Federal Government Poly Clinic

INTRODUCTION

In accordance with the quality assurance framework established by the Higher Education Commission, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at the Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Federal Government Polyclinic (PGMI), Islamabad has been established to ensure systematic monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of academic quality.

The QEC operates under the academic oversight of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University and follows the quality assurance mechanisms prescribed by the Higher Education Commission, including Self-Assessment Reports (SARs), Review for Institutional Performance Enhancement (RIPE), and Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE).

These mechanisms support continuous improvement, transparency, accountability, and academic excellence in postgraduate medical education.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR QEC

The Quality Enhancement Cell for Postgraduate Programs at FGPC is dedicated to advancing excellence in postgraduate medical education through vigilant quality assurance and enhancement, strong academic governance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Through structured evaluations, transparent processes, and adherence to recognized standards, we are committed to enhancing residency training, strengthening research, and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for our trainees. Our goal is to develop competent, ethical, and highly skilled specialists who can meet the evolving healthcare needs of the nation

VISION

To be a leading center of excellence in quality-assured postgraduate medical education, recognized for producing competent specialists, impactful research, and continuous institutional improvement.

MISSION

Strengthen postgraduate programs through effective quality assurance
Ensure transparent and fair evaluation systems
Promote academic excellence across all disciplines
Continuously enhance training standards
Encourage high-quality research and innovation
Support ongoing professional development
Prepare ethical and responsible healthcare specialists
Develop skilled and competent professionals
Equip graduates to be future-ready in healthcare systems

aIQAE FUNCTIONS

Program Evaluation

Preparation and monitoring of SARs
Implementation of PREE

Institutional Quality Monitoring

Participation in RIPE activities
Internal academic audits and quality monitoring

Academic Quality Management

Monitoring CLOs and PLOs
Reviewing curriculum relevance and effectiveness

Stakeholder Feedback

Student course evaluations
Faculty performance feedback
Alumni and employer feedback

Capacity Building

Workshops on QA and curriculum development
Teaching methodologies training

Documentation and Reporting

Maintaining institutional quality reports
Preparing QA documentation for HEC and SZABMU

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Student Council for Academic Learning & Enhancement (SCALE)

Constituted: 16 March, 2026

#	Name	Designation	Role in Committee
1	Dr. Ayesha Farooq	MS General Surgery	Lead Student Representative (LSR) / Convener / Primary Contact
2	Dr. Hina Mumtaz	MD Internal Medicine	Deputy Lead Student Representative / Member / Alternate Contact
3	Dr. Sofia Asif	MD Pediatrics	Student Representative (Quality Assessment) / Member (RIPE Committee)
4	Dr. Muhammad Ayub Khan	MS Urology	Student Representative (Programme Review) / Member (PREE Cell)
5	Dr. Ajwad Sattar	MS Orthopedics	Student Representative (Departmental) & (Alumni Relations) / Member (Departmental Team) & (Adhoc)

Chair: Prof. Dr. Shahzad Munir, Dean PGMI

Institutional Quality Effectiveness Cell (aIQAE)

Constituted: 28 February, 2026

#	Name	Designation	Role
1	Dr. Saima Shan	Consulting Radiologist	Director
2	Dr. Taqdees Khaliq	Physician (Rheumatology)	Deputy Director
3	Dr. Naveed Ashraf	Physician (Paediatrics)	Member
4	Dr. Nosheen Khalid	AED	Member / I.T Representative
5	Mr. Bilawal Hussain	Assistant	Member / Secretary

Programme Review for Effectiveness & Enhancement (PREE)

