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, [...]

Addressing Exam Anxiety: Promoting Mental Health Awareness at Indus University of Health Sciences Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS) recently organized a session titled "From Panic to Peace: Breaking the Cycle of Exam Anxiety," aimed at promoting mental health awareness among students. The session focused on addressing the growing issue of exam anxiety and provided practical strategies to help students manage stress. The session explored the common causes of exam anxiety, including high self-expectations, fear of failure, lack of preparation, negative self-talk, and past academic challenges. It emphasized how these pressures particularly affect medical students, leading to reduced academic [...]

From Students to Practitioners: Indus Hospital Honors First Clinical Pharmacy Skills Graduates Karachi, Pakistan – The Department of Pharmacy Services at Indus Hospital and Health Network recently celebrated the successful completion of its six-month course on Excelling in Clinical Pharmacy Skills, affiliated with Indus University of Health Sciences and endorsed by the Pharmacy Council of Sindh. The certificate distribution ceremony was held at the main campus of Indus Hospital and Health Network, marking a significant milestone for the first batch of students. The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Dr. Aslam Shah, Chief of Pharmacy Services at Indus Hospital [...]

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 [...]