Women Medical & Dental College

03/11/2025

02/11/2025

WMC Celebrating Alumni Achievement: Dr. Nargis Bibi Passes AMC Part 1 – October 2025

Women Medical College Abbottabad proudly congratulates Dr. Nargis Bibi, daughter of Mr. Ghulam Jaffar, on passing the prestigious Australian Medical Council (AMC) Part 1 Examination held on 10 October 2025. A 2023 graduate, Dr. Nargis scored 286/500 after completing her house job at DHQ Hospital Abbottabad in 2024.

Hailing from FATA, her journey exemplifies perseverance and dedication to medical excellence. WMC celebrates her achievement as she prepares for advanced medical training in New Zealand.

31/10/2025

Dr. M. Abdullah Qazi, Head of the Department of Dental Education & Research (DDE&R), along with Dr. Dur e Saman (DDE&R), Miss Mehwish (Exam Controller), Miss Sania Shoaib (Clinical Psychologist), and Mr. Yasir (Office Attendant), attended the International Conference on Future of Healthcare (FHCC 2025) and participated in the Hands-on Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Instrument Development held in Islamabad on 30th & 31st October 2025.

Special thanks to the organisers, especially Dr. Jasim and Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq (Vice Chancellor, KMU), for their outstanding efforts in arranging this impactful event.

29/10/2025

Lahore, October 28, 2025 — The Medical Women’s Association of Pakistan (MWAP) marked its second anniversary with a vibrant celebration held at The Children’s Hospital, Lahore, bringing together distinguished professionals from the medical and academic community.
The event, organized by the Executive Committee of MWAP, was graced by the presence of the Pro Vice Chancellor and Managing Director of UCHS as Guests of Honor.
Dr. Wajiha Rizwan, President of MWAP, opened the ceremony by sharing the association’s vision and mission, reflecting on its remarkable growth and achievements over the past two years. She emphasized MWAP’s commitment to empowering women in medicine and advancing healthcare equity across Pakistan.

Senior Vice Presidents Prof. Shamsa Humayun,Prof. Mehwish Arooj also addressed the gathering, highlighting key initiatives, milestones, and the expanding impact of the association. Other eminent speakers included Prof. Nabila Talat, Prof Saira Afzal and Prof. Nazish Imran, who lauded MWAP’s contributions to professional development and advocacy for women in healthcare.
The event saw participation from several leading professionals, including Prof Tayyeba Waseem, Prof Ayesha Humayun, Prof Noreen Akmal and Prof. Salma Aslam Kundi ( Principal Women Medical College and Director MWAP KPK).
A cake-cutting ceremony added a festive touch to the proceedings, symbolizing MWAP’s continued unity and progress.
In addition to the Lahore event, MWAP’s anniversary was also celebrated in Faisalabad, Quetta, and Karachi, where local office bearers organized impressive gatherings, reflecting the association’s growing national footprint and influence in promoting women’s leadership and medical excellence across Pakistan.

29/10/2025

Community Dentistry Awareness Camp Report – 28th October 2025

The Department of Community Dentistry, Women Dental College Abbottabad, organized a Dental Health Awareness Camp at Roots International School & College, Abbottabad, on 28th October 2025.

The camp, arranged by Dr. Imran Shah (Head of Department, Operative Dentistry), aimed to promote oral health awareness and preventive dental care among students.

The team — Dr. Samreen Rehman, Dr. Zara Khan (Lecturers, Community Dentistry), Dr. Zainab (Medical Officer, Operative Dentistry), and Lab Assistant Adeel — conducted dental check-ups, oral health education sessions, brushing technique demonstrations, and dietary counseling. Oral hygiene kits were distributed to encourage regular brushing habits.

The activity was well received by students and staff. The department extends gratitude to Dr. Imran Shah and the Roots International School & College administration for their support and cooperation. 🦷

28/10/2025

🎓 Dr.Dur e Saman and Dr.Momina Tahir from the Department of Dental Education and Research WDC, had the privilege of attending the 9th International Conference on Health Professions Education and the 1st International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery on 24th & 25th October 2025 at University of Lahore.

