AAA Newsletter Volume - 13

AAA

Newsletter Volume 13. Feb 2019

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE pride of its alma mater.

Editors The year 2018 saw us achieve many new milestones. I had
Lt Col Palvasha Waheed
Maj Ghulam Fatima the pleasure of attending the 41st Annual Convention held
Assistant Editors
Cadet Maria Sabahat in Texas, USA from 4th to 8th July, with the aim of
Cadet Abdullah Zubair
Cadet Minaal Ahmed Malik projecting the Amcolian cause at the APPNA forum. I had
Cadet Rabia Riasat
Cadet Talha Rafeeq Alam M E S S A G E F R O M T H Ethe privilege of meeting all the Amcolians in the US and was
P R E S I D E N Table to rekindle the US chapter under the guidance of Dr.
Rashid Khan of 3rd MBBS. Prof Shakeel Mirza

We have also taken many initiatives of new endeavors for

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our students in the field of research and clinical

collaborations in the form of student electives. We are

looking forward to fostering and enhancing clinical training

along with medical activities.

I am, and will always be, available to all of you for positive

support to fulfill the objectives of this highly competent

group of professionals.

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 2

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT AAA R&D COUNCIL

Prof Shakeel Ahmed Mirza Chairman
Maj Gen M. Asad Qureshi
Dear Amcolians!
Assalam-o-Alaikum! Co-Chairperson
It is a pleasure to brief the Amcolians Brig Nuzhat Mushahid
fraternity of the developments and
progress made by Amcolians Alumni Secretary
in the last one year. Col Amir Rashid
Since the 14th Annual Scientific
Symposium last April, we have had a AURF
series of educational activities for continuous professional Chairperson
development of the alumni and the undergraduates.
In this context we had a number of workshops for Col Amina Nadeem
undergraduate and postgraduate students with the help
of some of the wonderful Amcolians who have always Assistant
been ready to lend their time and share their experience Chairperson
with their juniors.
Moreover our partnership with APPNA reached new Lt Col Syed Fawad Mashhadi
heights. We had a meeting on 16th December at AM
college in which representatives of NUMS, AAA and SCIENTIFIC
APPNA participated. This was followed by a symposium at COMMITTEE
Ayub auditorium the very next day where Senior AAA and Chairman
APPNA delegates shared their ideas for collaboration.
Our association too extended its borders this year and I Maj Gen Irfan Ali
feel proud to tell you all that we successfully inaugurated Sheikh TI(M)
the long awaited Lahore chapter of AAA. I also assure you
that very soon more zonal chapters will be in place to Secretary
bring the fraternity closer.
Carrying on with our glorious traditions we hosted a Lt Col Shoaib Hanif
dinner for our newly promoted Amcolian General Officers.
We are looking forward now towards our upcoming 15th EXECUTIVE
Annual Symposium which will be taking place at Ayub COUNCIL
auditorium and marks silver jubilee celebration of 13th
MBBS course. A number of officers from 13th MBBS will be Maj Gen Irfan Ali
sharing their experience with a large number of Sheikh TI (M)
undergraduate and postgraduate students in attendance, Brig Rana Intisar ul Haq
and I am sure the event will benefit us all. Brig Khadija Qamar
Brig Shazia Sarwar
Brig Jawad Jalil
Col Hidayatullah (Retd)
Col Amir Rashid
Col M. Alamgir Khan
Maj Safoora Naveed
Dr Syed Hammad Hassan

CO-OPTED MEMBERS

Brig Sarwar Ali
Brig Asher Ahmed
Mashhood

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 3

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Maj Gen Irfan Ali Sheikh TI(M)

Many professions are based on the sentiment of putting service before self but the
intimacy associated with care giver and receiver of a medical profession is
unmatchable. This doctor patient relationship is multifaceted. Altruism and
empathy, when merged with the quest for knowledge and increasing concern of
saving life, probably becomes the most noble of all sentiments. All these aspects
are of paramount importance to which we should adhere. I welcome you all to
share your thoughts and experience for better patient care and safety. Looking
forward to your participation.
Best regards for all.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN R&D
COUNCIL

Maj Gen M. Asad Qureshi

As chairman of R&D, it is my aim to inculcate research culture among Amcolians. By
inspiring them to start research projects, to facilitate them and empower them, to
critically appraise the available medical literature and deliver evidence-based care to
their patients; thus paving way for maintaining leading role of AMC in medical
profession in Pakistan. To achieve these goals R&D wing is doing gap analysis to find
deficiencies and opportunities among Amcolians. We are organising lectures,
workshops, seminars, tutorial etc to increase awareness and build capacity of faculty
and trainees. We are collaborating with NUMS at various national and international
bodies to improve the infrastructure for research in AMC and start world class clinical
trials based on ethics and good clinical practice guidelines. We are also planning to
develop SOPs, assure quality standards and design a system to manage multiple
research projects at a time. I look forward to great support from all of you and hope to
achieve our aims as we aspire to give our best back to our Alma Mater.

