Syed Imran Mahmood
Professor And Medical Education Director
Karachi,Sindh
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Summary
To prop up and encourage the high standards of educational principles in the higher education context of Health Professions Education(HPE) by leading a Medical Education department at a reputed University in Pakistan. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 10 years of experience in running & establishing of Medical Education Centres & MHPE program. Successfully Developed Several Courses for Health Professionals to be productive and efficient staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional Healthcare services. Also have Healthcare Administration experience such as recruiting, training and managing Departments to provide quality services. Organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Family Medicine & hold strong foundation as a MBBS Doctor. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work and establish universities across Middle East. Ready to help born institutions and work for their establishment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Founding Director and Professor of Medical Education, Dow Institute of Health Professions Education at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Dow University Of Health Sciences
Karachi
09.2015 - Current
- Established a successful organization by developing and executing strategic plans, securing funding sources, and building a strong team.
- Successfully executed turnaround strategies for underperforming divisions or departments resulting in improved performance and increased profitability.
- Optimized internal processes for greater productivity through continuous improvement initiatives that focused on streamlining workflows, leveraging technology solutions, and reducing inefficiencies.
- Established Center for Medical Education
- MHPE program full supervision
- Operations Management
- Established all other DUHS institutes of Health Professions Education
- Hosted International Collaboration of DUHS with UNISZA and other Local Universities for Research purposes in Medical Education field
Program Director of Certificate and Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE) at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi
09.2015
Associate Professor of Medical Education in Department of Medical Education
Umm Ul Qura University
Makkah
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting lessons and providing individualized instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Intern at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC)
Visiting Professor of Medical Education at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu
01.2017
Clinical Research Associate and Researcher for Pharmacia & Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company
01.1997
Professor Health Professions Education & Head
Northern Border University
Arar, Northern Borders
12.2022 - Current
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.
- Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation, preparing reports, and participating in site visits as needed.
- Strengthened department reputation by presenting at conferences, serving on committees, and participating in professional organizations.
- Contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field by publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Initiated interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues that resulted in grant-funded research projects.
- Secured external funding for research initiatives, contributing to the growth of both individual projects and overall department resources.
- Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Expanded program offerings by proposing new courses based on current trends within the field of study.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
Health Professions Medical Education Consultant and Local Champion of BMJ Learning, UK
01.2014 - Current
Member of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council National Education Committee
01.2018 - 12.2018
Founding Director and Professor of Medical Education at Department of Medical Education at Muhammad Medical College, MPK, Pakistan
09.2014 - 08.2015
Associate Professor and Head of Department of Medical Education at Muhammad Medical College, MPK, Pakistan
01.2012 - 01.2013
Founding Head / Assistant Professor of Department of Medical Education of King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Professor and Chairman In-charge of Medical Education at Isra University, Hyd, Pakistan
Hyd
01.2006 - 01.2007
D/Director of the Center for Medical Education at Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi
01.2005 - 01.2006
Staff in Basic Medical Sciences and Health Professions Education Coordinator at Baqai and Hamdard University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Family Medicine Postgraduate trainee (MCPS) at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Education - undefined
Masters in Medical Education - undefined
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education - undefined
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education - undefined
Masters in Arts (MA) in Islamic Education - undefined
Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS) Postgraduate Training Certificate in Family Medicine - undefined
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Skills
Presentations
Curriculum development
Research
Attention to Detail
Records administration
Administrative tasks
Workflow Optimization
Research and analysis
Team Collaboration
English Fluency
Strategic planning and analysis
Operations Support
Task Prioritization
Process Improvement
Quantitative skills
Written Communication
Relationship Building
Active Listening
Improvement plan knowledge
Multitasking Abilities
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Organizational Skills
Issue Research
Effective Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Program Evaluation
Microsoft Office Suite
Initiative
Quality Control
Record preparation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Meeting Coordination
Report Writing
Supervision and leadership
Quality Assurance
Educational Leadership
I am responsible for providing educational leadership for a wide range of educational interventions and programmes (including online and face to face programmes Certificate and Diploma Courses as well as MHPE programs - at a national level). I am leading on the formulation, development and integration of these programmes.
