University of Lahore (UOL) has recently announced the promotion of Professor Muhammad Afzal as the Director of Academics of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS). Prof. Afzal has an impressive academic and professional background, which makes him a worthy choice for this new role.
Prof. Afzal completed his MS and BS in Nursing from Aga Khan University Karachi in 2008 and 2005, respectively. He also has an MBA in Health Management and an MSc in Hematology. He has over a decade of clinical experience, starting from 1998 to 2009, as a Registered Nurse, Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and Manager at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.
Additionally, he has teaching experience as a Senior Instructor and Deputy Director of Nursing at Saida Waheed FMH College of Nursing.
In 2010, he joined the University of Lahore as an Assistant Professor and Principal and has played a vital role in the recognition of BS Nursing (Generic), BS Nursing (Post RN), and MS Nursing.
He is also a member of Honour Society of Nursing; Sigma Theta International (STTI) and Pakistan Nursing Council. Moreover, he has been awarded the Best HOD Awards of FAHS, University of Lahore in 2016 & 2014, Best Manager Nursing in Liaquat National Hospital Karachi in 2008, and a research award from the University of Lahore.
Reportedly, Prof. Afzal has published over 250 research articles in national and international journals and is engaged as a Thesis Reviewer of UHS & DUHS, Thesis Supervisor of 18 MS Nursing graduates of the University of Lahore, and Editor of Pakistan Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (PJNM) and Nursing and Midwifery Journal of Pakistan (NMJP). The Pakistan Nursing Council and the University of Health Sciences also engage him for inspection of various nursing colleges.
Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, Dean of FAHS, UOL, congratulates Prof. Afzal on his promotion and wishes him all the best for future endeavors. With his impressive academic and professional experience, Prof. Afzal is expected to bring positive changes and improvements in the academic curriculum and research standards of FAHS, UOL.
Prof. Muhammad Afzal is a deserving candidate for the position of Director Academics, FAHS, UOL. His contributions to the nursing profession and academia are remarkable, and his promotion is a significant achievement for him and the university. We hope that he will continue to excel in his new role and contribute to the advancement of nursing education and research in Pakistan.
Proud of you sir
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