Date: 4th to 10th October, 2025
Venue: Higher Skills Lab, MCH Training Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad.
Introduction
The 7th Islamabad Courses of ENT (ICE) was held from 4th to 10th October 2025 at the Higher Skills Lab, MCH Training Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, featuring advanced cadaveric dissections, live surgery, and focused masterclasses in otology, rhinology, skull base surgery, aesthetic rhinoplasty, and head & neck surgery. The academic program benefited residents, fellows, and consultants from ENT, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and OMFS departments, aiming to enhance their surgical skills through structured, hands-on training in a state-of-the-art environment.
The inaugural ceremony of the 7th Islamabad Courses of ENT (ICE) was held on 6th October 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Kehkashan Hall–I, Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The inauguration brought together national and international experts, faculty, and trainees, showcasing Pakistan’s growing role as a regional hub for advanced ENT surgical training.
During the inaugural ceremony, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) conferred the title of International Adjunct Faculty on:
- Prof. Dr. Gunesh P. Rajan (Luzerner Kantonsspital & University of Lucerne, Switzerland) for his leadership in endoscopic ear and sinus surgery education.
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal J. Khan (United Kingdom) for pioneering contributions in cochlear implant surgery and complex ear reconstruction,
advancing otologic surgery in Pakistan.
The honours were presented by Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq, Vice Chancellor, SZABMU, with H.E. Mr. George Steiner, Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan, as Guest of Honour.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq highlighted that this conferment reflects SZABMU’s vision of combining clinical excellence with global academic partnerships, especially in rapidly evolving ENT surgery using cadaveric training.
Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain, Chairman Islamabad Cadaveric ENT Course and Head of ENT, PIMS, noted that the course has grown into one of the leading regional surgical training initiatives, with participation from experts from Malaysia, Switzerland, UK, UAE, KSA, and Turkey, showcasing the growing global stature of SZABMU and PIMS in surgical education.
Course Details
1️⃣ 4–6 October 2025
Advanced Microsurgery of the Temporal Bone & Hearing Restoration Course
This intensive otology course focuses on temporal bone anatomy, microscopic ear surgery, and hearing restoration techniques, supported by fresh-frozen temporal bone dissection and live surgical demonstrations.
Master Trainers
- Prof. Gunesh Rajan
- Prof. Muhammad Iqbal J. Khan
Course Directors
- Dr. Jawwad Ahmad
- Prof. Talat Najeeb
Course Coordinators
- Dr. Aqsa Arshad
- Dr. Zaina Sajid
- Dr. Ghulam Fatima
- Dr. Faiza Bashir
- Dr. Amna Saghir
Faculty
- Dr. Akbar Abbas
- Dr. Muhammad Hassan Danish
- Dr. Azeem Aslam
2️⃣ 7–8 October 2025
Intermodal Rhino–Neurosurgical Course
Part A – Comprehensive Endoscopic Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery
Key Features
- Live stepwise demonstrations by master trainers
- Hands-on experience
- Direct supervision by expert faculty
- CME accreditation
Master Trainers
- Prof. Prepageran Narayanan – Malaysia
- Dr. Haissan Iftikhar – United Kingdom
Course Directors
- Dr. Atif Sharif – NESCOM Hospital
- Dr. Yasir Khan – KRL Hospital
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ammara Aslam
Faculty
- Prof. Khurshid Alam
- Prof. Asmat Ullah
- Prof. Muhammad Mujeeb
- Dr. Abdul Saeed Khan
- Dr. Saeed Khan
- Col. (Rtd.) Dr. Iftikhar Aslam
- Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. M. Rashid
- Dr. Beenish Nisar
- Dr. Ayesha Jawad
- Dr. Tabassum Aziz
- Dr. Yasir Khan
- Dr. Atif Sharif
Part B – Advanced Endoscopic Skull-Base Neurosurgical Course
Master Trainers
- Prof. Prepageran – Malaysia
- Prof. Mumtaz Ali – Peshawar
- Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood – Lahore
- Prof. Dr. Lal Rehman – Islamabad
Chairman: Prof. Dr. Lal Rehman
Secretary: Dr. Syed Aamir Shah
Coordinator: Dr. Shabnam Nawaz
Focal Person: Dr. Musadique Latif
3️⃣ 7–8 October 2025
Comprehensive Aesthetic Rhinoplasty
This course covers both functional and cosmetic aspects of rhinoplasty, including lectures, case discussions, operative planning, and cadaveric dissection.
Faculty
- Dr. Amin Yousuf
- Dr. Naveed Azhar
- Prof. M. Ajmal
- Col. Saadat Ullah Waleem
Course Directors
- Prof. Abdul Khaliq
- Dr. Malik Jawad Faisal
- Prof. Usman Ahmad
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hafiz Safiullah
4️⃣ 9–10 October 2025
Advanced Masterclass in Head & Neck Surgery
Hands-on Cadaver
International Master Trainer: Dr. Farhan Ahsan – United Kingdom
Chief Organizer: Prof. Altaf Hussain
Course Directors
- Dr. Rubab Mumtaz
- Dr. Shayan Shahid Ansari
- Prof. Abdul Khaliq
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ansab Hasnain
Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction (Day 2)
Focus Points
- Principles of local flaps in facial reconstruction
- Indications & design
- Complications & management
- Panel discussion: Current trends & controversies
Faculty – Plastic Surgery
- Prof. Dr. Ehtesham ul Haq
- Dr. Bilal Quraishi
Faculty – Maxillofacial Surgery
- Prof. Dr. Zubair Durrani
- Prof. Muhammad Israr
- Dr. Bashir Rehman
- Dr. Umer Qayyum
- Dr. Usman ul Haq
Faculty – ENT
- Dr. Mohammad Rashid
- Dr. Imran Mohib Khan
- Dr. Tahir Mohammad
- Dr. Hamid Mukhtar
- Dr. Irfan Khan (UK)
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ansab Hasnain