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  Education is the cornerstone of progress, shaping individuals and societies by imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and promoting innovation. In the field of medical imaging, education plays a crucial role in preparing professionals to meet the complex challenges of healthcare. This essay explores the importance of education in medical imaging, its impact on individuals and societies, and the skills and knowledge necessary for success in this dynamic field. Medical imaging encompasses a wide range of modalities, techniques, and technologies used for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. A well-rounded education in medical imaging provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize these tools in clinical practice. From medical imaging technologists operating imaging equipment to radiologists interpreting images and making diagnostic decisions, education equips individuals with the competencies essential for providing quality pati...

Employability is defined as being fit or appropriate for graduate-level employment. It cannot guarantee that you will get a job. According to Graduate Tracer Study, by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), in 2021, 14.5% or 41,467 Malaysian graduates are still unemployed. Graduates from public and private universities, polytechnics, community colleges, and public skill training facilities run by different ministries, as well as graduates from other higher education institutions make up this group. 14,595 of those represent public universities, 18,391 represent private universities, and the others are from other institutions. Figure 1: Bachelor and Diploma graduates during MAHSA 21st Convocation ceremony MAHSA University’s 21st Convocation was held on the 26th of November 2022. During the convocation ceremony, 33 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences were awarded Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) and 13 students were awarded with Diploma in Medical Imaging. Based on the colle...

Virtual simulation is widely accepted as an effective pedagogy in Health Science education. Research has shown that virtual simulation improves knowledge retention, clinical reasoning and student satisfaction with learning. Other benefits of virtual simulation in education include the ability for instructors to provide experiential learning without the need for real human subjects (patients). The World Health Organization advises learning about patient safety through simulation as this provides practical experience without the traditional associated risks. As an educational tool, simulation exists in many valid forms including role play, inter-professional simulation and virtual reality simulation (M. T. Chau et al., 2022) The Faculty of Health Sciences MAHSA University has integrated virtual simulation in our teaching, particularly in our Medical Imaging programmes. In Medical Imaging, students are usually taught the technical and theoretical knowledge to perform all the radiographic ...