Academic Council

The Medics International Academic Council ensures the highest level of excellence in academic and health education for all medics international members.

International Faculty

The Council maintains its reputation of excellence through our diverse global faculty from leading institutions and health agencies.

• Columbia University
• Emory University
• Duke University
• University of Edinburgh
• World Health Organization
• National Institutes of Health

About the Council:

• Provides courses through webinars and online universities.
• Convenes Continuing Medical Education events including Medics International Conferences.
• Manages the Global Speakers’ Bureau comprised of academics.
• Fosters relationships with academic institutions and accrediting bodies.
• Serves as a placement resource for junior candidates in research and academia.
• Published newsletters for both the public and healthcare professionals.
• Develops guidelines to advance, inculcate and promote medical & health education.
• Explores the intersection between medical ethics and society.
• Nurtures original research and develops works combining Authentic Islamic text with modern day research.

A History of Excellence

Since our formation in the early 90’s, Imamia Medics International (IMI) has provided professional development services as a core of our function globally. Opportunities for new and emerging professionals include mentorship, career guidance events, rotation placement support and a platform to network with peers and senior colleagues. Likewise, for established professionals, IMI continues to serve as a global network and hosts events with Continuing Medical Education accreditation to enhance physician’s understanding of current medical developments.

IMI’s capacity building work globally has expanded to include trainings for midwives, nurses, and health workers broadly, as identified by local needs.

Bringing together the many facets of IMI’s historical work towards health and academic excellence, the IMI Academic Council maintains a rich roster of experts including IMI’s diverse global faculty previously selected for IMI’s international activities including: