Faisalabad Medical University
Health Professions Education
& Research Department
Faisalabad Medical University
HPERD
The Health Professions Education & Research Department (HPERD) at Faisalabad Medical University (FMU) is dedicated to strengthening health professions education, promoting faculty development, and advancing research in medical and health sciences education.
Through faculty development, educational innovation, research, assessment, mentorship, and continuing professional development, HPERD supports educators and learners in building a culture of excellence, scholarship, and lifelong learning across FMU.
About the Department
HPERD provides an academic platform for professional development, educational research, curriculum enhancement, assessment, mentorship, and innovation within health professions education.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
“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”
Our Vision
“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.”
University Leadership
MBBS, FCPS, FRCSEd, FACS, MCPS-HPE
Vice Chancellor, Faisalabad Medical University
Vice Chancellor's Message
"Faisalabad Medical University is committed to nurturing an academic culture in which excellence in teaching, learning, research, and professional development remains a shared responsibility. The Health Professions Education & Research Department provides an important platform for strengthening this culture across the University."
Through HPERD, our faculty have opportunities to enhance their teaching skills, engage in educational scholarship, and adopt contemporary approaches to curriculum development, assessment, and learner support.
Academic Leadership
Principal's Message
"Our institution is committed to fostering an environment where students, faculty, and healthcare professionals can pursue excellence in education, clinical practice, and research."
We recognize that the quality of health professions education depends upon strong academic leadership, dedicated faculty, innovative teaching practices, and continuous professional development. HPERD plays an important role in supporting these priorities across the institution.
MBBS, FCPS, MCPS-HPE
Principal, Faisalabad Medical University
Department Leadership
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. We look forward to working with colleagues across Faisalabad Medical University to create a stronger and more innovative educational environment.
Training & Capacity Building
A summary of the Health Professions Education & Research Department's training, professional development, and capacity building activities from 2021–2026.
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Participants Trained
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Workshops & Batches
2021–26
Years of Activity
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Participants in 2024
Program 01
36
Workshops
8
Series
757
Participants
2023
2 series · 8 workshops · 212 participants
2024
3 series · 12 workshops · 256 participants
2025
2 series · 8 workshops · 180 participants
2026
2 series planned/ongoing · 4 workshops · 109 participants so far
Key Topics
Program 02
CHPE
13
Batches
543
Participants
2021–26
Duration
Largest batch: B#10 with 60 participants · July–December 2025
Additional Activities
University Management Program
With HEC
23 participants
19–23 May 2025
Digital Skills & AI Workshop
36 participants
19 September 2024
BS OTT Research Methodology
20 participants
Research Methodology Workshop
Overall Departmental Impact
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Total participants trained
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Participants in 2024
Focus areas: Communication Skills, Research Methodology & Biostatistics, Thesis Writing, IT & AI, CHPE, and Management Training.
Capacity Building
Six-month Certificate in Health Professions Education — 14th batch in process.
Communication skills, thesis writing, biostatistics, IT, and Initial Life Support.
Workshops supporting faculty in teaching, research, and service.
MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, nursing, diploma, BS, and allied health curriculums.
Hands-on Initial Life Support training led by senior faculty.
Synopsis, thesis, and biostatistics training for research capability.
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CHPE Batch in Process
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Faculty & Team Members
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Adjunct Faculty
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Curriculum Streams
Event Highlights
Moments, memories, and highlights from FMU CORE 2026.
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Programs
The six-month Certificate in Health Professions Education is running its 14th batch.
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Research
Workshops cover research synopsis and thesis writing, basic biostatistics, communication skills, IT, and ILS.
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Programs
Hands-on ILS training with manikin-based skill stations.
Read moreScholarship
Medical Education · 2026
A mixed-methods study across three FMU-affiliated teaching hospitals.
Assessment · 2026
Inter-rater reliability findings from a two-year cohort review.
Faculty Development · 2025
Findings from FMU's first structured junior-faculty mentorship pilot.
Curriculum Development
MBBS
System-based spiral curriculum, now in its 4th year.
BDS
Integrated modular curriculum, now in its 4th year.
Nursing
185 credit hours and 72 courses, as per HEC and Pakistan Nursing Council.
Moments
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The HPERD office is available for faculty, students, and partner institutions seeking guidance on training and curriculum.
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