Zafar is a Senior Research Scientist at Acuity where he contributes to the development of assessment content and improvement of practices and procedures. He also conducts research in collaboration with internal teams and external partner programs to ensure that our assessments are evidence-based, scientifically sound, reliable, and valid.
He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University, Canada, and earned a PhD in health professions education from Maastricht University, the Netherlands. He has over 13 years of academic experience, primarily focused on the continuous improvement of assessment practices. His areas of research interest include assessment practices, selection and admissions, competency-based medical education, faculty development, and co-creation.
