Dr. Tazeen Ashraf – Director, StudyMEDIC Pakistan

MBBS, FCPS, EFOG-EBCOG, MRCPI
A highly skilled Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Tazeen Asraf is a well known name amongst medical professionals in Pakistan. Having an experience of over a decade, she possesses strong background in managing high risk obstetrical emergencies and performing diverse gynaecological procedures.

An ardent learner from her early career to till date, Dr Tazeen remains keen on upscaling her skills and knowledge day by day. Further, she holds a great passion for teaching and remains fully dedicated to mentoring and guiding the young generations of medical aspirants of the country.

She started her career in medicine after completing MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore, Pakistan in 2009. Later on she took up specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and went on to acquire internationally acclaimed medical membership from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI). She also holds the prestigious European Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EFOG-EBCOG).

Dr Tazeen has a core specialization in Reproductive medicine and she has completed a Certificate in Artificial Reproductive Techniques. She showcases excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities. As a seasoned OB GYN specialist, she currently works as a senior consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Evercare Hospital, a leading hospital chain in Lahore.

Beyond her daily hectic clinical roles, she has made notable contributions to the field of medical education in the country. Currently, Dr Tazeen heads StudyMEDIC Pakistan with the capacity of Director. She is also known for her mentoring skills and have trained and supported hundreds of students to clear FCPS exams.

Special Areas of Expertise

• Basic Life Support.
• Maternal and Neonatal Health Reproductive Medicine.
• Family Planning and Contraception.

Education

• European Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – EFOG-EBCOG.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland – MRCPI.
• Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan – FCPS.
• Certificate In Artificial Reproductive Techniques – CART.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – MBBS.

Dr Umar Bashir

BM, BS, ECFMG, FCPS

Dr Umar Bashir is a skilled and dedicated Senior Registrar in surgery, recognized for his surgical expertise, leadership and commitment to patient care. Aided by a sound background in surgical medicine, he brings a wealth of experience to his role.

Dr Umar has a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery from Dow University of Health Sciences. He also achieved the prestigious Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) along with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification. He completed his externship at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, Missouri.

Dr Umar’s expertise shines through in his approach to complex surgical cases. He is community-minded and actively gets involved in volunteer activities, presenting lectures and fundraising for social causes. He has also published many papers in leading medical journals.

StudyFCPS hopes that his surgical expertise will be extremely beneficial to the aspiring medical candidates.

Dr. Kiran Jabeen

Mentor – StudyFCPS

With 10+ years of clinical experience as OB GYN specialist and 4+ years of medical teaching; Dr Kiran Jabeen is one of the most talented and versatile Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from Rawalpindi in Pakistan. She completed MBBS from the University of Health Sciences, Lahore in 2010 and the coveted Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons (FCPS), Pakistan in 2017.

She is currently working as a OB GYN specialist at Medicare Hospital, Rawalpindi. She is expert in all gynaecological surgeries including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies and laparotomies for adnexal masses.

She started her professional career as a house officer, in the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi in 2010-2011 period. Her duties included neonatal assessment and resuscitation, monitoring and supervising management of common low risk early neonatal ailments, assisting vaginal and caesarean deliveries, pre and post-operative monitoring of operative deliveries, Partogram maintenance of patients in labour.

She later joined Ali Medical Centre, Rawalpindi (2011-2012) as a medical officer for the labour room, wherein she has monitored latent and active phases of labour. She has assisted spontaneous and operative vaginal deliveries, elective and emergency caesarean sections besides routine OB GYN clinical of OP and IP.

During her five-years-long tenure from 2012-2016 as a postgraduate trainee at the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi; Dr Kiran performed various minor surgeries and assisted in hysterectomy, myomectomy and laparoscopy. From 2016 to 2018, she was the Senior medical officer at Medicare hospital, Rawalpindi.

As the OB GYN Senior Registrar at Al Shifa International Hospital (JCIA Accredited) from 2018-2020, she has supervised gynaecological residents and intermediate members of the team, managing both academic and clinical activities. Performing frequent spontaneous and assisted operative deliveries with intrapartum and postpartum monitoring, caesarean sections, management of obstetrical emergencies and procedures like cervical cytology, and endometrial biopsy of the clinics.

In her current position as OB GYN Specialist, she trains and supervises residents and interns, manages obstetrical emergencies besides independently performing gynaecologic surgeries including and not limited to cervical polypectomy, D&C, marsupialization of Bartholin’s cyst, etc.
She also independently manages childbirths including spontaneous and operative vaginal deliveries, planned and emergency caesarean sections, repair of perineal, vaginal, cervical and anal sphincter tears, frequent performance of cervical cytology and office endometrial sampling procedures, besides managing all the documentation and performance of medical staff in the OB GYN department.

She has attended a number of workshops and participated in national and international conferences. Her international research collaboration includes the study of the effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (woman), which is an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and the study of the frequency and management of maternal infections in health facilities in 52 countries (GLOSS).

Awards

• Received distinctions in Behavioural Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Membership

• FCPS – Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan.

