Uniting for Health: From Clinical Competency Evidence to Policy Action: Strengthening Academic–Clinical Partnerships in Nursing Education in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM CT | 7:00 PM Cairo

This joint virtual workshop will be led by Dr. Eman Elsokary, Assistant Professor at Helwan University and Dr. Mohamed Hashem Kotp, Assistant Professor at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences. They will present findings from a mixed-methods study examining self-reported clinical competence across the nursing education-to-practice continuum in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Participants will explore the competency patterns identified, particularly in Core and Advanced Nursing Skills, and the educational and organizational factors associated with clinical preparedness, including simulation access, clinical placement quality, supervision, preceptor capacity, and academic–clinical collaboration. The workshop will also introduce an evidence-based, five-pillar policy framework focused on structured simulation and competency verification, quality-assured clinical placements, preceptorship and transition-to-practice support, shared academic–clinical governance, and competency monitoring. The discussion will consider how these priorities can be adapted to different institutional contexts to strengthen graduate readiness for clinical practice.

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‍Mohamed Hashem Kotp, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences (FCMS) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a doctorate from Helwan University, Egypt. His expertise encompasses academic pedagogy, quality assurance, international activities, and faculty development. As a leader in nursing education, Dr. Mohamed is dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical excellence and academic innovation by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), gamification, and digital leadership into nursing curricula to enhance critical thinking and patient outcomes.  A prolific researcher, he has published extensively in Q1 Scopus journals and serves as an active Peer Reviewer for prestigious publications, including BMC Nursing, Frontiers, Dove Medical Press, and the Journal of Nursing Management. His international profile is further distinguished by his participation in the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility program at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania and his frequent contributions to global webinars focused on quality assurance and nursing education.

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‍Dr. Eman Elsokary is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt. She is currently a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, specializing in Education Administration, Planning, and Policy. Dr. Elsokary’s work focuses on maternal health, nursing education innovation, and strengthening healthcare workforce capacity through evidence-based training approaches.  She currently serves as a government stakeholder representative with International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), contributing to the development and review of international standards for continuing education and training. Dr. Elsokary is also a member of the Accreditation of Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development Committee at the Egyptian Health Council and contributes to international initiatives focused on higher education quality assurance and workforce development, including collaborations with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Texas International Education Consortium. Her work aims to bridge the gap between academic preparation and clinical practice while supporting scalable models for improving maternal and newborn healthcare education globally.

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