PSIM Academic/Public Events

29th to 30th November 2025
Peshawar KPK
PSIM KPK Autumn Academic Meeting 2025

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)

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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
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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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