Faisalabad Medical University
Health Professions Education
& Research Department
About
About HPERD
Managing medical education programs, curriculum development, and faculty training at Faisalabad Medical University.
Department Overview
Health Professions Education & Research Department
The department focuses on managing medical education programs, curriculum development, and faculty training, and on ensuring that medical professionals receive a comprehensive, high-quality medical education.
This involves continuing medical education (CME) programs, workshops, and training sessions — from the six-month Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) and MD/MS workshops to faculty development programmes, Initial Life Support training, and curriculum building across MBBS, BDS, nursing, diploma, MD/MS, BS, and allied health sciences.
Department Leadership
In-Charge, HPERD
Dr. Ayesha Ayub
MBBS, MME
In-Charge, Medical Education Department / HPERD
In-Charge's Message
"At HPERD, we believe that effective health professions education is built through continuous learning, thoughtful reflection, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice."
Our aim is to provide faculty and learners with meaningful opportunities to develop their educational skills, explore new approaches to teaching and assessment, and contribute to research that addresses real challenges in health professions education.
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Vision Statement
“Striving to achieve national and international stature in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education with strong emphasis on professionalism, leadership, community health services, research and bioethics.”
Our Mission
Mission Statement
“Educate Healthcare professionals to prevent, diagnose and treat human illnesses to practice evidence-based medicine with focus on lifelong healthcare in order to meet the challenges of community needs and competitive medical profession at the same time”
Objectives
- Manage medical education programs
- Lead curriculum development and review
- Train and develop faculty
- Run CME programs, workshops, and training sessions
What We Do
Our Areas of Work
CHPE
Six-month Certificate in Health Professions Education — 14th batch in process.
MD/MS Workshops
Communication skills, thesis writing, biostatistics, IT, and Initial Life Support.
Faculty Development
Workshops supporting faculty in teaching, research, and service.
Undergraduate Teaching
Research and professional counselling workshops, plus the PRIME component.
Curriculum Building
MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, nursing, diploma, and BS curriculums.
ILS Workshops
Hands-on Initial Life Support training led by senior faculty.
Collaboration
PKNC Project Collaboration
Working with Prof Dr Hooria Amir on social accountability and the responsibility to work in the best interest of the community.