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Basic Sciences

Department of Bioethics

  • 1 faculty member

Overview

The Department of Bioethics is part of the Basic Sciences division at Shalamar Medical & Dental College, with 1 faculty members.

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Research

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Research resources

22 publications by 2 researchers of this department.

Collaborative research areas

Publications by faculty

Dr. Sarosh Saleem21 publications

Research profile

  1. Argument For Consensual Paternalism In Shared Decision-Making: Rediscovering Autonomy In Western Bioethics

    Dr. Sarosh Saleem

    Bioethics 2025 Vol. 1-6

    Keywords Autonomy, Adorno, Consensual Paternalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Bioethics, Paternalism, Pluralism

  2. Misrepresenting Female Doctors In Pakistan: How The “Doctor Bride” Phenomenon Causes Epistemic Injustice

    Sundus Iftikhar, Dr. Sarosh Saleem

    Asian Bioethics Review 2025 Vol. 17 pp. 1-8

    Keywords Doctor Bride · Epistemic Injustice · Gender Discrimination · Stigmatization · Gender Bias · Moral Harm · Medical Education

  3. Reimagining Assent: When Things Get Lost In Translation In International Pediatric Research

    Dr. Sarosh Saleem

    Asian Bioethics Review 2025 Vol. 17 (2) pp. 307-324

    Keywords Assent · Pediatric Research · Cultural Sensitivity · Dissent · Institutional Review Boards · Ethical Guidelines

  4. Human Milk Banks In The Islamic Republic Of Pakistan: One Step Forward And Two Steps Backward

    Annum Ishtiaq, Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Annuls Of Kemu 2024 Vol. 30 pp. 112-114

    Keywords Milk Bank, Islamic Milk Bank

  5. Silent Suffering: Status Of Pediatric Palliative Care Services In Pakistan

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Current Problems In Pediatric And Adolescent Healthcare 2024 Vol. 54

    Keywords Palliative Care, Pediatric Palliative Care

  6. Impact Of Covid-19 On Elderly: A Perspective From Pakistan.

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Maria Javaid, Nashmia Mahmood

    Book: Handbook On Covid-19 Pandemic And Older Persons 2023 Vol. 1 pp. 521-534

    Keywords Elderly, Covid 19, Ethical Issues For Elderly

  7. Experiences Of Medical And Dental Students Of Pakistan During Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Qualitative Study

    Dr. Sundus Iftikhar, Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    British Medical Journal 2022 Vol. 12

    Keywords Covid-19, Lock Down, Medical Students

  8. Medical Students’ Views On Medical Ethics Education-A Mixed Method Study

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Irqa Ghulam Rasool, Omar Nisar, Sadia Rehman Rao, Samaha Nisar

    Journal Of Shalamar Medical And Dental College 2022 Vol. 3 pp. 81

    Keywords Medical Education, Bioethics

  9. Reopening Of Universities For On-Campus Teaching In Covid 19 Pandemic: Status Of Generalized Anxiety In Medical Students.

    Maj (R) Dr. Saadia Shehzad, Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Proceedings S.Z.M.C 2022 Vol. 36 pp. 7-13

    Keywords Covid 19; Pandemic; Medical Colleges; Medical Students; Generalized Anxiety

  10. Assessment Of Medical Professionalism Among Students And Faculty Members Of Shalamar Medical And Dental College Lahore

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Dr. Shabnam Tahir

    Journal Of Advances In Medical Education And Professionalism 2021 Vol. 9 pp. 204

    Keywords Assessment ,Medical Professionalism , Medical Student Academy ,Faculty

  11. Developing Ethical Leadership In Health Care – Experience Of Introducing Bioethics In Post Graduate Training

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Sana Tariq

    Global Bioethics Enquiry 2020 Vol. 8 pp. 164-171

  12. Do Family Wishes Trump Verbal Advance Directive?

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Nuzhat Irfan Malik, Nida Ilyas Shamsi

    Annals Of Jinnah Sindh Medical University 2020 Vol. 6 pp. 75-77

  13. Ethics In Covid-19 Pandemic: Narrative Review On Challenges Faced By Healthcare Workers

    Maha Khalil, Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Pakistan Journal Of Medicine & Surgery 2020

  14. How Ethical Issues At The End Of Life Are Approached In Children: A Phenomenological Study Of Pediatricians In Pakistan

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Sana Tariq, Nosheela Rafique

    Eubios Journal Of Asian And International Bioethics 2020 Vol. 30 pp. 467-472

  15. A Good Doctor

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Medical Journal Of Sakina Begum Institute 2019 Vol. 1(1) pp. 33

    Keywords Doctor, Mother, Father

  16. Clinical Ethics In Pediatrics: An International Perspective

    John D. Lantos, Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Dr. Fajar Raza, Janicke Syltern, Erwin J. Khoo, Arpana Iyengar, Priya Pais, Jagdish Chinnappa, Pablo Lezama-Del Valle, André Kidszun

