Mother & Child Health
Department of Paediatrics
- 8 faculty members
- 1 professor
Overview
The Department of Paediatrics is part of the Mother & Child Health division at Shalamar Medical & Dental College, with 8 faculty members.
Prof. Nadeem HameedHead of Department
Faculty
Full faculty directory-
Paediatrics Prof. Nadeem Hameed
Head of Department -
Paediatrics Dr. Qamar Uz Zaman
Associate Professor -
Paediatrics Dr. Sehar Gul Ahdi
Assistant Professor -
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Paediatrics
Dr. Mydah Tariq Rana
Assistant Professor -
Paediatrics Dr. Rabia Hafeez
Senior Registrar -
Paediatrics Dr. Noor Ul Ain Mehak
Senior Registrar -
Paediatrics Dr. Iqra Ashraf
Senior Registrar -
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Paediatrics
Dr. Khadija Kamal
Senior Registrar
Research
Research at SMDC20 publications by 5 researchers of this department.
Collaborative research areas
Publications by faculty
Dr. Bushra Madni12 publications
Efficacy Of Prophylactic Parenteral Paracetamol To Decrease Rate Of Ductus Patency In Preterm Infants .
Dr. Bushra Madni, Dr.Muhammad Imran
The Professional Medical Journal · 2022 · Vol. 29(01) · pp. 126-130
Keywords Ductus Patency, Paracetamol, Preterm
Efficacy Of Sildenafil In Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The New Born.
Dr.Muhammad Naveed, Dr.Fazal Ur Rehman, Dr.Khurram Shahnawaz, Dr. Bushra Madni
The Professional Medical Journal · 2022 · Vol. 29(04) · pp. 271-274
Keywords Neonates, Oxygenation, Persistant Pulmonary Hypertension Of New Born, Sildenafil
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Systemic Hypertension Among Children.
Dr.Fazal Ur Rehman, Dr.Farhan Zahoor, Dr.Khurram Shahnawaz, Dr. Bushra Madni
The Professional Medical Journal · 2022 · Vol. 29(05) · pp. 667-670
Keywords Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Pre-Hypertension
Characteristics And Clinical Features Of Children Presenting With Acute Myocarditis At A Tertiary Care Hospital.
Dr.Farhan Zahoor, Dr. Bushra Madni
The Professional Medical Journal · 2021 · Vol. 28(12) · pp. 1701-1704
Keywords Acute Myocarditis, Irritability, Tacchycardia, Tacchypnea
Clinical Profile And Etiological Agents Involved In Pediatric Infective Endocarditis
Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Naveed, Fazal Ur Rehman, Khurram Shahnawaz, Farhan Zahoor, Dr. Bushra Madni
Pakistan Journal Of Medical And Health Sciences · 2021 · Vol. 15(10) · pp. 2787-2789
Keywords Infective Endocarditis, Fever, Shortness Of Breath, Congenital Heart Disease
Pattern Of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Dr.Khurram Shahnawaz, Dr.Farhan Zahoor, Dr. Bushra Madni
The Professional Medical Journal · 2021 · Vol. 28(11) · pp. 1678-1681
Keywords Congenital Heart Diease, Echocardiography, Ventricular Septal Defect
Comparison Of Efficacy And Tolerability Of Melatonin And Amitriptyline In Children Suffering With Migraine
Dr. Khurram Shahnawaz, Dr.Beenish Bashir Mughal, Dr. Bushra Madni
Medical Forum Monthly · 2019 · Vol. 30(5) · pp. 12-15
Keywords Melatonin, Amitriptyline, Migraine, Good Response
Demographic Maternal And Obstetrical Risk Factors Associated With Infantile Colic.
