Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025
Introduction: The Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 focused on evolving medical education amidst global transformations. The theme, "Developing a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner for a Sustainable Future," emphasised integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and advance...
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| author | Shuh Shing Lee Jillian Han Ting Yeo Dujeepa D Samarasekera |
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| description | Introduction: The Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 focused on evolving medical education amidst global transformations. The theme, "Developing a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner for a Sustainable Future," emphasised integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and advanced technologies like AI into healthcare education.
Methods: APMEC 2025 featured a comprehensive program including 29 workshops, 1 special course, 2 keynote speeches, 6 plenary sessions, 19 symposia, and 3 panel discussions, with 84 free communications and 107 short communications presented. The conference facilitated dialogues on innovative curriculum design, sustainability in healthcare education, AI integration, and interprofessional education.
Results: Key discussions emphasised incorporating "Possibility Thinking" and student-centered learning, embedding planetary health in curricula, and integrating AI while preserving essential human skills like empathy. The NUS Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education demonstrated significant improvements in empathy and teamwork. The conference highlighted the importance of faculty development and inclusivity, particularly concerning disability in medical education.
Conclusion: APMEC 2025 demonstrated a commitment to transforming medical education through collaboration and innovation. By aligning educational practices with global trends and regional needs, APMEC serves as a catalyst for comprehensive curriculum reforms. Ongoing efforts are needed to translate these insights into actionable strategies, ensuring future healthcare professionals are well-prepared to address dynamic global challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2aaf833b4cd4e60b01572f2360b54452025-08-20T02:06:19ZengNational University of SingaporeThe Asia Pacific Scholar2424-93352424-92702025-04-011021310.29060/TAPS.2025-10-2/GP3694Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025Shuh Shing Lee0Jillian Han Ting Yeo1Dujeepa D Samarasekera2Centre for Medical Education, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeCentre for Medical Education, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeCentre for Medical Education, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeIntroduction: The Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 focused on evolving medical education amidst global transformations. The theme, "Developing a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner for a Sustainable Future," emphasised integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and advanced technologies like AI into healthcare education. Methods: APMEC 2025 featured a comprehensive program including 29 workshops, 1 special course, 2 keynote speeches, 6 plenary sessions, 19 symposia, and 3 panel discussions, with 84 free communications and 107 short communications presented. The conference facilitated dialogues on innovative curriculum design, sustainability in healthcare education, AI integration, and interprofessional education. Results: Key discussions emphasised incorporating "Possibility Thinking" and student-centered learning, embedding planetary health in curricula, and integrating AI while preserving essential human skills like empathy. The NUS Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education demonstrated significant improvements in empathy and teamwork. The conference highlighted the importance of faculty development and inclusivity, particularly concerning disability in medical education. Conclusion: APMEC 2025 demonstrated a commitment to transforming medical education through collaboration and innovation. By aligning educational practices with global trends and regional needs, APMEC serves as a catalyst for comprehensive curriculum reforms. Ongoing efforts are needed to translate these insights into actionable strategies, ensuring future healthcare professionals are well-prepared to address dynamic global challenges.https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/taps/key-takeaways-from-the-asia-pacific-medical-education-conference-apmec-2025/ |
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