Advancing Health Education Through Global Collaboration
The Physiotherapy Department of Tishk International University is proud to highlight the participation of its full-time academic staff member, Dr. Mohammad Sidiq, in an international collaborative project focused on promoting Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). As part of this initiative, Dr. Sidiq traveled to Egypt from January 10 to 18, 2026, engaging in academic activities related to the development of an educational module aimed at improving health awareness and practices among non-medical educators.
Collaborative Partners
This collaborative project was conducted in partnership with:
| Partner Institution | Role |
|---|---|
| FAIMER (Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research) | Global education partner |
| Ain Shams University (Egypt) | Host and academic collaborator |
| Tishk International University | Participating institution |
Project Focus and Methodology
The project focuses on the development and validation of a structured educational module designed to enhance health-related knowledge and practical health-promoting behaviors among educators outside the health professions.
The project follows a multi-phase methodological approach:
| Phase | Activity |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Development of a context-specific assessment tool |
| Phase 2 | Identification of existing knowledge and practice gaps |
| Phase 3 | Design of an evidence-based educational module tailored to the needs of non-medical educators |
Project Goal and Impact
By strengthening health literacy among non-medical educators, the initiative aims to:
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Empower educators as key contributors to promoting health and well-being
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Extend health promotion into educational institutions
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Benefit the broader community through improved health awareness and practices
Academic Guidance and Leadership
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Guidance | Prof. Dr. Ilham Youssry | Professor of Pediatrics, Cairo University |
| Supervision | Prof. Faiq Hussain | Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, TIU |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Mohammad Sidiq (PhD in Pain Science) | Assistant Professor, Tishk International University |
Department Commitment
Dr. Sidiq’s involvement reflects the Physiotherapy Department’s active engagement in:
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Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health and education
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Global health education initiatives
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Capacity building through international academic collaboration
This initiative underscores Tishk International University’s and the Physiotherapy Department’s commitment to:
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International academic collaboration
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Advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through education and research
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Sustainable health promotion and global educational development
The department remains dedicated to supporting scholarly activities that contribute to sustainable health promotion and global educational development.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), International Academic Collaboration, Health Promotion and Education, Physiotherapy Research and Capacity Building, Educational Module Development, FAIMER, Ain Shams University, Mohammad Sidiq, Non-Medical Educators, Global Health
