News
31.01.2010:
LAHORE: In view of the recent malicious campaign in the media against the doctor’s community, KEMCOLIANS Forum organized an interactive dialogue on Doctors as a Role Model on January 31st 2010. The speakers included Prof. Kh. Saadiq Hussain an eminent physician and former Principal of King Edward Medical College who is also former President of CPSP… Read more
31.01.2010: Symposium on Autistic Spectrum disorder At KEMU
A symposium on Autistic Spectrum Disorders was organized by Academic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences to mark the 150th Anniversary of King Edward Medical University. This was the first function in University in this regards. Professor Zafarullah, Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University was the Chief Guest on the occasion who highlighted the achievement of the University in recent years.
Professor Muhammad Riaz Bhatti and Professor Zafarullah, presenting shield and bouquet respectively to Dr. Waqar Azeem, from USA during symposium on Autism Spectrum Disorders organized by Academic Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences KEMU, Lahore.
Dr. Waqar Azeem who is the Medical Director, Riverview Hospital for Children & Youth, Connecticut, USA was the guest speaker on this occasion. He is also Associate Training Director, Yale Child Study Centre and Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Waqar Azeem presented the latest data regarding the diagnosis and management of Autism. The presentation was found very informative as Mayo Hospital is one of the hospitals in Pakistan having a dedicated Child & Family Psychiatry Department and lots of children with Autism are seen in the Department. The presentation was followed by lively discussion. Dr. Waqar Azeem is also collaborating with the department on different research projects regarding Autism and intellectual Disabilities.
Professor Muhammad Riaz Bhatti, Head of the Academic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at KEMU speaking at the occasion hoped that initiatives likes these will bring new knowledge and innovations in the field of child Psychiatry in our Country.
13.08.2009:
Online donation facility for KEMCA UK is established.
12.07.2009
11th Annual meeting of KEMCA UK.
11th annual meeting of KEMCA UK was held in Holiday Inn, Conventry. Event welcomed more than 230 delegates from all over UK. Speech and presentation by Dr Hasan Imam Bukhari(USA) on APPNA Sehat was special feature of the event.
12.07.09: KEMCA UK ELECTION RESULTS
Results of Elections 2009 are given below:
Naveed Anjum MALIK Chairman
Muhammad TUFAIL Treasurer
Adeel IQBAL Social Secretary
Anjum BASHIR Secretary
Nadeem Akram BUTT Executive Member
Iffat HAIDER Executive Member
M. SALAHUDDIN Executive member
Robeena ISMAIL Representative from midland region
Shahid Munir AHMAD Representative from northern region
March 2009: Charity Status for KEMCA UK
It is my great pleasure to announce that Charity Commission UK has granted KEMCA UK a charity organisation status. I thank all executive committee members especially Dr Hafiz ur Rehman, our Treasurer who put special effort to make it happen. Let us work together to use this platform for charity work in future. Muhammad Abid Chairperson KEMCA UK
KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE UK
Registration Number: 1128345.
Nov 2008:
Appointments
Nadeem Akram Butt has been appointed as the new executive committee member, in addition he will be the regional representative for north of England and Scotland .
Iffat Haider has been appointed as the regional representative for the Midlands .
Executive Committee welcomes these appointments and look forward to work with them.
It is with deep sorrow and regret that our dear colleague, Professor Haroon Rashid Chaudhry, passed away to his eternal abode on 4th October, just after midnight Pakistan time. He will be greatly missed as a sincere friend, respected colleague and extraordinary clinician. His contributions to the field of psychiatry are well-known both in Pakistan and internationally. May God rest his soul in peace and grant fortitude to his family and friends. Dr Afzal Javed reached there representing KEMCA UK.
Dr Anjum Bashir
Secretary KEMCA UK
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