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Dear partners and colleagues,

Happy New Year from Royal College Canada International (RCCI).

As we begin 2026, we are excited to continue strengthening our collaborations across the globe and building on the meaningful partnerships that support medical education, leadership development and the advancement of high-quality specialist training.

My team and I remain committed to deepening engagements with our partners, co-developing impactful programs and expanding new opportunities for learning, capacity building and international exchange.

We look forward to working with you in the year ahead and hope you enjoy reading the updates below.



Warm regards,

We were pleased to share on LinkedIn a new partnership agreement with Fakih IVF Fertility Center in Abu Dhabi—one of the region’s leading Infertility, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Genetics and IVF centers.



Through this collaboration, Fakih IVF Fertility Center plans to pursue and achieve Royal College program recognition for its fellowship program, demonstrating internationally its commitment to high-quality medical education standards and continuous improvement.

Learn more and connect with us on LinkedIn

Naureen has over a decade of experience in nursing, critical care and health professional education. Based in Canada with roots in Pakistan, she leads our programs in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, bringing exceptional clinical expertise and project leadership.

Quick fact: Her partner institution in Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, recently achieved Royal College Accredited Program status for several residency training programs.

Interested in collaborating?

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Our team includes dedicated experts like Naureen who help our partners promote, advance and establish some of the best medical education standards in the world.

Planning is underway for this year’s International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE), taking place in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, from October 22–24, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues and partners from around the world to connect and collaborate on residency education and innovation. 

Interested in joining and connecting at the conference?

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Registration opens in May, and invitation letters or visa support documents are available upon request.

Is your program transitioning to Competence by Design (CBD), Canada’s model for competency‑based medical education (CBME)? A wide range of resources is available to support your program at every stage of the transition.

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Over the past few months, we have made significant progress with our global partners in advancing medical education:

1 returning partner | Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile rejoined to advance CQI and faculty development.

1 regional IMELF | The National Association of Faculties and Schools of Medicine (ASCOFAME) in Colombia will host a satellite International Medical Education Leaders Forum (IMELF) focused on regional medical education and CPD priorities.

10+ reviews | Accreditation and mock reviews completed across partner institutions in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

7+ workshops | Delivering CBME‑focused sessions on coaching, feedback and leadership.

23 residency exams | Delivered with the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization, supported by two new AI‑enabled exam tools.