Islamabad, The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) held a Certificate Award Ceremony on November 7, 2023, at its PWD Campus, to honor the accomplishments of its faculty and young officers. The event recognized the successful completion of various training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of NUMS faculty and staff.
According to National University of Medical Sciences, the ceremony marked the conclusion of two significant training programs conducted by the university. The first program was a series of three-day workshops titled “Curriculum Planning and Implementation,” held from July 5 to August 9, 2023. These workshops trained 70 faculty members from various departments of NUMS, including the Departments of Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, and Biological Sciences.
In addition to the faculty development workshops, the ceremony also celebrated the completion of the Certified University Management Training Program (UMTP Batch-II). This six-month program, conducted from August 2021 to January 2022, was designed to induct and train young talent at NUMS. It included extensive academic training and on-the-job training in various university directorates. Initially, 27 candidates were inducted as UMT Officers (UMTOs), of whom 13 successfully completed the two-year program, and one left NUMS. Based on their performance over 24 months, 12 of these officers had their employment extended to continue their contributions to NUMS.
The Certificate Award Ceremony was graced by Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI (M), (Retd), Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academics), as the Chief Guest. He expressed his pleasure at the efforts made by the NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) for faculty development and applauded the NUMS Center for Lifelong Learning (NCL) for organizing such important events. He also encouraged the young officers receiving their certificates, highlighting them as the promising future of NUMS.
The event also recognized the efforts of the NDHPE faculty and Team NCL for their contributions to NUMS faculty development. Certificates were awarded to NDHPE Facilitators and NCL Organizers as tokens of appreciation. The ceremony concluded with the chief guest distributing Training Completion Certificates to the 12 successful young officers of UMTP (Batch-II).
Karachi, In a significant call to action at the 4th Annual ENT Summit for Residents at Dow University, Professor Tariq Rafi, head of the Higher Education Commission Sindh, emphasized the crucial role of young doctors in elevating Pakistan’s contribution to global medical research. Currently, Pakistan’s participation stands at less than one percent, a figure that Professor Rafi believes can be improved through the efforts of emerging medical researchers.
According to Dow University of Health Sciences, the summit highlighted the enthusiasm and potential of young doctors in medical research. Professor Rafi noted the participation of twenty-two young researchers at the summit as a positive sign. The event, dedicated to the martyrs of Gaza and Palestine and healthcare professionals working there, saw insightful addresses by various experts including Professor Nazli Hussain and Professor Atif Hafeez Siddiqui. The chief guest of the closing session, Professor Zeba Haque, Principal of Dow International Medical College, also acknowledged the growing interest in medical research among young doctors across Pakistan, especially in Karachi.
The event served as a platform for young doctors to present their research, with 22 participants presenting papers on their cases. The summit awarded top presentations, recognizing the work of Dr. Abdul Basit of Aga Khan University Hospital, Dr. Maria Adeel of Liaquat National Hospital, and Dr. Shamsa Hussain Kamkala of Dow University, among others. Professor Kaleem Thaeeme, Professor Sameer Qureshi, Professor Ausaf Ahmad, and Professor Zafar Iqbal Haideri comprised the jury. Special recognition was given to Dr. Syed Hisham Ali of Civil Hospital for his paper.
Professor Atif Hafeez Siddiqui, head of the ENT Department at Dow University, expressed satisfaction with the summit’s success and the growing research culture among young doctors. This event marked the continuation of a tradition aimed at fostering a robust research environment in the medical field.
The summit underscored the importance of encouraging young doctors to engage in research to address public health problems in Pakistan. The insights and findings presented by these young researchers hold potential for direct public health benefits, indicating a promising future for medical research in the country.