WONCA SAR Conference 2024: PGME Trainees and IHHN & IUHS Faculty Showcase Family Medicine Expertise PGME trainees (FCPS and MCPS) of Family Medicine and Faculty of IHHN and IUHS participated in the WONCA SAR Conference held from May 3-5, 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the highest institutional representation from Pakistan. Prof. Faridah Amin conducted a pre-conference workshop on “Publishing Your Research- Overcoming the Barriers” as an invited expert. The following abstracts (authors from IHHN and IUHS marked in bold) were presented by Dr. Noor-ul-Huda Zaki (PG Trainee Family Medicine), Dr. Nourina Karim (PG Trainee Family Medicine), Ms. Nida [...]

Objectify Success: The Art of Crafting SMART Learning Objectives An engaging workshop on “Objectify Success: The Art of Crafting SMART Learning Objectives” tailored to educational settings at IUHS-IHHN was held on April 25, 2024. This session led by “Dr. Zubia Waqar” was designed to equip the faculty with essential skills of writing SMART Learning Objectives in educational planning and instructional delivery. During this face-to-face workshop, participants delved into the significance of learning objectives and learned to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. Through interactive sessions and group activities, attendees diagnosed the quality of [...]

Use of Generative AI in Healthcare Settings: Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovators On April 25, 2024, an interactive workshop led by Dr. Madiha Ata was arranged for the postgraduate surgical residents, focusing on "The Use of Generative AI in Healthcare Settings: Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovators". The participants explored how AI can transform medical practice and research. Under Dr. Ata's guidance, attendees learned about various AI applications, including improving diagnoses and treatment planning. Through real-world examples and discussions, residents gained a deeper understanding of AI's potential in healthcare. They also engaged in hands-on activities to learn how to use AI tools [...]

Dr. Naseem Salahuddin Awarded Professor Emerita for Outstanding Contributions in Academia & Beyond Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) recently honored Dr. Naseem Salahuddin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, with the prestigious title of Professor Emerita. The ceremony celebrated her invaluable contributions in academia and beyond, transforming the field of Infectious Diseases in Pakistan. Professor Naseem Salahuddin graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in 1967 and gained Board Certification in Internal Medicine from the US in 1977 with Fellowship in Infectious Diseases. Since returning to Pakistan, her influence on the clinical fraternity has been profound. She has aided [...]

Faculty Achievement | Dr. Madiha Ata Presents a Poster on 'ChatGPT Develops MCQs for PGME - a Blessing or a Curse', at IMECON24 Indus University of Health Sciences-Indus Hospital & Health Network (IUHS-IHHN) actively participated in the International Medical Education Conference 2024 (IMECON24), organized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and co-hosted by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Dr. Madiha Ata presented a poster titled 'ChatGPT develops MCQs for PGME - a blessing or a curse,' receiving acclaim from national and international attendees. Guided by Dr. Zafar Zaidi, three senior faculty members, Dr. [...]

Transformative Teaching: Integrating Technology into Medical Education A workshop titled ‘Transformative Teaching: Integrating Technology into Medical Education ‘was conducted at Indus University of Health Sciences on 20th February 2024 facilitated by Dr. Shafaq Sultana, Dr. Saba Shahid, Dr. Ghina Shamsi and Dr. Madiha Ata. This was the second pre-conference event at IUHS for the International Conference of Medical Education 2024 by CPSP. This workshop explored the innovative use of technology and AI in teaching and assessment. The participants were introduced to practical tools to make their practices more up-to-date and engaging for this generation of tech-savvy students. Through hands-on activities, they [...]