Department of Medical Education & Educational Research

Currently under the direction of

Prof. Dr. Bilquees Shabir

Introduction

The Department of Medical Education & Educational Research was established in Fatima Jinnah Medical College in 1986, by Prof. Rose K. Madan. As the time progressed, DME, FJMC has been directed under Prof. Dr. Rakhshanda Rehman and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aamer Zaman Khan. However, when FJMC was promoted to FJMU, the DME was directed by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aamer Zaman Khan, Prof. Dr. Kamran Khalid, Prof. Dr. Shamsa Humayun and is currently under the direction of Prof. Dr. Bilquees Shabir.

Leadership Through the Years

  • Founded 1986 — Fatima Jinnah Medical CollegeProf. Rose K. Madan
  • As FJMCProf. Dr. Rakhshanda Rehman · Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aamer Zaman Khan
  • After elevation to FJMUProf. Dr. Muhammad Aamer Zaman Khan · Prof. Dr. Kamran Khalid · Prof. Dr. Shamsa Humayun
  • PresentProf. Dr. Bilquees Shabir

Mission

The mission of the Department of Medical Education & Educational Research, FJMU is to promote professionalism and excellence in medical education. DME will function to promote faculty development, curriculum development, student assessment plan and research in medical education.

Aims & Objectives

  1. To develop critical thinking and problem solving skills relating to medical profession, teaching and learning.
  2. To organize faculty development and continuing health profession education activities.
  3. To promote research and publication in medical education.

Recent Activities

  1. 6 Months Certificate Course in Health Professions Education — five batches of 26 students have completed the course and the 6th batch is currently enrolled.
  2. Conducting mandatory workshops for MD / MS programmes.
  3. Facilitating workshops & seminars across the university.