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Rawalpindi, March 17, 2023 (PPI-OT): NUMS Department of Biological Sciences(DBS) organized a day-long Professional Development Course for enhancing the potential capacity and updating knowledge of its faculty for meeting national and international standards to teach their students in various subjects. It was organized by Dr. Asma Saleem Qazi, Assistant Prof, DBS, NUMS on Feb 15, 2023 at Seminar Hall of the Main Campus under the auspices of DBS departmental “Capacity Building and Resource Generation Committee.” It was facilitated by Dr. Erum Monis Deputy Director Quality Assurance.

Prof. Dr. Aisha Mohiuddin, Dean Multidisciplinary Studies in her remarks as the chief guest appreciated the idea of bringing out faculty out of their monotonous routine and enabled it share their teaching experiments with their fellow colleagues in a relaxed environment. Prof. Dr. Jawad Hassan, Head of Department said that holding such events should be encouraged.

During the course, the participants, elaborated upon fundamentals of outcome based education and the significance of continuous Quality Assurance for analysis of the best possible use of resources, both human and teaching aids. Analysing different theories on the subject, various levels of learning prescribed under Blooms Taxonomy were discussed in detail for teaching and assessments, to learn with examples how successful institutions apply Quality Assurance and Outcome Based Education in their institutions and correlate with the perspective of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan announced from time to time.

The phenomenon of ‘Teachers Capacity Building’ is a continuous improvement process at an individual’s distinction to enter teaching until retirement. It is the responsibility of institutions to facilitate and provide opportunities to faculty members to update their knowledge and upgrade their skills to match and exceed national and international standards of student engagement and make their classrooms knowledge revealing, student centric and inclusive to give their students an experience of a life time in their academic journey. Academic quality means how well an institution supports students in their learning: the teaching, the provisions available, how they are assessed, and the resources made available. Quality assurance is the process for verifying that the standards and quality of higher education provision meet agreed expectations.

The aim was to introduce best practices adopted by teachers around the globe. Through an open discussion in an interactive session, faculty members of DBS, being researchers of high calibre, were asked how was their class room different from conventional classrooms and to share one out of the box idea they had successfully implemented to ensure they let the students explore the best of their learning, researching, analysing and creative abilities. A group photo was taken after distribution of certificates among the participants by the Professor.

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, March 17, 2023 (PPI-OT):NUMS Scientific Society Successfully concluded two-day Antimicrobial Resistance and Students Sourcing Antibiotic Discovery in collaboration with Tiny Earth USA, under the umbrella of Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA) NUMS. The Event started with the verses of Holly Quran followed by a welcome note to guest speakers and participants from Dean MDS Professor Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin. More than 70 students participated in the event which include agar art and video competition to spread awareness., sensitize the stakeholders and to promote STEM education. Dean MDS applauds the effort of NUMS Scientific Team for taking initiatives and providing a platform to students for scientific engagements.

Program convener Dr. Wasim Sajjad also highlighted the urgency for new drugs “AMR has emerged as a serious public health problem worldwide. Systematic misuse of antimicrobials should be discouraged by all healthcare professionals and workers. There is a strong need to priorities AMR at all levels and implement multipronged strategies, aligned with the Global and National Action Plans, to curtail the impact of AMR. Ms Trang Tran Tiny Earth Admin and Outreach Specialist Wisconsin Institute for Discovery University of Wisconsin-Madison also shared a short presentation for the audience. Trang Tran provided an overview of the network, the Tiny Earth Antibiotic Discovery Pipeline, and students’ importance in the discovery of new antibiotics.

The program was also attended by one of our keynote speaker Dr. Fiasal Hanif consultant Microbiologist Military Hospital Rawalpindi. Dr. Faisal highlighted the importance and potential of antibiotic stewardship program that how it is improving the prescription of medical practitioners and lower the cost of treatment. He also mentioned that improving antibiotic prescribing and use is critical to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antibiotic resistance. Dr. Tauqeer Mustafa representative of Fleming fund was also one of the invited speaker who elaborated the work of Fleming fund in the AMR. Dr. Tauqeer shared future opportunities for joint research work in context of Pakistan.

