RCPE: Pakistan

Wednesday 22 April

Webinars

Wed 22 Apr

09:00 - 11:00

Online

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Activity code: Applied for 2 CPD credits

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Overview

This webinar starts at 14:00 (PKT time) and 09:00 (UK time)

Subspecialty care in Pakistan is rapidly evolving, moving from general practice to specialized fields.

The International Medical Update serves to discuss various important issues witnessed not only locally but internationally, thus for all to benefit from this update.

Topics will cover:

Autonomic Cephalgia’s: To define group of primary headache disorders based on salient features and addressing diagnostic challenges. Identification of secondary causes of headaches and its treatment strategies.

Novel Oncologic therapies - In our setting, a LMIC Cancer care is tailored to resource and logistical limitations, relying more on cost-effective strategies. These pragmatic adaptations, supported by emerging local data, help balance evidence-based treatment with accessibility in high-volume care settings.

MASLD - Metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease prevalence is increasing worldwide. Early recognition is key at later course of disease. Screening for genetic causes and risk factors is imperative. To discuss screening protocols and effectiveness of drugs available.

Physician Burnout – An overview of physician burnout, focusing on its prevalence, clinical recognition in self and colleagues, and practical, evidence-based strategies for prevention, support and sustainable professional wellbeing.

This update will not only update your knowledge improving clinical practice but give insight into clinical practice in Pakistan which is at standards with the rest of the world.

Target audience:

Open to all grades and specialties.

Organising Committee:

Dr Afsha Khan, Rheumatology Consultant & RCPE Regional Advisor for Northern Pakistan

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Programme

Wednesday 22 April 2026

14:00 (PKT time) 09:00 (UK time)	Introduction & Welcome RCPE Representative, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
	Chair: Dr Afsha Khan, Rheumatology Consultant & RCPE Regional Advisor for Northern Pakistan
14:10 (PKT time) 09:10 (UK time)	Autonomic Cephalgia Dr Mian Ayaz ul Haq, Consultant Neurologist, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshwar Classification of Autonomic Cephalgia Definition of different types * Acute and preventive treatment of TACs*
14:40 (PKT time) 09:40 (UK time)	Tailoring novel oncologic therapies in our region Dr Maria Qubtia, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Head of Department, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan Low to middle income countries Challenges and solutions* *
15:10 (PKT time) 10:10 (UK time)	Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) from screening to management Dr Adil Naseer Khan, Professor of Gastroenterology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan Screening of MASLD* Management of MASLD *
15:40 (PKT time) 10:40 (UK time)	Physician Burnout 1. Understand the modern definition, drivers, and epidemiology of burnout in healthcare across diverse settings 2. Recognise early warning signs of burnout in oneself and colleagues, and differentiate burnout from depression, moral injury, and chronic stress 3. Apply evidence-based strategies at individual, team, and organisational levels to prevent and manage burnout.
15:55 (PKT time) 10:55 (UK time)	Concluding Remarks & Close Chair: Dr Afsha Khan, Rheumatology Consultant & RCPE Regional Advisor for Northern Pakistan

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

Not a Member of RCPE? By joining the College, you can save up to 100% on event fees for our symposia, courses and Evening Medical Update programme. Find out more about joining the College and our membership benefits via our membership webpages.

This event will also be free to non-members in Pakistan only. Please contact the RCPE Regional Advisor, Dr Afsha Khan to obtain the booking code to book online free

	Fee £
RCPE Fellow / Member	£0
Standard Fee	£10

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 7 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 20 May 2026 with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 20 May 2026. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 20 May 2026

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Aine Serelis

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3620

a.serelis@rcpe.ac.uk

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