Nishtar Medical University

Dermatology Department

Clinical Departments

Dermatology Department

VISION

Vision

To be a center of excellence in skin health, delivering compassionate, evidence based care with advancing research, innovation and education to improve lives.

MISSION

To deliver high quality dermatologic care, foster innovation in treatment & research, and train future leaders in skin health with highest ethical standards.

Faculty Detail:

NameDesignation
1. Dr Raheel Tahir ChairPerson/Associate Professor
2. Dr Aliya AkhtarAssistant Professor
3. Dr Farah SattarAssistant Professor

Details of Supervisors of Dermatology

NameDesignation
1. Dr Raheel Tahir ChairPerson/Associate Professor
2. Dr Aliya AkhtarAssistant Professor
3. Dr Farah SattarSenior Registrar

Postgraduate Programme (FCPS Dermatology & MD Dermatology) – Department of Dermatology Nishtar Medical University Multan

Mission Statement

To deliver high quality dermatologic care, foster innovation in treatment & research, and train future leaders in skin health with highest ethical standards.

Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs)

  1. Clinical Competence:
    To equip postgraduate trainees with advanced medical knowledge, diagnostic and practical skills in internal medicine for independent and safe patient care.
  2. Professionalism and Ethics:
    To exhibit empathy and ethical behaviour in academics, clinical practice and research.
  3. Research and innovation:
    To promote a culture of research,  innovation, and critical thinking relevant to local and global health challenges.
  4. Teaching and Leadership:
    To develop teaching skills and leadership qualities to prepare future mentors, and healthcare leaders.
  5. Communication and Teamwork:
    To strengthen communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  6. Continuous Professional Development:
    To instill habits of self-assessment and lifelong learning for continuous improvement in medical knowledge and practice.

Strategic Plans (Over 5 Years)

ActionTime frameResponsibilityResourcesMonitoring and evaluation (KPIs)
1. Strengthen Clinical Training
o Conduct regular grand rounds for case based learning.
o Assign emergency and outpatient duties to increase exposure to acute and out patient cases
o Implement structured subspecialty rotations with clearly defined learning objectives
5
years
FacultyHumanUse of DOPS and Mini-CEX for formative assessment and feedback forms
2. Professionalism
o Encourage trainees to learn ethics and professionalism by role modelling
o Conduct annual workshops on professionalism
3 yearsFacultyFinancial + Human resourcesUse of DOPS and Mini-CEX for formative assessment and feedback
3. Research Capacity Building
o Conduct research methodology workshops annually to enhance research skills.
o Facilitate timely IRB approvals.
o Encourage residents for publication in recognized journals and participate in national conferences.
4 yearsSupervisorFinancial resourcesNumber of workshops; Certificate of IRB-approval projects; publications and presentations logged
4. Academic Development
o Arrange monthly topic presentations, journal clubs, CPCs to promote critical thinking.
o Engage residents in teaching of undergraduates to develop teaching skills.
o Hold mortality meetings and clinical audits monthly to improve clinical care and outcomes
5 yearsSupervisor and other facultyHuman + financial (classroom, multimedia)Participation records; peer & student feedback; audit reports 
5. Communication skills
o Conduct communication skills workshop atleast once during the training period
o Encourage to team work and collaboration among trainees
2 yearsFaculty and Supervisor Feedback forms; peer and faculty evaluation of teamwork & communication 

Programme Outcomes (POs) After3 years of completion of programme

Upon successful completion of the programme, the postgraduate trainee will be able to:

  1. Diagnose and Manage:
    Independently diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions with appropriate use of diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions.
  2. Demonstrate Professionalism:
    Exhibit ethical and professional behaviour in clinical, academic, and research settings.
  3. Conduct and Present Research:
    Design, conduct, and defend clinical research with understanding of biostatistics and medical writing.
  4. Teach and Train:
    Deliver structured teaching sessions and bedside instructions to undergraduates and junior colleagues.
  5. Communicate Effectively:
    Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, caregivers, and peers, respecting sociocultural sensitivities.
  6. Engage in CPD:
    Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and quality improvement activities throughout their career.

MD CURRICULUM

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FCPS Dermatology Curriculum

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