CURRICULUM VIT SAADIYA AZIZ KARIM November 2010

53 yrs old, Pakistani graduate with international expertise. Married, with three children. My training has been within world class institutions and currently hold a prestigious post at one of the leading Universities in Pakistan. Author of 32 publications including original research and chapters within books. Multiple presentations at national and international meetings. Four research grants, commitment to undergraduate education, postgraduate training and supervision of research. Holder of international fellowships and national profile within continuing medical education (CME). My major interests are in medical education, gynaecological oncology and perinatal medicine. PERSONAL DETAILS Name: Address: Saadiya Aziz Karim D-65 Block B, North Nazimabad, Karachi, 74700, Pakistan. Tel No. 9221-36641810, 9221-36705940 Mobile 92300-2011335 E-mail: saadiya.aziz@gmail.com 23 September 1955 Married, three children. Pakistani Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. 1974 - 1979 M.B.,B.S. 1979 Roll of Honour Physiology & Fourth merit position in 1st Professional; 5th merit position in 3rd professional M.B.B.S Examination. M.R.C.O.G. 1985 Membership Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, U.K F.R.C.O.G. 1999 Fellowship, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists F.C.P.S. (hon) 2005 Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan Professor & Head of Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & Karachi Medical & Dental College, Pakistan Official Address: Karachi Medical & Dental College Block M North Nazimabad, Karachi-74700, Pakistan. Tel: Office +9221 6617946-49, ext. #2455 1200S

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 13th June 1997 to date 27th March 2005 to July 2010 December 1998 to date 14th April 2002 to 22-12-2005 Professor & Chairperson, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Karachi Medical & Dental College & Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi. Visiting Consultant, Aga Khan Hospital for Women and the Aga Khan Diagnostic Center, Karimabad, Karachi. Principal & Chairperson Academic Council, Karachi Medical & Dental College Chairperson, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Karachi Medical Dental College & Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Aga Khan University / University Hospital, Karachi. Senior Instructor, The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi. Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi. Registrar in Obstetric and Gynaecology, (Part of the time Senior Registrar) Greenwich District Hospital Greenwich District Hospital Greenwich, London SE 10. Senior Registrar King,s College Hospital, London (01-09-85 14-09-85) Senior House Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St.Georges Hospital Medical School, London. Resident Medical Officer (Registrar) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi. Demonstrator in Pathology, Dow Medical College Karachi.

01-07-1989 05-02-1996

15-12-1987 30-06-1989 10-04-1986 14-12-1987 30-08-84 31-08-1985

01-11-83 30-04-84 17-02-82 01-09-83 16-12-80 16-02-82

DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE 1. Chairperson, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Karachi Medical and Dental College & Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. As Chairperson of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of the affiliated teaching hospital, the teaching, administrative and clinical responsibilities are coupled with research guidance of junior colleagues, postgraduate trainees and students. In addition to undergraduate training, the department is recognized for postgraduate training for the M.R.C.O.G (Membership, Royal College of obstetricians and Gynecologists, UK) and F.C.P.S (Fellowship, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan) As Chairperson of the department, I serve on the following committees of KMDCAcademic Council, Research and ethical committee, Postgraduate selection committee, Internship and house job committee, and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital purchase committee. Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi. The University of Karachi is the oldest educational institute of the province of Sindh and has four Medical and Dental colleges and two Dental colleges affiliated with it. The Dean, Faculty of Medicine, oversees the curriculum, academic activities and performance of the students of these colleges. Additionally, she supervises the M. S, M.D and PHD programmes of the University of Karachi.

