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.

Research

Research at SMDC

20 publications by 5 researchers of this department.

Collaborative research areas

Publications by faculty

Dr. Bushra Madni12 publications
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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
  1. ‘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

  2. ‘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

  3. 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

  4. ‘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
  1. 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

  2. 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

Research profile

  1. 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

Research profile

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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).
  17. 18

    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

  18. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

  27. 27

    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

  28. 28

    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. 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

  30. 30

    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

  31. 31

    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

  32. 32

    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

  33. 33

    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

  34. 34

    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

  35. 35

    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

  36. 36

    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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