One-day live maxillofacial surgery workshop held at SZABMU Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, successfully conducted a one-day live maxillofacial surgery workshop aimed at strengthening clinical skills and surgical confidence among dental trainees and young surgeons.
The workshop was organized under the supervision of the Head of Department and Consultant, Dr. Ahsan Ullah, who emphasized the importance of structured hands-on training in advancing postgraduate dental education and improving patient care outcomes.
The academic and surgical sessions were led by two distinguished key facilitators. Col (R) Prof. Dr. Ehtesham Ul Haq, a renowned plastic and craniofacial surgeon, and Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, a renowned maxillofacial and reconstructive surgeon, guided participants through live surgical demonstrations and case-based discussions. Their expert supervision provided participants with real-time learning opportunities and direct exposure to advanced operative techniques.
Live surgical procedures formed the core of the workshop, allowing trainees to observe critical steps of maxillofacial interventions while engaging in interactive discussions on case selection, surgical planning, and intraoperative decision-making. The format encouraged learning across all levels of training, from junior residents to senior postgraduate trainees.
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The main objectives of the workshop were to build practical surgical skills through live demonstrations, strengthen clinical decision-making in key maxillofacial cases, update participants on current surgical protocols and best practices, encourage interactive learning across all levels of training, and boost intraoperative confidence through expert guidance.
Participants highlighted the value of observing expert surgeons perform complex procedures in a structured academic setting, noting that such exposure helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. Faculty members also appreciated the focus on contemporary surgical standards and patient safety.
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The event was well received by both trainees and faculty and was regarded as a significant contribution to postgraduate surgical education and professional development. Organizers stated that similar academic activities will continue in the future to promote excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery training and to strengthen the culture of continuous professional learning at SZABMU.
By bringing together experienced surgeons, academic leadership, and motivated trainees, the workshop reflected the department’s commitment to advancing surgical education and ensuring that future specialists are equipped with both technical expertise and sound clinical judgment.
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