Department of Surgery

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Ayesha Shaukat 

Professor of Surgery / Principal

Continental Medical College,

Hayat Memorial Teaching Hospital Lahore

I believe in leading from the front, breaking barriers while maintaining cultural and social boundaries. I received my early education at the Lahore Convent of Jesus and Mary and got elected as the Head Girl of the school. I was awarded St. Dominic Award for Good conduct 1982 Convent of Jesus & Mary in the region of South Asia. I also achieved 1^st Positions in multiple interschool debating & dramatic competitions. I did my FSC from Kinnaird College and then joined King Edward Medical College to pursue medical education. I have the honor to serve as the FIRST female head of the department of General surgery in 160 years history of King Edward Medical University (Mayo Hospital. Many of my surgical trainees (male and female) are now serving as consultants nationally and internationally. I have established BREAST CLINICS at three public sector hospitals (mayo, services, and Ganga Ram) and I started the first ever Breast Fellowship program in the public sector hospital. I also have the honor of designing and launching the First Breast Screening Program across all districts of Punjab in collaboration with primary / secondary health department of Punjab. I have numerous original research publications to my credit (list attached). I am currently working as PRINCIPAL at Continental Medical College & Hayat Memorial Teaching Hospital Lahore.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION /DEGREE	YEAR	INSTITUTE	ATTEMPTS	MARKS
Senior Cambridge	1982	Convent of Jesus & Mary	First	First Division
F.Sc	1984	Kinnard College for Women Lahore	First	First Division
M.B.,B.S.	1990	King Edward Medical College Lahore	First	First Division (with Distinction in Community Medicine
F.C.P.S.	1996	College of Physicians &	First
		Surgeons Pakistan
MHPE	2016	University of health	first
		sciences
FACS	2020
		Awarded by American
		college of surgeons

Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid

Introduction

Department of surgery was established with the inception of the continental medical college Lahore.
The department of General Surgery is headed by Prof. Suhail Anjum.

The subject of surgery has been taught right from admission of 1st year MBBS class, in form of integrated teaching program. Teaching surgery to 1st professional MBBS students is carried out in coordination with Professors of Anatomy.

Main teaching obligation is towards 3rd & 4th year MBBS students. Both theory & practical teaching is whole time involvement. Students are regularly posted & imparted bedside teaching according to curriculum & guidelines of Pakistan Medical and Dental council & University of health & Sciences. They are given chances to see & participate in surgical emergencies. This is done with involvement whole department of surgery.

Regular tests & assessments were made during sessions. Students were prepared for tests according to above mentioned University guidelines.

Actvities

• Perianal warts
  CPC by the department of surgery
• Neurofibromatosis of breast
  CPC by the department of surgery
• Unusual enlargement of spleen
  CPC by the department of surgery
• Pain management in a surgical ward
  Teaching of House officers of Hayat memorial hospital
• IV fluids used in a surgical ward
  Teaching of House officers of Hayat memorial hospital
• Pre & post op care of a surgical patient
  Teaching of House officers of Hayat memorial hospital

Workshops

• Society of surgeons Lahore chapter meeting
• Seminar on Breast diseases

Future Plan

• More advances in Laparoscopic surgeries, which is already in progress
• Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy
• Conduction of research activities, especially for students
• Improvements in teaching methodology as there is always room for space
• More involvement of students in practical works and Seminars on surgical skills
• Organizing medical camps, which are already in progress