Constituted: 2026

#	Name	Designation	Role
1	Prof. Dr. Shahzad Munir / Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz Ch	Dean PGMI / Dy. Dean PGMI	Chairman
2	Dr. Saima Shan	Deputy Registrar	Member
3	Dr. Naveed Ashraf	Physician (Paediatrics)	Member
4	Dr. Taqdees Khaliq	Physician (Rheumatology)	Member
5	Dr. Shahbaz Hanif Mehar	Consulting Surgeon (Urology) / HOD	Member
6	Dr. Rizwan Ahmed	Consulting Physician (General Medicine) / HOD	Member
7	Dr. Naveed Ullah Khan	Consulting Surgeon (General Surgeon) / HOD	Member
8	Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz	Surgeon (Orthopedics)	Member
9	Dr. Nosheen Khalid	AED	Member / I.T Representative
10	Senior Most TRMO	MD/MS Programme	Member

Review of Institutional Performance & Enhancement (RIPE)

Constituted: 28 February, 2026

#	Name	Designation	Role
1	Prof. Dr. Shahzad Munir / Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz Ch	Dean PGMI / Dy. Dean PGMI	Chairman
2	Dr. Sabeen Afzal	Joint Executive Director	Member (P&D Coordinator / Establishment Officer)
3	Dr. Saima Shan	Deputy Registrar	Member (Admission / Academic Coordinator)
4	Dr. Naveed Ashraf	Physician (Paediatrics)	Member (Research Activity Coordinator)
5	Dr. Taqdees Khaliq	Physician (Rheumatology)	Member (Coordinator of Examination)
6	Dr. Syed Abid Hussain Shah	Director FGH Hospital	External Member
7	Dr. Niaz Muhammad	AED	Member (Academic Coordinator / Community Engagement / Outreach Coordinator)
8	Dr. Nosheen Khalid	AED	Member (MLS / IT Coordinator)
9	Mr. Hashim Ali Khan	Assistant Account Officer	Member (Account / Finance Officer)
10	Senior Most PG	MD/MS Programmes	Member / Student Reviewer (Lead student representative)
11	Mr. Inayat Ullah	LDC	Member (Human Resource Office Coordinator)

CORE QUALITY PROCESSES

Self-Assessment Report (SAR)

Program mission and objectives
Curriculum structure and relevance
Faculty qualifications and teaching effectiveness
Student learning outcomes
Clinical training facilities
Academic support services

Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE)

Program outcomes
Graduate competencies
Curriculum alignment with healthcare needs
Institutional academic performance

Review for Institutional Performance Enhancement (RIPE)

Institutional governance and leadership
Academic quality assurance systems
Teaching and research performance
Infrastructure and learning resources
Student support services

aIQAE ACTIVITIES

Academic program monitoring
Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Reports
Faculty evaluation and development activities
Student course evaluation surveys
Curriculum review and improvement meetings
Quality assurance workshops and seminars
Institutional quality monitoring and reporting

aIQAE PERFORMA

ALUMNI EVALUATION PERFORMA

EMPLOYER SATISFACTION EVALUATION PERFORMA

FACULTY PERFORMA

GRADUATING STUDENTS EVALUATION PERFORMA

RESEARCH STUDENT PROGRESS REPORT PERFORMA

RESIDENT EVALUATION PROFORMA

STUDENT EVALUATION PERFORMA

SUPERVISOR EVALUATION OF RESEARCH STUDENT PROGRESS

QUALITY POLICY

Maintaining high academic and clinical training standards
Promoting continuous quality improvement in nursing education
Implementing HEC quality assurance mechanisms
Strengthening research and evidence-based practice in nursing
Producing competent healthcare professionals capable of delivering safe and effective patient care

QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISMS

Self-Assessment Reports (SAR)
Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE)
Review for Institutional Performance Enhancement (RIPE)
Internal academic audits
Faculty performance evaluation
Student course feedback systems
Monitoring of clinical training and competencies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Institutional Quality Assessment and Effectiveness (aIQAE)
Postgraduate Medical Institute
Federal Government Polyclinic (PGMI) G:7/3-4
Islamabad, Pakistan

Phone:

Email:

Website:
https://www.fgpc.gov.pk/aIQAE/postgraduate

INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS