CHPE Module 3 Contact Session III The Module 3 Contact Sessions of the Certificate of Health Professions Education course at Indus University of Health Sciences - Indus Hospital & Health Network (IUHS-IHHN) were conducted in October and November 2024, focusing on "The Role of Valid Assessment & Reflection in Health Professions Education." Participants explored key topics, including assessment principles, formative versus summative assessments, aligning tools with Miller’s Pyramid, and developing a Table of Specifications (TOS). The participants were engaged in constructing high-quality One-Best MCQs, creating clinical skills checklists. The participants also gained first-hand experience of planning and conducting an [...]

Social Accountability Fellowship-TUFH Faculty members of IUHS; Dr. Shafaq Sultana, Dr. Madiha Ata, Dr. Ghina Shamsi and Dr. Faridah Amir successfully completed ‘The Social Accountability Fellowship’. This fellowship was a collaboration to advance impact, accreditation, and leadership by the Network: TUFH, NOSM University and the University of Limerick. The goal of this fellowship was to design and implement social accountability principles and standards in individual institutions to better respond to the priority health needs of societies, communities, and contexts. Upon the completion of the deliverables, which included the submission of a policy paper, its publication and presentation, at UBUNTU [...]

Celebrating Milestones: Virtual Graduation of the Inaugural Basics of Pediatric Oncology-Physicians Course at IHHN  The virtual graduation ceremony for the Basics of Pediatric Oncology-Physicians Course was held on November 25, 2024 at the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), marking the successful completion of its inaugural session. The event brought together faculty members, hospital directors, and participants to celebrate the dedication and achievements of all those involved.  The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Rafie Raza, setting a reflective and celebratory tone. Esteemed faculty members, including Dr. Syed Ahmer Hamid, Consultant Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Dr. Shafaq Sultana [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness: Risks, Prevention, and Myths Uncovered A breast cancer awareness session was organized at Indus Hospital, with the participation of students from Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS), faculty, and staff of Indus Hospital. The session aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer, emphasizing the alarmingly high incidence of the disease in Pakistan. The central message was that breast cancer is not fatal and is highly curable, especially with early detection through routine breast examinations. The session also discussed various risk factors associated with breast cancer, divided into non-modifiable and modifiable categories. Non-modifiable risks include family history, [...]

Empowering Educators: Advancing Teaching Excellence in Health Professions Education – Highlights of CHPE 2nd Contact Session The second contact session of the Certificate of Health Professions Education (CHPE) at Indus University of Health Sciences - The Indus Hospital & Health Network was held in August & September 2024 by the Department of Health Profession Education. The sessions were conducted by a dynamic team of faculty members, including Dr. Shafaq Sultana, Dr. Ghina Shamsi, Dr Saba Shahid, Dr. Zubia Waqar and Dr. Madiha Ata. We appreciate the time and expertise of our guest facilitators Dr. Nuzhat Irfan Malik, Dr. Afifa [...]

IUHS Hosts Inauguration of the 5th Cohort of CPEM The inauguration ceremony of the 5th cohort of the Certification Program in Emergency Medicine (CPEM) commenced with great enthusiasm. This cohort includes students from the UAE, KSA, Dhaka, and all provinces of Pakistan.Notable attendees included Dr. Zafar Zaidi, CEO of IHHN; Ghina Shamsi, Associate Dean of IUHS; Anna Yaffee; Megan Rybarczyk; Adeel Khatri; Saima Ali; along with the International and National Faculty of CPEM.This program is a testament to Indus Hospital & Health Network and Indus University of Health Sciences commitment to excellence and sets new standards in emergency care. [...]