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Professor Shahid Hassan is a Professor and Associate Dean Academic at the American University of Barbados School of Medicine. He holds qualifications including MBBS, PGD, MCPS, and MHPE. Listed in the Department of Anatomy, Histology and Neuroscience, he also serves as Head of the Department of Medical Education and chairs the Curriculum Committee, overseeing academic policies and faculty development initiatives. His employment at the university is documented from August 2023 to the present as Professor and Associate Dean of Academics in Medical Education.
Shahid Hassan's research specializations focus on medical education, encompassing curriculum integration, assessment reliability, faculty development, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in pedagogical practices. Key publications include 'Concepts of vertical and horizontal integration as an approach to integrated curriculum' (2013, Education in Medicine Journal), which discusses models for integrated medical curricula; 'Use of item analysis to improve the quality of single best answer multiple choice question in summative assessment of undergraduate medical students in Malaysia' (2017, Education in Medicine Journal), addressing improvements in multiple-choice question quality; 'Transitioning to a Single Rater for Marking Modified Essay Questions' (2024), exploring rater reliability in assessments; 'Preparing for the future of medical education over the next five years: the key recommendations of an expert panel' (2025), outlining future trends; 'Integrating TPACK and Artificial Intelligence in Lesson Plan Development' (2025); and 'Bridging the Gap and Navigating the Evolution of Anatomy in Medical Education.' These works demonstrate his contributions to advancing teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, and innovative educational technologies in medical training, influencing practices at medical institutions.