2nd & 3rd
October ‘24
Khyber Medical College
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Courtesy: Ahmad Waqar, First Year MBBS
KEY:
HALL-A: Auditorium, HALL-B: Physio- 10, HALL-C:
Pharma-13, HALL-D: Skills Lab
Message from The Dean, KMC
Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Guests,
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the
Khyber Medical College International Research
Conference (KMC-IRC) 2024, themed “Research
Culture: Bridging the Gap Between Classrooms
and Clinical Avenues.”
This event represents a significant step in
strengthening our research culture.
At Khyber Medical College, we are dedicated to
advancing medical knowledge and improving
patient care through high-quality research. This
year’s theme highlights the importance of linking
academic excellence with clinical practice to
develop innovative healthcare solutions.
I thank all participants, speakers, and organizers
for their efforts in making KMC-IRC 2024 a
success. Together, we will continue to elevate
medical research and education to benefit
patients and communities.
Warm regards,
Professor Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb
Dean, Khyber Medical College
Patron in Chief, KMC-IRC 2024
Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb
Patron in Chief, KMC-IRC 2024
Dean KMC
Prof. Dr. Bashir Dr. Iqbal Haider Dr. Farooq Ahmed Dr. Rubeena Gul
Ahmad
Dr. Mohsin Shafi Dr. Aliena Badshah Dr. Suleman Elahi Dr. Zia Ud Din
Dr. Imran Marwat Dr. Irum Sabir Dr. Shumaila Javaid Dr. Jehan Hassan
Dr. Hajira Ishaq Dr. Muhammad Saleh Sajjad Khan
Faisal
Acknowledging Our Student Research Committee
Message from The Dean, KMC
Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in fostering a
culture of research at KMC. We appreciate your leadership and
contribution to the success of KMC-IRC 2024.
Muhammad Ahmad Laiba Gul
President Vice President
Ahmed Abdullah Sarah Yousaf Sundus Huma Armaghan Ikram Maaz bin Zahid
Director Media Director Activities Director Director Coordination Director Academics
Communications
Furqan Sethi Umar Afridi Zmarak Khan Areen Arif Noor e Rabia
Treasurer Organizing Committee Organizing Committee Organizing Committee Organizing Committee
Asst. Dir. Asst. Dir. Coordination Asst. Dir. Asst. Dir. Coordination Asst. Dir. Activities
Communications Communication
Abdal Gohar Samya Saleem Hamza Khattak Zain Afridi
Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Organizing Committee Organizing Committee
Asst. Dir. Academics Asst. Dir. Academics Asst. Dir. Activities Asst. Dir. Media
DAY – 1, 2nd October
Scientific Session 1
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Theme: Cultivating Research Excellence and Capacity Building for Early-
Career Researchers
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony
10:30 AM to 11 AM Tea Break
10:30 AM to 11 AM Inauguration of Stalls
Scientific Session 2
11 AM to 1 PM Oral and e-Poster Presentations
1 PM to 1:30 PM Prayer break
1:30 PM to 3 PM Session 2 continued
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM City Tour
7:30 PM Gala Dinner
For Registered Participants
DAY – 2, 3rd October
Scientific Session 3
8:30 AM to 10:05 AM Theme: Enhancing Research Quality and Effective Communication of
Findings
10:05 AM to 10:20 AM MedAngle Address
10:20 AM to 10:35 AM Tea Break
Scientific Session 4
10:35 AM to 12:10 PM Theme: Interdisciplinary Research and Advancing Clinical Research in
Resource-Limited Settings
12:10 PM to 2 PM Closing Ceremony
Session 1
Day 1 Cultivating Research Excellence and Capacity Building for Early-Career
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Researchers
This session aims to provide essential skills and mentorship for young
researchers in resource-constrained environments, focusing on practical
guidance for publishing, mentorship, and navigating research
opportunities in the early stages of their academic journey.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Prof. Dr. Saeed Farooq, Prof. Dr.
Sahibzada Mehmood Noor.