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 4

GALA NIGHT

On the evening of 13th April 2018 a gala night was organized by
AAA in college ground of Army Medical College. Surgeon
General, Lt Gen Zahid Hamid HI(M), also graced the occasion as
chief guest. Amcolians of 12th MBBS course were guests of
honour as the day marked their silver jubilee celebrations as well.
All Amcolians and their families were invited to attend the event
as well. The 12th batch revived their cadet life memories by
enjoying at the musical event.They all mesmerized the audience
by their performance along with a bhangra dance.They pulled in
senior Amcolians and together they surprised everyone showing
how lively they still were.
Amcolians along with their families had turned up in large number
and it was a great reunion for many families to meet many of
whom had served together years ago at different stations
Nadeem Abbas, Damia Farooq and Elizebeth Roy performed on
this occasion and entertained the audience with their melodious
voices.

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 5

AMCOLIAN PROMOTED
GENERAL OFFICERS

Maj General Maj General Maj General
Shehla Baqai Waseem Alamgir Rasikh Maqsood

MC-399 MC-452 MC-420
5th MBBS 5th MBBS 5th MBBS

Maj General Maj General Maj General Chaudary
M. Asad Qureshi Salman Ashraf Qamar ul Haq Noor
MC-659
MC-493 MC-527 7th MBBS
5th MBBS 6th MBBS

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 6

14TH ANNUAL
SCIENTIFIC
SYMPOSIUM,

13th-14th April,
2018

April 2018 marked the silver jubilee of 12th MBBS The second scientific session was chaired by
(1989-1993) course. These 25 years of excellence Maj Gen Iftikhar Hussain, HI (M) with Maj Gen
were highlighted at the 14th Annual Scientific Tariq Hussain, HI (M) as co – chairperson and
Symposium conducted by AAA. The theme of year was moderated by Dr. Sayed Hammad
2018 was “Triple burden of disease, challenges Hassan (4th BDS). In this session eleven
prospects and solutions.” The two day symposium eminent speakers including two students from
was held at Ayub Auditorium and AFPGMI on 13th 39th MBBS put forth their remarkable efforts
and 14th April, 2018 respectively. The Chief Guest in the field of scientific research.
on the 13th was Lt. Gen S. M. Imran Majeed HI(M), On April 14th 2018, the symposium continued
Vice Chancellor NUMS. at Farruki Auditorium, AFPGMI, Rawalpindi.
The first day comprised of two scientific sessions. The scientific session on this day was chaired
The first session was chaired by Maj Gen Arshad by Maj. Gen Ammar Raza TI(M) with Prof.
Mehmood HI(M) with Maj. Gen Nigar Johar TI(M) as Shakeel Ahmed Mirza as Co-Chairperson and
Co-Chairperson and was moderated by Col was moderated by Brig Sarwar Alvi. This was
Mohammad Imtiaz Khan from 12th MBBS. In this followed by the closing ceremony which the
session, eleven distinguished presenters from 12th Surgeon General, Lt.Gen Zahid Hamid HI(M),
MBBS course demonstrated their accomplishments graced with his presence as chief guest. The
in scientific research in the form of oral symposium concluded with a visit to
presentations on a variety of topics. A vast variety pharmaceutical exhibition and lunch at AFIP
of topics were discussed including multidimensional lawns.
thoracic surgery burden in 21st century. The
presenters touched upon important medical
treatments and management protocols of diseases,
including but not limited to glaucoma, lung
carcinoma and urogenital fistulas.The lunch/prayer
break was preceded by AAA Annual General Body
meeting which was attended by all the available
members.
 

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 7

INTRODUCING THE
LAHORE CHAPTER

by Dr Khawar Bashir (7th MBBS), Brig Nadeem Zafar (7th MBBS)

In an unprecedented move to empower the AAA members,
President AAA took the long awaited bold initiative to open up
regional chapters starting with Lahore.