Brig Javaid Usman (Retd) Professor Microbiology Army Medical College was Chief Guest on the occasion. While addressing to the students and researcher’s professor Javaid said that AMR is a silent pandemic and going forward, healthcare authorities should focus on screening and monitoring of all the objectives of the NAP by proper implementation of the policies as well as promoting antimicrobial stewardship interventions and Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. He also addressed the current challenges and other factors like unplanned urbanization, industrialization and climate changes contributing to AMR.

Finally, Brig Javaid Usman(Retd) presented certificate and cash prizes to winners of agar art and video competition. Where in agar art Ayesha Asad from Department of Biological Sciences secured 1st prize, Atika Shamraiz form University for Haripur secured 2nd and Ayesha Noor and Mahnoor Arif from NUMS-DBS, awarded with 3rd prize. In video competition Hawaid Ahmad from NUMS-DBS and Shiza Aftab from Public Health were jointly awarded with 1st prize, Fizza Maryam from NUMS DBS secured 2nd and Taimur Haq and his Team from AFPGMI, 3rd position. The program was closed with a vote of thanks from Professor Muhammad Jawad Hassan HoD N-DBS. He also appreciated the contribution of Multi-LinkX Scientific for sponsoring 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, March 16, 2023 (PPI-OT): A Four-day orientation session was organized for the first-year students of BS Allied Health Sciences- Batch 2023 enrolled in respective disciplines i.e. BS Cardiac Perfusion, BS Medical Lab Technology and BS Medical Imaging Technology on 20th – 24th February 2023 at AFPGMI. Department of NUMS Affairs and Resource Development conducted sessions for students on various topics as the main objective for orientation was to acquaint the students with academic aspects of the courses /program and to familiarize them with the institute code of conduct.

Mr. Muhammad Waqas Ashraf, Manager NUMS Affairs at AFPGMI delivered a comprehensive session on Allied Health Sciences Programme and NUMS Policies and spoke about the rules and regulations of the institute, academic discipline, Joining Instructions and NUMS Policies / SOPs at the Undergraduate level. He also had an exchange of dialogue with students in respect of various co-curricular and extra activities helping the student with their overall development.

Ms. Hina Riaz, Asst Manager NUMS Affairs at AFPGMI conducted an awareness session on “Anti-Gender Harassment at Institutions” in compliance with Higher Education Commission and NUMS Policy on “Protection Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education Institutions”. The talk was intended to create awareness among students at the primary level casing the Fundamentals of Gender-Based Harassment. Furthermore, she imparted a lecture on “Quality Assurance Processes” and elaborated on the importance of the NUMS Automated Feedback System established by the Department of Quality Assurance at NUMS to ensure the quality and continuous improvement of Academic programs at the institute level.

Ms. Saba Khursheed, Research Officer AFPGMI conducted an Introductory Session on Research Methodology and gave primary information about the research of the BS (AHS) program designed in the context of University and Institute rules and regulations.

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, March 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) arranged orientation session for Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program to welcome fourth batch of students, on February 20th, 2023. This year, an overwhelming response was observed for the program, which is evidence of our faculty hard work, commitment and dedication. With this program, Department of Public Health aims to create a health workforce, capable to generate health awareness and health promotion among the community by adopting an innovative and community- based learning approach.

The session was organized to provide a brief introduction of the University and the Department of Public Health. The session was attended by the students and the faculty members of Department of Public Health including Head of Department Professor Dr Uzma Hassan, Associate Professor Dr Tamkeen Jaffry, Assistant Professor Dr Hina Shan, Assistant Professor Dr Raima Asif and Lecturer Ms Rubab Zulfiqar. Prof. Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin, Dean Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, NUMS graced the occasion by her presence. She appreciated the efforts of DPH team, underscored the role of NUMS DPH faculty in imparting quality education, and wished a promising career in public health research and development.

Dr Raima Asif Assistant Professor Public Health moderated the session by introducing the students with the mission of NUMS followed by a welcome note from Professor Dr. Uzma Hassan Head of Department Public Health. She congratulated the students on their selection, highlighted the tremendous progress NUMS has made during the past five years and reiterated NUMS pledge to follows the spirit of scientific inquiry with the best of education and skill base training. She stressed the importance of public health in the development of a strong and resilient health system, underscored the role of faculty in imparting quality education, and wished them, a promising career in Public Health research and development.

