Khyber Medical College KMC Peshawar

13/09/2025

🌐 KMC-IRC 2025 | Preconference Workshop (PCW-1)

📍 Khyber Girls Medical College (Pharmacology Department), Peshawar

📅 12th September 2025

As part of the academic lineup for the KMC International Research Conference (KMC-IRC) 2025, an engaging and hands-on preconference workshop titled “From Tissue to Data: Advancing Pharmacological Research with Isolated Tissue Recording Systems” was successfully conducted & Organized by the Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacology, Khyber Medical College.

In collaboration with Khyber Girls Medical College and Gomal Medical College, the event brought together budding researchers, faculty members, and staff for an immersive experience in experimental pharmacology.

🔹 Facilitators:

● Dr. Sheikh Fahad Falah – Assistant Professor, Pharmacology Department, KGMC
● Dr. Bela Inayat – Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Department, KGMC
● Dr. Waheed Iqbal – Pharmacist, Pharmacology Department, KMC
The workshop featured dynamic sessions covering:

1️⃣ The science behind isolated tissue recording systems.

2️⃣ Preparation of Tyrode’s solution and its role in maintaining tissue viability.

3️⃣ Practical demonstrations of kymograph setup, organ bath system operation, and tissue mounting techniques.

4️⃣ Hands-on interpretation of drug effect tracings.

Dr. Nighat Aziz, Chairperson, Pharmacology Department, GMC, praised the collaborative efforts of all facilitators and organizers for delivering an enriching learning experience.

She emphasized the importance of continued academic collaboration to support faculty development and strengthen training opportunities for students and professionals.

31/08/2025

Snapshots from our 18th August 2025, SAB session on “Inside the Match: What US Residency Programs Really Look For”

We had a successful and insightful meeting, with active participation from students of Public and Private Medical Colleges all over KPK.

The session was led by Dr. Arslan Inayat (Chairman SAB), who also delivered the talk, and co-chaired by Dr. Imran Marwat (Co-Chairman SAB).

We dove deep into the US residency match process discussing essential strategies for success, the importance of US clinical experience, and polishing professionalism, communication, and interpersonal skills.

It was a great opportunity for students to engage, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into what residency programs truly look for.

31/05/2025

05/12/2024

The Research and Development Cell of Khyber College of Dentistry successfully organized a two-day hands-on workshop titled “Medical Writing for CPSP-Recognized Journals” on November 29 - 30th, 2024.

The workshop was facilitated by renowned experts in the field, including Prof. Dr. Shafqat Ali Shah (KCD) and Assist. Prof. Dr. Farhad Ali (KCD), with Prof. Dr. Ahsan Mehmood Shah (KCD), Associate Prof. Dr. Basheer Rehman (KCD), Associate Prof. Dr. Iqbal Haider (KMC), and Dr. Syed Muaz Masoom Shah (KCD) serve as co-facilitators.

A total of 24 participants from diverse specialties and institutions actively engaged in the workshop, which aimed to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge essential for medical writing and publishing in CPSP-recognized journals.

The workshop commenced with reciting the Holy Quran, followed by a comprehensive program covering all critical aspects of article writing, from structuring manuscripts to navigating the submission and review process.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:

1. Overview of the Structure of a Research Paper – Delivered by Dr. Ahsan Mehmood Shah

2. How to Write an Effective Introduction – Delivered by Dr. Iqbal Haider

3. How to Write a Title and Abstract and Writing the Discussion and Results Sections – Delivered by Professor Dr. Shafqat Ali Shah

4. Publishing Guidelines, Ethics, and Plagiarism – Delivered by Dr. Basheer Rehman

5. Extensive Topics by Dr. Farhad Ali, including:

o Online tools and software for medical writing

o In-depth analysis of the introduction section using sample papers

o Guidelines and checklists (STROBE, PRISMA, CASP, etc.)

o JPMA reviewer forms: key considerations

o Hands-on experience: submitting articles to impact-factor journals

o Writing rebuttal letters to editors: practical insights

o Mendeley referencing software: practical session

o Use of hedging techniques and transition verbs in writing

6. Effective Use of AI Tools in Medical Writing – Delivered by Dr. Syed Muaz Masoom Shah

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤

The workshop incorporated a pre- and post-workshop assessment to gauge participants' learning progress. A feedback form was also collected to assess the effectiveness of the workshop.

The participants expressed high levels of satisfaction, emphasizing that the sessions were informative, interactive, and skill-enhancing.

28/11/2024

20/08/2024

The KMC-IRC 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Surgery at Khyber Teaching Hospital - MTI KTH Peshawar, successfully launched the inaugural pre-conference workshop on August 20th, 2024.

The workshop, focused on 'Research Methodology and SPSS,' took place at the Surgery Department of KTH. Dr. Rubab Jawed Farooqi led the workshop as the facilitator, while Associate Prof. Dr. Munir Ahmad and Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Siddique Khan organized the event.

The workshop saw a significant turnout of postgraduate residents seeking to enhance their knowledge in the field. The second and final session of the workshop is scheduled for August 27th, 2024.

KMC-IRC expressed its gratitude to Prof. Dr. Mah Muneer for spearheading the organization of this informative workshop.

25/07/2024

Khyber Medical Colleges' 3rd International Research Conference is scheduled for 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 under the theme of Research Culture: Bridging the gap between Classroom and Clinical Avenues at 𝟵 𝗮𝗺 in KMC Auditorium.

Join us for an enriching experience and this event brings together leading professionals to discuss and explore ways to enhance the integration of research into both educational and clinical practices.

This event will led by our healthcare experts including Patron-in-Chief, Dean KMC 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗺𝘂𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘇𝗲𝗯, Chief Organizer - Dr. Iqbal Haider, Chairperson Organizing Committee Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad, Chairperson Scientific Committee - Dr. Farooq Ahmad.

For Further Details visit the website: https://kmc.edu.pk/research-conference-24/