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Rawalpindi, February 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) urges all universities to maintain/enhance the quality of teaching and learning to achieve the international compatibility and competitiveness of their academic programs through on-site review/inspection of MS/MPhil/Equivalent and PhD (level 7 and 8) programs.

HEC’s Panel of Experts during its visit to NUMS for Postgraduate (PG) Programs Review (IPGPR) in November 2021 had given an excellent report to all its Programs.

Therefore, this year NUMS conducted its Internal PGPR 2022-23 on Jan 18-19, 2023 for quality assurance purposes. The review panel comprised Prof Dr Amena Rahim, Head of Biochemistry, IIMC, Dept, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Director QA, Air Cdre Muhammad Ismail, SI (M), (Retd), Director Academics, Prof Dr Dilshad Ahmed Khan SI (M), (Retd) and Dr Erum Monis, Deputy Director QA.

Vice Chancellor NUMS Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir, HI (M) in an opening session welcomed the External Expert and the internal team members where Deputy Director QA gave a presentation on ‘Introduction to NUMS PG Programs’.

During the two-day visit, the Panel undertook a detailed review of three PhD, nine Masters and eleven Master of Philosophy programs. The main focus was assessment of NUMS’ academic policies/procedures, curricula of programs, frequency of the meetings of statutory bodies, compliance to various clauses of the University Act and faculty/students’ dossiers, as per the HEC requirements.

On Day one, the Panel visited the NUMS PWD Campus and reviewed documents of 05 MS Programs being run under Department of Biological Sciences (DBS). It had independent recorded feedback sessions with the HoD DBS, Faculty members/program runners and the PG Students. Later, the panel visited the PG Labs, Library and Girls Hostel.

The IPGPR Panel visited the Army Medical College and had an introductory meeting with the Principal, Maj Gen Prof Farrukh Saeed HI (M). The team reviewed Biochemistry Dept, PG programs being run in AM College, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Armed Forces Postgraduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI), Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion (AFIT) and College of Nursing and had an extensive review of documents of faculty and students’ dossiers which was followed by interviews with Faculty and PG students of all constituent institutions.

During an exit meeting the Panel Chairperson briefed NUMS senior management on the salient findings of the review visit which were appreciated. The Panel was assured that its recommendations would be implemented in letter and spirit for further improvement of the NUMS Programs.

A souvenir was presented to the External Expert by the VC NUMS and a group photo taken to mark the closure of the activity.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):NUMS Department of Psychology under its Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held a session titled “Unpacking Contemporary Issues in Gender and Health” at NUMS Seminar Hall, PWD Campus on January 6th, 2023.

The event was organized by BS-Psychology students of Semester 3 taking the course “Gender and Health” facilitated by Ms. Taskeen Mansoor (Lecturer-Anthropology at NUMS). The guest speakers included Dr. Sawera Mansoor, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Foundation University Medical College and Ms. Wardah Zakir who have expertise in gender and development.

With the aim to sensitize the audience, the students, as part of their course projects, displayed creative posters, videos and presentations on topics like Digital World and Cyber-Harassment from a Gender Lens, Reclaiming Fatherhood, De-stigmatizing Child Sexual Abuse and How Masculinity Harms Men.

The students highlighted the misplaced assumption that masculinity is always a privilege and shared how toxic masculine expectations like “men don’t feel pain, men don’t cry.” Consequently mental and social wellbeing issues for men are reflected later in the life cycle.

It was discussed that virtual presence is central in this age of social media and both men and women are vulnerable to cyber-harassment but digital literacy can pave way for a safe and responsible use of emerging information and communication technologies. Students commented on the lack of researched and focus on fatherhood and comparing different generations of fathers, they encouraged the audience to think of how males also transition to become fathers.

Invited guest speakers who were specialists in the field of gender and mental health lauded the efforts of students. Talking about the need to understand gender differences in the presentation of mental health symptoms, Dr. Sawera Mansoor shared how males externalize stress in the form of aggression whereas females internalize it with physical symptoms like headache or stomach ache.

Furthering the discussion on preference of male or female physician for mental health issues, she shared examples of how male patients sometimes specifically request for female psychiatrists as they feel comfortable talking about issues concerning sexual and reproductive health and wife abuse. These topics are otherwise considered a challenge to masculinity and therefore remain un-disclosed to the same gender for fear of ridicule.

