Day: May 16, 2022

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):“Success is no accident”. It is the hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. The faculty of the University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) is taking its students at many international platforms to represent UCMD.

Prof. Dr. Samina Malik (HoD Physiology, UCMD), the Iron Lady, is the embodiment of this quote along with her sheer character, intelligence, strength and style she’s innovated, and orchestrated such thought provoking and intellect stimulating events that have served as a learning experience for all her students. She’s been a guide to the ladder of success for all of her students. Recently, under her supervision four of her mentees partook in multiple international research conferences and won accolades for UCMD.

The first participation was ensured in Shalimar Medical and Dental College’s 6th International Conference upon Breaking Barriers held on February 3-5, 2022. Interdisciplinary research actions and global synergistic approaches were discussed where many physiologists, post graduate and undergraduate students contributed through insightful research presentations.

UCMD’s undergraduate students named Mr. M. Arslan (1st Year, MBBS), Ms. Afreen Nabi (2nd Year, MBBS) and Ms. Marwa Basharat (2nd Year, MBBS) and Ms. Neha Khawer (2nd Year, BDS) participated and emphasized upon inculcating different physiological principles in core learning concepts. Ms. Khawer secured 2nd position in undergraduate category and won a cash prize worth fifteen thousand rupees.

All of these eminent students participated in another conference conducted by the physiology department, University of Karachi entitled as 3rd Probe Conference 2022, themed as Physiology; Pandemics, Practices and Perspectives from February 21 to 23, 2022. It was a biennial meetup of eminent physiologists and scientists across the world. Physiology Resonates and Ozonizes Biological Existence abbreviated as PROBE offered a platform to discuss trans disciplinary paths of knowledge to achieve objectives and solutions to solve health oriented societal problems, whereas the medical education category Ms. Khawer was awarded 1st prize as the best oral presenter.

The student research society, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar conducted a decennial gala on February 23, 2022, titled “Sowing the Seeds of Curiosity”. Three students from UCMD namely: Mr. Adeel Sarwar, Ms. Khawer and Mr. Arslan successfully presented posters during the event.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
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Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):An international seminar on Robotic Surgery was organized by the Department of Surgery at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital (ULTH) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mansab Ali (HoD Surgery) on February 22, 2022. Dr. Jawad Ahmed (British national, Consultant General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust) was the key speaker at the event. Dr. Ahmed was recently appointed as the first robotic HPB proctor (trainer) in the UK.

The seminar was attended by Dr. Zahid Pervaiz (Medical Superintendent, ULTH), Prof. Mansab Ali (HoD Surgery), Prof. Rizwan Saleem (Professor, Surgical Unit II), Dr. Amir Usman (Associate Professor), Dr. Javeria Usman (Assistant Professor), Dr. Abid Janjua (Assistant Professor), Dr. Ahmad Raza (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Urology), Dr. Haroon Ghos (HoD, Urology, UCM), Dr. Sohail (Assistant Professor, Dermatology), Dr. Atif Kazmi (HoD, Dermatology), postgraduate trainees, house officers of multiple departments and medical students.

During the seminar, Dr. Ahmed exchanged his experiences of robotic surgery with the audience. He also shared the videos of robotic assisted whipple’s procedures and hepatectomies. Discussing the advantages of robotic surgery, he compared open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. Moreover, he agreed to train postgraduate trainees for robotic surgeries and offered electives at his centre to the medical students.

The senior consultants discussed the cost effectiveness and outcomes of robotic surgery with the speaker, while students and postgraduate trainees asked many questions about training in robotic surgery and exchange programs with the Royal College. The event ended with the shield presentation to Dr. Ahmad.

Dr. Ahmed signs MoU with UOL

Prior to the seminar, the University of Lahore (UOL) signed an MoU with Dr. Ahmad for taking him on board as an honorary professor and international faculty member. The MoU focuses on building international strategic partnerships aimed at driving improvements and research in healthcare delivery, surgical workforce development and training targeting to address the rapidly changing skills needed in the field of surgery.

On the occasion, Mr. Awais Raoof (Chairman, BoG) expressed happiness over the inclusion of Dr. Ahmed as a faculty member of the varsity. He also hoped that the contribution of the international staff will enhance the learning outcomes of the postgraduate trainees and medical students of the university. He also agreed to set up a robotic surgery centre at ULTH while Dr. Ahmed gave nod to do monthly live sessions on Zoom with medical students and postgraduate.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):To create the awareness and understanding of sepsis and its timely treatment, the Department of Family Medicine at the University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) recently arranged an online lecture on “Sepsis in Adults”. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection which is a life-threatening medical emergency. The infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.

