Community Medicine

Introduction

Community medicine is concerned with specified populations rather than individuals. It plays leading and collaborative roles in the maintenance and improvement of health of the community. The Department of Community Medicine at HITEC-IMS is dedicated towards the promotion of public health through education, research, community based and patient centered advocacy. The subject is being taught from 1st year to 4th year through different modalities including lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, field visits and role plays. Health education sessions at community level are organized to enable the students to bond with the community and appreciate the importance of primary care, disease preventive services and the concept of social accountability.

Objectives

  • To educate medical undergraduates in different domains of Community Medicine.
  • To create a stimulating environment for the students, faculty and particularly young researcher
  • To develop and conduct research on public health issues and disseminate the new knowledge that contributes to health of individuals and communities
  • To help develop ethical and professional behavior in medical students according to professional code of conduct.

Faculty

Name: Dr. Aashi Mughal

Email: aashi.mughal@hitec-ims.edu.pk

Designation: Head of Department

Qualification : MBBS, FCPS, MHPE

Name Email Designation Qualifications
Dr Anwar BiBi anwar.bibi@hitec-ims.edu.pk Associate Professor MBBS, MPH
Dr. Sidra Farooq sidra.farooq@hitec-ims.edu.pk Assistant Professor MBBS
Dr. Asifa Afzal asifa.afzal@hitec-ims.edu.pk Assistant Professor MBBS
Dr. Nida Rafaqat nida.rafaqat@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. Mohsin Raza mohsin.raza@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. Atiya Firdous atiya.firdous@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. Raima Siddiqui raima.siddiqui@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. M.Omer Qureshi omer.qureshi@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. Khadija Zahra khadija.zahra@hitec-ims.edu.pk Lecturer MBBS
Dr. Izya Taj izya.taj@hitec-ims.edu.pk Psychologist MBBS

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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