Awareness Session on Screening & Prevention of Carcinoma Breast
According to statistical data, 90 thousand breast cancer cases are reported every year in Pakistan. It is our prime responsibility to aware general public about the disease, said by Assistant Professor /Consultant General & Breast Surgeon Dr. Sadiqa Bano in a workshop. Jinnah Medical and Dental College organized 7 awareness session of Breast Cancer with the title “Screening & Prevention of Carcinoma Breast” for female dental house officers, MBBS, BDS, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Biomedical & Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Business Administration students and faculty members. Sessions were conducted by Senior Registrar Prof. Dr. Rasheeqa Mehmood & Dr.Sadiqa Bano at Jinnah Medical & Dental College and Jinnah Medical College Hospital. The speaker emphasized that early detection, screening & timely diagnose could help to reduce the risk rate. It is the only possible way to reduce the death rate among women due to breast cancer disease.
Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) hands-on training for Primary Healthcare Clinics
Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) conducted hands-on training for Primary Healthcare Clinics on October 21st,2020. In its spirit of collaborative work with stakeholders, all clinics of SINA Health, Education, and welfare trust received training at Venue as provided by Jinnah Medical & Dental College, S.M. Sohail Trust. The training was facilitated by Deputy Director Trainings, Dr. Zainab Hasan, of the Directorate of Clinical Governance of the Training supported by office bearers of SINA Administration. The Director CGT, Dr. S. Ahmed Raza Kazmi appreciated the effort of SINA and thanked JMDC Administration for providing the venue. Later on, SHCC CEO (a) S. Baqar Raza Rizvi distributed certificates to the participants.
Workshop on “Student Engagement and Teaching Methodologies”
Jinnah Medical & Dental College conducted a workshop on “Student Engagement and Teaching Methodologies” for faculty members on October 23rd, 2020. Dr. Junaid Lakhani was the speaker of the session. The purpose of the workshop was to focus on innovative teaching methodology and active learning of student engagement. Later on, Prof. Dr. Hussain Mehdi, Principal, Jinnah Medical & Dental College distributed certificates to the participants.
To celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi Sohail University organized virtual Milad due to covid-19, which was broadcasted on social media pages of university on 29th October 2020. Students & Staff member recited Qirat & Naats to show their love for the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h).
Jinnah Medical & Dental College / Sohail University hosted its 2nd Annual Research Symposium on 25th Feb 2020 which highlighted diverse research conducted in various disciplines on campus. One of the main objectives of the Annual Research Symposium is to disseminate new knowledge acquired through research conducted by final year MBBS students under faculty supervision. Undergraduate Research Preject Presentations were graded as follows: 1st Prize Tiltle: Interventional Study Regrading Awareness of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C among prison inmates in Malir Jail Karachi. Supervisor: Dr. Sahrish Mukhtar Group Members; Agha Muhammad Wali Mirza, Wasay Hussain, Syed Ali Farhan Abbas Rizvi, Mohid Ahmed, Junaid Nawab, Iqra Baig 2nd Prize Title: ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA: Effect of Illicit Substance use on Academic Performance of Medical Students in Karachi. Supervisor: Dr. Syeda Urooj Riaz Group Members: Bilal Mehmood, Muzamil Junejo, Ghulam Muhammad, Reem Nasir, Ayesha Hassan 3rd Prize Tiltle: The Effects of Water-Pipe Tobacco Smoking on the Respiratory System in Medical Students of Karachi. Supervisor: Dr. Nadia Younus Group Members: Komal Kiran Galaria, Rahat Zubair, Safa Shahab, Sameen Abid, Malik Balaj, Syed Muhammad Ishaq 25-Feb-2020
