About the Professional Development Centre
Established in 2004, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) aimed to promote Continuing Medical Education (CME) within its faculty and students. The Professional Development Center (PDC), initially the “Office of CME,” commenced its operations in January 2004. This office organized various CME events, including lectures, seminars, symposia, conferences, and celebrated International Health Days regularly. In a year and a half, the dedicated faculty and alumni abroad successfully organized over 100 national and international events.
Post the 2005 earthquake, hands-on workshops were introduced in addition to theoretical CME lectures. This led to the transformation of the Office of CME into the more comprehensive “Professional Development Centre” (PDC) of DUHS, inaugurated by the Chancellor and Governor of Sindh.
Two divisions, Surgical and Allied, and Medical and Allied, were established within the PDC, with designated faculty directors conducting Training Needs Assessments and offering programs for various health professionals.
Equipped with modern facilities like a simulated ICU, operation theatre, laparoscopic/endoscopic suites, training halls, and a conference room, the PDC provides hands-on training with the latest audio-visual and multimedia systems, electronic simulators, and manikins.
American Heart Association Course Statistics
- JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023
- JULY 2023 – JUNE 2024
- 01 JULY, 2023 to 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 STATISTICAL DATA OF HEALTH PERSONNEL TRAINED
- 01 OCTOBER, 2023 to 30 DECEMBER 2023 STATISTICAL DATA OF HEALTH PERSONNEL TRAINED
- JANUARY 1, 2024 to 15 MARCH 2024 STATISTICAL DATA OF HEALTH PERSONNEL TRAINED
- HEC CME CPD Out Reach JULY AUG SEP 2023
- PAYMENTS DMC & CHK CME CPD JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2023
- PAYMENTS OUTREACHED via DMC CME CPD JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2023
- TOTAL CME DMC DUHS JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2024
Established in 2004 as the “Office of CME,” Dow University of Health Sciences initiated the Professional Development Center (PDC). After the 2005 earthquake, it evolved to offer hands-on workshops and became the comprehensive PDC in 2006. With two divisions, modern facilities, and global collaboration, PDC provides diverse training programs for health professionals.
Dr. Syed Farjad Sultan
Our mission is to empower individuals at every stage of their professional journey, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to excel in their respective fields.
Whether you are a student seeking guidance on career pathways, an alumni member looking to stay connected and updated, a staff or faculty member seeking professional growth opportunities, or a doctor aiming to enhance your clinical expertise, our department is here to support you every step of the way.
Through a wide range of workshops, seminars, training programs, and networking events, we strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Our goal is to empower you to reach your full potential and make meaningful contributions to your profession and society at large.
I invite you to explore the various resources and opportunities available through our department and to actively engage in your professional development journey. Together, let us embark on a path of lifelong learning and growth, enriching our lives and the lives of others through our dedication to excellence.
Thank you for being a part of our vibrant professional community. We look forward to supporting you in achieving your goals and aspirations.
- To cultivate an environment and mindset conducive to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) among Healthcare Professionals.
- By offering need-based programs in Continuing Education (CE) and practical Hands-on Workshops, the objective is to furnish a technically proficient and current workforce in the Health Sciences field.
- The aim is to establish international benchmark standards for quality assurance across all training programs conducted by PDC.
- Additionally, there is a commitment to enhancing the health-related knowledge and skills of the general public through public health awareness and preventive programs.
Currently, PDC offers training in basic and advanced skills for undergraduates, postgraduates, residents, faculty members, and other health professionals. With its head office at DMC and a branch at Dow International Medical College (DIMC), Ojha, each wing of PDC has a dedicated Undergraduate Skills Lab.
Services
PDC offers the following training/programs that are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, residents, faculty, health professionals, and general public who are interested:
- Continuing Medical Education (Seminars, lectures, symposia, and conferences)
- Continuing Professional Development (Long and short-duration training courses, hands-on workshops)
- Undergraduate Skills Lab (Training for undergraduate students)
- Miscellaneous programs (Visiting faculty, reproductive health)
