Introduction
Department of Medical Education promotes quality in education, leadership and scholarship in Medical Education nationally and internationally and hence contributes to quality health care. Mission of the department is to advance the best evidence theory and practice in medical education for the ultimate purpose of improving patient care through institutional mission with collaboration and consultation with NUMS and other organizations. The team focuses on improving all five year’s curriculum, assessments, research, quality assurance standards as well as faculty development through continuous medical education. Library and skill lab are part of resources for the same. Department is located in admin block HITEC IMS.
Skill Lab
The mission of the laboratory is to promote clinical competence, ensure patient safety and enhance the skills of medical students. The newly established Skills and Simulation Laboratory of HIT-IMS is all set to serve the purpose of developing student`s skills and attitudes. During the clinical training the students are exposed to manikins related to surgical, obstetrics, cardiac, and anesthesia, pediatric and dental specialties. Lab is being used for training of students and faculty members to certify them in Basic and advanced cardiac life support activities.
Name : Prof Dr Irum Tassaduq
Email : irum.tassaduq@hitec-ims.edu.pk
Designation : Head of Department
Qualification : MBBS, MPhil, MHPE