Use of Generative AI in Healthcare Settings: Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovators On April 25, 2024, an interactive workshop led by Dr. Madiha Ata was arranged for the postgraduate surgical residents, focusing on "The Use of Generative AI in Healthcare Settings: Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovators". The participants explored how AI can transform medical practice and research. Under Dr. Ata's guidance, attendees learned about various AI applications, including improving diagnoses and treatment planning. Through real-world examples and discussions, residents gained a deeper understanding of AI's potential in healthcare. They also engaged in hands-on activities to learn how to use AI tools [...]

Dr. Naseem Salahuddin Awarded Professor Emerita for Outstanding Contributions in Academia & Beyond Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) recently honored Dr. Naseem Salahuddin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, with the prestigious title of Professor Emerita. The ceremony celebrated her invaluable contributions in academia and beyond, transforming the field of Infectious Diseases in Pakistan. Professor Naseem Salahuddin graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in 1967 and gained Board Certification in Internal Medicine from the US in 1977 with Fellowship in Infectious Diseases. Since returning to Pakistan, her influence on the clinical fraternity has been profound. She has aided [...]

Faculty Achievement | Dr. Madiha Ata Presents a Poster on 'ChatGPT Develops MCQs for PGME - a Blessing or a Curse', at IMECON24 Indus University of Health Sciences-Indus Hospital & Health Network (IUHS-IHHN) actively participated in the International Medical Education Conference 2024 (IMECON24), organized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and co-hosted by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Dr. Madiha Ata presented a poster titled 'ChatGPT develops MCQs for PGME - a blessing or a curse,' receiving acclaim from national and international attendees. Guided by Dr. Zafar Zaidi, three senior faculty members, Dr. [...]

Transformative Teaching: Integrating Technology into Medical Education A workshop titled ‘Transformative Teaching: Integrating Technology into Medical Education ‘was conducted at Indus University of Health Sciences on 20th February 2024 facilitated by Dr. Shafaq Sultana, Dr. Saba Shahid, Dr. Ghina Shamsi and Dr. Madiha Ata. This was the second pre-conference event at IUHS for the International Conference of Medical Education 2024 by CPSP. This workshop explored the innovative use of technology and AI in teaching and assessment. The participants were introduced to practical tools to make their practices more up-to-date and engaging for this generation of tech-savvy students. Through hands-on activities, they [...]

IHHN And Prince’s Trust International Celebrate the Success of Young Healthcare Professionals KARACHI: In a remarkable celebration of youth empowerment and skill development, Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), in collaboration with Prince’s Trust International, the Chanan Development Association (CDA), and the Lord Sarfraz Foundation (LSF) has successfully concluded another cycle of the ‘Get Into Healthcare’ programme. This flagship initiative, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, has once again demonstrated its impact by transforming the lives of young individuals aspiring to build careers in the healthcare sector. Held in Karachi, on February 22, 2024, the event marked the [...]

Developing MCQs for Post-graduate Students Using ChatGPT A workshop titled ‘Developing MCQs for Post-graduate Students Using ChatGPT’ was conducted at Indus University of Health Sciences on 15th February 2024! Facilitated by Prof. Faridah Amir Ali, Dr. Shafaq Sultana, and Dr. Madiha Ata, this pre-conference event for the International Conference of Medical Education 2024 by CPSP explored the innovative use of ChatGPT in crafting contextually relevant MCQs. Attendees gained hands-on experience, learned best practices, and networked with peers, fostering advancements in post-graduate medical education assessment. A collaborative effort between the Department of Health Professions Education and Indus College of Family Medicine and [...]