Session 2
Day 1 Poster and Oral Presentations
11 AM to 3 PM This session aims to provide participants with the opportunity to present
their research to a global audience, highlighting innovative work across a
range of medical disciplines. Judged by leading experts the session is
poised to foster scholarly exchange and critical evaluation. Prizes will be
awarded to the top presentations, recognizing outstanding contributions..
Session 3
Day 2 Enhancing Research Quality and Effective Communication of Findings
8:30 AM to 10:05 AM This session focuses on enhancing research quality and effective
dissemination of results. It covers common pitfalls in research
presentations and offers strategies for clear, engaging, and impactful
communication. The session also highlights the importance of qualitative
research in the health professions.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Noor-i-Kiran Naeem, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Qureshi, Prof.
Dr. Usman Mahboob, Prof. Dr. Ahsan Sethi.
Session 4
Day 2 Interdisciplinary Research and Advancing Clinical Research in Resource-
10:35 AM to 12:10 PM Limited Settings
This Session highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
and the pursuit of research in resource-limited setups. It explores how
researchers can leverage collaboration across specialties to bridge
research gaps and addresses specific medical issues like liver disorders
and cerebrovascular diseases
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Farooq Rathore, Prof. Dr. Javed Iqbal Farooqi, Prof. Dr.
Ashfaq Shuaib, Prof. Dr. Akhtar Sherin
Day – 1, 2nd October 2024
SESSION-01
HALL-A
(8:30 AM – 9:45 AM)
State of the art lectures
MODERATORS Zainab Anfaal Ehtisham Wali
Prof. Dr. Ejaz Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr.
PANELISTS Hassan Khan Saima Ali Mushtaq Mah Hashim ud Amber
Ahmed Muneer Din Ashraf
TALK TOPIC SPEAKER TIME
Mentorship in Research: Training Dr.
#1 Early-Career Researchers for Muhammad 20 min
Potential Challenges Irfan
Promoting Research Culture in
Dr. Saeed
#2 Undergraduate Medical Education: 20 min
Farooq
Challenges and Opportunities
Opportunities of Research during Dr. Sahibzada
#3 Postgraduate training in resource Mehmood 20 min
limited setup. Noor
Opening ceremony
Hall-A (9:45 AM – 10:30 AM)
Commencement of Event
Tilawat
Welcome Address by Chairman Organizing Committee, Prof.
Dr. Bashir Ahmad
9:45 AM Address by President SRC, Muhammad Ahmad
To
10:30 AM Address by Chairman BoG, MTI KTH.
Address by Dean KMC, Prof. Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb
Address by Chief Guest, President PMDC, Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj
Vote of thanks by Associate Dean Research, Dr. Iqbal Haider
TEA BREAK (10:30 AM – 11 AM)
INAUGURATION OF EXHIBITION STALLS
(10:30 AM – 11 AM)
SESSION-02
ORAL AND e-POSTER COMPETITION (PARALLEL SESSIONS)
(11 AM – 1 PM & 1:30 PM – 3 PM)
ORAL PRESENTATIONS (HALL-A)
JUDGES
Dr. Muhammad Irfan Dr. Naheed Mahsood
MODERATORS
Wajahat Hanif Momina
Presenting Author Title
Dr. Abdul Wahab Yousafzai Suicide Patterns in Northern Pakistan: A 10-year Analysis of
Police Records from three districts of Gilgit-Baltistan
Dr. Arzoo Gul Bangash Effectiveness of combined transvaginal cervical cerclage and
oral progesterone supplementation in preventing preterm birth
Dr Benash Altaf PNPLA3 variant rs 738408 and rs 738409 SNP as predictor of
metabolic associated fatty liver disease and its progression
Dr. Madiha Iqbal Prevalence and predictors of stress among doctors during
residency in obstetrics and gynecology in public sector hospitals
of KP.
