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The candidate presented novel multimedia-based teaching tools aimed at enhancing student engagement and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">Dr. Khanday\u2019s role as an examiner highlights her international standing in&nbsp;<strong>medical education, Anatomy, and AI-enhanced learning<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"justify\">The collaboration between Dubai Medical University and Stellenbosch University underscores the shared commitment to&nbsp;<strong>advancing medical education through research, technology, and global academic partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/externalexaminer_oct25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/externalexaminer_oct25.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/externalexaminer_oct25-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/externalexaminer_oct25-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/externalexaminer_oct25-530x159.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College of Medicine ,Dubai Medical University (DMU) proudly announces that&nbsp;Dr. Shifan Khanday, Acting Associate Dean of Research and Head of the AI and Smart Education Unit, was invited to serve as an&nbsp;External Examiner&nbsp;for a Master\u2019s thesis at&nbsp;Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 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