News & Events

ICBMT (International Conference for Bone Marrow Transplant) 2020

Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC) congratulates the MBBS Batch 19 students for the selection of their Research Paper in the areas of Biomedical Sciences & Technology at the ICBMT (International Conference for Bone Marrow Transplant) 2020.The topic of this year’s presentation was “Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosocial support among transfusion-dependent thalassemia major patients”.

Workshop on “TOS and Assessment Planning”

Department of Medical Education, Jinnah Medical and Dental College (JMDC) organized a one-day workshop with the title “TOS and Assessment Planning” for faculty members at Zaki Hasan Auditorium on 20th November. Dr. Sadaf Fatima was the facilitator of the workshop.

Workshop on “Objective Structural Practical Examination (OSPE) & The Objective Structural Clinical Examination (OSCE) Development”

The department of Medical Education organized a one-day workshop titled “Objective Structural Practical Examination (OSPE) & The Objective Structural Clinical Examination (OSCE) Development” for faculty members here in Zaki Hasan Auditorium. Dr. Junaid Lakhani was the facilitator of the event. The workshop held at 5th December 2020

Workshop on “Lesson Planning”

Jinnah Medical and Dental College organizes workshops for faculty development on a regular basis with the aim of improving the teaching and learning process; and assessment of learning. Keeping in account, the needs of the millennial students, a workshop was arranged for the faculty members from all disciplines of JMDC and SU. The workshop titled “Lesson Planning” was facilitated by Professor Marium Iqbal, trained in medical education from Aga Khan University. The 3 hour- workshop continued for 5 consecutive days, engaging different participants each day. With the goal of developing a structured lesson plan, that would ensure coverage of content, the facilitator introduced innovative and interesting strategies that would keep the learners engaged throughout the lecture. At the end of the session, the faculty members shared their lesson plans incorporating creativity for their learners. The workshop was highly appreciated by the faculty for its high level of interaction, innovative solutions, and hands-on planning of lectures.

Workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation

Jinnah Medical & Dental College organized workshop on 10th March 2020 on Neonatal Resuscitation. More than 30 participants including doctors & staff were participated in the event. JMDC, Head of Pediatric Department, Professor S.M Inkisar Ali while emphasized the importance of event said that timely and effective neonatal resuscitation cannot be over emphasized. Globally, around 4 million neonatal deaths occur every year, out of these more than a million new born die on their first day of life. Furthermore, 93% of deaths occur in low and middle income countries including Pakistan. About 25% of all neonatal deaths are caused by birth asphyxia, he added. He also emphasized that birth asphyxia can be effectively treated to a very large extent with timely resuscitation of new born and failure to do so will result in mortality and long-term neuro developmental disability. Professor Inkisar praised Services of Senior Pediatrician Dr. Habiba Hassan. Dr. Habiba thanked J.M.C.H and presented review on the subject. At the end of event, Q&A’s session was conducted and certificates were distributed among participants and facilitators. 10-March-2020