Dr.Fazal Ur Rehman, Dr.Khurram Shanawaz, Dr. Farhan Zahoor, Dr. Beenish Basir Mughal, Dr. Bushra Madni
Medical Forum Monthly · 2019 · Vol. 30(8) · pp. 82-85
Keywords Infantile Colic, Daily Sleep, Crying At Night, Younger Infants
Hematological Manifestations Of Celiac Disease In Children
Dr. Bushra Madni, Dr.Kaleem Akther Malhi
Edical Forum Monthly · 2019 · Vol. 30(6) · pp. 6-9
Keywords Celiac Disease, Anemia, Thrombocytosis
Response Of Add-On Oral Levetiracetam In Neonates Having Refractory Seizures.
Farhan Zahoor, Dr.Beenish Bashir Mughal, Dr. Bushra Madni
Medical Forum Monthly · 2019 · Vol. 30(5) · pp. 44-47
Keywords Neonatal Seizure, Levatiracetam, Idiopathic, Response
Role Of Serum Crp, Ige And Complement Levels In Pediatric Population.
Dr.Farhan Zahoor, Dr. Fazal Ur Rehman, Khurram Shah Nawaz, Dr. Bushra Madni
Medical Forum · 2019 · Vol. 30(80 · pp. 27-30
Keywords Asthma, Crp, Eosinophil, Anemia
Urinary Tract Infections Amongst Neonates Having Asymptomatic Jaundice.
Beenish Bashir Mughal, Dr. Bushra Madni
Medical Forum Monthly · 2019 · Vol. 30(6) · pp. 15-18
Keywords Urinary Tract Infections, Asymptomatic, Afebrile
Dr. Mahnaz Hakeem Mahar4 publications
‘Factors Affecting Accidental Toxic Ingestion Among Children Younger Than 5 Years’
Dr. Ambreen Raza, Dr. Hafsa Zaheer, Dr. Mahnaz Hakeem Mahar
Pjmhs · 2022 · Vol. 16 · pp. 795-797
Keywords Accidental Posioning, Socioeconomic Status, Education
‘Factors Associated With Parental Refusal For Lumbar Puncture Among Children And Adolescent: A Cross Sectional Survey At A Tertiary Care Hospital
Dr. Sana Samreen, Dr. Mahnaz Hakeem Mahar
Pjmhs · 2022 · Vol. 16 · pp. 442-444
Keywords Lumbar Pucture, Febrile Seizures, Parental Refusal
Laboratory Blood Testing In Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Of A University Hospital: Are We Doing It Appropriately?
Dr Hafsa Sohail, Dr Shazia Bibi, Dr. Mahnaz Hakeem Mahar
Jamc · 2020 · Vol. 32 · pp. 422-424
Keywords Laboratory, Testing, Icu, Indications
‘Paediatric External Ventricular Drains: Experience From A Tertiary Care Hospital Of A Developing Country’
Dr. Qalab Abbas, Rayaan Asad, Dr. Mahnaz Hakeem Mahar
Jpma · 2016 · Vol. 66 · pp. 72-74
Keywords Evd, Paediatric,, Hydrocephalus, Infections
Dr. Mehwish Asghar2 publications
Efficacy Of Oral Azithromycin In Treatment Of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever In Children
Dr.Neelam Faryad, Dr. Mehwish Asghar
Pakistan Journal Of Medical And Health Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 16 · pp. 7
Keywords Enteric Fever, Salmonella, Azithromycin
Incidence Of Hyponatremia In Neonates Receiving Phototherapy For Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Dr.Lubna Riaz, Dr. Mehwish Asghar
Med.Forum · 2021 · Vol. 32 · pp. 8
Keywords Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Phototherapy, Hyponatremia
Dr. Qamar Uz Zaman1 publication
Scenario Of Antibiotic Resistance In Pakistan A Systemetic Review
Dr. Sarwat Iqbal, Dr. Shahzad Majeed Bhatti, Dr.Muhammad Aamer, Dr. Qamar Uz Zaman Shahzad, Dr. Ayesha Raza
Pakistan Journal Of Medical And Health Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 16 · pp. 643
Prof. Nadeem Hameed1 publication
Resident Doctors' Attitude And Perception About Antibiotics Usage, And Resistance In A Tertiary Care Hospital, In Lahore
Rizwan Zafar Ahmad, Dr. M. Nadeem Hameed, Prof. Dr. Fozia Umber Qureshi, Dr. Rozina Arshad
Journal Of Fatima Jinnah Medical College Lahore Pakistan · 2014 · Vol. 8(4) · pp. 15-18
Keywords Antibiotics Usage, Antibiotics Resistance, Doctors' Attitude, Perception
Faculty development activities
This consolidated document records the Faculty Development activities of the Pediatrics Department, Shalamar Medical & Dental College / Shalamar Hospital, for the ASPIRE Recognition of Excellence submission. It covers the period 2020–2025 and is structured chronologically. Each entry includes essential details on objectives, facilitators, participants, role, and evidence.
