Principal of the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has said that the rich experience and clinical observations of senior medical teachers are a valuable asset for young doctors and can play a vital role in shaping their professional careers.
Senior doctors’ experience a valuable asset for young physicians: Prof Farooq Afzal
LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP): Principal of the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has said that the rich experience and clinical observations of senior medical teachers are a valuable asset for young doctors and can play a vital role in shaping their professional careers.
Addressing the concluding session of the five-day specialized clinical course “ASCERT-2026” (Summer Clinical Enhancement and Resuscitation Training Program) at Amir-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), on Saturday, Prof. Afzal urged young physicians to serve humanity through specialization, modern technology and continuous learning while keeping themselves updated with global developments in medicine.
The event marked the successful completion of the intensive training program aimed at enhancing clinical competence among young doctors.
Prof. Dr. Farah Shafie informed participants that the summer training initiative was launched last year on the direction of Principal PGMI Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal. She said the program had received highly positive feedback and contributed to noticeable improvements in examination results among participants.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Afzal emphasized that lifelong learning has become indispensable in modern medical practice. He said specialized training programs and resuscitation workshops significantly improve the professional capabilities and clinical skills of young doctors, enabling them to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and better patient care.
He said the Summer Clinical Enhancement Program had strengthened the educational and training framework for young physicians, adding that the benefits of such initiatives ultimately reach patients through improved healthcare services. He stressed that quality medical education, advanced research and patient-friendly policies are essential for medical institutions seeking recognition at the international level.
Highlighting the importance of mentorship, Prof. Afzal said young doctors and medical students should fully benefit from the knowledge, experience and observations of senior faculty members. He noted that success in practical life is achieved through a combination of academic learning, clinical expertise and a strong sense of professional responsibility.
During the five-day program, prominent medical educators including Prof. Javed Akram, Prof. Arshad Taqi, Prof. Majid Chaudhry, Prof. Arshad Chauhan, Prof. Moeed Iqbal and Prof. Agha Shabbir Ali contributed to enhancing the professional skills of participating doctors through lectures and practical sessions.
The training covered key areas such as comprehensive patient history-taking, communication skills, emergency response management and complex clinical examinations. Participants actively engaged in the sessions and refined their practical abilities under the supervision of experienced professors.
Senior speakers also urged young physicians to uphold professional integrity, ethical values, dedication to duty and patient-friendly behavior as guiding principles of their medical careers.
Talking to media representatives, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal described ASCERT-2026 as a highly effective platform for developing clinical skills among young doctors and improving healthcare delivery. He reaffirmed the commitment of PGMI and AMC to continue organizing advanced training programs in the future to promote medical education, research and quality patient care.
The closing ceremony was attended by a large number of faculty members, senior consultants, doctors, house officers and postgraduate trainees, including Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain.