Ms. Wardah Zakir appreciated the level of knowledge and sensitization of psychology students towards gender and social issues. She specifically commended the students’ focus on contemporary issues like unexplored domain of masculinity.

Highlighting the influential role of media in socialization around ideas of masculinity and femininity, Ms. Wardah shared how there has been a positive shift in the portrayal of gender and instead of stereotypical roles for men and women, we have many examples of gender sensitive content from advertisements, dramas and movies, that depict multiple acceptable forms of femininities and masculinities.

The Head of Department of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Shazia Khalid thanked the guest speakers and presented them NUMS souvenir as a token of appreciation. The session ended with an informal networking over refreshments.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The world is currently facing problems that can threaten the global wealth and stability. The majority of these problems are linked with the menace of prevailing corruption. The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) in 2022 aimed to emphasize the critical link between anti-corruption and unity, stability, and progression of a nation.

Combating this menace is everyone’s responsibility, and only by working together and involving people from all strata of society we can overcome the adverse impact of this crime. Nations, public officials, civil servants, law enforcement personnel, media professionals, the corporate sector, non – governmental organizations, academia, the community at large, and youth should all be involved in this.

The 2022 IACD also marked the beginning of efforts to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). If the objectives highlighted in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be realized, then eradication of corruption, increase in truthfulness and strengthening of institutions are imperative.

Keeping this in mind, an International Anti-corruption day was observed in NUMS PWD Campus on December 15, 2022, under the guidance of Dr. Shumaila Naz (Assistant Professor, DBS), Dr. Sumra Wajid Abbasi (Assistant Professor, DBS), Ms. Salma Naz Khattak (Lecturer DSBS), Conveners of NUMS Art and Media Society, Drama Club, and Debating Club respectively.

Students from the entire NUMS campus took part in the event and also presented videos on anti-corruption and its prevention. Generally, the students manifested deep awareness on anti-corruption and out of the videos presented, three winners were chosen.

Later on, students from NUMS and Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI) engaged in constructive debates on the topics of “Discriminated Education is the reason for Corruption” and “Corruption is the sole cause of country’s downfall”.

Skits were also performed by youngsters, underlining the harms of corrupt practices in the society at large. They also illustrated digital and hand-made banners that called for attention to the growing problem of corruption.

Air Cdre Mohammad Ismail (Retd), Director Quality Assurance, was the chief guest on the occasion. He praised the students’ great potential and talent displayed during the event. He appreciated the efforts and dedication of the members of the NUMS Art and Media Society, Drama Club, and Debating Club in organizing the event. Students received certificates for their efforts and display of creativity. Finally, an awareness walk marked the conclusion of the event.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, January 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):NUMS Department of Public Health organized International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2022, at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Tuesday, 27th December at 0900 Hrs.

Disability inclusion is an essential condition in upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.

This event was exclusively organized by the students of all batches of BSPH NUMS under the supervision of Dr Tamkeen Jaffrey (Associate Professor Public Health). They celebrated this day to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

The ceremony was moderated by students of BSPH and began with a welcome note and recitation of Holy Quran. Students of all three batches played videos featuring independent living, inclusive education, barrier free and right-based society and access to justice for the person with disabilities.

They also prepared a video related to their visit to local NGO- Institute for Different-abled Young and Adults (IDYA). Posters focusing on right opportunities, personal choice, and community involvement for the disabled people were also displayed.

Mr Asim Zafar CEO Saaya Association was the guest speaker, graced the occasion by his presence, and appreciated the great potential and talent of students exhibited during the event. He also urged the importance of using respectful and positive terminology as it shows people with disabilities that they have a role in the community like everyone else in society.

He acknowledged the efforts and dedication of the members of department of Public Health in organizing the event and congratulated the Public Health team on the successful activity of International day of persons with disability.

The Head of Department Public Health Prof. Dr Uzma Hassan in her concluding remarks stressed upon the importance of the observance of this day as it aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disability. She expressed her gratitude to the Honourable guest for taking out the time to attend the event.

