PSIM Academic/Public Events
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter Autumn Academic Meeting 2025 –
A Celebration of Excellence
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine (PSIM) successfully inaugurated its much-anticipated Autumn Academic Meeting with an elegant ceremony, setting the stage for a weekend dedicated to advancing the field of internal medicine.
An Inaugural Evening of Distinction
On Saturday, 29th November 2025, the historic Peshawar Museum provided a majestic setting for the Inaugural Ceremony and Faculty Dinner. The event, held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, beautifully blended academic prestige with cultural heritage.
The ceremony was honored by the presence of Professor Dr. Aftab Mohsin, President of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, who presided as the Chief Guest. His address inspired attendees, emphasizing unity, innovation and the evolving role of internists in Pakistan's healthcare system.
The organizing team was warmly welcomed by Dr. Salma Zeb, Vice President KPK and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Professor Aamir Ghafoor Khan, Senior Vice President (International Relations) of PSIM. Their opening remarks highlighted the chapter's commitment to fostering a national platform for scholarly exchange.
The evening was attended by senior faculty members and distinguished physicians from across the country, making it a truly national gathering marked by collegiality and a shared vision for the future of internal medicine.
Conference Schedule
Session I (09:00 AM – 10:40 AM)
Chaired by: Prof. Amir Ghafoor Khan · Prof. Tariq Waseem · Prof. Zafar Hayat
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 AM | Prof. Aftab Mohsin (President, PSIM) | Presidential Lecture: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) — The Emerging Epidemic |
| 09:20 – 09:40 AM | Dr. Zubair Khanzada (Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Peshawar) | Essential Oncological Principles Before Referral to Cancer Centres |
| 09:40 – 10:00 AM | Dr. Afsha (RMI) | Vasculitis: Diagnostic Approach and Management Updates |
| 10:00 – 10:20 AM | Dr. Somia Iqtadar (Senior Vice President, PSIM) | Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever — Clinical Challenges and Emerging Insights |
| 10:20 – 10:40 AM | Dr. Zafar Mehmood (Medical Director, LRH) | Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement: The LRH Experience |
🕥 10:40 – 10:55 AM — Tea Break (15 Minutes)
---Session II (11:00 AM – 12:40 PM)
Chaired by: Prof. Aziz ur Rehman · Prof. Usman Khattak · Dr. Awais Naeem
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:20 AM | Dr. Muhammad Asim (NWGH) | Obstructive Sleep Apnea — The Silent Cardiometabolic Threat |
| 11:20 – 11:40 AM | Dr. Hashim Uddin Azam Khan | Acute Medicine — Rapid Response and Critical Decision-Making |
| 11:40 – 12:00 PM | Prof. Aziz Ahmad (Swat) | Empathy-Driven Communication: Turning Patient Anger into Trust |
| 12:00 – 12:20 PM | Prof. Amjad Taqweem | Rheumatoid Arthritis — Advances in Management |
| 12:20 – 12:40 PM | Prof. Aamir Shaukat | Resistant Hypertension — Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges |
Session III (12:40 PM – 2:00 PM)
Chaired by: Prof. Mehmood Noor · Dr. Atta Muhammad Khan · Prof. Masood ur Rehman · Dr. Somia Iqtidar
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 12:40 – 1:00 PM | Prof. Masood Hameed Khan | Preventive Health in the Era of Chronic Disease Burden |
| 1:00 – 1:20 PM | Dr. Durkhanee | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus — Navigating the Diagnostic Maze |
| 1:20 – 1:40 PM | Dr. Shabnum Korejo | Chronic Hepatitis B — When to Treat and When to Watch |
| 1:40 – 2:00 PM | Prof. Amjad Khan | Medical Leadership and Professional Resilience |
🕑 2:00 – 2:30 PM — Concluding Remarks & Certificates Distribution
🍴 2:30 – 3:30 PM — Lunch & Networking
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