 The AAA Lahore Chapter was inaugurated at a ceremony on
20th October 2018 held at Afzaal Auditorium in CMH, Lahore
Medical College and Institute of Dentistry. Amcolians from
Lahore and adjoining areas participated in the ceremony which
was followed by dinner and a musical evening. Performance of
the evergreen Dr Nadeem Yar Khan (4th MBBS), also the focal
person for AAA Lahore Chapter aroused a sweet nostalgia
which all those present experienced. It was also an occasion for
reunion; a lot of old friends met just to catch up on old times.
Another highlight of the event was the gracious presence of
faculty members some of whom had travelled all the way from
Rawalpindi.
 

An Endeavor of AAA and
CMH Lahore

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AAA Lahore Chapter is now
fully functional, housed at
the second floor of CMH,
Lahore Medical College and
Institute of Dentistry
(courtesy of Maj Gen Abdul
Khaliq Naveed, HI(M),
(Retd), Principal and ex-
faculty AM College) and will
soon be starting its
activities, some in
collaboration with
Constellasians Alumni
Association of CMH, Lahore
Medical College and
Institute of Denstistry.

AAA NEWSLETTER ANNUAL VOL. 13 PG 9
WORKSHOPS

2018-19

FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Workshops on:
1. “Presentation Skills at a Forum” at AM
College facilitated by Lt Col Syed Fawad
Mashhadi on 8th Feb 2019
2. “Introduction to Research” at AM College
facilitated by Lt Col Fawad Mashadi on 25th
January 2019
3. “Mastering Medical Management” at
AFPGMI facilitated by Brig Naila Azam on
7th April 2018
4. “Managing Medical Data” at AFPGMI
facilitated by Brig Naila Azam on 16th Feb
2019

FOR POSTGRADUATES

1. "Hematology for all" at AFIP facilitated by Brig Ch Altaf
Hussain on 4th April, 2018
2. "Research methodology" at AM College facilitated by Dr.
Immad Shahnawaz Qureshi and Prof. Khawaja H. Mujtaba
Qadri on 8th April, 2018
3. "Communication skills" at AFPGMI facilitated by Prof.
Mowaddat Hussain Rana on 10th April, 2018
4. "Leadership and management" at AFIP facilitated by Dr.
Noor Amna Malik and Brig Khadija Qamar on 11th April, 2018
5. "HTN management in Primary care" at PC Hotel
facilitated by Brig Farhan Tuyyab SI(M), Dr. Wajid Ali and
Brig Karamat Hussain Shah Bukhari on 11th April, 2018
6. "IV Pulse steroids in sepsis and oncology" at AFPGMI
facilitated by Dr. Wajid Ali, Lt Col Amer Fakhar and Prof.
Mukhtar Zaman Afridi 12th April, 2018

AAA NEWSLETTER ANNUAL VOL. 13 PG 10
WORKSHOPS

2018-19

PRE-SYMPOSIUM
WORKSHOPS

1.“Postpartum Hemorrhage” at New OPD PEMH
facilitated by Col Saira Saeed, Lt Col Sumra
Aziz, Dr. Madiha Ahmed and Dr. Sundas Arif on
14th Feb,2019
2. “Managing Medical Data” at AFPGMI by Brig
Naila Azam on 16th Feb, 2019
3.“Emotional Intelligence” at AFPGMI facilitated
by Prof. Mowaddat Hussain Rana on 21st
Feb,2019

ORAL BIOLOGY POSTER
COMPETITION

Oral Biology Poster Competition held at AM
College on 13th July,2018. Event was graced by
Maj Gen Nigar Johar TI(M) as chief guest. The
judges were Brig Khadija Qamar, Brig G.A Bukhari
and Col Umbreen Ahmed.
The posters were awarded postions:
1st Position: Saad Choudhary
2nd Position: Mahpara Safdar
3rd position: Zeeshan Nadeem and Afrah Waseem

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 11

"-Research APPNA
opportunities
could be 17th Dec '18
provided to
the under On the 16th of December 2018, a where APPNA can contribute,
graduates
and post meeting was organized by the especially in community hospitals
graduates for
development AAA cabinet and APPNA delegates through instructors' help in
of advanced
research in with the agenda to consider academics. Patron AAA
the form of
electives for avenues of collaboration in emphasized on enhancing of
students and
clinicians -" Research and Training. The elective programs for the

meeting was chaired by Vice undergraduates with the aim to

Chancellor NUMS Lt Gen S.M. building up a partnership to

Imran Majeed HI(M), with the foster research and training

delegates being present. NUMS activities.

offered to provide a forum for In this regard, one-day

collaboration on clinical trials. symposium was held on

Research opportunities could be 17th December, 2018 in which

provided to the undergraduates eminent speakers from AMC, the

and postgraduates for US and the UK participated. A

development of advanced large number of students and

research in the form of electives post graduates were in

for students and clinicians. attendance of the event. The

Prof Mujtaba Qadri emphasized theme was ‘Collaboration in

the need to utilize the practical Clinical Trials”.Surgeon General,

hands on exposure for joining in Lt Gen Zahid Hamid HI(M) graced

the research and clinical trials. Dr. the occasion as Chief Guest. The

Shahid Rafique introduced inaugural session was followed

President Elect Dr. Ghazal by two scientific sessions in which

Naheed Usmani, who expressed speakers from APPNA delegates

her confidence in having NUMS as and senior AAA members

a stable and trustworthy enlightened the audience with

counterpart for multiple post their experiences, clinical

graduate opportunities as FCPS opportunities and ways forward.

requires trainers and teachers

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 12

13th MBBS SILVER JUBILEE

13th MBBS in the last 25 years has to its credit a wide
array of highly motivated and successful
professionals who have blossomed and excelled in all
fields of medicine. Each one of them has brought
laurels to their alma mater in their chosen field
ranging from clinical sciences, basic sciences,
administration and entrepreneurship.
This diverse bunch of Amcolians hailing from the
length and breadth of Pakistan (and from the foreign
land of Malaysia) has been a source of pride for
Army Medical College.
Hopefully, this batch will keep on reaching new
heights in the times to come by serving their
respective institutions and the community at large
with the same zeal and vigour.

ORGANIZERS

- Col Amir Rashid, Secretary Organizing and Scientific Committee

- Col M. Tanvir Ahmed Qureshi - Col Saira Saeed

- Col Tahawwar Mujtaba Kazmi - Dr Rizwan Uppal

- Dr Saad Ur Rehman Sawar - Col Mobeen Shafique

MODERATORS & PRESENTERS

Col Professor Amir Col M. Tanvir Ahmed Dr. Rizwan Uppal
Rashid Qureshi

PhD Biochem (UK), Professor and MBBS, MSc MedAdmin, Diploma FCPS (Med), MRCGP. Founding Chairman
HOD of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology at Army Clinical Nutrition, Underwater of Islamabad Diagnostic Center, (IDC),

Medical College. HEC and CPSP Medicine specialist Pakistan and Pulmonologist, Entrepreneur and Assistant
recognised supervisor.He is HEC
focal person for Human Genetics Malaysian Navies.  professor of

and Molecular Biology. Currently, OIC training affairs medicine at Al Nafees Medical College. 2

AFPGMI. patents for medical devices. COAS

Commendation card 2000 awardee

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Col Asma Razzaq Col Professor Ahmed Mujadid Col Abid Naqvi

MCPS, FCPS (Paeds), FCPS Khan Burki FCPS (Opth), FRCS (UK), MS

(Neonatology) and OJT (UK).Associate FCPS (Anaes), FCPS (Critical (Opth), OJT (UK). Currently serving

professor of Paediatrics and Consultant Care), OJT (UK), Professor and as Advisor and Head of the Orbit

Neonatologist at Army Medical College supervisor of anesthesia and & Oculoplastic Surgery

and PEMH. Best Graduate 13th MBBS. critical care. A pioneer of critical Department of AFIO and

She is a CPSP recognized supervisor care medicine in Pakistan having Associate Professor of

both for pediatrics and neonatology and established two centers of critical Ophthalmology at Army Medical

has successfully trained 25 MCPS and care medicine in CMH Peshawar College and National University of
FCPS students. and Rawalpindi, with fifteen Medical Sciences.

national and one international

publication.

Col Ammad Ud Din Nasir 13t h Col Saira Saeed
MBBS
FCPS (Surg), Fellowship Liver MCPS (OBG), FCPS (OBG), 2nd
transplant (UK),consultant surgeon Best Graduate of 13th MBBS.
at Army Liver Transplant Unit, Pak Classified Gynaecologist and
Associate professor in Gynae
Emirates Military Hospital
Rawalpindi. He has been trained in and Obs. She is an Examiner for
FCPS-II Gynae & Obs
liver transplant from the UK.

Col Kamran Malik Col Mobeen Shafique Col Professor Nadeem Azam
(Sitara-e-Eisar)
MCPS, FCPS, OJT (UK). His MCPS FCPS (Diagnostic Radiology)
areas of interest is head
and neck surgery. He is FRCR (UK), Fellowship MRCP, FCPS (Med), FCPS

also an Associate Professor (Nephro),OJT(UK),Post Graduate Award
of ENT.Supervisor and
examiner CPSP. NeuroRadiology Singapore,

Secretary NRSP, Consultant for Management of Kidney Diseases(UK).
Radiologist AFIRI, Associate Prof Prof of Medicine. Pioneers of Tunelled

Radiology AMCollege 25 Double Lumen procedure in Army. First to
publications to her credit perform translumbar T/D/L IVC in Army.