Chronological Record of Activities
- 1
Symposium on Pediatric Nutrition
Date: 28 Jan 2020
Type: Symposium
Objectives/Focus: Focused on pediatric nutrition and breastfeeding practices.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Junaid Rasheed, Prof. Farah Naz, Dr. Rameeza
Participants: Faculty, PG trainees, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 2
Scientific Session – 4th SMDC International Conference
Date: 1 Feb 2020
Type: Conference Session
Objectives/Focus: EBM, neonatal care, child protection, nutrition challenges.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Ashraf Sultan, Prof. Ayesha Arif, Dr. Naeem Zafar, Prof. Junaid Rasheed
Participants: Faculty, PG trainees, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 3
Scientific Session – 5th SMDC Virtual International Conference
Date: 4 Feb 2021
Type: Conference Session
Objectives/Focus: COVID-19, short stature, vaccines, congenital anomalies.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Masood Sadiq, Prof. Jamal Raza, Prof. Junaid Rasheed, Dr. Idrees Mazhar, Dr. Uzma Saleem
Participants: Faculty, PG trainees (virtual)
Role: Organizer/Host
- 4
Guest Lecture – Emerging Evidence in COVID-19
Date: 21 Oct 2021
Type: Guest Lecture
Objectives/Focus: Update on pediatric COVID-19 evidence and management.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Faheem Afzal
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
- 5
Lecture Series – Pediatric ECG
Date: Dec 2021 – Jan 2022
Type: Lecture Series
Objectives/Focus: Basics of ECG, abnormalities, cyanotic heart disease.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Uzma Kazmi
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
- 6
Scientific Session – 6th SMDC International Conference
Date: 3 Feb 2022
Type: Conference Session
Objectives/Focus: Antimicrobial stewardship, precocious puberty, myocarditis.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Faheem Afzal, Prof. Muhammad Ali, Prof. Uzma Kazmi
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 8
Guest Talk – Newborn Eye Screening
Date: 6 Mar 2023
Type: Guest Speaker Session
Objectives/Focus: Early detection of congenital eye diseases, importance of universal screening.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Khalid Mahmood
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
- 9
Panel Discussion – Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Children
Date: 10 Jan 2023
Type: Panel Discussion
Objectives/Focus: Outbreak trends, Shalamar data, management strategies.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Nadeem Hameed, Dr. Ahmed Bilal, Prof. Waqar Hussain, Prof. Haroon Hamid, Prof. Faheem Afzal, Mr. Nadeem Zafar
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs, general physicians
Role: Organizer/Host
- 10
Scientific Session – 7th SMDC International Conference
Date: 2 Feb 2023
Type: Conference Session
Objectives/Focus: Updates in pediatrics & neonatology.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Naeem Zafar, Prof. Farah Haroon
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, nurses, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
- 11
Symposium – Pediatric Tuberculosis
Date: 12 Jul 2023
Type: CME Symposium
Objectives/Focus: DS/MDR/XDR pulmonary TB, extrapulmonary TB, HIV, neuro-TB.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Faheem Afzal, Prof. Ejaz A. Khan, Dr. Fatima Mir, others
Participants: Delegates incl. SMDC Pediatrics nominees
Role: Participant/Delegate
- 12
Guest Lecture – Pediatric Malnutrition
Date: 16 Jun 2023
Type: Guest Lecture
Objectives/Focus: Past, present & future of malnutrition in children.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Junaid Rasheed
