Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Prof. Dr. Sardar Muhammad Al-freed Zafar has said that the bright future of doctors is related to medical education and latest research while it depends that how much one doctor keeps himself fully up to date about innovations so that their professional abilities can be further enhanced over the time.
These views were expressed by Prof. Al-freed Zafar while addressing the ceremony of awarding certificates to the 5th batch doctors of Orthopedic Mini Fellowship Program at LGH which was organized under the Medical Education Programme of PGMI in which more than 100 doctors from different countries including Egypt participated.
On the occasion, Prof. Muhammad Hanif informed the participants of the event that the doctors were introduced to the modern treatment during the course so that they can better served the patients. The program also provides doctors with practical training in spinal surgery, Arthroscopy, joint replacement, trauma management and other ailments. Prof. Dr. Tariq Sohail, Dr. Khalid Kazmi, Dr. Mudassar Siddique, Dr. Husnain Khalid, Dr. Abdul Aziz and other doctors were present in large numbers also.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Al-freed said that PGMI Lahore has a unique position in which many new aspects related to this medical sector have been introduced in this fellowship. He added that apart from other achievements, PGMI has also been honored to launch this Mini Fellowship as well which is being used by Pakistani doctors as well as medical experts from other friendly countries.
He vowed to further enhance the professionalism of Pakistani doctors and said that all available resources are being utilized in the PGMI and a policy has been formulated for the future which will raise the standard of medical education and research and physicians will be educated locally instead of abroad. He added that these steps taken by the PGMI will not only equip our doctors with the latest techniques but will also save money and time.
The Principal PGMI told the other doctors that the certificates obtained successfully for the said course would continue to remind them of their commitment to their profession, their duty and it this training will also help them to better serve the patients. He said that in order to get the best results from the surgery, it is important that all the staff members of the team of surgeons are fully trained and committed to their profession to the point of obsession which makes every type of surgery a challenge.
Prof. Muhammad Hanif said that the Mini Fellowship Program will continue on a regular basis and free accommodation will be provided to the doctors during this training. The participants of this fellowship expressed their deep interest and offered thanks Principal PGMI Prof. Al-freed Zafar for initiating this important development.
