The Medical Club at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), in collaboration with the Department of Internal Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, organised a training workshop titled “Decoding the Electrocardiogram (ECG)” at the Medical Simulation Centre. The workshop witnessed broad participation from students enrolled in the University’s medicine and nursing programmes, as well as students from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain and the University of Bahrain, reflecting strong academic integration and collaboration among educational institutions.

The workshop was supervised by Dr Yahya Najeeb, Professor of Clinical Physiology, Head of the Department of Physiology, and Associate Professor at the University. It aimed to enhance students’ skills in understanding and interpreting ECG readings in a simplified and practical manner, while effectively linking theoretical knowledge to direct clinical application.

The programme focused on boosting students’ confidence in reading common ECG patterns and improving their ability to identify serious and emergency cardiac conditions at an early stage, thereby contributing to the development of their clinical competencies and sound medical decision-making.

Dr Najeeb noted that the workshop may be among the first of its kind to adopt a student-led model that incorporates peer teaching and interprofessional interactive learning. He added that the diversity of activities, including interactive lectures, hands-on clinical training, and case-based learning sessions. enriched the educational experience and enhanced student engagement throughout the day.

The programme also featured a distinctive practical component, where members of the Internal Medicine Club trained their peers after undergoing prior training under Dr Najeeb’s supervision. This approach ensured the quality and consistency of the educational content, as well as standardised methodologies for ECG performance and interpretation. Training was conducted using simulated patients (volunteers) at the Medical Simulation Centre, providing a safe learning environment that closely mirrors real clinical settings and strengthens participants’ practical skills.

Student trainers from the Internal Medicine Club included Mohammed Mashhoor, Safaa Mohsen, Barouq Al Sulaity, Ru’a Al Hattali, and Sisbaan Qasadi. Participants were divided into small groups to ensure direct supervision and effective hands-on training, with immediate feedback provided to enhance performance quality.

The workshop concluded with discussions of real-life clinical cases, reinforcing clinical reasoning skills and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, in an interactive learning experience that highlighted the importance of simulation-based education and interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare.