PhD in Medical Education

The Dow Institute of Health Professionals Education (DIHPE) is the first institute in Pakistan dedicated exclusively to the health professionals’ education. The institute aims to reorganize, enhance, and optimize teaching and learning practices and experiences, and improve medical and health-related curricula. DIHPE recognizes the importance of contextualizing the education of health professionals and strives to ensure that its programs are in line with the national and international standards. DIHPE plays a crucial role at the varsity in shaping the education and training of teachers pursuing careers in various healthcare fields. This institute is dedicated to ensuring that medical teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and healthcare professionals are well- prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community and the challenges for the twenty-first century healthcare systems.
A Doctorate in Medical Education is an advanced, research-oriented degree program designed for individuals who want to pursue leadership roles, engage in scholarly research, and make significant contributions to the field of health professions education. It offers opportunities for health professional educationalists to shape the future of healthcare education and contribute to the development of competent and compassionate healthcare practitioners.