It was an honor for Dr. Dur e Saman to present research paper by Asst Professor Dr. M Abdullah Qazi titled “A Need-Based Faculty Development Program in Women Medical and Dental College”, among distinguished educators and professionals from across the region.

14/10/2025

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Meeting – Women Medical College, Abbottabad
The IRB meeting was held on 13th October at 11:00 AM in the Main Conference Hall of Women Medical College, Abbottabad.
During the session, the following research proposals were presented and reviewed:
• Barriers to Family Planning in Mothers Reporting to Jinnah International Hospital Abbottabad (JIHA), Women and Children Hospital (WCH), and Regional Training Institute (RTI), Abbottabad – Presented by Sobia Saeed
• Impact of Sehat Sahulat Card on Patients’ Workload and Public Opinion in Ban and Post-Ban Period: A Hospital-Based Study in Abbottabad, Pakistan – Presented by Maryam Ali Khan
• Prevalence of Burnout in Medical Students of Pakistan using Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey for Students (MBI-GS [S]) – Presented by Amina Malik
• Stress Prevalence Among Medical Students: A Comparison of Public and Private Medical Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan – Presented by Bakhtmeena Nizam
• Association Between Socioeconomic Status and Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors in Abbottabad – Presented by Aamenah Rustam
• Comparative Analysis of Post-Surgical Disability Outcomes Following Laminectomy vs. Microdiscectomy – Presented by Dr. Roshina Azhar
• Association Between Psychosocial Support and Preterm Births: A Case-Control Study Conducted in Hospitals of Abbottabad – Presented by Dr. Roshina Azhar
• Exploring the Perceived Influence of Guided Group Reflection on Professional Identity Formation Among Postgraduate Medical Residents: A Post-Intervention Qualitative Study – Presented by Dr. Hafiza Rabail Ali Khan
• To Assess the Role of CYP11B2 Gene in the Management of Hypertension – Presented by Dr. Nabi Shah

13/10/2025

Principal WMC Delivers Breast Cancer Awareness Address at INOR – 11 October 2025

On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Principal Women Medical College Prof. Dr. Salma Aslam Kundi visited INOR Ayub Medical Complex Abbottabad as the Chief Guest for a Breast Cancer Awareness session. Prof. Dr. Salma Aslam Kundi delivered a comprehensive address on breast cancer awareness, highlighting prevention, early detection, and treatment aspects during Pinktober 2025.

The Director of INOR acknowledged Prof. Dr. Salma Aslam Kundi's contributions and presented commemorative shields, recognizing WMC's ongoing commitment to cancer awareness and community health initiatives.

08/10/2025

Women Medical and Dental College Abbottabad held its MBBS and BDS Convocation Ceremony for batches 2011-2025 on 27 September 2025.

08/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar – Pinktober 2025 Held at WMC – 8 October 2025

On 8 October 2025, Women Medical College Abbottabad organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar under the Pinktober 2025 initiative in the Main Auditorium from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The session featured expert presentations from oncology and nuclear medicine specialists.

1. Dr. Hajera Jabeen, Senior Medical Officer (Oncology, INOR), delivered a comprehensive talk on "Breast Cancer Treatment in the 21st Century: Myths, Facts and Evidence-Based Practice."

2. Dr. Ridda Batool, Medical Officer (Nuclear Medicine, INOR), addressed "Detection and Screening of Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Approach."

Principal WMC Prof. Dr. Salma Aslam Kundi shared concluding remarks and presented commemorative shields to Dr. Hajera Jabeen and Dr. Ridda Batool. All Final Year MBBS students, staff, and also students from the Women Institute of Learning and Rehabilitation Sciences attended this valuable seminar, enhancing awareness of prevention, early diagnosis, and modern treatment protocols for breast cancer.