College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

05/11/2025

The University of Child Health Sciences, Children's Hospital, organised its 19th Intensive Clinical Course in collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.

The President CPSP Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal was invited as the Chief Guest to the Inaugural Ceremony. Leading experts in the field of Paediatric Surgery and Allied Specialities were amongst the participants.

The Ceremony started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

Prof. Dr. Nabila Talat, Dean, Faculty of Surgery & Allied Surgical Specialities, welcomed the Chief Guest.

The Vice Chancellor University of Child Health Sciences Prof Masood Sadiq thanked Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal for gracing the occasion as Chief Guest. He highlighted the importance of the Course.

The Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal appreciated the efforts of Vice Chancellor Prof. Masood Sadiq and Dean Faculty of Surgery & Allied Specialities Prof. Nabila Talat for arranging such courses on regular basis to train the doctors for provision of quality service delivery to the patients. He also highlighted the contributions of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan for the promotion of post graduate medical education with quality and standard at par with the developed countries. He further updated the participants about the achievements of CPSP at national and international level since its establishment in 1962.

The Ceremony concluded with the presentation of Souvenir to the Chief Guest President CPSP Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, followed by group photo.

04/11/2025

𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑴𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑳 𝑬𝑫𝑼𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑭𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 2026

The meeting of the CPSP Medical Education Committee was held on 4th November 2025 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. Prof. Aamer Zaman Khan, Director General Medical Education, warmly welcomed all participants and expressed special thanks to Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, President CPSP, for gracing the session. Prof. Gondal appreciated the committee members for their dedication and valuable contributions. Despite his prior engagement, Honourable Mr. Khawaja Salman Rafique, Minister for Specialized Healthcare, also graced the meeting and addressed the participants’ The meeting was attended by senior institutional heads and eminent medical educationists from all over country from public’ private and armed forces medical institutions . President Prof. Gondal also invited Mr. Salman Rafique to the upcoming International Medical Education Conference (IMECon 2026), scheduled for 7–8 February 2026. Honourable Minister for Health commended CPSP’s significant role in advancing postgraduate medical training and graciously accepted the invitation to attend the conference. Members present included Maj Gen Sohail Sabir, Director ASD Prof. Abrar Ashraf Ali, vice chancellor Prof. Tanwir Khaliq, principal Prof. Ayesha Shaukat, Director HPE Prof. Ambreen Usmani, Prof. Kamran Khalid Khawaja, Prof. Junaid Sarfaraz, Dr. Shabnam Iqbal Memon, and Dr. Sahar Abbasi. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and a shared commitment to continue strengthening postgraduate medical education in Pakistan

02/11/2025

The third contact session of the MCPS-HPE program, Batch 2024–2026, commenced on November 2, 2025 (Sunday), and will continue through November 12, 2025, at the Lahore Regional Center. This academically significant event is distinguished by the participation of esteemed facilitators from Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, and Islamabad, who have been invited to lead and enrich the scholarly proceedings.

The inaugural day of the session was marked by the gracious presence of Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). He extended a warm welcome to the participants, who had traveled from various regions across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to attend this prestigious program. Prof. Dr. Gondal also delivered a thought-provoking session titled “Quality and Standards in Postgraduate Medical Education – CPSP Efforts,” which served as a pivotal component of the academic schedule.

The MCPS-HPE diploma is widely regarded as one of the most esteemed and intensive academic programs in the field of medical education. Introduced in 2004, it holds the distinction of being the first initiative of its kind in Pakistan. Since its inception, the program has conferred the MCPS-HPE qualification upon numerous physicians, many of whom now serve as medical educators both nationally and internationally, contributing significantly to the global advancement of health professions education.
This session is being attended by a dedicated cohort of 16 participants, each committed to deepening their expertise and making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of medical education.