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 13
Guest Lecture – Professionalism in Pediatrics
Date: 26 Sep 2023
Type: Guest Lecture
Objectives/Focus: Professionalism, ethics, role modeling in pediatrics.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Sajid Maqbool
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 14
Mini Symposium – Pediatric Nephrology
Date: 12 Oct 2023
Type: Mini Symposium
Objectives/Focus: Common challenges in pediatric nephrology.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Iftikhar Ijaz, Dr. Minpal Singh
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
- 15
Biennial International Pediatric Nephrology Conference
Date: 4–5 Nov 2023
Type: Conference Participation
Objectives/Focus: Advances in pediatric nephrology; CME sessions, plenaries, workshops.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Iftikhar Ijaz, national & international experts
Participants: SMDC Pediatrics faculty attended as delegates
Role: Participant/Delegate
- 16
Awareness Talk – AFP Surveillance
Date: 4 Dec 2023
Type: Awareness Session
Objectives/Focus: Surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis, UNICEF collaboration.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Aneeba Khalid (UNICEF Coordinator)
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs, students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 17
Guest Lecture on Short Stature
- Date: 6th December 2023
- Type: Guest Speaker Session
- Venue: Lecture Hall 6, Shalamar Medical & Dental College
Speaker:
- Muhammad Ali – Professor of Pediatrics Endocrinology, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore
Objectives/Focus:
- To educate final year MBBS students about the evaluation and management of short stature.
- To highlight important clinical approaches and diagnostic pathways in pediatric endocrinology.
- To integrate real-case examples and provide an interactive platform for students.
Participants:
- Final year MBBS students (mandatory attendance).
- Pediatric faculty and consultants (invited to attend and encourage participation).
Role: ✅ Organizer/Host (Pediatrics Department, SMDC)
Evidence Available:
- Official WhatsApp announcement (by Prof. Nadeem Hameed).
- Attendance of final year MBBS class and faculty.
- Lecture delivered by external expert (Prof. Muhammad Ali).
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Neonatal Resuscitation Course
Date: 19 Dec 2023
Type: Training Course
Objectives/Focus: Skill development in neonatal resuscitation.
Speakers/Facilitators: Pediatrics & Obs/Gynae trainers
Participants: PG trainees, NICU staff nurses
Role: Organizer/Host
- 18a
Pre-Symposium Workshop – Neo Symposium 2024
- Date: 24th January 2024
- Type: Workshop (Pre-Symposium)
- Venue: Lecture Hall 2, Shalamar Medical & Dental College
Objectives/Focus:
- To update faculty and trainees on NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) guidelines.
- Discuss advances in neonatal resuscitation and components of NRP.
- Provide hands-on training and practice with neonatal mannequins.
- Facilitate interaction with national experts in neonatology.
Facilitators:
- Farah Haroon (HOD Neonatology, Children Hospital Lahore)
- Kaleem Malhi (Consultant Neonatologist, Wapda Hospital Lahore)
- Sikander Hayat (Assoc. Prof. Neonatology, SIMS Lahore)
- Usman Khalid (Asst. Prof. Neonatology, Children Hospital Lahore)
- Bushra Madni (Asst. Prof. Pediatrics, SMDC)
- Qamar-uz-Zaman Shahzad (Assoc. Prof. Pediatrics, SMDC)
Organizers:
- Nazli Hameed (Chair, Maternal & Child Health)
- Nadeem Hameed (Head of Pediatrics, SMDC)
Participants:
- Pediatricians, postgraduate trainees, neonatal staff, and faculty members.
