ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery began with the inception of PIMS in 1986. It provides elective and emergency neurosurgical care, supported by a dedicated head-injury high-dependency unit.
Alongside clinical care, the department undertakes postgraduate training, professional development and community education.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Department capacity
PATIENT SERVICES
Clinical care
The department manages a broad range of neurosurgical procedures, including complex cases referred from other centres. It serves as a regional referral centre for much of northern Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Elective and emergency neurosurgical care
- High-dependency care for patients with head injuries
- Elective operating lists in the main operating theatre four days a week
- An operating list at the Children’s Hospital one day a week
- Additional emergency beds when required by workload
Bed occupancy reaches 130–150% during periods of high demand.
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
Training & academics
Structured MS and FCPS training is tailored to each resident’s competence and learning needs. The programme emphasizes active learning, independent clinical judgement and the skills needed for professional practice.
- Case presentations and principles of operative surgery
- Clinical skills development and clinical audit
- Journal clubs and clinicopathological meetings
- Neuro-oncology meetings and grand rounds
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Professional conduct, ethics and anger management
- Self-directed learning and lifelong professional development
Training record and professional development
The department has trained 41 qualified neurosurgeons. Eight residents have completed training and are awaiting examinations, while 20 residents are at different stages of their training.
Regular courses, workshops and seminars attract participants from across Pakistan. The department has conducted four international neurosurgery conferences and participates in continuing medical education and professional development in Pakistan and abroad, including Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Bangladesh, Japan, Mexico, the USA, Australia, Korea and India.
OUTREACH
Community engagement
The department arranges free medical camps and public education through newspapers, television and radio, addressing head injury, spinal injury, accident prevention and disability prevention.
Teamwork, behavioural development workshops and social activities support a constructive working environment and the professional development of residents.