The HoD congratulated her team of Department of Public Health; Dr Tamkeen Jaffrey, Dr Hina Shan, Dr Raima Asif, Ms. Huzaifa Akram and Ms. Rubab Zulfiqar on their hard work and commendable job. Prof. Dr Uzma Hassan also appreciated all the students of BSPH for celebrating this day with full enthusiasm and working with full spirit for improving the ultimate status with the dignity of people with disabilities.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, January 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):The fifth session of Students’ Seminar Series was successfully conducted on December 22nd, 2022, under the title of Log kiya kahenge. as the name indicate, log kiya kahenge, reflects upon the idea of power, that resides between the society’s lens and a person’s introspection about their selves and choices they make.

There are people around us who are obsessed with the idea of seeking validation from every person that possibly exists around them and so are hesitant to make the reckless choice because of the fear that is crested in their heads by the punch line, which is totally a social induction, log kiya kahenge? This condition takes away the free will of people and compels them to converge from their natural course of action.

The students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, NUMS under the supervision of Ms Salma Ayaz (Lecturer English, DSBS), organized an interactive session on the take, “log kiya kahenge”. With the active participation of students from the Departments of Social and Behavioural Sciences and Psychology, the event was honoured by the presence of Dr. Azam Chaudhry (Dean- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities), Dr. Arif Mehmood (HoD Social and Behavioural Sciences), Dr. Shazia Khalid (HoD Psychology), Dr Zakia Bano (HoD Clinical Psychology) and other dignified faculty members. The event was hosted by Ms. Mariyam Aamir from (SSH-VII) and Ms. Saleha Iftikhar (SSH-VIII).

The event commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran and was followed by Ted Talk by Ms. Khadija Faisal (Psychology-II). It proceeded with a poem, both composed and recited by Ms. Enaab Syed (SSH-VII). The second Ted Talk was delivered by Ms. Noreen Iqbal (SSH-VI). The per formative description of the topic was portrayed by a group of students which received much applause from the audience. This group included Umm e Farwa, Ahsan Mukhtar, Areeba Gul, Abeer Fatima, and Pireh Fareed. The event was concluded by an Open Mic segment, which was moderated by Ms. Ifrah Zafar (Psychology-IV). Living up to its purpose the open mic session resulted in experience sharing from the audience. Ms. Fatimah Ather also shared her closure poem.

Dr. Azam (Chief Guest of the event) presented the participants with certificates of recognition. Along with the Event Management Team who assisted in making the event a success, the students of the organizing team (Nimra Arooj, Tasmiya Saghir, Maryam Bashir, and Fatimah Ather-SSH-VII) received appreciation from the faculty members.

Dr. Azam Chaudhry, in his remarks, acknowledged the hard work of the students for presenting quality performances along with highlighting the fact that on one hand, other people’s opinions can be a source of stress however, it can be the opinions of others that benefit you one way or other.

Furthermore, Dr Arif (HoD DSBS) in his concluding remarks appreciated the efforts of Ms. Salma Ayaz for meticulously supervising the event. With prayers and good wishes for the participants, the ceremony was formally concluded with a souvenir photo.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, January 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):Emotional Intelligence holds a pivotal role in daily life, the workplace and particularly in transitionary phase b/w childhood and adulthood. The said concept has critical role in dealing with psychological issues, effective parenting, and the role of management in organizational success, methods of encouragement, and its implications in structural life.

In this framework, NUMS-Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) in collaboration with NUMS-Dept of Psychology has organized a one-day capacity-building seminar titled “Role of Emotional Intelligence in Dealing with Adolescent Issues” at the National University of Medical Sciences, PWD Campus, Islamabad, on Wednesday, 28 December 2022.

Dr. Syed Muhammad Imran Bukhari, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, was the keynote speaker for the said event. He has vast knowledge and experience in the subject field and has been a part of the National Institute of Psychology (NIP) since 2012.

The workshop was actively attended by faculty members and students from the NUMS Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies and Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Honourable Acting Dean Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan (Head of Dept of Public Health) chaired the session. Head of Dept of Psychology, Prof Dr Shazia Khalid, and NUMS opened the session followed by the welcome note and introduction of the respected guest speaker to the audience by the Assistant Director ORIC.

The workshop proved to be a great knowledge-sharing opportunity for all the participants on the subject topic. After this workshop, the participants were able to comprehend the important concepts of emotional intelligence role. This seminar brought a positive attitude to participants in dealing daily life challenges of different social roles and relationships by regulating their emotions. The session was concluded with closing remarks by Acting Dean MDS Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan and she also appreciated the whole ORIC team for organizing this valuable event.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk