Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharikh, opened the Healthcare Simulation Forum and Exhibition, organized by the University Medical City, in conjunction with the activities of World Health Simulation Week. The opening was attended by the university vice presidents, a number of specialists, faculty members, and students, and took place in the main lobby of the university city.
The forum witnessed the organization of introductory activities and realistic experiences using the latest health simulation technologies, such as high-fidelity manikins, virtual and augmented reality technologies, in addition to the art of realism (moulage) which simulates injuries and wounds in accurate and realistic ways. This contributes to enhancing the skills of medical students and health practitioners, and developing their academic and practical expertise in dealing with various emergency and critical cases in a safe environment that simulates the medical reality.
The events also included scientific and training meetings with students and specialists, in addition to practical workshops that highlighted the most prominent modern technologies in the field of health simulation, and their role in raising training efficiency, reducing medical errors, and improving the quality of healthcare.
The accompanying scientific lectures focused on several key areas, including simulation-based learning, scientific research and development, patient safety and quality of care, ethical and professional aspects, as well as simulation modalities and techniques, in addition to presenting the pioneering experience of the Simulation Center at Qassim University as an accredited national model.
The forum and exhibition activities concluded in a rich scientific and academic atmosphere, combining theoretical lectures and practical training. It highlighted the university's position in keeping pace with the latest applied medical education methods and affirmed its leading role in enhancing its academic outcomes to meet the needs of the health sector, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
