PM&DC Concludes National Medical Education Workshop
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has concluded a three-day national workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of medical and dental institutions. The event was organized to design and implement a credible, sustainable, and quality-assured Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Professional Development (CME/CPD) system.
Workshop Details:
Title: Designing High-Impact CME/CPD: From Concept to Completion
Attendees: Institutional leaders, medical educationists, faculty members, representatives of medical and dental institutions from across the country, along with Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Ms. Farah Naz Akbar (chief guest), PM&DC President Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj, Registrar Brig. Dr. Rehan Naqvi, and senior officials.
Key Takeaways:
- Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj emphasized the significance of CME/CPD in keeping healthcare professionals updated with advancements in medical science and clinical practice.
- PM&DC is committed to developing a CME/CPD system aligned with international best practices, ensuring Pakistani doctors and dentists remain among the most knowledgeable and skilled healthcare professionals.
- Dr. Natasha from Aga Khan University facilitated the workshop, providing expert guidance on effective CME/CPD design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ms. Farah Naz Akbar praised PM&DC's initiative and commended Prof. Dr. Taj for his vision and leadership in strengthening medical and dental education and professional development.
- Brig. Dr. Rehan Naqvi acknowledged the Council's achievements under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taj, highlighting key milestones in establishing professional standards and promoting continuous learning.
Workshop Coverage:
The workshop covered the entire CME/CPD cycle, including identifying professional practice gaps, developing measurable learning objectives, educational design, integrity, outcome evaluation, governance, documentation, monitoring, and quality assurance.
Participant Feedback:
Delegates appreciated the practical approach of the workshop and expressed interest in continued collaboration with PM&DC and similar capacity-building initiatives.
PM&DC's Vision:
This initiative is part of PM&DC's broader efforts to establish a transparent, credible, and internationally aligned CME/CPD framework, fostering lifelong learning, professional competence, improved patient care, and global recognition of Pakistani medical and dental professionals.