Department of Pharmacology

Introduction

The Pharmacology Department at the Institute of Dentistry, CMH Lahore Medical College, is committed to providing a rigorous and comprehensive education in pharmacology, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Our curriculum covers core topics such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology, tailored specifically for the undergraduate dental students.

We employ innovative teaching methods, including case-based learning, interactive lectures, and hands-on laboratory exercises, to engage students and deepen their understanding of drug actions and therapeutic principles. Our assessment methods are multifaceted, combining written examinations, objective structured practical examinations (OSPEs), and oral examinations, to ensure a thorough grasp of pharmacological concepts and clinical relevance.

The department fosters a research-oriented environment. We have a well-equipped laboratory with state-of-the-art facilities to carry out in-vitro studies for better understanding of drugs mechanisms of action and dose related effects.

Head of Department

Dr. Sehrish Zaffar Associate Professor / MBBS, M.Phil, CHPE, FCPS, PhD Scholar
Secretary – Technical Review Committee,Staff Coordinator – Student Research Club,Member – Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

Dr. Sehrish Zaffar is the Best Graduate of her class at Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore (2011), and awarded with 12 gold medals. She is a gold-medallist in M.Phil. Pharmacology and holds an FCPS in Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Dr. Sehrish Zaffar has 28 national and international research publications to her credit, with a cumulative JCR impact factor of 6.8. Her research interests are In-vitro tissue experimental Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics.

In addition to the academic and research accomplishments, Dr. Sehrish is actively involved in the following institutional roles:

Incharge – Animal Research Laboratory
Secretary – Mentorship Program

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Ayela Zia Assistant Professor / MBBS, M.Phil.
Dr. Arooj Fatimah Senior Demonstrator/ BDS, M.Phil
Dr. Abdul Mateen Demonstrator / BDS