LAHORE: Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences (FJIDS), Lahore, is set to organise a one-day workshop on Research Proposal / Synopsis Writing for postgraduate trainees, offering a focused opportunity for residents to strengthen one of the most important skills required during specialist and academic training.
The workshop, organised by the Department of Medical/Dental Education (DME), FJIDS, will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at DME, FJIDS, Lahore.
Designed as “A Practical Guide for MDS/FCPS Postgraduate Trainees,” the programme is aimed at FCPS, MDS and M.Phil postgraduate residents who need to develop, structure or refine research proposals and synopses as part of their academic and specialist training.
For postgraduate dental residents, preparing a research proposal is often one of the first major steps between identifying a clinical question and turning it into a structured research project. The FJIDS workshop is therefore positioned as a practical learning session rather than a purely theoretical introduction.
Workshop to focus on practical research writing
Research proposal and synopsis writing requires trainees to organise a research question into a coherent scientific framework, define objectives, select an appropriate methodology and present the proposed work in a format suitable for academic review.
The upcoming workshop seeks to provide postgraduate residents with practical guidance around that process.
While the event poster does not list a detailed session-by-session agenda, its stated focus on research proposal and synopsis writing indicates that participants will be introduced to the fundamentals needed to develop stronger, more structured postgraduate research submissions.
This makes the session particularly relevant for residents at the stage of planning dissertations, institutional research projects or postgraduate academic work.
Dr Salima Naveed Manji among workshop facilitators
One of the facilitators will be Dr Salima Naveed Manji, Head of the Department of Dental Education at Fatima Memorial College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore.
Her qualifications listed for the workshop include MHPE, BDS and CHPE, along with Citi Certified (USA), C. Implant and C. Aesthetics credentials.
Her involvement brings a dental education perspective to the workshop, particularly relevant for participants who must translate clinical questions into academically structured research projects.
Dr Muhammad Azeem to facilitate session
The workshop will also be facilitated by Dr Muhammad Azeem, Director of the Department of Medical/Dental Education at FJIDS.
His listed qualifications include FCPS, MDS, MCPS-HPE and MPH, while he is also identified as a PhD HPE Scholar and holds FDT FEd (RCS Ed UK) credentials.
The combination of clinical postgraduate qualifications and health-professions education experience adds another academic dimension to the training programme.
Together, the facilitators are expected to help postgraduate participants approach research writing from both the clinical and educational perspectives required during specialist training.
Who can attend?
The workshop specifically identifies its target audience as:
FCPS / MDS / M.Phil Postgraduate Residents
This focused eligibility makes the programme particularly relevant for postgraduate trainees preparing research requirements during residency or advanced academic study.
Rather than being a broad introductory seminar for undergraduate students, the session has been structured around the needs of trainees already progressing through postgraduate clinical or academic pathways.
Why research proposal writing matters during postgraduate training
For many postgraduate trainees, a good research idea is only the starting point.
Turning that idea into an acceptable proposal requires clarity about the research problem, objectives, methodology, study population, data collection and the overall scientific justification for the project.
Weaknesses at this stage can affect the entire research process.
A clearly structured synopsis, on the other hand, can help define what a researcher intends to investigate, why the question matters and how the study will be conducted.
That is why formal training in research proposal development can be particularly valuable for residents who may have strong clinical exposure but comparatively limited experience in designing research.
The September workshop gives postgraduate trainees at FJIDS and other eligible participants an opportunity to strengthen these skills through a dedicated academic session.
FJIDS puts postgraduate research skills in focus
The workshop forms part of the academic activities being undertaken by the Department of Medical/Dental Education at Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences, Lahore.
The event poster identifies the Dean of FJIDS, Lahore as Patron in Chief and the Chairperson DME, reflecting institutional support for the programme.
The initiative also highlights the increasing importance being placed on structured research training within dental postgraduate education.
As dental specialties become progressively more evidence-driven, clinicians are expected not only to understand existing research but also to develop the skills required to formulate questions, evaluate evidence and contribute to the scientific literature.
A carefully developed proposal is often where that process begins.
Registration details
The workshop will take place on September 23, 2026, with proceedings scheduled from 9:30am until 1:00pm.
The venue is DME, FJIDS, Lahore.
Dr Rida Anjum of the Research Cell, DME, has been designated as the focal person for registration.
Interested postgraduate residents can register through WhatsApp at: 0322-4457885
With the programme specifically tailored for FCPS, MDS and M.Phil postgraduate residents, trainees interested in strengthening their research-writing skills may want to complete their registration ahead of the workshop.
For residents approaching synopsis submission or beginning a postgraduate research project, the session offers a targeted opportunity to better understand how a clinical or academic research idea can be converted into a structured proposal.
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