Educational Research
I have published the first book on selection criteria for medical schools and postgraduates in medical education, by Amazon Publishing Ltd. I am first author on the majority of articles published. I have peer reviewed for five journals. I have led on the medical educational research strategy. I have supported the educational research development of junior staff. I was first author on the paper that won the most cited Paper at the Medlinx in 2012: the paper was Personality types and specialist choices I was recommended for Fellowship in Medical Education' series of the Academy of Medical Educators in 2014.
Assessment And Evaluation
I have contributed to the medical educational research literature in evaluation and assessment particularly on the issue of curriculum techniques. I am leading on the development of evaluation reports for external stakeholders.
Standards And Accreditation
In June 2007, I had prepared the 1st Self-evaluation report of college of Medicine of KKU requested by Saudi Society for Accreditation. Being the leading member of Pakistan Medical Education Nation committee, I have contributed heavily in formulation of several National policy documents like Standards for Pakistani Medical and dental Schools and Accreditation policies as well as Curriculum Evaluation national surveys and inspections. I remained Pakistan accreditation body inspector for medical and dental colleges.
Teaching And Supporting Learners
I have led on the integration of complex and interdependent learning environments. I have developed the educational strategy for changing or not changing teaching and learning activities and communicated the strategy and rational to external stakeholders. I have led on quality improvement in medical education and have been responsible interpreting and synthesizing feedback from learners and teachers and driving forward quality in light of this. I have actively sought to incorporate both teachers and learners into a community of practice.
Referee And Editor
- Perspectives on Medical Education (PME) Journal(Springer)Netherlands
- Teaching and Learning in Medicine Journal
- Psychology, Health and Medicine Journal(Taylor and Francis)
- Atlantic Journal of Education and Social Sciences
- North American Journal of Medical Sciences (NAJMS) journal
International Peer Reviewed Publications
- Quality Assurance in Medical Education, In Printing Press, 2021
- Selection of medical students and their specialty choices, 2014
- Perspectives on Medical School Selection, Amazon Publishing Ltd, 2013
- Test (Specialty Preference) featured at American Psychological Association (APA) website, 2015
- Explicit Patient safety content in curriculum taught at a medical school in Karachi: A Content Analysis, 2021
- Effect of Curriculum Type, Traditional and Integrated, On Students Attitude Toward Patient-Centered Care: Comparative Study from a Private Medical College in Karachi, 2021
- The effects of pre-test quality assurance procedures (blueprinting and peer review) on item analysis and student scores, 2021
- Role of Physical Activity Scores in Predicting Medical Students Academic achievement: An Analytic Study in Karachi, 2021
- Analysis of Prescription Writing Skills of House Officers after Surgical Extraction of Wisdom Tooth in Compliance with W.H.O Guidelines, Int J Med Res Prof, 2020
- Analysis of an integrated and discipline based examination, 2021
- Association between Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism among medical students in Pakistan, Submitted to Medical Teacher
- Association of Career Choice and Motivation with academic performance, Submitted to JPMA Dec 2021
- Impact of continuing medical education on health care provider performance in a medical university, Karachi, JMMC, 2019
- Determining the future direction of the curriculum reform process at a public sector University at Saudi Arabia, JMMC, 2018
- Exploring the learning styles of Postgraduates in a public sector University at Karachi, JMMC, 2018
- Assessment of significant variables to improve admission and teaching learning processes in a medical school, JMMC, 2018
- The transferability of Western concepts to other cultures: Validation of the Arabic version of the Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire in Saudi Arabic context, Medical Teacher, 2015
- Perceptions and Views on Peer Learning Among Students of Muhammad Medical College, Mirpurkhas, 2015
- Medical Students in search of research?, Medical Teacher, 2013
- Newly qualified doctors' views on the significance and accessibility of career advice during medical training in Saudi Arabia, Medical Teacher, 2013
- Personality types and specialist choices in medical students, Medical Teacher, 2013
- Specialty Preferences: Perceptions and trends among Saudi undergraduate medical students, Medical Teacher, 2012
- Impact of High School Certificate scores on the selection process of medical students, Medical Teacher, 2011
- Evaluating the curriculum by using the SPICES model at King Khalid University Medical School, Medical Teacher, 2011
- Perceptions and views of medical students concerning research and related issues, JMMC, 2015
- Research relevance and career for medical students, JMMC, 2015
- Correlation between admission criteria and subsequent performance in a medical school, Abstract booklet: ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION OF EUROPE (AMEE), 2008
