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

PSIM KP Mid Summer Conference 2026

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

Organizing Committee Venue Details Scientific Sessions Our Speakers Registration

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

📍 Double Tree Nathia Gali

PSIM KPK Mid Summer 2026 – Organizing Committee

Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Patron in Chief – President, Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine
Prof. Javed Akram
Prof. Javed Akram
Guest of Honour – Chairman Board of Directors
Dr. Salma Zeb
Dr. Salma Zeb
Chairperson – Organizing Committee
Prof. Aamir Ghafoor
Prof. Aamir Ghafoor
Senior Vice President – International Relations
Dr. Somia Iqtadar
Dr. Somia Iqtadar
Senior Vice President – Operations
Prof. Munir Azhar
Prof. Munir Azhar
General Secretary
Dr. Muhammad Ayub
Dr. Muhammad Ayub
Chapter Head – Swat
Dr. Syed Qasim Shah
Dr. Syed Qasim Shah
Member – Organizing Committee
Dr. Zafar Mehmood
Dr. Zafar Mehmood
Member – Organizing Committee
Dr. Fazal Rabbi
Dr. Fazal Rabbi
Chapter Head – Mardan

Tourist Attractions in Nathia Gali

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

Mukshpuri Top
Miranjani Peak
Pipeline Track
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Ayubia National Park

Event Venue

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Nathia Gali
DoubleTree by Hilton Nathia Gali

MID Summer Academic Meeting 2026

Day 1 Scientific Program

Friday – 1st May 2026

PSIM KPK Midsummer Conference

Session 1: Rheumatology

Theme: Rheumatologic Disorders in Daily Internal Medicine Practice: Early Recognition and Evidence-Based Management

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Session Lead: PSIM Swat Chapter

Moderator: Dr Ihtisham Ul Haq

Time Topic Speaker Expert Panelist
4:00 – 4:15 PM Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis and Modern Management for the Internist Dr Naeem Ullah Prof. Dr Wasil Khan
4:15 – 4:30 PM Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Recognizing Multisystem Disease in Clinical Practice Prof. Dr Aziz Ahmad Prof. Dr Ahad
4:30 – 4:45 PM Approach to Vasculitis: When Should an Internist Suspect and Refer? Dr. Muhammad Ayub Khan Prof Aziz Ur Rehman
Note: Each expert panelist will provide a 2-minute expert comment following the respective talk.

Session 2: Infectious Diseases

Theme: Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections: Challenges for the Modern Internist

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Session Lead: PSIM Mardan Chapter

Moderator: DR Salma Zeb

Time Topic Speaker Expert Panelist
5:00 – 5:15 PM Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: Overview and Preparedness for Physicians Dr Sohrab Dr Somia Iqtadar
5:15 – 5:30 PM Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Enteric Fever: Current Management Challenges Dr Fazle Rabbi Prof Aamir Ghafoor
5:30 – 5:45 PM Tuberculosis in Modern Clinical Practice: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Updates Dr Syed Qasim Shah Prof Asma Kazi
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Tea Break and Networking

Inaugural Ceremony

Time: 7:00 PM onwards

Time Activity
6:00 – 6:05 PM Introduction of the Ceremony
6:05 – 6:10 PM Recitation from the Holy Quran
6:10 – 6:12 PM National Anthem
6:12 – 6:20 PM Welcome Address by Dr. Salma Zeb (Chairperson Organizing Committee)
6:20 – 6:50 PM Presidential Lecture by Prof Aftab Mohsin (President of PSIM)
6:50 – 7:20 PM Special Address by Javed Akram (Chairman Board of Directors & Guest of Honour)
7:20 – 7:24 PM Concluding Remarks by Aamir Ghafoor Khan (Senior Vice President)
🍽️ 7:30 PM onwards — Faculty Dinner & Networking

Day 2 Scientific Program

Saturday – 2nd May 2026

Session 3: Lightening Round

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Format: 6 Talks (15 minutes each) + Expert Commentary (2 minutes per talk)

Moderator: Dr Sami Ullah Mumtaz

Time Topic Speaker Panelist
8:00 – 8:10 Subclinical Thyroid Disorders Dr Muhammad Zaib Dr Atta Muhammad Khan
8:10 – 8:20 Antibiotics Prescription in Acute Respiratory Infections: Bridging gap between guidelines and real world practice Dr Hashmat Ullah Prof. Sadia Ashraf
8:20 – 8:30 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines: 2026 Updates Dr Naveed Iqbal Dr Somia Iqtadar
8:30 – 8:40 Updates on Chronic Hepatitis Dr Aleena Badshah Dr Awais Naeem
Note: Each panelist will provide a 2-minute expert comment following the respective talk.

Session 4: Multidisciplinary Scientific Session

Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Moderator: Dr Hina

Format: Multidisciplinary

Inaugural Ceremony
Time Topic Speaker Expert Panelist
9:00 – 9:15 AM Updates on Wilson’s Disease Dr Shabnum Naveed Prof Bikha Ram
9:15 – 9:30 AM Mirogablin new era for Neuropathies Babar Ali Sindhu Martin Dow Marker
9:30 – 9:45 AM One Health Meets Epigenetics: Decoding the Environment-Genome Dialogue in Disease Dr Shafaat Prof Javed Akram
9:45 – 10:00 AM
10:00 – 10:15 AM Behind The Infiltrates Case – Case 2 Dr Seemi Afsha Dr Sajid Abdullah
10:15 – 10:30 AM From White Coats to Smart Codes Prof Munir Azhar Dr Munazza Nazeer (AJK)
10:30 – 10:45 AM Identification of IBS in GP Clinics Prof Khalid Mahmood Prof Saleem Khan (AJK)
10:45 – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion & Interactive Q/A Moderator & Panel —
☕ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Tea Break

Session 5: Cardio Metabolic Medicine

Theme: Integrated Cardiometabolic Care: Bridging Hypertension, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk

Moderator: Dr Wafa

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Time Topic Speaker Expert Panelist
11:30 – 11:45 AM Moving forward: from incretins to twinkretins Prof. Azeez 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 Muhammad Umar
12:15 – 12:30 PM Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDM): updates on heart failure guidelines Dr Jabar Ali Prof Ambar Ashraf
12:30 – 12:45 PM — — —
12:45 – 01:15 PM Debate: Empagliflozin vs Dapagliflozin Prof Aftab Mohsin & Dr Somia Iqtadar Prof Javed Akram, Dr Fazle Rabbi, Dr Muhammad Ayub Khan
🍽️ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Lunch & Networking

🌍 Registration

Renowned faculty from across the country will be joining this prestigious meeting of the PSIM KPK Chapter.
Register online and secure your place today.

💰 Registration Details

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

🔹 Regular Registration
TMO: PKR 7,500
Consultant: PKR 15,000

🔹 Onsite Registration
TMO: PKR 10,000
Consultant: PKR 20,000

Includes: Credit Hours, Certificate, Lunch & Dinner
Excludes: Accommodation & Traveling

Procedure: Submit fee online, then fill out the form with your Name, Contact, PMDC Number, Email, and upload the payment receipt.

Registration is mandatory for all participants.

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