30/10/2025

The 5th meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of Punjab Healthcare Commission held today under the Convenorship of Prof Khalid Masood Gondal, President CPSP/Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore.
The Chief Executive Officer of PHC Dr Saqib Aziz Khan specially graced the occasion along with Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Suleria.
All eminent members of the Committee including Prof Muhammad Tayyab, Ex Principal PGMI/LGH, Prof Rana Altaf Hussain, Ex Vice Chancellor, Nishtar Medical University, Prof Ghulam Mustafa, Dean Academics CPSP, Prof Bilquis Shabbir, Dean Faculty of Medicine, FJMU, also attended the meeting. Some members of the Committee joined the meeting through video connectivity.
The meeting started with recitation of Holy Quran.
The Chief Executive Officer Mr Muhammad Saqib Aziz welcomed the members. Following agenda items were presented:
1. Draft Guidelines on Standards of
Care for Performing
C-Section.
2. Draft Guidelines for Aesthetic Clinics
3. Revised draft MSDS for Category 1 HCEs’

Agenda items were discussed at length and recommendation were made with approval of the minutes of last meeting.
The Convenor of the meeting Prof Khalid Masood Gondal appreciated the role of the members of the Committee to resolve the issues and enhance the standard and quality service delivery to the patients, which is the prime objective of the Technical Advisory Committee of Punjab Healthcare Commission.
Meeting concluded with vote of thanks followed by group photo.

30/10/2025

11th PAO International Orthodontic Conference
“Smile 2.0 – Unleashing the Orthodontic Future”
October 30, 2025

The 11th PAO International Orthodontic Conference commenced with dignified opening ceremony. The Honourable Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi, Senior Vice President, CPSP, graced the event with his distinguished presence.

Upon arrival, Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi was warmly received at the entrance by Prof. Ambreen Afzal Ehsan, Vice President CPSP & Patron-in-Chief PAO, alongside Prof. Saad Asad, President Pakistan Association of Orthodontists, as well as prominent supervisors, fellows, and senior members of the fraternity. The welcoming party extended heartfelt hospitality, symbolizing the strong bond between CPSP and PAO in advancing orthodontic education and clinical excellence across Pakistan.

He was then escorted to where he graciously interacted with press representatives and TV channels, speaking about the vital academic functions of CPSP and its distinguished orthodontic residency programs nationwide. His remarks highlighted the strengthening pathways for postgraduate training and professional development in the field of orthodontics.

Proceeding to the main hall, Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi delivered the Chief Guest Address, accompanied by an insightful presentation on the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, its structure, mandate, and contributions to specialized healthcare delivery. He commendably shed light on national health initiatives and the pivotal role CPSP continues to play in shaping the future of healthcare and advanced dental specialties in Pakistan. His vision were admired and applauded by all attendees.

As a token of appreciation, the Chief Guest was presented with a commemorative shield by the leadership of PAO. Following the formal proceedings, he generously interacted with national and international speakers, faculty and guests, acknowledging their contributions to orthodontic science and clinical advancement.

The participants greatly valued his presence and inspiring discourse. After the conclusion of the ceremony, the Chief Guest departed amidst high regard and appreciation from the audience.

29/10/2025

28/10/2025

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28/10/2025

𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗣 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗬

A dinner in honour of FCPS-II Surgery examiners was held at CPSP Regional Centre Lahore on 28th October, 2025. The Convener of the examination and Dean Central CPSP Prof. Kamran Khalid Khawaja welcomed the guests. Eminent senior professors, heads of institutions, supervisors and fellows including Prof. Abdul Majeed Chaudhry, Prof. Masood Rasheed, Prof. Sarfraz Ahmad, Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz, DGNRP, Prof. Aamer Zaman Khan, DGME, prof Tayyab Abbas’ prof sarfraz ahmed’ prof Muhammed iqbal’Prof. Ahmad Uzair Qureshi, Prof. Imran Anwar, Prof. Amer Mian, prof syed asghar naqi’ prof Afsar bhatti’ prof sakindar Gondal’ prof Abdul Basit’ prof javed’ prof imran aslam’ prof qamar ashfaq ‘ brig zaka ullah’ prof Ameer afzal ‘ prof Hasnat butt’ examiners from all over Pakistan including Hyderabad’ quetta were also amongst the participants. The President CPSP, Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal updated the participants about the national and international contributions of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. He also highlighted the success story of CPSP – HSE Scholarship Programme which has completed its twelve years of excellence. The WHO has named this scheme as brain gain not the brain drain. The President CPSP also updated about the progress in academics, research and infrastructural development of CPSP.

Prof. Aamer Zaman Khan, DGME, on the occasion invited the participants to attend the 3rd international medical conference being held from 6th to 9th February, 2026 at CPSP headquarters Karachi. A renowned senior fellow of CPSP Prof. Masood Rasheed in his address appreciated the visionary leadership of Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal and the council members. He said that the contributions of CPSP at national and international level for promotion of postgraduate medical education in the country and abroad are commendable.

