a PSIM KP Mid Summer Conference 2026
2026
Advancing Internal Medicine for a Healthier Pakistan

PSIM KP Mid Summer Conference 2026

Science, Compassion & Collaboration β€” The Heart of Internal Medicine
1st to 3rd May 2026 | Nathiagali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Prof. Dr. Aftab Mohsin

President, PSIM

Prof. Dr. Aftab Mohsin

MBBS, FRCP (Edin), MRCP (UK)
Consultant Gastroenterology
President, PSIM
Chairman Board of Management, GMC Pakistan

Prof. Dr. Aftab Mohsin is a highly respected and experienced gastroenterologist with over 21 years of expertise in the field of medicine. He holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, and FRCP (Edin), which highlight his exceptional academic and professional accomplishments. As a renowned physician, Dr. Aftab is dedicated to advancing the field of gastroenterology and liver diseases.

Formerly, he served as the Principal of Rashid Latif Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, where he played an instrumental role in shaping the education of future healthcare professionals. Dr. Aftab is also the founder and lead physician at the Advanced Gastroenterology & Liver Centre, located in Lahore, where he provides expert care to patients suffering from various digestive and liver-related conditions.

Dr. Aftab is a respected member of various professional organizations, including the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), and is widely recognized for his contributions to both clinical practice and medical education.

Presidential Talk

🧠 "Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH): The Emerging Challenge"

1st May to 3rd May 2026

πŸ“ Double Tree Nathia Gali

PSIM KPK Mid Summer 2026 – Organizing Committee

Tourist Attractions in Nathia Gali

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Nathia Gali β€” a serene hill station known for lush forests, cool weather, and scenic views.

Event Venue

Join us in Nathia Gali β€” a peaceful hill station known for its scenic beauty and cool climate.

PSIM Scientific Program 2026

Scientific Program

Annual Conference | Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine

Day 1 - Friday – 1st May 2026

Session 1: Rheumatology

Theme: Rheumatologic Disorders in Daily Internal Medicine Practice

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Lead: PSIM Swat Chapter Moderator: Dr. Ihtisham Ul Haq
Time Topic Speaker Panelist
4:00 – 4:15 PM Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis and Modern Management Dr. Naeem Ullah Prof. Dr Wasil Khan
4:15 – 4:30 PM Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Recognizing Multisystem Disease Prof. Dr. Aziz Ahmad Prof. Dr Ahad
4:30 – 4:45 PM Approach to Vasculitis: When to Suspect and Refer? Dr. Muhammad Ayub Khan Dr. Munezza Rizwan

Session 2: Infectious Diseases

Theme: Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lead: PSIM Mardan Chapter Moderator: Dr. Salma Zeb
Time Topic Speaker Panelist
5:00 – 5:15 PM Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: Overview and Preparedness Dr. Sohrab Dr. Somia Iqtadar
5:15 – 5:30 PM Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Enteric Fever Dr. Fazli Rabbi Dr. Zahra Nazish
5:30 – 5:45 PM Tuberculosis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Updates Dr. Syed Qasim Shah Prof. Asma Kazi
β˜• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Tea Break and Networking

Inaugural Ceremony

TIME: 7:00 PM ONWARDS    |    MODERATOR: DR. SALMA ZEB
7:00 – 7:05 PM Introduction of the Ceremony
7:05 – 7:10 PM Recitation from the Holy Quran
7:10 – 7:12 PM National Anthem
7:12 – 7:25 PM Welcome Address by Dr. Salma Zeb
(Chairperson Organizing Committee)
7:25 – 7:50 PM Presidential Lecture by Prof. Aftab Mohsin
President of PSIM
7:50 – 8:20 PM Special Address by Javed Akram
Chairman Board of Directors and Guest of Honour
Why PSIM? A Founder Perspective
8:20 – 8:25 PM Concluding Remarks by Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan
Senior Vice President
🍽️ 8:30 PM Onwards | Faculty Dinner & Networking

