As part of its continuing commitment to developing its students’ clinical skills and linking academic study with real practice, the Physiotherapy Program at Al Arab University for Medical & Technological Sciences hosted Dr. Ashraf Alaa Mostafa, a physiotherapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation specialist and a trainer specializing in imaging for physiotherapy.
Dr. Ashraf Alaa, a lecturer and the founder of the Medical Intelligence Academy, the first academy dedicated to teaching physiotherapy students using 3D motion technology and artificial intelligence, delivered an advanced online lecture titled “Shoulder & Knee X-Ray Masterclass” (Learn to read X-rays from the beginning).
Lecture themes and outcomes
The 90-minute lecture, aimed at students, recent graduates and interns, was highly interactive. It focused on giving participants the core skills of radiographic diagnosis and covered the following themes:
- X-ray reading methodology: a systematic, step-by-step approach to reading shoulder and knee X-rays.
- Radiographic anatomy: understanding the normal anatomy of the joints on X-ray images.
- Clinical diagnosis: identifying shoulder dislocation and signs of osteoarthritis.
- Critical thinking: an emphasis on analysis and clinical reasoning rather than rote memorization, and on avoiding common examination errors.
- Practical applications: discussion of real cases and X-ray samples to link diagnosis with the patient’s treatment plan.
Statement by the Head of Department / Dean
“These high-quality workshops and lectures reflect the university’s vision of integrating modern technologies such as artificial intelligence into medical education and giving our students the knowledge and tools to stand out in the medical labor market as soon as they graduate.”
At the end of the lecture, students and participants said they had benefited greatly from the clear and practical way the material was presented. The university’s management thanked Dr. Ashraf Alaa for his time and effort and wished him and his academy continued progress and success.