Canadian Virtual Medical University (CVMU) Project
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global shortage of healthcare workers is projected to reach 11 million by 2030, with developing nations and conflict zones facing the most severe challenges. Traditional medical education systems are often rigid, costly, and unable to scale fast enough to meet these growing demands.
The Canadian Virtual Medical University Initiative (CVMUI) is a bold, innovative response to this crisis. As the world’s first fully virtual medical university, CVMUI is designed to deliver accessible, high-quality, and scalable medical education to learners worldwide, especially those in underserved and crisis-affected areas. The project is currently under active development.
Vision
To revolutionize health education by transitioning its delivery from synchronous to asynchronous formats within the next decade, maximizing accessibility, flexibility, and impact for humanity.
Mission
To provide a cost-effective, technology-driven alternative to traditional medical education, enhancing the availability, quality, and affordability of healthcare training globally. CVMUI specifically aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals by offering competency-based education tailored to regional healthcare needs.
Goals
- To utilize advanced digital platforms and simulation tools to deliver world-class medical education.
- To provide flexible, scalable, and affordable training solutions for students who are unable to attend traditional, in-person medical programs.
- To train students in clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and teamwork through interactive tools like CyberPatient and comprehensive theoretical modules via Lecturio.
- To prepare a new generation of healthcare professionals capable of serving both local and global communities, especially in low-resource, underserved, and conflict-affected regions.
Student Testimonies
I’d like to thank the Head of CVMU, Dr. Karim Qayumi, and the related staff, Sir. Mohib Waziri, Dr. M. Nasir Jallah, Dr. Zubaida Anwari Zhwak and others for timely support and helping us throughout the process. I really appreciate it!
I learned a lot from CVMU and obtained a best experience of practical education in this pilot project, and this learning continues as long as we have CVMU support by our side.
Your support matters a lot in our success!
Thanks from all members of pillot project team, specially, from prof. Karim Qayumi.
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Thank you for the kind recognition and the certificate of completion. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the project. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Professor Karimi for his invaluable support and guidance throughout this journey.Warm regards,Abdul Qayoum Halimi
Thank you so much my dear teachers!That you gave us more things and in a short timeAnd hope that you will continue this project for us.We Will try our best and our effort will be going on…Thanks again!
I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the CVMU team specially Dr. Karim Qayumi who made this program possible. We learned alot and gained alot of medical knowledge.Once again, thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I look forward to staying connected with the CVMU team and hope to contribute positively to its community in the future.
CanHealth International is a charitable organisation registered with the Government of Canada.
We are seeking charitable donations to further the cause of medical education around the world. All donations are tax-deductible. Our Business Registration Number: 806480448RR0001.
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