Day 2 - Saturday – 2nd May 2026

Session 3: Lightening Round

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Format: 4 Talks + Expert Commentary | Moderator: Dr. Sami Ullah Mumtaz
TIME: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM    |    FORMAT: 4 TALKS (15 MINUTES EACH) + EXPERT COMMENTARY (2 MINUTES PER TALK)    |    MODERATOR: DR. SAMI ULLAH MUMTAZ
Time Topic Speaker Panelist
8:00–8:15 Subclinical Thyroid Disorders Dr. Muhammad Zaib Dr. Atta Muhammad Khan
8:15–8:30 Antibiotics Prescription in Acute Respiratory Infections:
Bridging gap between guidelines and real world practice
Dr. Hashmat Ullah Dr. Shabnam Korejo
8:30–8:45 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines: 2026 updates Dr. Naveed Iqbal Dr. Somia Iqtadar
8:45–9:00 COMBATING HEPATITIS B IN PAKISTAN
Best Practices and Updates
Dr. Aleena Badshah Dr. Tariq Hayat

Session 4: Multidisciplinary Scientific Session

Reddening Clinical Practice: Challenges to Solutions

Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Moderator: Dr. Hina Latif
REDDENING CLINICAL PRACTICE: CHALLENGES TO SOLUTIONS
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM    |    FORMAT: MULTIDISCIPLINARY    |    MODERATOR: DR. HINA LATIF
Time Topic Speaker Panelist
9:00–9:15 AM Updates on Wilson’s Disease Dr. Shabnum Naveed Prof. Bikha Ram
9:15–9:30 AM One Health Meet: Epigenetics – Decoding the Environment-Genome Dialogue in Disease Dr. Shafaat Khatoon Prof. Javed Akram
9:30–9:45 AM Behind The Infiltrates Case – Case 2 Dr. Seemi Afsha Prof. Sajid Abaidullah
9:45–10:00 AM From white coats to smart codes Prof. Munir Azhar Dr. Munazza Nazeer
10:00–10:15 AM Identification of IBS in GP clinics Prof. Khalid Mehmood Prof. Saleem Khan
10:15–10:30 AM Is acid suppression alone enough to heal ulcers? Dr. Hajira Ghairat Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan
10:30–10:45 AM Role of Mirogablin: New Era for neuropathies Dr. Adnan Zahid Prof. Rizwan Ahmad
10:45–11:00 AM Panel Discussion & Interactive Q/A Moderator & Panel β€”
Day 2 - Saturday – 2nd May 2026    |    11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tea Break

Session 5: Cardio Metabolic Medicine

Integrated Cardiometabolic Care: Bridging Hypertension, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Moderator: Dr. Wafa Qaiser

πŸ”₯ The Great Debate

Empagliflozin vs Dapagliflozin – When to choose what?

Prof. Aftab Mohsin VS Dr. Somia Iqtadar

Panel: Prof. Javed Akram, Prof. Bikha Ram, Dr. Fazli Rabbi, Dr. Muhammad Ayub Khan, Dr. Salma Zeb

Time Topic Speaker Panelist
11:30–11:45 AM Moving forward: from incretins to twinkretins Prof. Aziz Ur Rehman Prof. Aisha Aziz
11:45–12:00 PM Fatty liver and abnormal ALT – diagnostic puzzle Prof. Muhammad Umar Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan
12:00–12:15 PM Biosimilarity evidence – the inevitable consideration for biologicals Dr. Sobia Sabir Prof. Aftab Mohsin
12:15–12:30 PM Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDM): updates on heart failure guidelines Dr. Jabar Ali Dr. Madeeha Nazar
12:30–12:45 PM Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock Dr. Wasanthi Rathnayake Prof. Saleem Khan
12:45–1:05 PM Debate Session + Panel Discussion (15 min debate + 10 min discussion) Prof. Aftab Mohsin VS Dr. Somia Iqtadar Full Panel (as above)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Lunch & Networking

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πŸ’° Registration Details

πŸ”Ή Early Bird Registration (1st April – 30th April)
TMO: PKR 5,000
Consultant: PKR 10,000

πŸ”Ή Regular Registration
TMO: PKR 7,500
Consultant: PKR 15,000

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Consultant: PKR 20,000

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Excludes: Accommodation & Traveling

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