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Experience in Medical Education. 24 years of experience in Medical Education after Postgraduation (1985), have always worked in Teaching Hospital establishments. Experience in this aspect includes: A. Undergraduate Education Director of the Undergraduate Programme, Obstetrics & Gynecology a. Department, the Aga Khan University and the Phase II (Clinical Disciplines) b. Co-ordinator, the Aga Khan University 1988-1996 Director, Clinical Rotations (IV year & V year), KMDC. 1999-2002 Continuous teaching and Training of Undergraduate Student of KMDC in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Organization of the teaching programme in this specialty and supervision of research projects of the undergraduates. Examiner and Paper setter for Undergraduate Exams of Colleges affiliated with Karachi University and other universities. These include: i. Karachi Medical & Dental College ii. Aga Khan University iii. Baqai University iv. Ziauddin University v. Dow University of Health Sciences vi. Sindh Medical College vii. Chandka Medical College As Principal of KMDC (2002 to 2005), entirely responsible for the organization and standardization of Academic sessions of all 5 years of MBBS and 4 years of BDS. Quality Education at KMDC is reflected in the high pass percentage and achievement of top merit positions in the annual MBBS/BDS, Karachi University Examinations. During my tenure as Principal, the C.O.M.E (Community Oriented Medical Education) was initiated and maintained at K.M.D.C., the only college of Pakistan where this programme was successful. An up-to-date library and Learning Resource Center for faculty and students was established and a C.M.E programme comprising monthly state-of-the-art lectures was started. As Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi (March 2005 to date), I serve on the following committees: a. Chairperson, Board of Studies, Dental, University of Karachi. b. Chairperson, Board of Studies, Medicine, University of Karachi. c. Chairperson, Board of Faculties, University of Karachi. d. Member, Academic Council, University of Karachi. e. Member, Deans Committee, University of Karachi. f. Member, Board of Advanced Studies and Research, University of Karachi. g. Member, Affiliation Committee, University of Karachi. h. Member, Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi. i. Chairperson, Medical Migration Committee, University of Karachi. j. Member, Disciplinary Committee, University of Karachi. k. Member, Executive Board, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi. As Dean, I have brought about the following changes in the training / evaluation of Undergraduates: i. Finalization of a table of specifications for training and evaluation in each medical and dental subject. ii. Initiation of a new examination methodology. The replacement of True/False MCQs by SEQ (Structured Essay Questions) and BCQ( best choice questions) in theory papers in professional M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. exams, starting from the first Professional exams in 2006.

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Formation of a Question Paper Bank (SEQs and BCQs), University of Karachi. In the year 2006-2007, this Bank includes Basic Science subjects (Medical and Dental), but will eventually include all clinical subjects as well. The Bank will replace traditional paper setting by examiners. Working group chaired by me has studied and structured a template symester system to replace the traditional annual system in Karachi University colleges.

Member, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. The PMDC is the statutory government body formulating the rules and regulations on Medical and Dental Education in Pakistan. I represented the University of Karachi on this council, which meets about three times a year. Member, PMDC Curriculum committee and PMDC postgraduate committee. These committees are, at present, restructuring the undergraduate MBBS and BDS curriculum and reaccrediting institutions for postgraduate programs throughout the country. Have been part of Committee [Jan 2010]reviewing Technical procedures to be allowed as part of practice of the new MBBS graduate. Organization of workshops for faculty of colleges affiliated with University of Karachi on Evaluation Strategies, specifically SEQs and BCQs March 2005, June and Nov 2007, March and April 2008, March and April 2009.

