UHS to launch 2-year masters programme

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The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore is going to launch a 2-year masters degree programme in Health Professions Education (MHPE) this year.
UHS Vice-Chancellor Professor Malik Hussain Mubbashar nominated Professor Abdul Majeed Chaudhry as the course director during the 56th meeting of the UHS Advanced Study and Research Board, which was held on Thursday. Addressing members of the board, Majeed said that the programme is meant for all those health professionals who are working as teachers in medical institutions or those who want to pursue a full-fledged career in medical education. Mostly distance based, the programme is designed for health professionals who want to better prepare for educational leadership rules.
The online format of the programme, where learning material will be sent to students by e-mail, would allow professionals to pursue their degrees while continuing full-time jobs. There will be four contact periods of 15 days each in the 2-year degree programme. During these contact periods, there will be different types of sessions, interactive lectures, group discussion, self study periods and projects.
Those people possessing MBBS or BDS degrees with one-year house job experience and BS Nursing with 3 years experience will be eligible to apply. The UHS will engage local and foreign faculty for the programme. Books and other reading material will also be provided by the university.
“The on-line option would allow students to participate in the MHPE programme using a computer and an internet connection. Course schedules, assignments and readings will be published on the web”, Majeed said adding that assessments would be both formative and summative. In each module, participants are expected to obtain at least a GPA of 3 out of 4, he said.
The professor said that it is for the first time that a masters degree programme in health professions education is being launched in Punjab. The board also considered the following synopsis for registration of students in various postgraduate courses:
“Correlation between Mycobacterium tuberculosis positivity and tumor necrosis factor alpha expression in patients with tuberculous lymphadenitis” by Dr Fiaz Ahmed for MPhil (Morbid Anatomy & Histopathology), “Polymorphism of MIF gene in patients of diabetic nephropathy” by Dr Nadir Iqbal for MPhil (Human Genetics), “The antibacterial activity of methylglyoxal-reconstituted Beri Honey against extended spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase producing gram negative rods” by Muhammad Yasir for MPhil (Microbiology), “Study of Bcl-2 in common odontogenic cysts” by Dr Iram Naz for MPhil (Oral Pathology), “Preventive effect of losartan in comparison with pioglitazone in development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rat model” by Dr Nauman Shad for MPhil (Pharmacology), “Diagnostic accuracy of c-reactive protein levels in the detection of acute appendicitis” by Dr Baber Usman for MS (General Surgery), “Complications in women presenting after induced abortion to a tertiary care hospital” by Dr Saima Shafqat for MS (Obst. & Gynae),
“Comparison of locking compression plate (LCP) Vs dynamic compression plate (DCP) in tibial diaphyseal fractures” by Dr Abdul Qadir for MS (Orthopaedics), “Bone grafting with and without containment in segmental bone defects” by Dr Faisal Iqbal for MS (Orthopaedics), “Immediate open reduction and internal fixation of displaced supracondylar fracture of hmerus in children with early (within 6 days) Vs late (2-4 Weeks) presentation “ by Dr Zeb Khan for MS (Orthopaedics), “Study of wound cultures in open fractures at time of presentation and subsequent days” by Dr Zafar Iqbal for MS (Orthopaedics) and “Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy as a treatment modalities for renal stones in adults” by Dr Aminullah for MS (Urology).

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  1. It is good for full time employees what about Ph D nursing and fee structure
    surriya shahnaz
    Principal,College of Nursing,Nishtar Hospital,Multan

    • Rather than trying to get any further degree, you should now do job as professional nurse and then your hospital will itself arrange required courses for you as the management would deem suitable…

  2. can i do MD in t.b&chest dis. already working as chest specialist, I am MBBS-DTCD-MCPS-WHAT IS ABOUT FEES & DURATION

  3. i did 4year general nursing,and i also have 3 year govt job experience,may i elligible for msc nursing plz tel me, thnxxxx

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