MANAMA: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) - Medical University of Bahrain has forged a partnership with Bahrain's Labour Fund, Tamkeen, to introduce an innovative artificial intelligence tool designed to enhance the educational experience of medical students. This AI-driven solution will allow students to practice and improve their diagnostic skills using virtual patients, as well as broaden their understanding by exploring atypical medical cases.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this collaboration aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2024, which focus on creating quality employment opportunities, fostering the career growth of Bahrainis in the private sector, and supporting private sector enterprises. These initiatives aim to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of the Kingdom. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, emphasized the importance of adopting advanced technological solutions to enhance the quality of medical education and develop the skills of national talent in the healthcare sector, which currently employs over 15,800 individuals.
Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, Managing Director of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Tamkeen and K-Labs Technology Solutions to develop the 'AI-powered Virtual Sim Patient' solution. This tool leverages a Large Language Model and advanced AI capabilities to simulate medical case studies, allowing students to refine their history-taking skills in an interactive environment. Harrison-Mirfield acknowledged Tamkeen's critical role in promoting Bahrain's digital transformation and looked forward to the positive outcomes of this initiative.
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has been actively introducing various programmes to support employment and career development for Bahraini nationals, aiming to position them as the preferred choice for employment. This initiative complements Tamkeen's enterprise support programmes that bolster the private sector as a key driver of economic growth in Bahrain.