Dr. Muhammad Tariq Unveiling the Impact of Diagnostic Delays in Solid Organ
Malignancies: A 200-Patient
Retrospective Study
Dr. Nazli Gul Identifying Risk Factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP):
Findings from Khyber Teaching Hospital’s ROP Screening Study
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dr. Nisar Ahmed Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A comparison of
subtypes of subtotal laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LSC)
Dr. Sidra Irfan Appearance of cigarette Packs and its effects on smoking
behaviour
Dr. Shireen Javed Unraveling the link of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of
Surfactant Protein –D with Oxidative Stress, infections and Type
2 Diabetes Mellitus
SESSION-02
ORAL PRESENTATIONS (HALL-B)
JUDGES
Dr. Iftikhar Qayyum Dr. Bibi Aliya
MODERATORS
Muhammad Shaheer Rabia Khattak
Presenting Author Title
Dr. Ansa Anam Efficacy and Safety of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone in
Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema
Dr. Nazneen Liaqat Immediate Effects of Thyroid Surgery on the Pulmonary
Dynamics of the Upper Airway
Adnan Khan Factors Contributing To Absenteeism Among Students
Of Gomal Medical College
Ahmad Roshan Mayan Assessment of panoramic X-rays for carotid artery calcification
detection in resource-limited settings: a retrospective study
Anusha Azhar Association of Cognitive Abilities with Patterns and Quality of
Sleep in Nurses Working in Public and Private Tertiary Care
Hospitals:
A Cross-sectional in Pakistan
ASHRAF ALI Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma in Hair Growth Compared
to Topical Minoxidil: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Ayesha Farooq Knowledge and Application of Nutrition in the Dietary
Behaviour of Medical Students of Pakistan
SESSION-02
ORAL PRESENTATIONS (HALL-C)
JUDGES
Dr. Bushra Iftikhar Dr. Mahrukh Ikram Shah
MODERATORS
Areen Arif Mahad Rizwan
Presenting Author Title
Dr. Shehzad Faiz Paradigm Shift from Radical Nephrectomy to Nephron Sparing
Surgery in Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Bisma Iram Motivational Factors, Potential Barriers, Perceived Physiological
and Psychological Effects of Blood Donation on Blood Donors of
Islamabad
Mamur Khan The Impact of the Practice of Short-term Mindfulness
Meditation on the Working Memory of Medical Students
Muhammad Arsalan Unveiling the invisible scars; the psychosocial effects of bullying
in undergraduates of the University of Peshawar
Muhammad Luqman Factors Associated with Prolonged Ventilation in Patients
Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in
Tertiary Care Hospital
Talha Anwar Revealing the Diabetes Landscape in Pakistan with Key Findings
from the IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th Edition; A Review Study
Taskeen Ullah Baber Low-cost peer-taught virtual research workshops for medical
students in Pakistan: A creative, scalable, and sustainable
solution for student research
SESSION-02
e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS (1:30 to 3pm)
HALL-D
JUDGES
Dr. Saadia Ashraf Dr. Imran Marwat Dr. Lubna Kahif
Dr. Rubeena Gul Dr. Adeela Mustafa Dr. Rukhsana Farooqi
MODERATORS
Ihtisham Ahmad Sahibzada Momin Noor e Rabia Musa Durrani
Azan Ahmad Zain Afridi Laila Mehsud Maaz Khan
SESSION-02
e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS (1:30 to 3pm)
Name Study Title
Abdul Basit A Study On Knowledge And Perceptions About Barriers Of Health
Care Workers Towards Telemedicine In Public Tertiary Care
Hospitals In Peshawar
Knowledge And Attitude Of The General Population Towards E-
Abdul Haseeb Cigarette Use In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Ahmad Khan Medicine As A Career Choice: A Comprehensive Examination Of
Influential Factors Among Khyber Medical College Students That
Made Them Opt In/Out Of Medical Careers
Aiman Gulalay Revolutionizing Emergency Care: Healthcare Professionals’
Perspectives And Awareness
On Rapid Response Team And Automated Alert System
Activation In Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa’s Leading Hospitals
Alishba Hameed Exploring The Interplay Between Anxiety And Academic
Procrastination: An Institution Based Cross Sectional Study From
Pakistan
Areeba Khan A Comparative Analysis Of Traditional Classroom Learning Vs
Online Learning Resources Among Medical Students Of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Arfa Khan Bone Density Unveiled: Investigating The Effects Of Beta
Thalassemia Major On Growing Children And Adolescents
Ayesha Jamil Genetic Profiling Of Cyp3a4 Variants Influencing Carbamazepine
Metabolism And Their Gender-Wise Association Among Patients
With Epilepsy In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Bushra Noor Evaluating The Antibiotic Sensitivity And Resistance Patterns Of
Salmonella Typhi In Pediatric Enteric Fever Patients: A Cross
Sectional Study At A Tertiary Care Hospital
Bibi Iram Hadi The Perception Of Students And Faculty Regarding Integrated
Learning Program(ILP) In Public And Private Medical Colleges Of
KPK.