B. Postgraduate Education The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical Dental College, is recognized by College of Physician Surgeons of Pakistan for MCPS (Membership College of Physicians & Surgeons) and FCPS (Fellowship College of Physicians & Surgeons) training and Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists (UK) for MRCOG training. The residency programme has been streamlined to meet the requirements of the above colleges. The residency programme is a 4 year programme training Obs. - Gynae residents in clinical practice to equip them as independent consultants in this field following FCPS/MRCOG Examination. Experience is this aspect includes. I. (i) (ii) Continuing Medical Education: Postgraduate Courses at the CPSP including workshop/clinical sessions for FCPS students. I am a regular lecturer and facilitator at these courses. The last lecture was in November 2009. Organizing and running postgraduate courses, seminars, ward rounds, case presentation at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for MCPS/FCPS Candidates. Latest post graduate course was organized at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital on 6 october 2010. These are run yearly or twice a year. Continuing Medical Education Seminars in the Aga Khan University and Liaquat National Medical College, Dow Medical College, facilitated the latest post graduate course at Aga Khan University, 11th July 2009 and LNMC on 19th November 2009 Organized Basic and Intermediate Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology workshop at Abbai Shaheed Hospital, February 2008. Organized Gynaecology and Obstetrics session of the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital symposium and the pre symposium workshop on attempting Short Essay Questions, 13th and 14th March 2009. Invited speaker at the Liaquat National Hospital annual symposium. Delivered lecture on Evaluation of CIN, 28th March 2009. Discussions with General practitioners at the Family Planning Association of Pakistan. Training and guidance of doctors employed with the Aga Khan Health Service (Northern Areas and Chitral), 1987-95.

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Have written Protocols in urdu on Obstetrics Emergencies for the Rural North of Pakistan which were used as guidelines in the Aga Khan Health Service,198895. Have prepared Guidelines for Emergency Ob/Gyn Care for emergency room, AKU residents,1990. Invited speaker at the Essa Laboratories CME session for General Practitioners. Delivered talk on Prevention of Gynaecological Cancer,28 October 2010. National Strategic Plan for Continuing Medical Education in Pakistan,C.P.S.P. Part of the core group of the CPSP who have formulated the above plan for continuing medical education for faculty for the first time in Pakistan. This document is in the final stages of approval by the Government of Pakistan before implementation throughout the country.

III. Examiner / Paper Setter For MCPS/FCPS Examination Of The College Of Physician And Surgeon Pakistan . This includes Theory paper setting and preparation of Task Oriented Assessment of Clinical Skills (TOACS) & Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) Construction of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ,S) and one best answers questions and Conduction of clinical examinations and vivas IV. Inspector For Assessment College Of Physician And Surgeon Inspection of Training Programmes of Institution Enrolling MCPS & FCPS Candidates For Postgraduate Training. Have inspected various institutions on behalf of the CPSP for initiation and accreditation of training for postgraduation in these institutions. V. University of Karachi Lead inspector for assessment and inspection of colleges affiliated or to be affiliated with the university The Dean is the principal inspector reviewing and assessing Undergraduate programs and facilities for training medical and dental undergraduates at the different institutions affiliated with the university. Restructuring of the M.S, M.D and M.Phil programmes, University of Karachi. A committee, chaired by me has reviewed and restructured the course content, duration and training programme of the various disciplines of the University with the introduction of one year basic course work, structured training, continuous assessment and objective evaluation. The new MS MD Programme was started by the Karachi University in 2008.A specially designed Entrance test was introduced by the medical faculty for the first time and determines admission in the postgraduate programme.

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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS Patron of journal, Annals of ASH & KMDC during my tenure as Principal, K.M.D.C. This journal is recognized by PMDC (Pakistan Medical & Dental Council) and Indexed on CPSP medlip, Pak medinet & WHO Regional Index medicus. It was first indexed on WHO Regional Index medicus during my tenure as Principal. At present, member of the editorial board of this journal. Research Reviewer for articles published in IJGO[International Journal Gynaecology Obstetrics], JPMA (Journal of Pakistan Medical Association) and JCPSP (Journal of College of Physician & Surgeon, Pakistan), both indexed journals and JPMRC (Journal of Pakistan Medical Research Council) Assessor of Research synopsis and Dissertation of F.C.P.S trainees of the CPSP Pakistan

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Advisor/supervisor of research programmes carried out by trainees of F.C.P.S and M.R.C.O.G. and undergraduates. Research supervisor and advisor of M.S. and M.D. programmes, University of Karachi. All synopses for these programmes are reviewed by a research committee headed by the Dean before being submitted to the Board of Advanced Studies and Research, U.O.K