The ceremony concluded with the vote of thanks followed by group photo with the President CPSP Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal.

28/10/2025

MEETING OF FACULTY OF FATIMA JINNAH INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, LAHORE WITH THE PRESIDENT CPSP Khalid M Gondal

A meeting of the
Faculty of Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences, Lahore led by it's Dean Prof. Armaghan Israr Mirza, along with fellows of CPSP held with the President of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, at Regional Center Lahore, on 28th October, 2025.

Prof. Armaghan briefed the Hon'ble President, CPSP about the clinical facilities and academic activities of FJIDS. Prospects regarding Post Graduate Fellowship Programs were also discussed. He requested the President CPSP to facilitate for accreditation of these programs by the CPSP.

Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal said that CPSP will facilitate new emerging institutes to start Post Graduate programs while ensuring strict adherence to CPSP's standards of accreditation in order to keep the quality of training at par with international standards for which the CPSP is known across the globe. On this occasion he also appreciated the step taken by Government of the Punjab (Health Department) by establishing a Dental Institute which was the need of the people of province of Punjab. In this way the burden of other dental institutions will also be shared for better dental healthcare facilities to the masses of the region.

24/10/2025

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22/10/2025

𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙄𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙀 (𝙏𝘼𝘾) 𝙊𝙁 𝙋𝙐𝙉𝙅𝘼𝘽 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉

The 4th meeting of the TAC was held today under the Convenership of Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ president Cpsp , in the Conference Room of Punjab Healthcare Commission, Lahore. The Chairperson Board of Commissioners of PHC Honourable Maj. (Retd) Azam Suleman Khan specially graced the occasion along with Chief Executive Officer PHC Dr. Muhammad Saqib Aziz. All the eminent members of the Committee attended the meeting including Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz, Vice Chancellor, KEMU, Prof. Ghulam Mustafa Arain, Dean Academics, CPSP, while Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences and Prof. Muhammad Tayyab, Ex-Principal LHG / PGMI / Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College joined the meeting through video connectivity.

Meeting started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The following agenda items were presented by Director PHC Dr Mushtaq Sulerehia for deliberation before the Committee:

Revised Draft MSDS for Category -II HCEs.
Revised Draft MSDS for Clinics of Family Physicians – GPs Single Speciality / Poly Clinics.
Standardized Guidelines on Hospital Oxygen Supply System.

The objective of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) constituted by the Board of Commissioners of Punjab Healthcare Commission is to ensure the quality, standard, safety and protection of the rights of the patients and there is substantial improvement with the input of Technical Advisory Committee of Punjab Healthcare Commission in achieving the goals set by the Board of Commissioners of Punjab Healthcare Commission.

20/10/2025

📢 Postgraduate Programme In Transplantation by CPSP

An international meeting on Liver Transplantation was successfully organized by Bahria Town International Hospitals, Orchard on Saturday, 18th October 2025.

The ceremony was graced by Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, President, College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Aamer Zaman Khan, Director General PHOTA, joined as Guest of Honour.

Prof. Faisal Hanif, Chairman of the Academic Committee, welcomed the distinguished guests and shared insights into the contributions and achievements of Bahria Town International Hospitals in the field of organ transplantation.

Eminent hepatologists and medical professionals from across Pakistan and abroad attended, including Vice Admiral Zahid Ilyas, Prof. Anwaar A. Khan, Prof. Ghias un Nabi Tayyab, and other notable experts.

Dr. Hasnat Ahmad from PHIMC and Prof. Aamer Zaman Khan from PHOTA highlighted the ongoing initiatives and government facilitation for transplant programs involving liver, kidney, bone marrow, cornea, and cochlea.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal shared the national and international contributions of CPSP in promoting postgraduate medical education and quality healthcare, particularly in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Liver Transplant Surgery, Transplant Nephrology, and Cornea & External Eye Diseases.

Responding to the requests from the organizing committee, the President CPSP announced CPSP’s full support in the registry of transplant patients and expansion of transplant centres, ensuring accreditation for those fulfilling the College’s standards.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Vice Admiral Zahid Ilyas followed by a group photograph of the distinguished participants with the Chief Guest.

📸 A memorable and impactful event dedicated to advancing transplant medicine and fostering collaboration for a healthier future.