Nishtar Medical University

Urology

Urology

Clinical Departments

Urology Department

Mission Statement – Urology Department

To develop skilled Urologists with expertise in advanced surgical techniques, professionalism, research and commitment to community health.

 Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs)

Clinical Competence

To provide postgraduate trainees with advanced knowledge, diagnostic judgment, and surgical skills in urology for safe, independent, and comprehensive patient care.

Professionalism and Ethics

To instill ethical values, empathy, and professionalism in clinical practice, surgical decision-making, research, and patient interactions.

Research and Innovation

To foster critical thinking, clinical audits, and research skills relevant to urological diseases with emphasis on regional needs and global standards.

Teaching and Leadership

To develop teaching expertise and leadership qualities enabling graduates to become future mentors, trainers, and healthcare leaders in urology.

Communication and Teamwork

To strengthen communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary surgical/oncology/nephrology teams.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

To promote lifelong learning, surgical skill enhancement, and adoption of new technologies in urology practice.

Strategic Plan (5 Years)

Action

Time Frame

Responsibility

Resources

Monitoring & Evaluation (KPIs)

Strengthen Surgical & Clinical Training – Structured exposure to OPD, emergency, wards, OT, ESWL, endourology, uro-oncology, andrology, pediatric urology. Regular case-based grand rounds & surgical skill labs.

5 years (progressive complexity: basic in Y1-2 → advanced in Y3-5)

Faculty & Supervisors

Operation theatres

DOPS, Mini-CEX, logbook reviews

Professionalism & Ethics – Annual workshops on surgical ethics, informed consent, patient dignity. Faculty role modeling.

3 years (Year 1, 3, 5)

Faculty

Human + Financial

Feedback, case-based ethical evaluations

Research Capacity Building – Research methodology workshops, IRB facilitation, thesis supervision, journal publication guidance.

3 years (Year 2–4)

Supervisors

Financial + Institutional support

No. of approved projects, publications, conference presentations

Academic Development – Monthly journal clubs, CPCs, topic presentations. Participation in clinical audits & mortality meetings.

5 years

Supervisors & Residents

Multimedia, seminar halls

Participation record, feedback, audit reports

Communication & Teamwork – Workshops on patient counseling, breaking bad news, teamwork with nephrology, oncology, radiology.

3 years (Year 1, 3, 4)

Faculty & Supervisors

Human resources

Peer/faculty evaluation, patient feedback

Skill Advancement – Hands-on workshops on laparoscopy, PCNL, TURP, ureteroscopy, reconstructive procedures.

5 years (basic skills Y1–2 → advanced endourology/laparoscopy Y3–5)

Department & Hospital admin

Endoscopic & laparoscopic equipment

Skills checklists, competency sign-offs

Leadership & Teaching Development – Formal teaching sessions for undergraduates, mentorship training, leadership workshops.

2 years (Year 4–5)

Faculty & Supervisors

Academic staff, teaching resources

Teaching evaluations, leadership feedback

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) – Conferences, surgical innovation updates, new technology adoption (robotics, advanced laparoscopy).

5 years (ongoing)

Faculty & Trainees

Institutional support, CPD funds

Participation certificates, updated skills portfolio

Programme Outcomes (POs) After Completion

Upon successful completion of the training programme, the postgraduate urology trainee will be able

to:

  1. Diagnose & Manage
    Independently diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric urological conditions using evidence-based approaches.
  2. Perform Surgical Procedures
    Competently perform core urological surgeries including TURP, PCNL, ureteroscopy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, and reconstructive procedures.
  3. Demonstrate Professionalism
    Exhibit ethical, responsible, and compassionate conduct in clinical, surgical, and research settings.
  4. Conduct & Present Research
    Design, execute, and defend original research with understanding of biostatistics, medical writing, and presentation skills.
  5. Teach & Lead
    Conduct structured teaching sessions, train undergraduates and junior residents, and demonstrate leadership in surgical teams.
  6. Communicate Effectively
    Counsel patients and families empathetically, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  7. Engage in CPD
    Pursue lifelong learning, adopt new surgical technologies, and contribute to continuous improvement in urology practice.

FACULTY DETAILS

No

Name

Qualification

PM&DC Experience

Certificate

YES

NO

Level of Appointment/ Designation

1

Prof. Dr. Asif Imran

MBBS-FCPS

Professor

2

Dr. Imran Hyder

MD-MS

Associate Professor

3

Dr. Rana Ata-ur Rehman

FCPS

Assistant Professor

4

Dr. Muhammad Umair Zafar

FCPS

Senior Registrar

SUPERVISORS

  1. Professor Dr Asif Imran

  2. Dr Rana Atta ur Rehman

MS UROLOGY CURRICULUM STATUTES & REGULATIONS

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FCPS Post-IMM Urology curriculum

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