PUBLICATIONS (original research/chapters) 1. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Khurshid M and Rizvi, JH. Anemia in Pregnancy Occurrence in 2 ecomomically different clinic population of Karachi J.P.M.A 38:10, 27 1-2, 1988. 2. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Memon AM and Qadri N. Grand multiparity a continuing problem in Developing countries Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol, 15:2, 155 160, 1989. 3. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Khurshid M and Rizvi JH. Jafaery S. N & Siddiqui R. Anamia in pregnancy A study of 709 women in Karachi, Tropical Doctor, 20:184 185, 1990. 4. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Rizvi, JH. Aziz S, Chisti AS & Iftikhar F. Appropriate Maternal weight gain in pregnancy A Norm for Pakistan Women. Singapore J.Obstet Gynaecol, 21:1, 40-42, 1990. 5. AZIZ. KARIM. S, and Sheikh, L. Haematinics in Pregnancy, The Gynaecologist, 1:6, 402-406, 1991. 6. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Maternal malnutrition and low birth weight. Quarterly Specialist, 8:2, 23-36, 1992. (review article) 7. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Khurshid M, Memon AM and Jafaery S.N. Anaemia in pregnancy Its cause in the underprivileged class of Karachi. JMPA, 44: 90-92 1994. 8. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Khurshid M and Rizvi JH, Jafaery S.N and Memon AM. Abruptio Placentae A Nutritional disorder of the Underdeveloped world. Obstet Gynaecol, 14:5, 1994. 9. RIZVI JH and AZIZ. KARIM. S, Management of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies. In Surgery for All A view form the Developing world. Ahmed, Blanchard, Eekof, Harrison eds, Ferozsons (PVT) LAHORE, 253-268, 1992. 10. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Khurshid M and Rizvi JH. Jafaery S.N & Rizwana I. Platelet and leukocyte counts in pregnancy. JPMA. 42:4, 86-87, 1992. 11. Tabassum G. AZIZ. KARIM S, Khan S & Naru TY. Preterm Birth: its aetiology and outcome JPMA., 44:3, 68-70, 1994. 12. AZIZ. KARIM. S, Mastoor M, Ahmed AJ, Pasha O, Qureshi F, Akhtar S and Robinson, SC, Macrosomia Maternal and Foetal Outcome. Asia-Oceania J. Obstet Gynaecaol, 20:1, 73-76, 1994. 13. Ghani F, AZIZ. KARIM. S, Afzal Metal. Prenatal Diagnosis of Downs sydrome through amniocentesis and karyotyping. Pak J Med Sci. 12:3, 239-42, 1996. 14. AZIZ KARIM S, Fetal Medicine: Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetal therapy, prenatal Diagnosis, In Obstetrics and Prenatal care For Developing Countries, by Saad Rana, SAF Publications Islamabad 1998. 15. Aziz AB, Hamid S, Iqbal S, Islam W and KARIM SA, Prevalence and severity of viral hepatitis in Pakistani pregnant women. JPMA 47:8, 198 201, 1997 16. AZIZ KARIM S, Bakhtawar 1, Butta AT and Jalil M. Effects of first and second trimester vaginal bleeding on pregnancy outcome. JPMA, 48:2, 40-42, 1998. 17. Habib F, Baig L, AZIZ KARIM S, The role of the birth attendants in decreasing neonatal deaths due to tetanus. Annals Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & KMDC/7:2, 3836,2002 18. Tahir. R, AZIZ KARIM S, Asad, F, Assessment of Females Behaviours regarding urinary Incontinence. Annals Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and KMDC. 812, 441-3, 2003. 19. Tahir R, AZIZ KARIM S, Asad F. Menopausal Trait: study results of a KAP seurvey at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & KMDC. 8 : 2, 451-3, 2003 20. Soothill P, AZIZ. KARIM. S, Montemagno R and Rodeck CH, Maternal and Foetal Hb are not related at 18 24 wk. Gestation, Early Human Development (In Press) 21. Nosheen A, AZIZ KARIM S, Screening of Cervical Cancer by Papsmear, Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & KMDC, Vol 9 (2) 2004

