The Medical University of Bahrain has entered into a partnership with Bahrain's Labour Fund, Tamkeen, to introduce an advanced artificial intelligence tool designed to assist medical students in enhancing their diagnostic abilities through simulations with virtual patients. This tool will also allow students to explore unusual medical cases, helping to expand their clinical perspectives.
This collaboration is in line with Tamkeen's strategic objectives for 2024, which focus on three key areas: creating high-quality employment opportunities, fostering the professional development of Bahrainis in the private sector, and supporting private sector businesses. These efforts are intended to contribute to long-term economic growth in the country.
On this occasion, Her Excellency Ms Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund 'Tamkeen' commented: "As part of our ongoing efforts to support the digital transformation of private sector enterprises of various sizes, sectors, and developmental stages, this partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain comes as a testament to our belief in the importance of adopting advanced technological solutions. These solutions will open new horizons to enhance the quality of medical education, contributing to the development of the research and medical skills of national talent specialised in this field." She continued “The healthcare sector is one of the most prominent and promising sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offering significant opportunities for creating high-quality jobs for skilled professionals. The total number of employees in the healthcare sector has exceeded 15,800 across various roles and specialties”.
Commenting on this breakthrough, Mr Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, Managing Director of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, stated: "We are delighted to join forces with Tamkeen and K-Labs to create an advanced AI-driven solution that will significantly enhance the learning experience of our students. We are grateful to Tamkeen for their instrumental role in fostering Bahrain’s digital transformation and supporting this forward-thinking project. We look forward to the positive outcomes this collaboration will deliver and to further strengthening our partnership with Tamkeen".
This vision has culminated in a collaborative initiative between RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, Tamkeen, and K-Labs Technology Solutions. Together, the partners are developing an innovative 'AI-powered Virtual Sim Patient' solution. This cutting-edge tool utilises a Large Language Model and advanced AI capabilities to simulate medical case studies through virtual patients, enabling students to refine their history-taking skills in a highly interactive and immersive environment.
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has introduced a range of programmes aimed at supporting employment and career development for national talent, with the goal of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment. This is in addition to multiple enterprise support programmes that enhance the private sector as the main driver of economic growth in the Kingdom.
