Faysal Bank Joins Hands with SIHS
We are thankful to Faysal Bank Limited for their generous support. Glad to have them supporting us in our mission to improve the quality of health care.
The 3rd Volume of the Journal of Shalamar Medical and Dental College (JSHMDC)
We are delighted to announce that The 3rd Volume of the Journal of Shalamar Medical and Dental College (JSHMDC) has been published. The Journal is a multi-disciplinary medical journal published bi-annually. It publishes scholarly work from medical, dental, allied health sciences, medical education, and biomedical sciences. It is devoted to publish the recent advances in […]
Panel Discussion on “Current Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Children”
A panel discussion on “Current Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Children” was held at Shalamar Hospital. Dr. Ahmed Bilal and Professor Dr. Nadeem Hameed presented data collected at Shalamar Hospital on respiratory illness among children and trends observed. Leading pediatricians Prof. Dr. Waqar Hussain Shalamar Hospital), Mr. Nadeem Zafar, President of the Pakistan Pediatric Association, Prof. […]
Accreditation of Training Programs by the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
Accreditation of Training Programs by the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan On December 24th 2022, the College of Physicians & Surgeon Pakistan (CPSP) accorded accreditation to Shalamar Hospital /Shalamar Medical & Dental College (SMDC) for FCPS training in following disciplines: I. Uro-Gynaecology II. Plastic Surgery III. Forensic Medicine The accreditation was based on physical […]
The Political & Economic Section Chief of the U.S. Consulate General Visited Shalamar Medical and Dental College
The Political & Economic Section Chief of the U.S. Consulate General Visited Shalamar Medical and Dental College The Political & Economic Section Chief of the U.S. Consulate General, Lahore, Kathleen Gibilisco visited Shalamar Medical & Dental College and spoke with students and Post Graduate Residents. The discussion focused on the career-related challenges and issues that […]
Educating the Educators: A Burn Prevention and First Aid Training Program Kicked Off at Shalamar Hospital
In Pakistan, 1 person gets burned every 5 minutes, either accidentally or non-accidentally. The consequences that result from burns are serious, including isolation from or even abandonment by the family, social segregation, lack of education and/or skills, and extreme poverty. The long-term consequences and disability place a considerable strain on individuals and their families. The […]
Inauguration of Research and Innovation Laboratory
Mr. Shahid Hussain, Chairman Board of Trustees inaugurated a newly established, on-campus Research and Innovation Laboratory on 14th December 2022. The Laboratory is established to facilitate researchers from SIHS and is open for collaborative research by professionals from other institutions. Manned by highly qualified and experienced staff, the facility can be used to carry out […]
Physiotherapy’s Types and Practices
How many different types of physiotherapy are there? People of all ages can benefit from physiotherapy, which has the potential to be a life-changing experience. Some examples of different types of physiotherapy are as follows: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or “orthopedic Manual therapy” focuses on restoring the musculoskeletal system’s functionality, which includes the muscles, joints, […]
1st Integrated Convocation of Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
The Integrated Convocation of constituent units of Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences was held on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 in which passing out graduates of Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Shalamar Nursing College and Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences were conferred with degrees by the Vice-Chancellor University of Health Sciences; Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed […]
Physiotherapy: A Neglected Field
“Recovery is indeed a manifestation of the law of nature, efforts of patient and guidance from a physical therapist or rehabilitation specialist.” ― Joerg Teichmann Importance of Physical Therapy Physiotherapy increases a patient’s mobility, function, and general health. Through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness, physiotherapy improves the quality of life of […]