Supervisor and Examiner CPSP in

Medcine and Nepthrology.

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 14

AURF AT presented on the topic of Positions
SGIC'18 “Postpartum Depression- Screening
and Assessment of Associated Risk 1st: Fariha
Every year the army medical corps Factors Among Rural and Urban Shaheen
hosts one of the most prestigious Women; a Comparative Study”, and
scientific conferences in the world; bagged the first position with a cash 2nd: Maria
the Surgeon General International prize of fifty thousand rupees. Maria Khan
Conference. To promote the Khan of 39th MBBS attained
scientific research culture among the second position with a cash prize 3rd: Bisma
the undergraduates of Army of thirty thousand rupees for the topic Zahid
Medical College, the “Knowledge and Practices
Amcolian’s Undergraduate Related to Salt Intake in the General
Research Forum provided a Population and its Estimation with
platform for the exhibition of their Reference to WHO criteria”. The
work at the SGIC 2018, held at the third prize, with a cash prize of
Pearl Continental Hotel. twenty thousand rupees, was
A total of forty five entries were awarded to Bisma Zahid of 39th
contributed by AURF to the poster MBBS for the topic “Quality of Life in
competition which was judged by Patients with
Maj Gen Aslam Khan, Brig Aqeel Cutaneous Leishmaniasis."
Safdar and Lt Col Shoaib bin This collaboration between AURF and
Aleem. SGIC not only helped encourage the
young presenters but also gave them
Fariha Shaheen of 39th MBBS immense exposure into the
diversifying world of research.

AAA NEWSLETTER VOL. 13 PG 15

OBITUARY

AZEEM ALAM KHAN

Dr Azeem Alam Khan was born in Karachi on 14th
August 1970. He got his initial schooling at La Salle
High School Multan and St Mary's Academy
Rawalpindi. After completing FSc from Sir Syed
College Rawalpindi, he joined AMC as a paying cadet.
Dr Azeem Alam Khan graduated with 13th MBBS in 1994
and started his training in dermatology. In 2001, he
completed MSc in clinical dermatology from the UK. He
then started practice in Dermatology in Islamabad.
Dr Azeem Alam Khan was very fond of travelling, music
and spent most of his free time in international travel.
He had a very high level of respect for his teachers, seniors and mentors and always
prioritised staying in touch with them.
Dr Azeem Alam Khan passed away on 4th Feb 2019 at the age of 48 years. May
Almighty grant him the highest place in Jannah. Aaameen.

SYED FAZAL E HASAN

Hassan joined PMA on the morning of 1 st March, 1989,
Pioneers -13th MBBS course as MC1285. He had lived
most of his early life in the USA and came to Pakistan
just before his FSc exams. He had not been exposed to
the realities of life and had a very naive view of the
world, this earned him the title “Bhola”. When we joined
PMA, through our grueling routine, our association was
our only solace. Hassan had his toes blue and black, but
with sheer grit and determination he braved it all. This
earned Hassan special respect from our Platoon
Commander, who would then tout Hassan as our role
model.
College days, busy academic life started shortly afterwards. Hassan’s humour kept
everyone around him mirthful. On the fateful night of 21 st April, 1990, Hassan was riding a
bike along with his brother, when he met an accident. Their bike collided with an unlit
broken-down vehicle on an unlit road. His brother was critically injured, while he left us
forever.
He had just celebrated his 19th birthday a month earlier. His brief, yet memorable,
association with us left a deep impact.
Dear Hassan, we surely miss you! May Allah have His mercy on you

15TH AAA SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM

FEBRURARY 22ND 2019

Ayub Auditorium, AM College Rawalpindi

Inaugural Ceremony – 0815-0955 hrs

Scientific Session-I, 1030-1200 hrs

Chairperson : Maj Gen Arshad Mahmood, HI(M)

Co-Chairperson : Maj Gen Wasim Alamgir

Moderator : Col Amir Rashid

AAA Annual General Body Meeting , 1200-1245 hrs

Lunch & Prayers, 1245-1400 hrs

Scientific Session-II, 1400-1600 hrs

Chairperson : Maj Gen Tahir Mukhtar Sayed, HI(M)

Co-Chairperson : Maj Gen Muhammad Asad Qureshi

Moderator : Col Tanvir Ahmed Qureshi

Tambola and Musical Event, 1830-2200 hrs
FOR INQUIRIES

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