ALIGARH, October 21: Prof. Farooq Ahmad Dar, Chairperson, Department of Manafeul Aza, Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), delivered an expert lecture as a Master Trainer appointed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, at the regional UTKARSH Training of Teachers workshop on the Competency-Based Dynamic Curriculum, held at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar.
His lecture, titled “Transforming Unani Medical Education through Demonstration-Based Teaching, Practical Skills Training and Experiential Learning”, highlighted learner-centred teaching methods, hands-on practical training and experiential learning to strengthen students’ clinical competence, critical thinking and professional skills. He emphasised aligning teaching practices with clearly defined competencies and learning outcomes to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.
The workshop was attended by academic dignitaries, including Prof. Asim Ali Khan, President, Board of Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa, NCISM; Dr. Madhu Kumar, Member, BUSS; and Dr. Iffat Ara, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, RRIUM, Srinagar.