SESSION-02
e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS (1:30 to 3pm)
Name Study Title
Dr. Ansa Anam Efficacy And Safety Of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone In
Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema
Dr. Asna Tahir Full-Thickness Macular Hole: An Exceptional Case Presentation
In Behçet’s Disease
Dr. Falak Naz Preservation of Biological Tissues by Plastination at Various
Temperatures Using Biodure S3/S10
Dr Mahjabeen Amjad Clinical Audit On The Practice Of Documentation Of Anesthetic
Care At Ayub Teaching Hospital
Dr. Maryam Sardar Comparison Of Efficacy Of Intralesional Triamcinolone Versus
308 Nm Excimer Laser In The Treatment Of Localized Alopecia
Areata
Dr Naqeeb Ullah Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Comparative Study Of Cost-
Effectiveness And Efficacy Between Plasmapheresis And IVIG In
Emergency Care
Dr. Hayat Muhammad Khan Phonocardiographic Screening of Primary School Children for
Previously Undetected and Subclinical Congenital Heart Disease
in District Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dr. Sara Pervez Comparison Of Efficacy Of Oral Versus Intradermal Injections
Of Tranexamic Acid In The Treatment Of Melasma
Farah Naz Afridi The Prevalence Of Broad Autism Phenotype (BAP)In The Parents
Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) In Peshawar,
Pakistan, A Cross-Sectional Study
Farheen Fazal FRAX Predication Without Bone Mineral Density For
Assessment Of Osteoporotic Fracture Risk In The General
Population Of Peshawar
SESSION-02
e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS (1:30 to 3pm)
Name Study Title
Ijaz Ahmad Prevalence Of Pre-Eclampsia And It's Associated Risk Factors
Among Pregnant Women Of District Nowshera;A Hospital Based
Cross Sectional Study
Javeria Khan Feto-maternal outcomes in induced vs spontaneous onset of
labour
Jaweria Farman Bridging The Gap In Thalassemia Care: Caregivers’ Knowledge
And Attitude Towards Thalassemia In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan: A Mixed-Method Approach
Kausar Noor The Effectiveness Of Multimodal Pain Relief Protocol
In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy
Mahnoor Rehman Khan Distribution Of Modic Changes In Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Of Lumbar Spine
Mohammad Omar Hearing Loss In Patients With Cholesteatoma: Association
With Type And Growth Pattern
Momena Ali Comparison Of Sensitivity Of Blood Culture, C-Reactive Protein
And Arterial Blood Gases In Early Neonatal Sepsis In A Tertiary
Care Centre, Peshawar
Muhammad Haris Khan Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Adult Burn Patients In
Tertiary Care Hospitals Of Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Saleh Faisal Comparison Of Susceptibility Between Conventional First Line
Antibiotic Co-Trimoxazole And Newer Antibiotics In Recurrent
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
SESSION-02
e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS (1:30 to 3pm)
Name Study Title
Munazzah Javaid Assessment Of Sleep Quality And Psychological Distress In
Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy In Tertiary Care
Hospitals Of Peshawar, Pakistan, Using Psqi And Qsc-R10 Scale:
