head of department
Dr. Muzammil Hasan Najmi
SI(M) (MBBS, M Phil, PhD, FRCP (Edin))
The Department is entrusted with the responsibility to train the third year MBBS and 2nd year BDS students in scientific, rational and cost-effective use of drugs. The curricula & syllabi approved by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and Higher Education Commission are followed with emphasis on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects of commonly used drugs. The subject has been divided and arranged in eight modules to achieve integration with other disciplines. Case-based integrated discussions and interactive tutorial sessions are an integral part of the teaching methodology to encourage participation of the students in learning process. A well-equipped laboratory has been provided where students are exposed to the basic experimental techniques of drug research on laboratory animals, isolated tissues and organs in situ. The P drug concept of the World Health Organization, prescription writing and elementary biostatistics are also essential components of practical training. Continuous internal assessment is carried out throughout the academic year to inculcate the habit of regular studies in students and it carries 20% weight towards the final professional examination
The Department is also contributing in training of BSN (3rd semester) and DPT (5th, 6th semester) students in the subject of Pharmacology.
The faculty of the department is involved in research projects in collaboration with the Clinical & Biomedical Research Center of FUSH some of which have been published in national and international journals of repute.In future, the Department plans to start MPhil and PhD programs in the subject of Pharmacology and Therapeutics with collaborative research with other disciplines of Basic Medical Sciences.
The Department is blessed with highly qualified and experienced faculty who devotedly provide tutelage to the students.
Professors
Dr. Ayesha Janjua (MBBS, M Phil, CHPE, DHPE)
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Dr. Zarafshan Bader (MBBS, M Phil, CHPE, DHPE)
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Assistant Professor
Dr. Amber Rashid (BDS, M Phil, CHPE)
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Dr. Shahida Batool (BDS, M Phil, CHPE)
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Demonstrators
Dr. Shumaila Obaid (MBBS, CHPE, DHPE)
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Dr Saima Ahsan (MBBS, CHPE, DHPE)
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Dr. Namirah Shan Kundi (MBBS)
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Dr. Ali Shan Ullah Baig (MBBS)
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Dr. Muhammad Hammad Rasheed (MBBS)
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Dr. Zil Maurij Fiaz (MBBS)
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Faculty for BDS
Professors
Dr. Dr. Zarafshan Bader (MBBS, M Phil, CHPE, DHPE)
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Demonstrators
Dr. Aisha Jawad (BDS, DHPE)
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Dr. Syeda Namra Fatima (BDS)
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Faculty for DPT
Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shahida Batool (BDS, M Phil, CHPE)
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Demonstrator
Dr. Zil Maurij Fiaz (MBBS)
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Faculty for BSN (Nursing)
Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Dr. Amber Rashid (BDS, M Phil, CHPE)
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Demonstrator
Dr. Ali Shan Ullah Baig (MBBS)
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