. Mahalakshmi TJIPMER
Faculty Development Initiatives– What works, what doesn’t and why does it matter?
- What does effective and evidence-based faculty development look like in the Indian medical education context?
- Why do many faculty development programs fail to translate into improved teaching practices, student learning, and curriculum implementation?
- How important are institutional leadership, recognition, and continuous support in ensuring meaningful faculty development outcomes?
- How can faculty development initiatives be designed as practical, outcome-oriented, and sustainable processes rather than isolated training events?
Dr. Dinesh Kumar BadyalCMC Ludhiana
Evolving landscape of HPE research – Trends, Paradigms and Future Priorities
- What emerging trends and paradigms are currently shaping health professions education research globally and in India?
- How are innovations such as digital learning, AI, simulation, and competency-based education influencing HPE research priorities and methodologies?
- What major gaps continue to exist in current HPE research, and how can Indian institutions contribute more meaningfully to global scholarship?
- How can research findings be translated more effectively into educational policy, practice, and future medical education reforms?
r. Ravneet KaurAIIMS Delhi
Session IV — Changing Paradigm in Medical Education
3:30 – 5:00 pmBridging the Old and the New: Integrating Technology Without Losing the Human Touch in Medical Education
- What enduring values of traditional medical education must be preserved as we digitise curricula?
- Where does technology enhance, rather than replace, the teacher-learner relationship?
- How can faculty who are less tech-savvy be supported in making this transition meaningfully?
- What does a balanced, context-appropriate integration look like for Indian medical institutions specifically?
Dr. Anu SachdevaDr. Dinker Ramananda Pai
Digital Learning in Medicine: Are Academic Institutions and Public Health Systems Ready?
- What does the current evidence tell us about the effectiveness of digital learning in Indian medical colleges; are we seeing improved outcomes or just increased adoption?
- What are students really experiencing in digitally delivered courses; engagement, fatigue, or something in between?
- Is there a divide in digital readiness between academic institutions and public health settings, and what drives it?
- How do learners in resource-limited or rural contexts experience technology-enabled education?
- What policy levers could accelerate equitable adoption of digital learning across the health system?
Dr. Pragya Sharma (NHSRC)Dr. Meenu SinghChair: Dr. Atul Kotwal
Balancing the Tilted Scales: Do Women Actually Need Preferential Measures?
- What is the evidence that women in academic medicine face structural disadvantages and how do career breaks compound these?
- Is preferential treatment a sustainable solution, or should we focus on redesigning systems that created the inequity?
- How can technology (flexible learning, asynchronous formats, remote collaboration) help women re-enter and advance?
- What institutional commitments are needed alongside technology to make these strategies effective?
Dr. Kadambari D.Dr. Kritika Ranganathan
Day Two
Saturday, 12 September 2026
AIIMS New Delhi
Oral Presentations
9:30 – 10:30 amOral Presentations by selected participants
Poster Presentations
10:30 – 11:30 am
Poster Presentations by selected participants
Closing & Valedictory Ceremony
12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm
• Awards: Best Oral Presentation, Best Poster Presentation, Outstanding Research
• Vote of Thanks
• Conference Summary
• Oral Presentation Results
• Best Oral, Best Poster & Research Award
• Recognition of Committee Members
• Vote of Thanks: Dr. Ambuj Roy