Community Medicine / Public Health
The Department of Community Medicine at RLKU Medical College prepares students to understand, measure, and improve population health. Teaching aligns with the UHS curriculum and mapped program learning outcomes, integrating epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, health promotion, environmental/occupational health, maternal–child health, health systems management, and disaster preparedness.
Learning is case-linked and practice-oriented. Students design surveys, conduct community diagnosis, and apply screening and health-education strategies. Field placements (e.g., visits to primary healthcare facilities and community sites) expose learners to immunization services, disease surveillance concepts, and primary care workflows. Practical components include data collection, analysis and interpretation (using standard statistical tools), development of IEC materials, and audit/quality-improvement mini-projects.
Assessment combines MCQs/SAQs, OSPEs, project reports, and presentations with timely feedback and remediation. Faculty allocation, structured timetables, and SOPs for field safety, ethics, and informed consent underpin all activities. The department collaborates with
internal clinical units and external public-health partners for joint sessions on outbreak investigation drills, antimicrobial stewardship awareness, and health-promotion campaigns.
Through disciplined instruction, community engagement, and data-driven practice, the Department of Community Medicine equips graduates with practical skills in prevention, early detection, and systems thinking—building competence to contribute to primary care, public-health programs, and evidence-based policy.
Faculty Profile:
Prof. Dr. Maaz Ahmad
- Name:Prof. Dr. Maaz Ahmad
- Designation:Professor/ HOD
- Qualifications:MBBS, MCPS, FCPS
- E-mail:maaz.ahmad@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Fayyaz Atif
- Name:Dr. Fayyaz Atif
- Designation:Associate Professor
- Qualifications:MBBS, M.Phil. (Community Medicine)
- E-mail:fayyaz.atif @rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Neelam Raheel
- Name:Dr. Neelam Raheel
- Designation:Assistant Professor
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Qualifications:
MPhil Community Medicine, University of Health Sciences, 2014
DMCH, University of Punjab, Lahore, 2003
DGMO, Post Graduate Medical Institute, Lahore, 1985
MBBS, Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore, 1981 - E-mail:neelam.raheel@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Zoofishan Imran
- Name:Dr. Zoofishan Imran
- Designation:Assistant Professor
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Qualifications:
M.Phil (Gold medal) Institute of Public Health Lahore 2019
MSc (Community Health & Nutrition) AIOU Islamabad 2013
PGD (Nutrition) AIOU, Islamabad 2007
DMCH (Dip, Maternal & Child Health) Institute of Public Health Lahore 2004
MBBS Fatima Jinnah Medical College 1987
- E-mail:zoofishan.imran@rlkumc.edu.pk