    The Journal Of Clinical Ethics 2019 Vol. 30 pp. 35-45

    Keywords Pediatrics, Ethics, International Perspective

  17. Managing Acute Pain In Hiv+/Aids Patients: Knowledge And Practice Trends Among Emergency Physicians Of Major Tertiary Care Centers Of A Developing Country

    Aliya Ahmed, Gul Afshan, Robyna Khan, Badar Afzal, S. Jamali, N. Farooq, Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Bmc Research Notes 2019 Vol. 13

  18. Stigmatization And Resource Allocation – Ethical Dilemmas For Hiv Positive Intravenous Drug Users.

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Dr. Maryam Riaz Tarar

    Medical Journal Of Sakina Begum Institute 2019 Vol. 1 pp. 31-33

  19. Clinical Spectrum Of Admitted Severely Acute Malnourished Children At The Indus Hospital Karachi: An Evaluation Of One Year’S Experience

    Unaisa Kazi, Sana Tariq, Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Fareeduddin

    Ann Jinnah Sindh Med Uni 2018 Vol. 4(2) pp. 70-74

    Keywords Acute Malnutrition, Childhood Malnutrition, Marasmus

  20. Cross-Cultural Differences In Communication About A Dying Child

    Donald Cochran, Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Sumaira Khowaja, John D. Lantos

    Pediatrics 2017 Vol. 140(5) pp. 1-4

    Keywords Cultural, Dying Child, Communication

  21. Priority Settings In Healthcare System

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem

    Pakistan Journal Of Medical Ethics 2010 Vol. 11

Sadia Rehman Rao1 publication

  1. Medical Students’ Views On Medical Ethics Education-A Mixed Method Study

    Dr.Sarosh Saleem, Irqa Ghulam Rasool, Omar Nisar, Sadia Rehman Rao, Samaha Nisar

    Journal Of Shalamar Medical And Dental College 2022 Vol. 3 pp. 81

    Keywords Medical Education, Bioethics

Faculty development activities

Goals and Alignment

The Department of Bioethics is dedicated to strengthening ethics, professionalism, and reflective practice in medical education and healthcare. Faculty development programs directly support SMDC’s mission of preparing competent and ethical healthcare professionals by integrating bioethics and professionalism into teaching, research, and clinical training.

Programs and Offerings

·  PG trainees’ workshops: on professionalism and medical ethics (2019–2025). 6 per year

Inclusivity and Accessibility

·  All workshops and activities

Community of Practice

  • DHEP × LUMS Learning Institute (LLI) collaboration.

Resource and Support

  • Institutional support through budget allocations (2024–2025) for faculty development.
  • Administrative and logistical support for workshops and DHEP.
  • Access to SMDC facilities and digital platforms (Zoom, LMS).
  • Partnership with LUMS providing expertise and infrastructure.

Faculty Expertise

Departmental faculty are trained in bioethics and professionalism at national and international levels. They serve as facilitators in DHEP, conduct internal workshops, and attend conferences for professional growth. Dr. Sarosh Saleem is the only PhD (Health Care Ethics) and trained Clinical Ethicist in Pakistan, while Ms. Amna Farooq is the only qualified Islamic Bioethicist working in Pakistan.

The department collaborated with national and international faculty in facilitating the DHEP program and conducting workshops at SMDC.

Evaluation and Impact

All activities include structured evaluations. Feedback shows high faculty satisfaction, increased integration of ethics into teaching/assessment, and improved reflective practices. Based on feedback, more case-based and interprofessional discussions have been incorporated.

Innovation and Scholarship

  • Introduced interdisciplinary case-based teaching, simulation, and the use of educational videos related to bioethics
  • Faculty publications and presentations in bioethics and professionalism at national and international forums.
  • Awards and Grants (Dr. Sarosh Saleem):
    • Max Charlesworth Award 2023 : Australasian Association of Bioethics & Health Law Conference, Brisbane, Australia, Nov 2023 for the paper: Consensual Paternalism-Building a Case for Paternalism in Patient Care and Shared Decision-making   
    • The Hastings Center Graduate Student Sponsorship   For American Society of Bioethics & Humanities (ASBH) Conference 2022 
    • Hans Joachim Schwager Award 2021   Bodelschwingh Foundations Bethel
 Clinical Ethics Tools: Changing Paradigms Of Clinical Ethics Consultation In Pakistan Announced at ICCEC 2021 South Africa in December 2021  
    • Travel Grants:   ICCEC 2021, South Africa          International Conference of Clinical Ethics Consultation World Congress of Bioethics 2020, PA, USA         
    • International Association of Bioethics IAB ICCEC 2018, Oxford, UK         
    • Institute of Medical Ethics IME Faculty Research Grant:
    • Shalamar Medical & Dental College for travel to attend & present at AABHL 2018, Australia
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Contact

For department enquiries, contact the college office: info@smdc.edu.pk · +92 42 3685 2658

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