DR. Rehan Yaqoob

MBBS, FCPS
Dr. Rehan Yaqoob is a highly accomplished and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician with over nine years of experience in the field. As a dynamic medical professional well versed in Emergency medicine, infection prevention, and infection control fields, Dr. Rehan Yaqoob is committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Dr. Rehan’s medical education journey began with an MBBS degree from the Medicine University Of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. Later, he added the Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) to his name

Throughout his career, Dr. Rehan has shown exceptional skill in dealing with patient condition observation, medical history review, patient diagnosis, diagnostic tests, clinical judgement, physical assessments, palliative care awareness, multidisciplinary team collaboration, diabetes and nutrition education, etc. Possessing excellent patient listening and communication skills, Dr. Rehan plays a vital role in medical care.

StudyFCPS hopes his exceptional medical knowledge and skills will be of great assistance to the aspiring students in their preparation for the FCPS exam.

Dr Anikha Kanwal

Hailing from Lahore, Pakistan; Dr Anikha Kanwal is an experienced OB GYN specialist with ample clinical experience and professional expertise. She graduated in medicine from the Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (2002-2007) and did Postgraduate in OB GYN from Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. She also holds Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS). She is currently working as the Senior Registrar in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore.

She worked under the mentorship of many stalwarts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and General Medicine in Pakistan. Her previous roles include working as a specialist in Evercare Hospital, Lahore before working as a Senior Registrar in OBG department at Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore.

The different roles she has donned proves her expertise in recognising and providing immediate and appropriate care in a wide range of obstetrics, gynaecological and medical conditions that include threatened miscarriage, PPROM, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, antepartum, haemorrhage, postpartum haemorrhage, gestational diabetes, anaemia in pregnancy, PCOS, infertility, UV prolapse, menstrual irregularities and pelvic inflammatory disease.

She is also adept in managing normal vaginal delivery, independent C-section, Instrumental deliveries, bilateral tubal ligation, twin delivery, and breech delivery. She also conducts VBAC, diagnostic D&C, evacuation of retained products of conception, Placement of Intrauterine contraceptive devices (Implanon and Jadelle), total abdominal hysterectomy (under supervision), vaginal hysterectomy (under supervision), laparotomy for ruptured ectopic pregnancy, B-Lynch suture, Uterine balloon tamponade, Cervical cerclage, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Cystectomy, Myomectomy, and staging laparotomies (under supervision).

During her fellowship, she did many clinical rotations in Paediatrics and in general medicine as a postgraduate resident. She also participated in a number of workshops that include Trauma Course and Basic Lifesaving and Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation from King Edward Medical University besides ‘Communication skills’, ‘Computer and Internet’, Research Methodology’ and ‘Dissertation writing ‘
She has done a dissertation on “Frequency of Postpartum Haemorrhage After Delivery in Females Presenting with Hepatitis C Virus.”

An ardent teacher, she was involved in the clinical teaching of house officers and medical students by bedside that includes group tutorials, short clinical assessments and lectures for final year students. Furthermore, she aims to enhance her career in the research of advancements in Gynaecological & Obstetrical Medicine & Procedures that can better the community worldwide.

Certificates

• ART, Lahore Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology

Memberships

• FCPS: Fellow at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Lahore.

MBBS, FCPS

Dr Muhammad Hassan Shabbir is a dedicated surgical registrar with a flair for precision and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. With huge reserves of hands-on experience and a drive for continuous learning, he plays a significant role in the domain of surgical medicine.

Dr Hassan earned his MBBS from Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and later added to his resume the famed Fellowship of College of Physicians & Surgeons. He is currently employed as a surgical registrar at CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences.

Dr Hassan is well-versed in a wide range of surgical procedures. He is actively involved in surgical research and has published and presented many credible papers. He also devotes a significant amount of time to volunteer work and community service actively supporting noble causes.

Dr Hassan has a lot to offer StudyFCPS. His excellence in surgical skills and knowledge base can prove to be extremely beneficial for the aspiring medical aspirants.

Dr Shifa Shamim

MBBS FCPS

Dr Shifa Shamim is a highly accomplished and dedicated medical professional with a profound passion for teaching. Possessing excellent clinical and communication skills, she plays a vital role in the dynamic online teaching platform, mentoring aspiring medical professionals.

Dr Shifa completed her MBBS degree from Dow University of Health Sciences, SMC, Karachi, and started her career as a House Officer at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. Throughout her career, Dr Shifa demonstrated exceptional commitment to patient care and management. In 2023, by pursuing a Fellowship of the Colleges of Physicians of Pakistan, Dr Shifa elevated her medical career to the next level.

With a deep passion for sharing knowledge, at StudyFCPS, Dr Shifa is committed to providing comprehensive guidance to her FCPS mentees.

DR. Aisha Sohaib

MBBS

Dr Aisha Sohaib is an experienced and dedicated medical professional with a strong commitment to patient care and well-being. With a profound passion for sharing knowledge, Dr Aisha is committed to guiding aspiring medical professionals to achieve their medical dreams.

Dr Aisha’s medical education journey began with an MBBS degree from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. With her deep commitment and dedication, Dr Aisha passed FCPS Part 1 and IMM.

Over the years she has been committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through her expertise in medical practice and healthcare management.

StudyFCPS is happy to have Dr Aisha as a mentor and hopes that her exceptional medical experience and expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology will be beneficial for our FCPS aspirants.