Dr. Muhammad Faisal Ikram

Lecturer of Anatomy

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EDUCATION: 
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. 

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Medical Students and Faculty Perceptions About Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Alfaisal University Experience

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Medical Students and Faculty Perceptions About Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Alfaisal University Experience. (2022). Frontiers in Public Health 10, 2022.

Expression of DnMTs and MBDs in AlCl3-Induced Neurotoxicity Mouse Model

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Expression of DnMTs and MBDs in AlCl3-Induced Neurotoxicity Mouse Model. (2021). Biological Trace Element Research 199 (9), 3433-3444, 2021.

Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat-Based Diets in Saudi Arabia

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Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat-Based Diets in Saudi Arabia. (2021). Cureus 13 (9), 2021.

3D Models as an Adjunct for Models in Studying Alzheimer’s Disease

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3D Models as an Adjunct for Models in Studying Alzheimer’s Disease. (2021). Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU, 2021.

Comparative analysis of effectiveness between flipped classroom and lecture-based classroom in undergraduate medical education at Alfaisal University

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Comparative analysis of effectiveness between flipped classroom and lecture-based classroom in undergraduate medical education at Alfaisal University. (2020). Cureus 12 (11), 2020.

Implementation of structured team-based review enhances knowledge consolidation and academic performance of undergraduate medical students studying neuroscience

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Implementation of structured team-based review enhances knowledge consolidation and academic performance of undergraduate medical students studying neuroscience. (2020). Advances in Physiology Education 44 (2), 232-238, 2020.

Cyclooxygenase I and II inhibitors distinctly enhance hippocampal-and cortex-dependent cognitive functions in mice

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Cyclooxygenase I and II inhibitors distinctly enhance hippocampal-and cortex-dependent cognitive functions in mice. (2015). Molecular Medicine Reports 12 (5), 7649-7656, 2015, 12(5), 7649-7656.

What is an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy?

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What is an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy?. (2013). Anat Sci Edu, 125-133.

What is an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy?

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What is an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy?. (2013). Anat Sci Edu, 6, 125-33.

Practical Examinations OSPE, OSCE and SPOT

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Practical Examinations OSPE, OSCE and SPOT. (2013). Education in Anatomical Sciences. New York: Nova Publishers, 223-37, 2013.

Practical examinations-OSPE

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Practical examinations-OSPE. (2013). Osce and Spot ResearchGate, 1-16, 2013.

PBL performance correlates with content acquisition assessment: A study in a hybrid PBL program at Alfaisal University.

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PBL performance correlates with content acquisition assessment: A study in a hybrid PBL program at Alfaisal University. (2012). Med Teach, 34, 83.

PBL performance correlates with content acquisition assessment: A study in a hybrid PBL program at Alfaisal University

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PBL performance correlates with content acquisition assessment: A study in a hybrid PBL program at Alfaisal University. (2012). Medical Teacher 34 (1), 83, 2012.

Pituitary Height On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Observation Of Age And Sex Related Changes

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Pituitary Height On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Observation Of Age And Sex Related Changes. (2008). J Pak Med Assos, 58, 261-265.

Pituitary height on magnetic resonance imaging observation of age and sex related changes

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Pituitary height on magnetic resonance imaging observation of age and sex related changes. (2008). JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 58 (5), 261, 2008.

Pituitary Gland Volume On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Normative Observations

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Pituitary Gland Volume On Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Normative Observations. (2007). Pak J Neurol Sci, 2, 141-144.

Pituitary Gland Volume on Magneticresonance Imaging: Normative Observations

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Pituitary Gland Volume on Magneticresonance Imaging: Normative Observations. (2007). Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS) 2 (3), 141-144, 2007.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS-OSPE, OSCEAND SPOT

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PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS-OSPE, OSCEAND SPOT.

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PBL

Problem Based Learning Sessions (every Saturday and Tuesday, 10-3pm)

Histology Lab

Histology Lab (every Sunday and Monday from 10-3pm)