INTERNATIONAL 15th UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Keeping the Research Culture Alive
Abstract Book: 104 projects
- Director: Dr. Hala Rajab
- President UMR Society: Mr. Adnan Shehzad
- Abstract Book: 104 projects
- Conference Theme: Keeping the Research Culture Alive
The 15th Annual UMR Conference was successfully held on May 18-19, 2022, under the leadership of Director Dr. Hala Rajab and UMR Society President Mr. Adnan Shehzad. Embracing the theme “Keeping the Research Culture Alive,” the conference was inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Chief Guest Dr. Adnan Saeed Khan, Director of the Nuclear Medicine & Radiotherapy Institute (NORI), alongside with the Guest speaker Dr. Aakifullah Khan, Director of IRNUM, and Prof. Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Dean of Peshawar Medical College.
Dr. Aakifullah gave a plenary on the topic “Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging”. A total of 104 research abstracts were presented, comprising 70 posters and 34 oral presentations, spanning three core categories: Basic and Clinical Sciences, Public Health and Social Sciences, and Medical Education. Key research themes included antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19, medical education challenges, public health interventions, and innovative clinical studies.
The second day of the 18th International UMR Conference was marked by a distinguished visit from Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi, President of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), accompanied by regional CPSP members Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan (Regional Director, Abbottabad) and Prof. Dr. Waqar Alam Jan (Regional Director, Peshawar). The delegates toured the exhibition hall, where they highly appreciated the dedication and effort invested in organizing a conference of such scale and academic rigor.
Following the exhibition, the guests presided over the plenary session titled “Undergraduate Medical Research: From Concept to Future,” delivered by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan. The session provided a concise yet insightful overview of the evolution and achievements of undergraduate medical research at Peshawar Medical College. In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi commended the institution’s unwavering commitment to sustaining this unique academic endeavor since 2007. He particularly praised the pioneering model of research rotations, describing it as an exemplary initiative worthy of replication across medical colleges nationwide.
The conference concluded with a dignified closing ceremony graced by the presence of Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad. In his address, he lauded the young researchers for their enthusiasm and contributions to the field of medical research. Emphasizing the integration of knowledge and faith, he urged the participants—as future Muslim scientists, educators, and healthcare providers—to transcend worldly ambitions and dedicate themselves to serving humanity with sincerity and purpose.
The 18th UMR Conference thus concluded on a note of inspiration, celebrating not only academic excellence but also the values of integrity, service, and moral responsibility in medicine and research.
Winners in the 15th UMR conference 2022:
The conference recognized outstanding contributions through several competitions:
Poster Competition – Basic & Clinical Sciences Category:
First Position: Gulsanga Shams (Peshawar Dental College) – “Anxiety Associated with Local Anesthesia Among Patients Undergoing Extraction of Teeth”
Poster Competition – Public Health & Social Sciences Category:
First Position: Marwan Khan (Peshawar Medical College) – “Effects of Screen Time and Adaptive Functions of Music Listening on Anxiety and Depression Among Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students of Peshawar”
Poster Competition – Medical Education Category:
First Position: Kawsar Begum (Rufaidah Nursing College) – “Challenges in Conducting Qualitative Research Among Nurses”
Second Position: Nageen Amir Zeb (Peshawar Dental College) – “Reasons for Which Physicians Refer Patients to Dentists”
Verbal Competition – Basic & Clinical Sciences Category:
First Position: Hamza Farooq (Peshawar Medical College) – “Frequency of Fast-Food Consumption and Its Association with Obesity Among Medical Students”
Verbal Competition – Medical Education Category:
First Position: Muhammad Hassan Wahid (Peshawar Medical College) – “Effect of Academic Stress, Educational Environment on Academic Performance & Quality of Life of Medical & Dental Students; and Gauging the Understanding of Health Care Professionals on Factors Affecting Stress: A Mixed Methods Study”
Paper Review Competition:
First Position: Aminah Saqib (Peshawar Medical College)
Second Position: Ayesha Tahir and Ammarah Muska (Peshawar Medical College)
Third Position: Hamza Zafar (Peshawar Medical College)
Research Quiz Competition:
First Position: Peshawar Medical College Team
Videography Competition:
First Position: Amna Khan Khattak and Bibi Maryam – “Timeless Connections” (Peshawar Medical College)
Second Position: Farishta Haq – “Golden Bonds” (Peshawar Medical College)
Third Position: Fahad Dayam – “Mendeble Gaps” (Peshawar Medical College)
This edition of the UMR Conference not only celebrated academic excellence but also reinforced its commitment to sustaining a vibrant and inclusive research culture across medical, dental, and nursing disciplines. (Annex-4, 15th UMR Bulletin 2022)
External Conference Participation – June 4–5, 2022
In 2022, students from Peshawar Medical College and Peshawar Dental College demonstrated their research capabilities through outstanding participation in external conferences. At the conference hosted by Rehman Medical College, our students achieved remarkable success:
- Muhammad Hassan Wahid (4th year, Peshawar Medical College) – Second Position in Verbal Competition for his study “Effect of Academic Stress on Academic Performance & Quality of Life of Medical and Dental Students: A Mixed Methods Study”
- Hamza Farooq (3rd year, Peshawar Medical College) – Verbal presentation on “Frequency of Fast Food Consumption and Its Association with Obesity Among Medical Students”
- Marwan Khan (3rd year, Peshawar Medical College) – Poster presentation on “Effects of Screen Time and Adaptive Functions of Music Listening on Anxiety and Depression Among Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students of Peshawar”
- Muhammad Hamza Khan (3rd year, Peshawar Medical College) – Poster presentation on “Awareness About Passive Smoking Among the Undergraduate Students of Peshawar”
- Gulsanga Shams (3rd year, Peshawar Dental College) – Poster presentation on “Anxiety Associated with Local Anesthesia Among Patients Undergoing Extraction of Teeth”
These achievements reflect the strong research foundation and competitive spirit cultivated among our students, further validating the impact of the Undergraduate Medical Research program in preparing students for national academic platforms.
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