Evidence Available: Flyer, program agenda, photos
Role: ✅ Organizer/Host (SMDC Pediatrics & MCH in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, PPA, SIMS)
- 19
Workshop – Management of Neurological Emergencies
Date: 26 Feb 2024
Type: Pre-Conference Workshop
Objectives/Focus: Neurological emergencies: status epilepticus, coma, raised ICP. Pre/post-tests included.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Tipu Sultan, Dr. Javeria Raza Alvi, Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi, Dr. Saima Ghafoor, Dr. Ahmed Bilal
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, neurology fellows
Role: Organizer/Host
- 20
Panel Session – Pediatric Sub-Specialties
Date: 26 Apr 2024
Type: Panel Session (Conference)
Objectives/Focus: Collaborative strategies for pediatric sub-specialties; future training directions.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Tayyaba Khawar Butt, Prof. Lutfullah Goheer, Prof. Nazli Hameed, Prof. Nadeem Hameed, Brig. Jawad Jalil
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, conference delegates
Role: Organizer/Host
- 21
Guest Lecture – Recognition of a Sick Neonate
Date: 30 Jul 2024
Type: Guest Lecture
Objectives/Focus: Early warning signs of neonatal illness, bedside assessment strategies.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Sikandar Hayat
Participants: Final year MBBS students
Role: Organizer/Host
- 22
Workshop – Childhood Movement Disorders
Date: 11 Sep 2024
Type: Pre-Conference Workshop (PPA)
Objectives/Focus: Types of movement disorders, dystonia management, video-based cases.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Tipu Sultan, Dr. M. Zia Ur Rehman, Dr. Javeria Raza Alvi, Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi, Dr. Ahmad Bilal
Participants: Residents, pediatricians, physiotherapists, OTs; SMDC Pediatrics faculty attended
Role: Participant/Delegate
- 23
Workshop – Professionalism & Ethics in Pediatrics
Date: 9 Oct 2024
Type: Workshop
Objectives/Focus: Professionalism principles, decision-making, cultural sensitivity, group activities.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Khalid Masood, Dr. Sarosh Saleem, Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, Dr. Bushra Madni
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, HOs, external participants
Role: Organizer/Host
- 24-UNICEF
Delegation’s Meeting on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Initiative
- Date: 11th October 2024
- Type: Strategic Meeting / Stakeholder Session
- Venue: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
Goals and Alignment:
- Reviewed and evaluated the implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in clinical and community settings.
- Shared key outcomes, identified challenges, and explored opportunities for scaling up KMC practices.
- Supported UNICEF’s strategic priorities: child survival, maternal health, early initiation of breastfeeding, and nurturing care.
- Delegation emphasized alignment with UNICEF’s broader commitment to equity, access, and quality of care.
Programs and Offerings:
- Highlighted facility-based and community-based KMC programs implemented across healthcare levels.
- Introduced mother support groups and peer counselling to encourage home-based continuation of KMC after discharge.
- Planned capacity-building workshops for nurses, neonatologists, paediatricians, and community health workers.
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
- Designed to ensure equitable access, particularly for low birth weight and preterm infants.
- Promoted involvement of male caregivers and family members for a family-inclusive model of care.
- Advocated for policy measures to provide KMC services free of cost, minimizing financial barriers.
Resources and Support:
- Essential infrastructure support provided for setting up dedicated KMC units in hospitals and health centres.
- UNICEF extended technical and financial assistance for training healthcare personnel and procuring KMC equipment.
- Planned provision of breastfeeding support kits, KMC wraps, and hygiene kits to facilities and mothers.
Faculty Expertise:
- Qurat ul Ain Ahmed – Incharge UNICEF Punjab
- Nownhall Shah – Senior Registrar Pediatrics
Evaluation and Impact:
- Key indicators: KMC initiation rates, duration of KMC, exclusive breastfeeding rates, and neonatal outcomes.
- Expected impacts: improved maternal-infant bonding, enhanced emotional well-being, and greater parental confidence.
Innovation and Scholarship:
- Recommended low-cost KMC wraps and carriers for prolonged skin-to-skin contact in resource-limited settings.
- Proposed collaborative research projects to evaluate physiological and psychological outcomes of KMC.
- Encouraged action research and quality improvement cycles for continuous refinement of KMC protocols.