The DPH faculty gave their brief introduction. Dr. Tamkeen Jaffry, Associate Professor Public Health briefed the students regarding academic and assessment policy of the program. The students of Batch II made short video highlighting the events, campaigns and overall outline of the BSPH program of NUMS. Testimonials representing students of all of the three batches of BSPH were also displayed during the ceremony. A little icebreaker activity to enlighten and entertain the students was presented by students of Batch I.

The students of new batch introduced themselves to the faculty members and to each other, briefly highlighting their interests in Public Health and reasons of joining NUMS. Students were provided the opportunity to ask questions from the HoD Public Health and faculty related to program and career perspective. Ms. Aqsa Arshad, Directorate of Digital Technologies, conducted a training session on the Learning Management System at Moodle. The Chair concluded the session with a note of thanks to the students, faculty members and the concerned staff. The students were provided refreshments followed by a tour of academic block by the senior batch BSPH focal persons. The academic session has been formally commenced from February 21st, 2023.

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, March 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir, HI(M) Tuesday said that art of communication was the core of every profession and that was what, we were endeavouring to promote by organizing annual NUMS inter college declamation contest-2023. The Vice Chancellor was making his concluding remarks as the chief guest, at the conclusion of a day-long declamation contest organized by NUMS Department of Student Affairs, held at the Army Medical College auditorium.

The students hailing from NUMS constituent and affiliated colleges from across the country participated in the contest and gave arguments for and against on a number of topics including, “Unity and Islamic Ummah”, “Do we learn from history or it is just record of facts”, “Gender equality,” “All human are equal in dignity and honour” and “Silence over tyranny is destruction of the nation.”

Pro VC NUMS (Acad) Maj Gen Saleem Ahmed Khan, HI(M) (Retd), Pro VC NUMS(Adm) Maj Gen Syed Ammar Reza Hamdani, HI(M)(Retd), Principal Army Medical College, Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed HI(M), Maj Gen Suhail Amin, HOD Orthopaedic Department CMH Rawalpindi and Dean and Commandant Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Maj Gen Ahsan Altaf Satti, besides a large number of AM college students, its faculty and NUMS faculty members attended the event.

Appreciating both boys and girls who won applaud from the audience by their oratory in English and Urdu speeches, Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir said, he was impressed by the standard of communication, expression and delivery of speech. The confidence of the students was outstanding, he said, adding all of them should learn to communicate effectively as it was required in every field of life. He said if you look at history, all great leaders were good speakers hence it is imperative to achieve expertise in communication to excel in life. It was heartening to listen to their debate over variety of subjects, he added.

The Vice Chancellor gave away trophies to the two top teams. English and Urdu Jury Members were invited from reputed higher educational institutes of Islamabad to choose the winners after two rounds of Declamation and Extempore. Army Medical College Rawalpindi won the winning trophy whereas CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry got the runners-up trophy.

Ms. Qanita Cheema from CMH Kharian Medical College got the First position in English Declamation whereas Ahmed Tariq from Army Medical College Rawalpindi stood Second. In Urdu Declamation Ms. Ayesha Siddique from Wah Medical College stood first whereas Mr. Khawar Habib from Army Medical College Rawalpindi stood second.

In English Extempore Ms. Horiza Batool from CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry got first position whereas Ms. Hafsa Shahbaz from Army Medical Rawalpindi got second position. In Urdu Extempore Mr. Abdullah Noor from Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences stood first whereas Mr. Abad Ur Rehman from Wah Medical College stood second.

In their speeches and forceful emotive discourses, the students emphasized the need to speak out against tyranny and d examples from history and referred to the valiant struggle by the people of Kashmir in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir for their inalienable right to self-determination and Palestinians for their separate homeland in the Middle East.

They brought forth many damaging aspects of acquiescing to tyranny and not working for self-reliance of the nation. God help those who help themselves, they added. Those who do not learn from history, do not progress and are doomed, they said, adding many people have massive potential which needs to be tapped for the development of the country.

Iqra Zafar from NUMS spotlighted rights of women in Islam and said Muslims should learn from the example of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in this regard who was very respectful to women. Tara Sher Khan of NUMS said instead of waiting for another tragedy to happen, the people should speak out against tyranny. Waqar Younas of NUMS called for a positive, instead of negative thinking as it was required to unleash the potential of the human mind.

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