Students to Benefit from Modern Medical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE, August 18: Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal has said that a strong connection with libraries provides students with an environment to remain updated with modern educational and research developments.

He expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the upgraded state-of-the-art library at PGMI as chief guest. He said the modern facility would serve as an excellent resource for medical students, helping them meet their academic needs and supporting their research activities.

The ceremony was attended by Additional Dean Dr. Shaista Mubeen, Prof. Farhan Rashid, Prof. Faisal, Dr. Abdul Aziz, other faculty members, senior doctors and a large number of students.

Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal said the field of medicine constantly demands professional development, continuous learning and access to the latest research. He observed that the broader the knowledge base and the more up-to-date the information available to medical professionals, the better equipped they would be to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment to patients.

He stressed that making full use of libraries in medical educational institutions, along with modern textbooks, international medical journals and digital resources, was a fundamental responsibility of every medical student and young doctor.

He said the upgraded library would promote a culture of research, clinical learning and evidence-based medicine among students, helping strengthen their academic capabilities and contributing to improving the standard of medical education in the country.

The modern library houses more than 7,000 medical books and is equipped with 30 latest computers to facilitate digital research. More than 100 students and trainees use its facilities every day.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal inspected various sections of the library, including the digital section equipped with 30 computers and the study halls. He expressed satisfaction with the facilities provided.

The participating doctors and students appreciated the PGMI administration for upgrading the library and making modern educational and research facilities available to students and trainees.