- A time-study grade relationship at college of medicine, King Khalid Univesity, Abstract booklet- SIMEC, 2010
Speaker
- Speaker and Panel Judge at Aga Khan University 2020 Conference on Medical Education
- Speaker at 6th ICME International conference on medical education( Oct, 2019) at Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Speaker at 7th International conference on research and medical education( April, 2019) at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Speaker at 6th International conference on research and medical education( April, 2018) at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Speaker at International Conference and Symposium at UniSZA College of Medicine, Kaula terranganu, Malysia Oct 2017
- Speaker at 5th International conference on research and medical education( April, 2017) at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Speaker at International conference on medical education(March, 2017) at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Oral Presenter at Ottawa Medical Education Conference in 2010 at Miami, USA
- Oral presenter selection at AMEE 2008 conference, Prague
- Poster Presenter at 7th GCC Medical Education Conference, Jeddah, KSA
- Oral Presenter selection at AMEE 2009 conference, Melaga, Spain
- Oral Presenter selection at 4th Annual KKU research day(2008)
- Oral Presenter selection at 5th KKU Annual research day(2009)
- Oral Presenter selection at 6th KKU Annual research day (2010)
- Poster Presenter selection at AMEE 2010 conference
- SIMEC 2012 International Medical Education Conference at Al-Imam University, Riyadh, KSA
- SIMEC 2008 International Medical Education Conference at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
- SIMEC 2010 International Medical Education Conference at Jazan University, KSA
Marvelous Accomplishments
- Profile listed in Who's Who in the World (32nd Edition)
- First PhD holder doctor in Health Professions Education from Netherlands
- First Male medical doctor from Pakistan and KSA to earn a PhD degree in Health Professions Education (HPE) from Netherlands 2nd largest and oldest/ European 4th largest/ oldest top ranking university.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/71
- Nationality: Pakistan and Permanent Canadian Resident Card holder
References
- Professor Margery Davis, Former Director, Center for Medical Education, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
- Professor J. Borleffs, Dean of Education, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Netherlands
Accomplishments
Serving my nation proudly & also establishing Medical Education Centres across Middle East
Work Availability
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Timeline
Professor Health Professions Education & Head - Northern Border University
12.2022 - Current
Member of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council National Education Committee -
01.2018 - 12.2018
Visiting Professor of Medical Education at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia -
01.2017
Founding Director and Professor of Medical Education, Dow Institute of Health Professions Education at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan - Dow University Of Health Sciences
09.2015 - Current
Program Director of Certificate and Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE) at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan -
09.2015
Founding Director and Professor of Medical Education at Department of Medical Education at Muhammad Medical College, MPK, Pakistan -
09.2014 - 08.2015
Health Professions Medical Education Consultant and Local Champion of BMJ Learning, UK -
01.2014 - Current
Associate Professor of Medical Education in Department of Medical Education - Umm Ul Qura University
03.2013 - 05.2014
Associate Professor and Head of Department of Medical Education at Muhammad Medical College, MPK, Pakistan -
01.2012 - 01.2013
Founding Head / Assistant Professor of Department of Medical Education of King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Professor and Chairman In-charge of Medical Education at Isra University, Hyd, Pakistan -
01.2006 - 01.2007
D/Director of the Center for Medical Education at Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan -
01.2005 - 01.2006
Staff in Basic Medical Sciences and Health Professions Education Coordinator at Baqai and Hamdard University -
01.2002 - 01.2005
Family Medicine Postgraduate trainee (MCPS) at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center -
01.1998 - 01.1999
Clinical Research Associate and Researcher for Pharmacia & Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company -
01.1997
Intern at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) -
University of Groningen - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Education,
University of Dundee - Masters in Medical Education,
University of Dundee - Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education,
University of Dundee - Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education,
University of Karachi - Masters in Arts (MA) in Islamic Education,
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Institute (JPMC) - Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS) Postgraduate Training Certificate in Family Medicine,
University of Karachi - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS),
University of Karachi - Bachelor of Commerce,
University of Toronto - ,