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SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Shalamar Timeswww.sihs.org.pk Vol: LVIl-61 Pages:08 Edition: Shaban/Ramzan -1442 April 2021 ALWAYS BY YOURSIDE A Not-for-Profit Tertiary Care Hospital Providing Diagnostic and Treatment Facilities Since 1982 21+Clinical Departments and Specialties 500+Beds 11Operation Theaters 467,518 Patients Provided Subsidized Treatment Worth Rs. 234 Million During 2019-20 Shalimar Link Road, Lahore. facebook.com/SIHS.ShalamarHospital sihs.org.pk 042-111-205-205 Ext: 433, 443 SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 5th International Conference February 04-06: The 5th International The opening ceremony of the • 3rd Prize ( Rs. 10,000/-) (Virtual) Conference titled “Together conference was chaired by Dr. Attiya Omer Nisar Towards Tomorrow” organized by Mubarik, the Chairman Punjab For the post-graduate ceremony, the Shalamar Medical and Dental College Healthcare Commission. following were the prize winners: kept its tradition alive in taking an The success of any academic activity • 1st Prize ( Rs. 100,000/-) initiative in the field of medical lies in the encouragement of the Dr. Muneeb Ather sciences and proudly hosting five young minds to participate. This year • 2nd Prize ( Rs. 75,000/-) successful International Conferences. the students of different medical Dr. Maryam Ashfaq The journey began with “Innovations colleges participated in the • 3rd Prize ( Rs. 50,000/-) in Healthcare” in 2017 with 1138 conference as young researchers for Ms. Zarrin Atif registered participants and 17 online presentations. These pre-conference workshops. In 2018, the 2nd International Conference “Beyond Horizons” was attended by 2167 participants and had 42 pre-conference workshops. The 3rd conference “Navigating the Future” in 2019 had 3000 registered participants and the number of pre-conference workshops escalated to 49. In 2020, the 4th International Conference ‘Challenge of Change’ was attended by 2700 and 1600 participants attended 49 hands on presentations were evaluated by a The closing ceremony was chaired by workshops. committee of experienced medical Prof. Rehan A Khan, the Assistant This year we took a step forward professionals. They awarded the Dean Medical Education Islamic during the pandemic in 2020 and following presenters in the International Medical College Riphah organized our 5th International under-graduate category: International University Pakistan. The Conference as a virtual conference • 1st Prize ( Rs. 20,000/-) conference concluded with the closing and received a mammoth response Amal Iqbal Kazi remarks of the Conference as the number of registered • 2nd Prize ( Rs. 15,000/-) Chairperson, Dr. Sarah Khaild and the participants increased to 6973. The Minahil Aftab Principal SMDC, Prof Zahid Bashir. conference had 26 pre-conference workshops and 24 parallel scientific sessions. The keynote national and international speakers who graced the event with their presence included Dr. Shahab Q.Khokhar, Dr. Wasim Lodhi, Dr. Westley H. Reeves, Prof. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Dr. Syed Faisal Mahmood, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Dr. Mohammed M. Al-Eraky, Prof. Vishna Devi V. Nadarajah and Prof. Th. J.(Olle) ten Cate. The conference had 59 invited speakers who enlightened the participants with their diversified experience and served as a source of motivation for our young students. For the parallel sessions, 86 original research articles were presented and were well appreciated in the parallel The speakers at the Shalamar Endocrine Master-Webinar 2020 held at the 5th International Conference scientific sessions. 02 SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Inauguration Ceremony of Medical and Surgical OPD February 12: The inauguration ceremony were Mr. Shahid ceremony of the reconstructed Hussain and Mr. Ibrar Mumtaz. On Medical and Surgical OPDs was this occasion, the hospital organized by Business Planning management gave special thanks and Development Department. to our donor and his family for These OPDs were constructed by serving the humanity. utilizing the Funds provided by Brig. (R) Anis Ahmed and his family. The chief guests of the The Inaugration Ceremony of the Surgical/Medical OPD The attendees of the Inauguration Ceremony pose for a group photo with the chief guests Renovation and Development of Gynecology Operation Theater Complex Established in 1988, the department in Gynae/Obstetrics department, of Gynecology and Obstetrics at there was a need to develop the Shalamar Hospital offers diagnostic Delivery Rooms, a Post-operative evaluation and clinical care for a Care Ward and a Labour Room. comprehensive range of female Thanks to the generous contribution healthcare needs. from our donors, the renovation and Operation Theater Complex is under As per the increasing patient workload development of Gynecology way at a fast pace. Under Construction Gynecology Operation Theater Complex 03 SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 6th Convocation, SMDC December 05: The 6th Convocation of Shalamar Medical & Dental College (SMDC), Lahore, was held digitally via web links across various platforms (due to COVID-19). A total of 142 graduates were conferred MBBS degrees by Prof. Dr. Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences (UHS). Prof. M. Zahid Bashir, Principal, SMDC, presented the report of college activities and achievements. After this Dr. Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor, University of he conducted the oath taking Health Sciences addressing the audience ceremony. All the speakers of the convocation Trustee SIHS, congratulated the illuminated the online convocation graduates on their achievements. ceremony with their valuable experience and knowledge. The Vice Chancellor of UHS, Dr. Javed Akram, stressed that other institutes should also arrange the convocation and other activities digitally due to the pandemic. Dr. Aiza Saeed was declared the best graduate of the session 2020. She was awarded the gold medal, shields and certificates for her academic efforts and performance. The chief guests of the convocation Dr. Adil Najam, the Inaugural Dean of Boston University, and Mr. Shahid Hussain, the Chairman Board of Dr. Aiza Saeed was declared the best graduate on the 6th convocation of Shalamar Medical and Dental College 5th Convocation, SNC January 22: The 5th Convocation Shahid Hussain, Chairman Board of of Shalamar Nursing College (SNC), Trustees, Businessmen Hospital Trust Lahore, was held digitally via web and Madam Sajida Zahoor (Controller links across various platforms (due Nursing Examination) congratulated to COVID-19). A total of 75 the graduate students for their graduates were conferred degrees excellent results in final examination. by Prof. Dr. Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences (UHS). Mrs. Nasim Rafiq, Principal SNC, presented the annual report of college activities and achievements among the participants. Mr.Sharoon Rufan (BSN) & Ms. Seemab Gul (BSRN) were declared the best graduates of their respective sessions. Both were awarded with gold medals for their Shahid Hussain, Chairman Board of Trustees, Mr. Sharoon Rufan (BSN) & Ms. Seemab Gul (BSRN) academic efforts. Businessmen Hospital Trust addressing the audience were declared the best graduates of their respective sessions 04 SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES "O Allah, Lord of mankind!, remove our suffering. Heal us as you are the healer, and none can heal but You. I beg You to bring about healing that leaves behind no ailment." Source: (Saheeh Al-Bukhari Hadith No. 5675 ) Total Patients 467,518 Treated Subsidized Amount 234,459,348/- (Rs.) 05 SHALAMAR INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Achievements Hospital. With the help of our Diploma in Healthcare donors we renovated the Alam Ethics and Buksh Nursery and added 6 more incubators to it. We are Professionalism overwhelmed by the support of Shalamar Medical and Dental our donors who made this College was successful in possible. obtaining approval for the plan of initiating the “Diploma in Completion of Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism” from the Pediatric ICU We are grateful to our donors who University of Health Sciences. This helped us in the completion of our program is the first of its kind in Pediatric ICU project. It is a Punjab with the other similar modern 20 bedded ICU which will program being offered in Karachi. help our hospital to provide top Dr. Sarosh Saleem, Assistant quality treatment to the children Professor Bioethics, was the force and save precious lives behind initiating this program and will now serve as its focal person. New Joining Endocrine Research. She completed her MBBS from Aga Khan University Medical College Karachi and has Pediatric Residency from University of Iowa and West Virginia University, USA. She has a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Dr. Choudhry is the only US trained Dr. Saira Elaine Anwar Khan has Pediatric Endocrinologist in joined Shalamar Hospital as an Punjab. She has over 15 years of Assistant Professor, in the experience in treating children Department of Rheumatology. She with hormone disorder. completed her MBBS from University of the Punjab, Lahore in Completion of Alam 2000 and MRCP from Royal Buksh Nursery College of Physicians from UK in 2009. She did her specialty Renovation Certification in Rheumatology In order to save the lives of new from the British Society of born babies, a State-of-the Art Rheumatology & Royal College of nursery was required in Shalamar Physicians, UK in 2013. She is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Pediatric Endocrinologist