Department of Health Professions Education | Education | Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College

Health Professions Education

The Department of Health Professions Education is responsive to the growing education and training needs of the health care team. Curriculum responsiveness to societal needs and rapid changes in clinical practices are critical elements for educators and graduates to build their careers in a competitive society.
DHPE supports and facilitates in implementation of the best educational practice such as integrated curriculum models, adopting student-centered learning strategies, curriculum evaluation, comprehensive assessment of performance and professional development.

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Faculty Development Unit (FDU)

FDU activities benefit educators by a combination of formal and informal programs which may include certificate courses, seminars, workshops, special interest discussion groups, journal clubs on evolving trends, established practices and new research relevant to the needs of health professions educators such as medical, dental, nursing, midwives and allied health.

Functions:

Build a strong foundation of the educational systems and processes based on evidence, research and local context.
Enhance the expertise of educators in the development and implementation of newer curriculum frameworks and models, active learning methods, technology, assessment methods and processes, professionalism and evaluation of revised and innovative curricula.
Assist individual/departmental faculty to implement new initiatives and practices in curriculum design, learning, assessment, evaluation and educational research.

Examination Unit (EU)

The purpose of the Examination Unit is to develop an effective, transparent and centralized system of examination. Keeping pace with technological advancement, EU has equipped itself with item banking software and OMR scanner.

Functions:

Conduct the inhouse examinations of undergraduate students, and examinations for selection of medical, nursing and allied health students, interns, residents and nursing staff.
Maintain and update item banks.
Involve in planning and development of exams according to predetermined guidelines.
Ensure security and confidentiality of exam process.
Compile results, perform Post Hoc analysis and finalize results.

Curriculum Development Unit

The overall purpose of this unit is to help and guide faculty in the development, implementation, review and improvement of the courses being conducted at the institute.

Functions:

Assist faculty to develop the curriculum in accordance with best evidence guidelines for health professions education.
Facilitate in implementing the modular curriculum.
Guide and support faculty in development and implementation of instructional strategies and materials.
Conduct feedback and disseminate findings for course improvement.
Collaborate with the health professional institutes for curricular review.

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Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) (Batch 8) | Apr 10, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025

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Prof. Dr. Sobia Ali

Head of Department

Prof. Nighat Huda

Sr. Advisor HPE

Dr. Afifa Tabassum

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sana Farooq Shah

Senior Lecturer

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