ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Overview
The General Medicine Department was established at PIMS in 1986. It operates through two units, combining patient care with structured postgraduate training.
The academic programme includes lectures, clinical presentations, journal clubs, mortality meetings, research and regular evaluation of trainees.
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Clinical services
- General medical assessment and care
- Diabetes clinic
- Specialist advice on infectious diseases
- Haematology services
- Monitoring and reporting of infectious disease patterns
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Unit leadership
- Unit 1 — Prof. Dr. Shafaat Khatoon
- Unit 2 — Prof. Dr. Shaista Faheem
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Postgraduate education
The department trains MD and FCPS Medicine candidates and residents rotating from other specialties. It is a centre for the FCPS-II examination and supports dissertations and clinical research.
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Teaching faculty
- Dr. Farida Tahir — Associate Professor; MBBS, FCPS
- Dr. Fibhaa Syed — Senior Registrar; MBBS, MRCP, FCPS