BRIEF HISTORY AND DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Pathology Department has a pivotal role in both academic, diagnostic laboratory services to the ailing humanity and in Research & Development perspectives. Pathology Department, an integral part of the college was established on 10/03/2003 in the Clinical Laboratory of Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital Complex Rahim Yar Khan and now MBBS classes have been shifted in newly constructed building of Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan with effect from November 2017.

DATE OF RECOGNITION OF DEPARTMENT WITH PMDC, USH AND CPSP

Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan has been recognized with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council w.e.f. 12-07-2006. Most importantly, Postgraduate teaching programme has been started since 2010. Chemical Pathology sections of this department have been accredited for FCPS-II training programme.

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Ghafoor

(Gold Medalist)

(Ph.D Haematology)

MBBS, ICMT (University of Liverpool, UK), DHIPC, 

M. Phil, Ph.D (Haematology)

(From 05-10-2023 to date)

Associate Professor of Pathology (Haematology) & HOD Pathology 

NUMBER OF UNITS WITH NAME OF THEIR INCHARGES / HEADS

There are following main four Disciplines / Units of Pathology Department. The names of In-charges are also mentioned here under.

LATEST GROUP PHOTO OF PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Sitting Left to Right:

Dr. Muhammad Imran Shoukat (APMO), Dr. S. Sabahat Haider (Associate Professor of Chemical Pathology), Dr. Muhammad Bilal Ghafoor (Associate Professor & Head of Pathology Department), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Suleman Khan (Professor of Pathology), Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Hussain (Associate Professor of Microbiology)

Standing Left to Right (Row-I):

Ms. Warda Afzal (Technologist), Ms. Rakhshanda Shabir (Medical Lab Technologist), Ms. Rushna Liaqat (Medical Lab Technologist), Ms. Faiza Maqsood (Biochemist), Ms. Nadia Usman (Biochemist), Dr. Farah Yasmeen (Medical Officer), Dr. Asma Manzur (Demonstrator), Dr. Nabila Rauf (Senior Demonstrator), Mr. Muhammad Ali Malik (Senior Medical Techologist), Mr. Usman Qamar Saeed (Biochemist)

Standing Left to Right (Row-II):

Mr. Raza Sibt ul Hassan (Technologist), Mr. Naeem Abbas (Technologist), Dr. Zainab ul Ghazali (PGR), Dr. Sadaf Siraj (PGR), Dr. Sana Khan (Medical Officer), Dr. Samrah Abbasi (Medical Officer), Dr. Shumaila Raees (Senior Demonstrator), Dr. Muhammad Sajjad (Medical Officer), Dr. Muhammad Shafique (Medical Officer), Dr. Abdus Sami (Medical Officer)

Standing Left to Right (Row-III):

Dr. Usama Rehman (Medical Officer), Mr. Muhammad Umer (Medical Lab Technologist), Ms. Rabiya Mehmood (Medical Technologist), Ms. Shamraiza Zulfiqar (Medical Technologist), Ms. Shazia Naveed (Medical Technologist)

THE FACILITIES / SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

i) Diagnostic Laboratory of Pathology Department (Section-Wise):

Hematology & Blood Transfusion Services

Routine Haematology

Coagulation Studies

Bone Marrow Examination

Blood Banking & Transfusion Services

Blood Component Preparation

Blood Donation Camps

Consultation to Thalassemia and Patients of Haematological Illness

Training of Undergraduates and Postgraduate Medical Students

(a) Microbiology & Serology

Routine Microbiology

Automated Blood Culture & Sensitivity System (Vitec-2 Compact & Bact/Alert 3D System

Serology / ELISA / CLIA

Gene expert for T.B diagnosis

CSF & Urine Microscopy

(b) Molecular Biology (PCR & BSL-III Lab)

i) PCR

HBV DNA by PCR

HCV RNA by PCR

ii) Biosafety Level-II & III (BSL-III) Laboratory

Reception for Sample Collection

Donning Doffing Area

RNA Extraction Lab (BSL-III Lab)

RNA Amplification Lab (BSL-II Lab)

Reagent Preparation Room

Chemical Pathology

Routine Chemistry Test

Endocrinology & Special Chemistry Tests

Blood Gases (Emergency ICU, CS-ICU, Paeds ICU)

Recognized for Postgraduate Training FCPS & MCPS

Histopathology & Cytopathology

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

Effusion Cytology

Biopsy

Special Staining

ii) Reception Pathology Laboratories:

Registering Patients

Collection of Samples

Delivery of Reports

Fully computerized laboratory information system

Paper free Lab. Reporting in Wards

iii) Practical/Demonstration Laboratories for Students:

Four spacious Practical/Demonstration Laboratories for students with well established, adequate instructional aids/equipments & reagents are available.

