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Virtual International Conference on Health Professions Education 2026

Frameworks in Competency-Based Education: Competencies, Learning and Assessment

12 January 2026 to 13 January 2026 · Virtual

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Virtual International Conference

This conference brings together educators, researchers and practitioners committed to strengthening health professions education through competency-focused approaches. By emphasising clearly defined outcomes, learner-centred pathways, mastery-based progression and performance-driven assessment, we aim to support the development of skilled, ethical and adaptive health professionals.

Speakers from Canada, Brazil, Oman, Indonesia, Rwanda and the USA.

Organised in association with the Academy of Health Professions Educators (AHPE), with workshops, plenaries and paper presentations.

In association with the Academy of Health Professions Educators (AHPE).

  • KMC credit points were available.
  • Cash prize for best papers: up to ₹25,000.
  • 20% registration discount for AHPE members.
Registration, as offeredFee
Conference and two workshops₹1,000
Two workshops only₹500
One workshop only₹300

Programme

12 January 2026

9:00–9:30 amRegistration
9:30 am–12:30 pmWorkshop 1: Frameworks for Simulation Design and Measurement
Dr Shailaja S. Coordinator: Dr Ashwini N S
9:30 am–12:30 pmWorkshop 2: Assessment Matters: Frameworks for Evaluating Competencies in Health Professions Students
Dr Vimal Kumar, Dr Rachmadya Nur Hidayah, Dr Vinutha Shankar, Mr Lokesh. Coordinator: Dr Ashwini K Shetty
12:30–1:30 pmSymposium: The Holistic Clinician: Integrating Communication, Ethics and Professionalism
Dr Annette Uwinzea, Dr Praveen Iyer, Dr Kavana G Venkatappa. Moderator: Dr Raja Parthiban S R. Coordinator: Dr Sarala N
1:30–4:00 pmPaper presentation
6:30–7:30 pmACGME Frameworks for Competency-Based Assessment: Sharing Best Practices
Dr Sandeep Khanna
7:30–8:00 pmInauguration
8:30–9:30 pmKeynote address: Competency-Based Education: Insights for Dialogues and Learning
Dr Deena Hamza. Coordinator: Dr Vinutha Shankar

13 January 2026

9:15–10:00 amPlenary: Competency Framework for IPE and Collaborative Practice
Dr Ciraj Ali Mohammed. Moderator: Dr Vinutha Shankar
10:00–10:45 amPlenary: Redefining Clinical Skills Education: Enhancing Performance in Competency-Based Education
Dr V N Mahalakshmi. Moderator: Dr K N V Prasad
10:45–11:00 amBreak
11:00 am–1:00 pmPanel discussion: Understanding and Adapting Competency Frameworks
Dr Sudha Ramalingam, Dr Anand R, Dr Joana Froes Braganca. Moderator: Dr Nachiket Shankar. Coordinator: Dr T N Suresh
1:00–1:30 pmLunch break
1:30–3:30 pmWorkshop 3: Integrating Global Competency Frameworks (CanMEDS, ACGME, NMC) into PG Assessment Design
Dr Chandra M Thipanna, Dr Vinutha Shankar, Dr K N V Prasad, Dr Naveen Kumar Inbaraj. Coordinator: Dr Usha G Shenoy
3:30–4:30 pmValedictory address: From Awareness to Expertise: Enabling Educators to Acquire and Apply CBE Frameworks
Dr Sucheta Dandekar, Dr Jyotsna Sriranga

Speakers

Dr Annette UwinzeaAssociate Professor of Human Genetics, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Rwanda
Dr Chandra M ThipannaAssociate Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr Ciraj Ali MohammedHead, Medical Education, National University of Science and Technology, Oman
Dr Deena HamzaDirector, Research and Evaluation, Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Alberta
Dr Joana Froes BragancaAssociate Professor, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas
Dr Rachmadya Nur HidayahDepartment of Medical Education and Bioethics, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Dr Sandeep KhannaAssociate Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Dr Anand RProfessor of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Dr Jyotsna SrirangaPhD Scholar, School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University; Secretary, AHPE
Dr K N V PrasadDirector, CCSS, and Professor of Paediatrics, SDUAHER
Dr Kavana G VenkatappaProfessor and Head of Physiology, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr Nachiket ShankarProfessor and Head, Medical Education, St John's Medical College, Bangalore
Dr Praveen B IyerCo-Director, GSMC FAIMER Regional Institute, Mumbai
Dr Raja Parthiban S RProfessor and Head of Pathology, MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital
Dr Shailaja SProfessor of Emergency Medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
Dr Sucheta DandekarProfessor of Biochemistry and Medical Education, Era's Lucknow Medical College; President, AHPE
Dr Sudha RamalingamDirector, PSG FAIMER Regional Institute
Dr V N MahalakshmiVice Chancellor, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad
Dr Vimal Kumar GovindanProfessor of Surgery, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore
Dr Vinutha ShankarDirector, UCHPE, and Vice Principal, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College

Committees

Organising Chairman
  • Dr Vinutha Shankar, Director, UCHPE, and Vice Principal, SDUMC
Organising Secretaries
  • Dr Shobha M V, Professor of Physiology, SDUMC
  • Dr Sarulatha H, Professor, R L Jalappa College of Physiotherapy, SDUAHER
Scientific Committee
  • Dr K N V Prasad
  • Dr Sarala N
  • Dr Ashwini K Shetty
  • Dr Suresh T N
  • Dr Anjali Suresh
Registration and Invitation
  • Dr Ashwini N S
  • Dr Subhashish Das
Technical
  • Mr Muniswamy, Head, Information Technology, SDUAHER
Finance
  • Dr Vinutha Shankar
  • Dr Shobha
  • Dr Sarulatha H
Food
  • Dr Subhashish Das
Workshop Coordinators
  • Dr Ashwini N S
  • Dr Ashwini Shetty
  • Dr Usha Shenoy
Souvenir, Brochure and Certificate
  • Dr Usha Shenoy
  • Dr Naveen Kumar I
  • Mr Lokeshwar

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