{"id":5438,"date":"2024-03-15T22:16:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T22:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/can-health.org\/?page_id=5438"},"modified":"2025-06-04T18:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T18:16:49","slug":"cvmu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/can-health.org\/index.php\/cvmu\/","title":{"rendered":"CVMU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"max-width:500px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"14952\" height=\"4091\" title=\"CVMU Logo (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1-200x55.png 200w, https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1-400x109.png 400w, https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1-600x164.png 600w, https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1-800x219.png 800w, https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1-1200x328.png 1200w, https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVMU-Logo-1.png 14952w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div ><style>.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1{border-radius:2px 2px 2px 2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/index.php\/cvmu-resources\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Student Resources <\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"font-size:18px;margin-top:20px;margin-right:10px;margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Canadian Virtual Medical University (CVMU) Project<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording 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.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Virtual Medical University Initiative (CVMUI) is a bold, innovative response to this crisis. As the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision<\/strong><br \/>\nTo revolutionize health education by transitioning its delivery from synchronous to asynchronous formats within the next decade, maximizing accessibility, flexibility, and impact for humanity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission<\/strong><br \/>\nTo 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To utilize advanced digital platforms and simulation tools to deliver world-class medical education.<\/li>\n<li>To provide flexible, scalable, and affordable training solutions for students who are unable to attend traditional, in-person medical programs.<\/li>\n<li>To train students in clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and teamwork through interactive tools like CyberPatient and comprehensive theoretical modules via Lecturio.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic fusion-testimonials-1\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-1 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-1 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-1 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.classic.fusion-testimonials-1 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h1>Student Testimonies&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-2\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"5000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-2 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-2 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-2 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-2 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaheen-Kakar.webp\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Your support matters a lot in our success!<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Shaheen Kakar<\/strong>, <span>Kabul University of Medical Sciences<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hekmatullah.webp\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thanks from all members of pillot project team, specially, from prof. Karim Qayumi.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">All of you have more attempted for afghan medical students.<\/div>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Hekmatullah Srak<\/strong>, <span>Sheikh Zayed University Khost Afghanistan<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Abdul-Qayoum-Halimi.webp\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">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.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Warm regards,<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Abdul Qayoum Halimi<\/div>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Abdul Qayoum Halimi<\/strong>, <span>Herat University Afghanistan<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bilal-Muhabat.webp\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thank you so much my dear teachers!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">That you gave us more things and in a short time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">And hope that you will continue this project for us.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We Will try our best and our effort will be going on\u2026<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thanks again!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Bilal Muhabat<\/strong>, <span>Paktia university Afghanistan<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review avatar-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/can-health.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Abdulhaq-Karimi.webp\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\" \/><\/div><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">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.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">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.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Abdulhaq Karimi<\/strong>, <span>Nangarhar Medical University Afghanistan<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-pagination\" id=\"fusion-testimonials-2\"><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\"  class=\"activeSlide\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\" ><\/a><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\" ><\/a><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\" ><\/a><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\" ><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;flex-grow:2;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:13px;width: 1.75em; 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