Prof. Dr. Rozina Shahadat Khan
Prof. Dr. Rozina Shahadat Khan
MBBS, FCPS
Professor & Head of Community Medicine Department
The Department of Community Medicine at Allama Iqbal Medical College is dedicated to promoting public health through education, research, and community engagement. Our mission is to equip medical students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges at both local and global levels. It provides comprehensive education to undergraduate students, particularly focusing on the 4th-year MBBS curriculum.
The teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions, and field visits, aiming to develop students’ communication skills and professional approaches to community health problems. The department also emphasizes research training, guiding students to conduct small-scale research projects to foster a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice The department actively engages in research activities, with faculty members and students publishing numerous articles in indexed national and international journals.it also offers FCPS in Community Medicine postgraduate training programs recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP).
The department currently mentors postgraduate trainees, providing them with the necessary academic and practical exposure to excel in the field of public health. Field training is a cornerstone of our department, with students participating in extensive programs that include visits to Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs), schools, family planning services, and maternal and child health centers. These experiences are designed to provide students with real-world insights into the healthcare system and community health dynamics.
The department regularly organizes workshops focused on research methodologies, health education, and hands-on public health practices. These workshops aim to enhance the skills of both students and faculty members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development. Through comprehensive programs and initiatives, the Department of Community Medicine remains committed to advancing public health education and practice, preparing future healthcare professionals to meet the evolving needs of society.
Vision Statement:
To become a leader in public health teaching and research, achieving excellence in academic, professional and evidence based medical education, that is aligned with international standards.
Mission statement
Department of community medicine aspires to serve the community by imparting professional, practical and research-oriented knowledge and skills to the graduates.
We endeavour to train our graduates to become community leaders, life- long learners, and innovators with social accountability. Competence learned during training helps our Undergraduates to perform ethical and evidence based public health practice in line with health needs of Pakistan.
Vision:
To become a leader in public health teaching and research, achieving excellence in
academic, professional and evidence based medical education, that is aligned with
international standards.
Mission:
Department of community medicine aspires to serve the community by imparting professional, practical and research-oriented knowledge and skills to the graduates. We endeavor to train our graduates to become community leaders, life- long learners, and innovators with social accountability. Competence learned during training helps our Undergraduates to perform ethical and evidence based public health practice in line with health needs of Pakistan.
Objectives:
- To impart high quality undergraduate and post graduate education to medical students
- To guide and supervise students regarding research conduction
- To conduct field training program of students
- To conduct public health projects
- To provide technical advice regarding public health issues
The department contributes a lot towards the academic and research activities of this institution. The academic program aims to impart quality medical education through interactive teaching and comprehensive training of under and postgraduate students in the field of community medicine and public health. The main focus of the deparment is the development of communication skills and professional approach to solve the community health problems and training of the students to conduct small research projects in order to develop research culture among forthcoming doctors and nurses.
- Research: The staff members and students have published a number of papers in national and international journals.
- International research project carried out through collaboration of World Health Organization includes “Tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage among pregnant women in District Lahore” & “Behavioral study for HIV in eunuchs in Lahore.”
- National research project conducted through collaboration of Federal Ministry of Health, Islamabad on “Measles vaccine coverage and field vaccine efficacy in District Lahore”
- Undergraduate Teaching (MBBS 4th Yr, 3rd Yr, 2nd yr,1st Yr, DPT, MLT)
- Lectures
- Small group discussions
- Field Visits: An extensive Field training programmen is conducted round the year , in 8 batches, each comprising of 45 students visiting the following places:
- BHU and RHC: for overview of Health system
- PSRD: Rehabilitation Services/NGO
- School : to impart health education messages and screening of children and referral to hospital
- Family Planning Services Rahnuma family Hospital.
- Village/community : communication skills, data collection analysis
- MCH center: Maternal and Child Health
- Presentations
- Research projects
- Health Education Material Development: About 80 posters and brouchers are developed each year by undergraduate students, in both Urdu and English, for the health education and dissemination
- Post Graduate Teaching: Department is recognized for FCPS Community Medicine Training and currently there are two post graduate trainee in FCPS .
Prof. Dr. Rozina Khan
MBBS, FCPS
Professor
Dr. Sana Iftikhar
MBBS, FCPS
Associate Professor
Dr. Mehwish Akhtar
MBBS, FCPS (CM)
Associate Professor
Dr. Zarabia Pervaiz butt
MBBS, FCPS (C.H.P.T)
Associate Professor
Dr. Javed Iqbal
MBBS
APMO
Dr. Fariha Salman
MBBS/MD(Preventive med)CMT,CME
Assistant professor
Dr. Amber Arshad
MBBS, FCPS
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ammara Riaz
MBBS, FCPS
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ruqaiya Awan
MBBS/M.H.A
Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Asma Jamil
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Ali Raza
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Afia Arshad
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator
a. Fourth year Field training program
The department regularly conducts field visits of 4th year MBBS students in accordance with the UHS guidelines. The visits are arranged for following places to cover different aspects of community health services:
- School
- MCH
- BHU/ RHC
- FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTAN
- PAKISTAN SOCIETY FOR REHABILITATION OF DISABLED
- VACCINATION AND GROWTH CENTRE
- HOSPITAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
b. Journal Club:
The department regularly holds Journal club meetings. This significantly contributes to the professional growth of faculty and the academic training of postgraduate students. The sessions are designed to promote a habit of critical thinking, support the application of evidence-based approaches, and strengthen understanding of research methodology. For faculty members, they serve as a platform for ongoing learning and staying informed about current developments. For postgraduates, journal clubs enhance their ability to analyze scientific literature, communicate findings effectively, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world public health scenarios.
Field Training Program
The Department of Community Medicine is actively involved in research across a wide spectrum of topics within public health, epidemiology, and preventive medicine. Faculty members mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in carrying out studies that tackle pressing health issues such as non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental concerns, and health systems. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that student-led research is ethically sound, methodologically rigorous, and offers valuable insights for both academic discourse and public health policymaking.
Alongside its academic research efforts, the department actively participates in research projects covering various domain of Public health. By engaging in these field projects, the department applies research in real-world settings, fostering a dynamic exchange between scholarly work and practical public health solutions.