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22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

Malignant disease in pregnancy, Shafi MI, AZIZ KARIM. S, Maternal Medicine, eds I Geer, C Nelson-Piercy, Elsevier Publishing, 2007, Pg 206. Malignancy in pregnancy, AZIZ KARIM. S, Shafi MI, Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Vol. 15, No.6, pp 359-424,Dec 2005 Baig LA, KARIM SA. Age at menopause, and knowledge of and attitudes to menopause, of women in Karachi, Pakistan. The Journal of the British Menopause Society, Vol. 12, No.2, pp71-74(4) ,June 2006 Tahir R, AZIZ KARIM S, Occurrence of Postnatal Depression and its determinants as reported at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & KMDC, VL13 (1) 2008 Baig L A, KARIM S A, Mansoori F. Relationship of menopause with osteoporosis. J. College Physician Surgeons Pakistan, March 2009 AZIZ KARIM S, Mansoori F, Analysis of attitudes of First Year Medical Students A reflection from study done at Karachi. Journal of Medical Education (In Press) Haq Z, AZIZ KARIM S, Premenstrual Syndrome in Working Women vs. Housewives. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and KMDC. (In Press) Imran A, AZIZ KARIM S, Oral Hygiene in Pregnant Women and its relationship to pre term Labour. (In Press) Saba E, Noman Y, KARIM SA. Placenta percreta with bladder invasion: a dilemma. Annals Abbasi Shaheed Hospital,vol 14(1), 2009. KARIM SA et al. Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and their newborns as seen at a large tertiary care centre of Karachi. International J Gynae Obs. In press, online publication available Nov 2010. Aziz S,Hussain N,KARIM SA et al. Vertical transmission of Hepatitis C. Hepatology International, In press.

RESEARCH GRANTS a) Awarded an Aga Khan University Research Grant based on merit of Research/proposals in June 1989 for the project Risk Factors in Abruptio Placentae. b) Study Anaemia in pregnancy carried out through research grant by Lederle Industries, Pakistan. c) Co-investigator in ongoing study Employment related hard physical activity and its effect on adverse birth outcome, funded by AKU Seed Money Grant. d) Principal investigator in study Vitamin D Levels in pregnant women and the newborns, funded partly by Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.

HONOURS/AWARDS a) In 1993 I was selected by the Aga Khan University, University Forum for receiving the Deans Faculty Development Award on the basis of which I was sponsored by AKU for training in Perinatal Medicine in UK for 3 months. (Sep. Oct. and Nov. 1993). I worked in the Obstetric Hospital, Fetal Medicine unit and Ultrasound scan department of the University College London during time. b) Selected and sponsored by the Community Health Sciences Department, Aga Khan University to present data of study Anemia in pregnancy as seen in urban and squatter settlements of Karachi at the international N.C.I.H. (National Council for International Health) Conference, Washington, June 91. c) Invited by Universitaive Zeikenhuizen Gasthuisberg (Univ of Leauven, Belgium) to speak on Relationship of Anemia in pregnancy and placental abruptio). September 93 d) Invited to present study Foetal and Maternal Haemoglobins are not related at 18-24 wks gestation, at the University College Hospital London, Nov. 93. e) Invited to speak on Maternal Malnutrition and Anemia in Pregnancy at the annual Aga Khan University Symposium, 2000 f) Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi. Selected for this honorary position on the basis of merit and excellence by Deans Search Committee of the University from amongst the three senior most professors of its affiliated institutions g) FCPS without examination. Awarded the Fellowship of the College Of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in March 2006 as a mark of honour in lieu of services to the medical

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profession specially in the field of postgraduate medical education and training. The FCPS is the highest postgraduate medical qualification of Pakistan. h) BSCCP Overseas Scholarship Awarded the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Overseas scholarship to travel to the United Kingdom and visit Addenbrookes hospital at Cambridge April 2006.Visited Cambridge in July 2006 and received training in Colposcopy with the intention of setting up a Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology centre at Abbasi Shaheed hospital, Karachi. i) Appointed as Adjunct Professorat the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International center for Chemical And Biological Sciences, University of Karachi in July 2008. j) Recipient of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Award for Contribution to betterment of women in society, 30th October 2009 at First Mothers expo 2009, Karachi.