Role: ✅ Participant and Collaborator (Shalamar Pediatrics Department)
Evidence Available: Meeting notes, UNICEF delegation summary. - 25
Seminar – Developmental Disorders in Children
Date: 12 Nov 2024
Type: Seminar
Objectives/Focus: Early identification, red flags, interventions, multidisciplinary approach.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Nazish Imran; SMDC Pediatric Neurologist
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, staff
Role: Organizer/Host
- 26
Refresher Session – Assessment Blueprint
Date: 17 Jan 2025
Type: Faculty Development
Objectives/Focus: Assessment blueprint, curriculum alignment, documentation improvement.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Khalid Cheema
Participants: Pediatrics faculty
Role: Organizer/Host
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Workshop – Child Protection
Date: 21 Jan 2025
Type: One-Day Training Workshop
Objectives/Focus: Early detection, referral, prevention of abuse; UNICEF/PAHCHAAN collaboration.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Naeem Zafar, Dr. Muhammad Moaz
Participants: Faculty, residents, nursing staff
Role: Organizer/Host
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Postgraduate Session – Long Case Discussion
Date: 10 Feb 2025
Type: Training Session
Objectives/Focus: History-taking, examination, differential diagnosis, management planning.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Waqar Hussain; Presenter: Dr. Ayesha Ali
Participants: Postgraduate residents, faculty
Role: Organizer/Host
- 29
Workshop – Peritoneal Dialysis in Pediatrics
Date: 8 Apr 2025
Type: Pre-Conference Workshop
Objectives/Focus: Basics, indications, complications, patient support, hands-on PD training.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Naureen Akhtar, Dr. Shahida Parveen, Dr. Faiza Noor, Dr. Rabia Hafeez, Dr. Sobia Ashfaq
Participants: 24 participants
Role: Organizer/Host
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Guest Lecture – Fever without Focus
Date: 10 Apr 2025
Type: Guest Speaker Session
Objectives/Focus: Evaluation of febrile child, guidelines, risk stratification, case examples.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Faheem Afzal
Participants: UG students, PG residents, faculty
Role: Organizer/Host
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Orientation – Polio Surveillance & Case Reporting
Date: 28 Apr 2025
Type: Awareness Session
Objectives/Focus: WHO protocols, early detection, reporting, coordinated response.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Mehreen Khalid (WHO)
Participants: Consultants, SRs, PGRs
Role: Organizer/Host
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Workshop – EEG in Pediatrics
Date: 6 May 2025
Type: Post-Conference Workshop
Objectives/Focus: EEG basics, normal/abnormal patterns, case-based interpretation.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Tipu Sultan, Dr. Shumaila Rafique, Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi, Dr. Javeria Raza Alvi
Participants: Faculty, PG residents, UG students
Role: Organizer/Host
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Guest Lecture – Bronchial Asthma
Date: 21 May 2025
Type: Guest Speaker Session
Objectives/Focus: Asthma pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, case-based discussion.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Iqbal Bano
Participants: Final year MBBS students, SRs, PGRs, HOs
Role: Organizer/Host
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Guest Lecture – Developmental Disorders
Date: 29 Jul 2025
Type: Guest Speaker Session
Objectives/Focus: ID, ASD, ADHD – early recognition, management, multidisciplinary insights.
Speakers/Facilitators: Prof. Nazish Imran (Child Psychiatry, KEMU)
Participants: Final year MBBS, HOs, PGRs, faculty
Role: Organizer/Host
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Essential Neonatal Care (ENC) Training Workshops
Date: 31 Jul & 12 Aug 2025
Type: Professional Development
Objectives/Focus: Provider & Instructor ENC workshops by UHS. Faculty certified as trainers.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi, Dr. Maida Tariq
Participants: SMDC faculty
Role: Participant/Delegate
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Award – Oral Presentation at SNARE Summit
Date: 6 Sep 2025
Type: Award Presentation
Objectives/Focus: Prize-winning oral presentation on rare/genetic disorders by Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi.
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr. Saher Gul Ahdi
Participants: National & international delegates
Role: Participant/Delegate
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