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. [...]

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 [...]