COURSES/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA ATTENDED/CHAIRED. a) Basic course on biostatistics for the medical profession CPSP November 1988 b) Workshop on education planning & evaluation CPSP, 4th to 6th Feb. 1989 c) Curriculum evaluation workshop Aga Khan University, 1989 d) Manage your time be managing your activities. Department of training & development, Aga Khan University August 1990 e) Evaluation and promotion of students Aga Khan University, September 1990 f) Workshop on M.C.Q,s. CPSP. 9th to 11 Feb. 1991 g) Workshop on planning research CPSP 7th to 9th Dec. 1991 h) Workshop on assessment of clinical competence AKU (in collaboration with CPSP) 29th May. 1993 i) Workshop on maternal mortality, Ob/Gyn & C.H.S. Departments, A.K.U. Feb. 1994 j) Workshop on teaching skills CPSP, 6th to 9th Oct. 1997 k) Evaluation of clinical competence (OSCE) workshop C.P.S.P 10th to 13th Nov. 1997 l) Workshop on Problem based learning, KMDC, 2000 m) Workshop on COME (Community Oriented Medical Education), KMDC. Feb 2004 n) Enrolled on Strat-Og a distance learning programme of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecology, UK for continuing Medical Education. o) Workshop for trainers in reproductive health, CPSP, 2001. p) Invited to participate in workshop on National Strategic Plan for Continuing Medical Education in Pakistan, CPSP (WHO collaborating center for Research and Educational Development), Sept. 2004. q) Invited to participate in workshop on Accreditation of CME providers, policy and Guidelines, CPSP, Sept. 2005. r) Invited to participate in workshop, Effective Education through Collaboration, National Health Sciences Research Symposium, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sept. 2005. s) Received three weeks training in Colposcopy at Addenbrookes Hospital, University of Cambridge in July 2006. t) Invited to participate in workshop, CPSP Postgraduate Training Programs in Training Monitoring and Assessment, December 26, 2006-Group leader in this workshop. u) Invited to co-chair Basic Sciences Session at the conference World Health Updates aimed at creating health awareness in the country, January 26th,2007, Expo Center, Karachi. v) Co-chairperson, session on Gynaecological Oncology, SAFOG[South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology],March10,2007,Lahore. w) Chairperson of session Sepsis and Haemorrhage in the Critical Care in Maternal Medicine Symposium of the Liaquat National Hospital, 14th January 2007. x) Co-chair of session Gynaecological Oncology in the annual symposium for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Pakistan, Bhurban, August 2008. y) Organizer of workshop on Attempting Short Essay Question in the pre-symposium workshop of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, March 13, 2009.

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Chief Organizer of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Session of the 9th Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Symposium, March 14, 2009. Invited speaker on Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in the Second National Obstetrics and Gynaecology Symposium, Liaquat National Hospital, 27 29 March 2008. Co chair of session Gynaecology and Obstetrics in the 46th annual Medical Symposium of Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, April 8, 2009. Presented paper Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and their new-borns in Karachi at FIGO Conference 7th October 2009. Poster presentation Knowledge, attitudes and practices of women regarding diet in pregnancy & the relationship of diet with haemoglobin levelsat FIGO Conference, 6th October 2009. Chairperson of session postpartum hemorrhage at the official launching of Misoprostol, at PMA house, SOGP, Karachi 19th November 2009. Participated in the RCOG regional course, EMOC[Emergency Obstetric & newborn Care],Karachi,26-28 April 2010.