Advance Diploma in HPE (2010) Aga Khan University, Karachi
M. Phil. Anatomy (2008) Ziauddin University, Karachi
M. B., B .S., (1999) Sindh Medical College, Karachi
EXPERIENCE:
Since May 2013, as Senior Lecturer of Anatomy in the College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
May 2010 - April 2013, as Lecturer of Anatomy in the College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Main Responsibilities
Represent the discipline of Anatomy
Deliver lectures for MBBS students
Coordinate & facilitate Anatomy laboratory activity and human cadaver dissection
Develop and maintain Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) question record
Coordinate OSPE
Coordinate Problem Based Learning activity (PBL) for phase I of MBBS curriculum
Review and Develop cases for PBL
Facilitate Problem Based Learning (PBL) sessions
Coordinate Professional Skill course
Coordinate Assessment activities of College of Medicine
Examination Controller, Assessment Office
Co-Director, Gastrointestinal (GIT 123) Block
Co-Director, Head & Neck & Special Scenes (HNS 242) Block
Chair Committee, Center for Digital Examination (C-DEX)
Chair Committee, Digital Anatomy Lab (DAL)
From December, 2007 till January, 2010, as Senior Instructor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Main Responsibilities
Represent the discipline of Anatomy in different module committees
Participate in review, delivery and assessment of integrated MBBS curriculum
Develop and review cases for PBL
Facilitate Problem Based Learning (PBL) sessions
Conduct facilitators’ meeting for PBL sessions
Coordinate assigned integrated modules for MBBS curriculum
Coordinate DBBS Seminar Series
Coordinate assigned AKU-Advance Biomedical Training Courses
Develop and maintain record of Objective Structure Practical Examination questions
Participate in making and review of questions (MCQs & SAQs) for integrated assessment
Facilitate workshops on Education
April, 2002 – December, 2007, as Lecturer in the Department of Basic Health Sciences (Anatomy), Ziauddin University, Karachi
Main Responsibilities
Participate in review, delivery and assessment of integrated MBBS curriculum
Coordinate modules of Year 1 and 2 MBBS curriculum
Facilitate PBL student’s group sessions for MBBS Year 1, 2 and 3
Develop and review cases for PBL
Train and assist junior colleagues to perform their academic activities
Participate as interviewer, in admission process for candidates of MBBS
Facilitate in workshops / courses on First Aid for faculty and students
Participate in development, delivery and assessment of B Sc Physical Therapy, Pharm D and B Sc Medical Technology curricula
Develop and maintain continuous assessment record system and Question Bank (MCQs, MMQs, SEQs & SAQs) for B Sc Physical Therapy
As a member of sports and cultural committees, coordinate extracurricular activities and recreational trips of students
Lead and Coordinate students academic trips to different campuses of ZU and other institutions
July 2001-March 2002, as Demonstrator in the Department of Anatomy, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
Main Responsibilities
Participate in the delivery and assessment of MBBS and BDS curricula
Revamp the Learning Resource Center of Anatomy, with most emphasis on refurbishing of human pro-section models
Participate in 2nd PBL implementation attempt
Lead students academic and recreational trips
May 2000 - Oct. 2000, as House Officer in Surgical unit II, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi
Nov. 1999 - April 2000, as House Officer in Medical Unit III,Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (Conducted):
First Aid Certificate Course for Faculty, June 2007, Ziauddin University (ZU)
Setting Standards for OSCE, March 2009, Aga Khan University (AKU)
RESEARCH:
Zafar M, Yaqinuddin A, Ikram MF, Ganguly P, Chapter – 16 “Practical examinations-OSPE, OSCE and SPOT”. Education in Anatomical Sciences, NOVA Publisher, ISBN 978-1-62618-488-6
Yaqinuddin A, Zafar M, Ikram MF, Ganguly P. What is an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy? Anat Sci edu 2013;6(2):125-33
Yaqinuddin A, Kvietys P, Ganguly P, Ikram F, Yaeesh S, Kattan W. PBL performance correlates with content acquisition assessment: A study in a hybrid PBL program at Alfaisal University. Med Teach. 2012; 34(1):83.
Ikram MF, Sajjad Z, Shokh IS, Omair A, “Pituitary Height On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Observation Of Age And Sex Related Changes,” Poster presentation, Health Sciences Research Assembly 2008, Aga Khan University, December 19, 2008
Ikram MF, Sajjad Z, Shokh IS, Omair A, “Pituitary Height On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Observation Of Age And Sex Related Changes,” J Pak Med Assos 2008; 58(5):261-265
M. Phil Thesis “Pituitary Dimensions On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Observation Of Age And Sex Related Changes” Supervised by Sajjad Z, Shokh IS.
Ikram MF, Sajjad Z, Shokh IS, Omair A, “Pituitary Gland Volume On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Normative Observations,” Pak J Neurol Sci 2007; 2(3):141-144
“Audit of Echocardiographic Studies Performed in Medical Unit III (Ward-7) during the year 1997” 37th Annual Medical Symposium, JPMC (6-8 Feb. 2000)
Grants:
Ikram MF, Yaqinuddin A, Ahmed T, “Expression of DNMTs and MBDs in AICI3 induced mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease”. Internal Research Grants (IRG) 2012 Competition, Alfaisal University. IRG No. 313091711126 amount 43,250.00 SAR.
Ikram MF, Yaqinuddin A, Ahmed T, “Expression of Epigenetic markers in AlCl3 induced mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease”. Small Research Project Grants (SRPG) 2012, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University. IRG No. 313091711126, amount 80,312.50 SAR.