About Us

ICE (Islamabad Courses of ENT)

Aiming at Surgical Excellence

The Islamabad Courses of ENT (ICE) is a pioneering surgical education platform committed to redefining the standards of training in Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in Pakistan and beyond.

Born out of a shared dream by leading ENT surgeons from Islamabad, ICE was established to fill a long-standing void in hands-on surgical education  a void shaped by limited access to cadavers, infrastructure, and structured learning opportunities. With unwavering determination and collaboration, this vision transformed into reality, giving rise to a center that now stands as a symbol of surgical innovation, professional growth, and excellence.

Our Vision and Mission

At its heart, ICE is guided by a simple yet powerful mission to make advanced surgical education accessible, affordable, and world-class.
We aim to empower surgeons with not just knowledge, but confidence  the kind that comes only from practice, mentorship, and mastery.

ICE envisions a future where every surgeon in Pakistan has the opportunity to train at international standards, right here at home. Our guiding motto, “Aiming at Surgical Excellence,” reflects our enduring commitment to quality, skill development, and patient safety.

Our Journey

Since its inception in October 2022, ICE has rapidly grown into a recognized institution of surgical learning. What began as a single training initiative has evolved into a sustained, high-impact educational movement one that has already empowered. Till date ICE has accomplished 7 Courses Successfully.

• 760+ ENT graduates

• 1,250+ doctors across specialties

• 106 national faculty members

• 45 international experts

Each course brings together mentors and mentees, ideas and innovation, precision and purpose  all working collectively to strengthen Pakistan’s surgical landscape.

Our Training Philosophy

At ICE, we believe that surgery cannot be mastered in theory alone. True skill is honed through touch, technique, and time spent in the operating field.
That’s why Hands-on Cadaveric Dissection Training lies at the core of our teaching philosophy  the globally recognized gold standard in surgical training.

Using fresh frozen cadaveric specimens, each course is conducted in a fully equipped operating theatre environment, allowing participants to experience real-life anatomy and procedural challenges in a controlled, safe, and deeply educational setting. This immersive approach ensures that every delegate leaves with enhanced technical precision, a deeper anatomical understanding, and greater operative confidence.

Our Courses

ICE proudly offers a suite of advanced surgical masterclasses, each designed to meet the evolving needs of modern surgical practice:

• Advanced Microsurgery of Temporal Bone & Hearing Restoration Course
  Focused on intricate ear surgery, microdissection, and auditory pathway restoration.

• Comprehensive Aesthetic & Functional Rhinoplasty Course
  Combining surgical precision with artistic finesse for both cosmetic and reconstructive nasal procedures.

• Advanced Masterclass in Head & Neck Surgery
  Covering complex oncologic and reconstructive techniques with emphasis on safety and precision.

• Comprehensive Endoscopic Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery Course
  Offering hands-on exposure to endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base procedures.

Through these programs, ICE continues to set new benchmarks for surgical training excellence.

Our Collaborations and Supporters

Our success is built on partnerships rooted in trust, integrity, and shared purpose.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of:
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS),
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU),
Higher Education Commission (HEC), and
Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSRC).

A special note of gratitude goes to Prof. Prepageran, a world-renowned skull base surgeon from the University of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, whose mentorship and encouragement have been instrumental in ICE’s growth.

We also extend heartfelt thanks to Science Care, USA, for their continued support in providing cadavers for training, and to our pharmaceutical partners and the Pakistan Customs authorities  particularly Multilines Customs Services  for their assistance in logistics and clearance.

These collaborations have allowed ICE to open its doors not only to ENT specialists, but also to professionals from Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Dermatology, making ICE a truly interdisciplinary hub of surgical learning.

Our Impact and Legacy

In just a few short years, ICE has transformed the landscape of surgical education in Pakistan.
It has nurtured a thriving community of surgeons who share, learn, and grow together — inspired by the belief that excellence is a lifelong pursuit.

Every cadaver dissected, every lecture delivered, every skill mastered contributes not only to professional growth but also to improving the standard of patient care across the nation.

As we look to the future, ICE remains steadfast in its mission  to continue advancing surgical excellence, fostering collaboration, and building a self-sustaining model of education that empowers future generations of surgeons.

In Essence

ICE is more than a name  it is a movement.
It represents a commitment to innovation, education, and service.
It is where knowledge meets experience, where mentors inspire minds, and where the surgeons of tomorrow are shaped  with skill, humility, and purpose.

ICE – Aiming at Surgical Excellence.
Empowering Surgeons. Transforming Care. Elevating Pakistan.