The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Unit I), Dow Medical College, in collaboration with Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), organized an International Continuing Medical Education (CME) guest lecture

International CME on “Challenges in the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Link to Metabolic Syndrome”
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Unit I), Dow Medical College, in collaboration with Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), organized an International Continuing Medical Education (CME) guest lecture on Saturday, 17th January 2025, at the Atta-ur-Rehman Hall, Professional Development Centre, New Academic Block, DMC.
The event was directed by Prof. Dr. Riffat Jaleel, Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DUHS, and focused on the clinical challenges in the assessment and management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its association with Metabolic Syndrome.
Highlights of the Program:
▪️ International Lecture by Dr. Lubna Pal (Yale University)
Recent Advances in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
▪️ Metabolic Syndrome and Its Consequences
Presented by Dr. Mussarat Riaz, Consultant Diabetologist & Head of Department, NIDE, DUHS
▪️ Dietary and Lifestyle Management in PCOS
Presented by Ms. Tahreem Hussain
Case Discussions
▪️ Led by Dr. Farheen Yousuf,
Assistant Professor, Aga Khan University Hospital
Program Coordination
▪️ Dr. Zaira Batool, Assistant Professor,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit I, DMC, CHK
The session was attended by faculty members, consultants, postgraduate trainees, house officers, and other healthcare professionals, fostering meaningful academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 03 – Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 09 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

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