This informative lecture was delivered by Dr. Khurram Qazi (Consultant Emergency Physician, Flinders Medical Center, Adelaide, Australia), and was organized by Dr. Shahid Waheed (HoD, Family Medicine) with the coordination of Dr. Khadijah Mukhtar (Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education) under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Mahwish Arooj (Principal, UCMD). Several faculty members from the Department of Family Medicine, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Research Cell and clinical and non-clinical staff members attended the session.

While delivering the lecture, Dr. Qazi explained the Sepsis disease and its early detection. He also elaborated on its clinical features, various classifications, assessment, management, vasopressors, antibiotics and source control. He said that early recognition of Sepsis is important for timely initiation of treatment as a delay in antibiotic treatment has been documented to result in increased mortality.

He further talked about symptoms, risk factors and predictive tools of this infection. He also briefed the participants about the strategy to respond with early consideration of vasopressors, early antibiotics and their monitoring.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry at the University College of Dentistry (UCD) conducted a series of seminars in the celebration of World Oral Health Day at the University Dental Hospital. The seminars were aimed at raising awareness regarding oral health problems.

In continuation of the series, the department held a seminar themed “Peri-Implant Health: A Question of Low or High Maintenance?” on March 14, 2022. The session was attended by the house officers and faculty members of the Community and Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology Departments.

As the key speaker, Dr. Muhammad Haseeb (Associate Professor, HoD Department of Periodontology and one of the few certified Periodontists in Pakistan) highlighted the importance of maintaining Dental Implants and advised that the patients must visit their concerned specialist who placed the implants. The specialist can, in turn, identify any ongoing pathology/complications and addressed them on time.

He further suggested to the doctors that it’s their responsibility to tell their patients about the follow up. He further explained that peri-implant health is considered to be associated with multiple factors which include, the periodontal health around the tooth, the bone in which the implant is placed, oral hygiene and the systematic health of the patient.

In his concluding remarks, Dr. Haseeb said: “Maintenance of implant health and minimization of complication in peri-implant is more important than placing implants. Therefore, doctors should increase their understanding and knowledge about implant health and longevity”.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):To mark World Oral Health Month in March 2022, the Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry at the University College of Dentistry (UCD), the University of Lahore (UOL) organized a series of seminars, workshops, and health camps, one of which was organized at the Trust School, Sabzazar Campus, Lahore.

The major goals were to raise awareness regarding oral hygiene, tooth diagnosis, and medication prescription. The dental faculty, including members from the Department of Community Dentistry, House Surgeons, and second-year BDS Dental students, examined the overall oral health of the parents and children.

The students took an active role during the camp by asking probing questions about oral health. In the end, goody bags promoting oral health were provided to attendees in association with Colgate and Palmolive. Ms. Madeeha Anees (School Campus Head) praised the visiting team’s efforts and expressed gratitude to Dr. Arooj ul Hassan (HoD Community and Preventive Dentistry, UCD) for his kind coordination and assistance with the camp. Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmad Warraich (Principal, UCD) praised the organizing team’s and sponsors’ contributions and encouraged the continuation of such oral health-awareness campaigns.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):On February 16, 2022, the School of Integrated Social Sciences (SISS) hosted a delegation from Kabul, Afghanistan, for a discussion on the importance of Pak-Afghan youth engagement. The delegation was a part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ Beyond Boundaries initiative, a program committed to facilitating exchanges between various segments of Pakistani and Afghan societies.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rabia Akhtar (Director, SISS) said that through SISS, the University of Lahore is taking steps, not least by integrating Afghan students, to foster healthy people-to-people contacts between the two countries. She said that through such initiatives and interventions as training and upskilling Afghan students, many of the misunderstandings marring Pak-Afghan relations can be done away with.

Agreeing with this viewpoint, Mr. Imtiaz Gul, (Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies) said that it is never too late to take such approaches seriously. He stressed the need for opening up more conduits for dialogue between the youth of both countries. He said that only bright, skilled, and educated youngsters from Afghanistan and Pakistan can stop and deter spoilers from damaging their relations, whose success is critical to allowing them to reap the dividends of economic connectivity and integration.

Thereafter, the participants discussed the importance of not only creating more opportunities for academic engagements but also exploring possibilities for cooperation in sports, culture, and languages. While agreeing on how negative stereotypes have been created and promoted by the enemies of peace in the region, the delegates lamented the fact that the media on both sides has not done enough to break them, or counter propaganda. They said that both countries must jointly work towards creating goodwill and promoting each other’s positive and softer side.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk