Yen-CAHE (Yenepoya Centre for Allied and Healthcare Education)

Events

National-level Train-the-Trainer Program for CAHO Trainers

Yenepoya Centre for Allied and Healthcare Education (Yen-CAHE), a unit of the Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organized a two-day National level Train the Trainer Program for the faculty of the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) on February 14-15, 2026.

The Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) is a not-for-profit body dedicated to advancing quality initiatives in Indian healthcare through events, courses, workshops, and training programs. It focuses on enhancing healthcare quality and patient safety via education, certification, and accreditation efforts, regularly building capacity among healthcare professionals nationwide.

The program was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. K. S. Gangadhara Somayaji, alongside dignitaries including Dr. Aswini Dutt R, Registrar; Dr. Vijay Agarwal, CAHO President; Dr. Lallu Joseph, CAHO Secretary General; Dr. Sunita Saldanha, Dean of the Faculty of Allied & Healthcare Professions and Yen-CAHE Chairperson; and Dr. Rashmi Jain, Professor of Ophthalmology and MEU Coordinator.

A key highlight of the program was the participation of a remarkable group of healthcare professionals from both India and abroad. This included hospital administrators, CEOs, medical superintendents, clinicians, quality heads, accreditation experts, infection control specialists, and educators who specialize in quality and patient safety training.

The academic sessions focused on contemporary approaches to training, including effective presentation design, learner engagement strategies, facilitation skills, competency-based teaching methods, microteaching practices, assessment techniques, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled teaching tools. Through engaging and interactive activities, participants learned practical strategies to enhance the impact of their training delivery.

The program featured expert-led sessions conducted by distinguished speakers in medical education and healthcare training. The eminent resource persons included Dr. Animesh Jain, Professor of Community Medicine at KMC, Mangalore; Dr. Malini Hebbar, Principal of Swastika National Business School, Mangalore; Dr. Aswini Dutt R, Registrar at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University); Dr. Rashmi Jain, MEU Coordinator at Yenepoya Medical College; and Dr. Meera Jacob, Professor and Head of Anatomy at Yenepoya Medical College. The program also included collaborative discussions and experiential learning activities designed to foster innovation in teaching practices.

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Organizes Faculty Development Programme on Competency-Based Education for Allied Health Faculty

Yenepoya Centre for Allied and Healthcare Education (Yen-CAHE), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, a Nodal Training Centre of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council (KSAHC), organized a three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Transforming Teaching and Learning with Competency-Based Education” from 25–27 June 2026. The programme was attended by faculty members from various Allied Health Science institutions across Karnataka and Maharashtra.

The Faculty Development Programme was designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools required to effectively implement competency-based education (CBE), learner-centred teaching strategies, and competency-driven assessment practices in their institutions.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K. S. Gangadhara Somayaji, Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) in the presence of Dr. B. H. Sripathi Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) and Dr. Rashmi Jain, Deputy Director, Center for Faculty Development, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). Dr. Sunita Saldanha, Dean, Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions and Chairperson, Yen-CAHE, served as the Organising Chairperson, while Mrs. Averil Rebello, Coordinator, Yen-CAHE, served as the Organising Secretary.

The dignitaries highlighted the importance of continuous faculty development and institutional readiness for the effective implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) competency-based curriculum framework. A key highlight of the programme was the active participation of faculty members across the state representing diverse Allied Health disciplines. The FDP provided a platform for educators to engage in collaborative learning, exchange best practices, and develop practical competencies in curriculum planning, teaching methodologies, and assessment strategies.

The academic sessions covered a wide range of contemporary topics including the NCAHP framework for Allied Health Education, Bloom’s Taxonomy, formulation of measurable learning outcomes, lesson planning and session design, integration of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare education, effective educational presentations, large and small group teaching methods, skills training models, competency-based assessment techniques, assessment blueprinting, and structured feedback methods. Participants also underwent hands-on training in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE), Mini-CEX, Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS), and microteaching exercises with structured feedback.

This initiative of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council (KSAHC) marks a significant milestone in advancing competency-based education in the allied and healthcare professions. The programme also reinforces Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)’s leadership in promoting excellence in healthcare education, capacity building, and professional development across the state.

Yen-CAHE Organizes Hands-on Workshop on OSCE Essentials to Strengthen Competency-Based Clinical Assessment

The Yenepoya Centre for Allied & Healthcare Education (Yen-CAHE), in collaboration with the Advanced Comprehensive Clinical Training and Simulation Centre (ACTS-YEN), successfully conducted a one-day hands-on workshop titled "OSCE Essentials – Understanding the Science of Clinical Assessment" on 11th July 2026 at the EMD Auditorium, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

The workshop brought together faculty members from various health science disciplines of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) with the objective of enhancing their understanding of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), an internationally recognized and competency-based method of assessing clinical knowledge, skills, communication, and professional attitudes.

The programme commenced with an inaugural session, setting the stage for an engaging day of interactive learning. Resource persons Dr. Meghna Mukund, Chief Coordinator, ACTS-YEN and Professor & Head, Department of Emergency Medicine, YMCH, and Dr. Vinayak B. Nayak, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, YMCH, guided participants through the fundamental concepts of OSCE. The sessions covered the principles of competency-based assessment, planning and designing OSCE stations, blueprinting, station setup, checklist development, and effective execution of the examination.

A major highlight of the workshop was the hands-on training, where participants worked collaboratively to design competency-based OSCE stations. Faculty members developed learning objectives, identified competencies across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, created structured assessment checklists, and designed stations aligned with specific clinical skills. This practical exercise enabled participants to gain first-hand experience in developing reliable and objective assessment methods.

The workshop also featured a live demonstration of OSCE planning and execution, allowing participants to observe the complete assessment process. Common challenges and errors encountered during OSCE implementation were discussed in detail, followed by practical strategies to improve standardization, fairness, and the overall quality of clinical assessments.

The highly interactive sessions fostered active participation, discussion, and collaborative learning throughout the day. Participants appreciated the opportunity to translate theoretical concepts into practice, making the learning experience both engaging and impactful.

The workshop concluded with a feedback session, where faculty members expressed that the programme had significantly enhanced their knowledge and confidence in designing and implementing competency-based clinical assessments.

The workshop was organized under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Sunita Saldanha, Dean, Yenepoya Allied and Healthcare Professions (YAHP), who spearheaded the initiative as the organizing lead. Her vision and continuous support played a pivotal role in planning and successfully conducting the programme, reinforcing the University's commitment to competency-based health professions education and excellence in clinical assessment.

The programme was successfully coordinated by the Yenepoya Centre for Allied & Healthcare Education (Yen-CAHE) with the dedicated efforts and support of the entire Yen-CAHE organizing team, ensuring the seamless execution of the workshop.

The initiative reflects Yen-CAHE's continued commitment to promoting excellence in healthcare education by equipping faculty with innovative teaching and assessment strategies that support competency-based learning and improve the quality of clinical education.