Faculty Research Facilitation

Faculty Research Facilitation – Research Cell HITEC-IMS

Faculty Research Facilitation (Research Cell, HITEC-IMS)

The Research Cell is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supporting faculty research activities across all departments.

The Research Cell promotes a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice by providing guidance in research planning, methodology, ethics, data handling, publication support, and academic dissemination. Faculty members may engage with the Research Cell through nominated departmental focal persons or directly as individual researchers, ensuring open and efficient communication.

Through structured coordination and capacity-building initiatives, the Research Cell contributes to strengthening the institution’s academic output, professional development of faculty, and translation of research into educational and clinical practice.

Procedure

  • Heads of Departments nominate research focal persons and formally communicate their names to the Research Cell for coordination.
  • The Research Cell sensitizes and facilitates faculty members in research-related activities.
  • Didactic coursework, including lectures, workshops, hands-on sessions, and resource materials, is organized for faculty and departmental focal persons. Facilitators may be invited from within or outside HITEC-IMS.
  • Monthly journal clubs are conducted by individual departments; records are submitted to the Research Cell.
  • Information regarding research presentations, symposia, conferences, seminars, and workshops is shared with faculty through the Research Cell.
  • The Research Cell maintains a yearly Research Book documenting research activities conducted or attended by faculty members.
  • Faculty members may also contact the Research Cell directly for individual research guidance and support.
  • Departments are encouraged to undertake at least one research project annually.

Coordination Structure

  • Head of Research Cell oversees faculty research facilitation.
  • Departmental Research Focal Persons act as liaisons between their departments and the Research Cell.
  • Focal persons receive research-related training and support departmental research activities in coordination with the Research Cell.

Departmental Research Focal Persons

  • Farhan Ahmed — ENT
  • Kashif Khurshid Qureshi — Orthopedics
  • Kashif Khurshid Qureshi — Surgery
  • Kashmala Tariq — Medicine
  • Maleeha Zafar — Anatomy
  • Arooj Fatima — Pharmacology
  • Nazia — Pathology
  • Nida Rafaqat — Community Medicine
  • Rabia Wasim Butt — Radiology
  • Rubacce Fatima — Forensic Medicine
  • Sana Umer — Biochemistry
  • Sumera — Physiology
  • Ayeza Aslam — Ophthalmology
  • Ummal Bannen — Physiotherapy
  • Mehwish Sultan — Psychiatry

Institutional Outcomes

  • Medical Expert: Equipped with essential knowledge, clinical skills, and a professional attitude to address medical problems effectively in a local context.
  • Communicator: Communicates effectively with patients, attendants, and other healthcare providers while adhering to professional and local norms.
  • Collaborator: Works alongside other healthcare professionals to provide safe and high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Leader: Demonstrates leadership skills to guide a team of healthcare professionals for cohesive and effective patient-centered care.
  • Health Advocate: Uses expertise to improve patient health while maintaining social accountability.
  • Scholar: Commits to lifelong learning, evidence-based medicine, and research with a positive attitude.
  • Professional: Upholds professionalism and social accountability through ethical and behavioral best practices.

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