A Case-Control Study
Noman Ahmad Congenital Esophageal Stricture In A Pediatric Patient With
Concurrent Tracheomalacia : A Case Report
Rahman Syed Comprehensive Analysis Of Kidney Stones: A Study Of Chemical
Composition, And Risk Factors
Saleel Ahmed The Hidden Wildfire In Workplace- Investigating Burnout Among
Resident Physicians In Peshawar, Pakistan
Shehzad Faiz Quest of Solving the Mystery of Hard Stone: Emerging Role of
Elementome in Urolithiasis
Syed Izaz Ahmad Exploring Local Community And Health Managers Perspectives
Regarding Determinants For Maternal Health In Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa: A Mixed Methods Approach
Tariq Khan Exploring The Decline In Attendance Among Medical Students:
Causes And Solutions
Waqas Inayat Assesing Postgraduate Educational Environment Perception: A
Cross-Sectional Study Of Residents Of Khyber Teaching Hospital
Utilizing Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment
Measure (Pheem) Criteria
Zara Khalid Khan. Imposter Syndrome Among Medical Students Of KPK, A Cross-
Sectional Study.
Munazzah Javaid Assessment Of Sleep Quality And Psychological Distress In
Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy In Tertiary Care
Hospitals Of Peshawar, Pakistan, Using Psqi And Qsc-R10 Scale:
A Case-Control Study
Day– 2, 3rd October 2024
SESSION-03
HALL-A
8:30 AM – 10:05 AM
Muhammad Khalid
MODERATORS Sarah Yousaf
Afridi
Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr.
PANELISTS Muslim Farooq Jamila Bushra ZakirUllah Wazir
Khan Ahmed Javed Iftikhar Muhammad
Khan
TALK TOPIC SPEAKER TIME
Presentation Pitfalls: How
Dr. Noor-i-
01 Researchers Can Sabotage Their 20 min
Kiran Naeem
Own Findings?
How to publish in an indexed Dr. Ahmad
02 20 min
journal: a beginner's journey Qureshi
Think in Colors: Qualitative Dr. Usman
03 20 min
Research in Health Professions Mahboob
Shedding the Cobra Effect in
04 Dr. Ahsan Sethi 20 min
Scientific Research
MedAngle presentation (10:05 AM – 10.20 AM)
Tea break (10.20 AM – 10:35 AM)
Day– 2, 3rd October 2024
SESSION-04
HALL-A
(10:35 AM – 12:10 PM)
MODERATORS Sundus Huma Hamza Khattak
Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr.
PANELISTS Sobia Muhammad Naila Liaquat Ali Hakim Ghulam
Sabir Ayaz Hamid Afridi Rasool
TALK TOPIC SPEAKER TIME
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The
Dr. Farooq
01 Key to Bridging Research Gaps in 20 min
Rathore
Medicine
Research Avenues in Liver
Disorders in Resource-Limited Dr. Javed Iqbal
02 20 min
Setups: The Past, Present, and the Farooqi
Future
The Urgent Need for Conducting
Local Clinical Trials in the Dr. Ashfaq
03 20 min
Management of Cerebrovascular Shuaib
Disease in Resource-Limited Setup
Clinical Trials in Developing
Countries: Challenges, Dr. Akhtar
04 20 min
Opportunities, and the Way Sherin
Forward
CLOSING CEREMONY
Hall-A (12:10 PM – 2 PM)
Closing Addresses:
Closing Remarks by Chief Organizer KMC-IRC
Closing Remarks by Dean KMC, Prof. Dr. Mahmud
Aurangzeb
Certificate Distribution Ceremony
12:10 PM TO 2 PM
Prize Distribution Ceremony:
• Oral Presentation
• Verbal Presentation
Prizes to be awarded to the winners of oral and poster
presentations
Our Collaborators
