FJMU’s Annual International Scientific Conference-2024 concludes

Fatima Jinnah Medical University's (FJMU) Annual International Scientific Conference-2024 concluded with a grand gala dinner, held under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal.

This festive evening brought together esteemed guests, speakers, and participants to celebrate the conference's success and foster connections among the medical community.

The grand gala dinner served as a fitting culmination of the conference, which showcased the latest advancements in medical sciences, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation.

Prof Muhammad Shoaib Shafi, the President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), and Lt. Gen. Khalid Maqbool, the former Governor of Punjab, graced the occasion as Chief Guests.

Parliamentary Secretary Health Madam Rushda Lodhi, Vice Chancellor (KEMU) Prof Mahmood Ayaz, and former Vice Chancellor (FJMU) Prof Aamir Zaman Khan graced the occasion as guests of honours. 

Prof Aisha Malik snd Prof Bilquis Shabbir hosted as stage secretaries.

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal warmly welcomed the distinguished guests, including the chief guests, at the conference. He expressed his appreciation for the Alumni Association of Fatima Jinnah Medical College's special efforts, highlighting their significant role in representing Pakistan abroad.

President CPSP Prof Muhammad Shoaib Shafi, delivered a comprehensive address, showcasing CPSP's remarkable academic achievements and global partnerships in quality higher medical education in Pakistan. Prof Shoaib Shafi congratulated Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal on the recognition of 4 sub-specialties of Gynae, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Pulmonology and Preventive paed Medicine, underscoring CPSP's commitment to advancing medical education. He shared that CPSP's residents are training in various countries, including England, Ireland, and Nepal etc., demonstrating the organization's global outreach and partnerships.

Prof. Muhammad Shoaib Shafi further mentioned that CPSP has had the honour of organizing convocations at the international level, further solidifying its reputation as a premier medical education institution.

Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool praised Professor Khalid Masood Gondal as a great personality, congratulating him on organizing an exceptional international conference focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool's message emphasized the importance of serving the motherland and ensuring the best treatment for patients. This resonates with Professor Gondal's own dedication to improving healthcare in Pakistan.

Prof. Mahmood Ayaz, Vice Chancellor KEMU, extended his warmest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, FJMU Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal and his team for their outstanding efforts in organizing the annual international scientific conference in collaboration with Alumni Associations. He acknowledgment the successful collaboration and dedication of FJMU's team in hosting a premier medical conference, fostering knowledge-sharing and networking among medical professionals.

Prof Aamir Zaman Khan, former Vice Chancellor, FJMU appreciated the university's outstanding performance under the dynamic leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal. He acknowledged Prof. Gondal's visionary guidance, which has enabled FJMU to achieve remarkable milestones in medical education, research, and healthcare.

The event marked received a unique touch of poetry elegance with the special attendance of a renowned poet, Zahid Fakhri.

He mesmerized the participants with his Distinctive poetic style and His recital showcased his mastery of language and poetic expression.

The Annual International Scientific Conference-2024 of FJMU was made possible by the tireless efforts of the organizing committee members, who represented the university, which include Principal Prof. Abdul Hameed, Registrar Prof Muhammad Nadeem, Chairperson Department of Medicine Prof. Bilquis Shabbir, Deans Prof Alia Zahid, Prof Naveed Akbar Hotiana, Prof Shamila Ejaz Munir, Dr Taskin Zahra, and other Faculty members.

Former Pro-Vice Chancellors Prof Kamran Khalid Khawaja, Prof Shamsa Humayun and Prof. Shireen Khawar, Prof Noreen Akmal, Principal AIMC Prof Asghar Naqi, Principal SIMS Prof Zahra Khanum, Prof Munazza Iqbal, Prof Farrukh Kamal, Prof Abdul Majeed Chaudhry, Prof Aftab Chaudhry, Prof Akhtar Sohail Chughtai, Prof Tayyab Abbas, Prof Rashid Mahmood, Prof. Asma Aftab, Prof Tahira Murtaza Cheema, heads of medical education institutions, and retired professors attended the event.

The ceremony concluded on a high note with a Grand Gala Dinner, as a token of appreciation and honorary shields were presented to the distinguished guests.

Gold Medal in various extracurricular activities were awarded to Ms. Amna Malik, Ms. Alishba iftikhar, Ms. Azka Ayaz, Ms. Hira Saleem and Ms. Ayesha Saeed.