1. Microbiology Practical Lab.
2. Hematology Practical Lab.
3. Chemical Pathology Practical Lab.
4. Histopathology Practical Lab.

iv) Seminar/Tutorial Room:

Seminar room of this department is also established for Case Discussions, Presentations, Journal Club Meetings, workshops and to meet the day to day advances in Medical Sciences with the facility of LED and Multimedia.

v) Pathology Museum:

Pathology Museum is a very essential part of the Pathology Department. This is situated at a prime location that is in easily accessible for both teachers and students. At the time of beginning of the college, there were only 50 specimens in this museum but due to continuous efforts, the specimen numbers have increased upto 170. These specimens are adequately preserved, labeled in glass jars. This diverse collection is lying in wooden almirahs. All almirahs are filled with properly labeled pathological specimens. The system vise labeling of the almirahs have been done for easy approach to a specific specimen. 15-20 medical students can be accommodated comfortably around a set of two tables placed in the center of museum for discussion on the specimen.

vi) Departmental Library:

A departmental library with adequate number of essential books and periodicals/ journals are kept in it for the help and benefit of teaching staff. This helps the teachers to abreast them with the rapid intervention on the subject and attaining a grip and confidence in their respective field.

vii) Other Teaching Facilities available in the Pathology Department:

In addition to the Practical/Demonstrator Laboratories for students and above mentioned facilities, Pathology Department is also facilitated with the following facilities.

8. ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

• Pathology Department successfully conducted the ChemCon2020 Conference “11th ChemCon 2020 Conference of Pakistan Society of Chemical Pathologists        (26-27 June 2020)” and Workshop “Point of Care Testing in Primary Critical Care     (27^th June 2020)”.

• Four MBBS classes “1^st Year MBBS”, “2^nd Year MBBS”, “3rd year MBBS & 4^th year MBBS”, four classes of B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), in addition to classes of Doctorate of Physiotherapy (DPT), B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology (OTT), B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) and 1^st Year & 2^nd Year BS Nursing (4 Year Program) are under teaching of Pathology Department.

During the session “Session 2022-2023” the strength of 1^st Year MBBS is 180, 2^nd Year MBBS is 173, 3rd year MBBS is 155,   4^th year MBBS is 149, 1^st year B.Sc. MLT is 20 in each semester (1^st & 2^nd), 2^nd year B.Sc. MLT is 22, 2^nd year B.Sc. OTT is 09, 3^rd year B.Sc. (MLT) is 14, 3^rd year DPT is 10 & 4^th/Final year B.Sc. MLT is 08. The strength of 1^st Year B.Sc. Nursing is 100 and 2^nd Year B.Sc. Nursing is also 105. The annual examinations of classes of DPT/B.Sc. (Hons) Allied Health Sciences Degree program and 1^st & 2^nd Year BSN Generic are going to be held in near future.

Like always, Pathology Department showed brilliant results in the last MBBS Annual Examinations 2023. 09 students obtained distinctions in 3^rd Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2021 in the subject of General Pathology & Microbiology and 07 students obtained distinctions in 4^th Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2023 in the subject of Special Pathology.

POSITIONS & DISTINCTIONS IN ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2023 RESULT

Academic Events / Workshops

PHOTOGRAPHS WITH DETAIL OF ALL RECENT ACADEMIC EVENTS / WORKSHOPS

• A workshop on “Research Methodology Training Series-Hands on and Practicals (Session-I)” was held on 15-10-2024 (Tuesday) in Seminar Room of Pathology Department SZMC for all the Teaching and Gazatted Staff of Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan. 

• A training/workshop regarding Architect i12000sr (CLIA) Protocols on was held on        23-09-2024 and 27-09-2024 in Pathology Department

• A Training Workshop on “PITB Program for Living the Laboratory Diagnostic Services” was held on 03-08-2024 (Saturday) in Seminar Room of Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan.

• A Training Session on “Principles of Tissue Grossing” was arranged for the staff performing their duty in Histopathology Section/Laboratory of Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan on 20-07-2024 (Saturday) in Histopathology Laboratory of Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan.

• A Training Workshop on “Biological Waste Management” was held on 25-07-2024 (Thursday) in Pathology Department, Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan.

• Workshop on ” IT skills for Medical Teachers” arranged by Pathology Department.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Pathology Department successfully conducted the ChemCon2020 Conference “11th ChemCon 2020 Conference of Pakistan Society of Chemical Pathologists     (26-27 June 2020)” and Workshop “Point of Care Testing in Primary Critical Care    (27^th June 2020)”.

• One Day workshop on “Biorisk Management” organized by Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA) and Department of Pathology, Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan on 30-05-2022.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

• To upgrade the department by providing state of the art lab. Facilities for advance research and practical training.
• Certification of Pathology Laboratory and Establishment of Collection Point
• Accreditation of Pathology Department for ISO 15189:2022 from PNAC
• National & International Affiliation/Recognition of different ongoing programs of Pathology Department with NIH and WHO etc
• State of the Art Digital Reception to accommodate the male & female patients/ attendants under one roof in advanced way
• Cytogenetic
• Immunophenotyping
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Metabolomics
• Institute of Blood Transfusion Services
• Recognition for MCPS, M.Phil & DCP in all specialties of Pathology Department
• Electrophoresis by Capillary Method
• Newborn screening for Inborn Metabolic Disorders (IMD) (Metabolomics) [Chemical Pathology Section]
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Chemical Pathology Section
• Toxicology Installation of LC-NS/GS-MS-HPLC in Chemical Pathology Section
• Serum and Urine Protein Electrophoresis in Chemical Pathology Section
• Immunohistochemistry
• Frozen Section in Histopathology
• Digital Pathology
• Two Shifts (Morning & Evening) in Histopathology
• Collection Centre of Pathology Laboratory of Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan in small cities of district Rahim Yar Khan for provision of Quality & affordable diagnostic services.