Dean of Public Health | Professor & HOD, Community Medicine | Director Research Cell
Dr Tazeem Shahbaz is a distinguished public health expert, researcher, and medical educator with extensive experience in epidemiology, medical research, and health education. Dean Public Health, HOD and Professor of Community Medicine Department, Director Research Cell, PhD in public health and an HEC approved supervisor with accreditation of PhD by PMDC, Researcher, Educationist, scientist.
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Qualifications & Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health – The University of Lahore
- Master in Public Health (MPH) – Baqai Medical University, Karachi
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore
- CHPE (Certificate in Health Professions Education) – The University of Lahore
- House Job (Obstetrics & Gynecology) – Lady Wallingdon Hospital
Certifications
✔ HEC-Approved PhD Supervisor (Higher Education Commission, Pakistan)
✔ PMDC Accreditation for PhD Supervision
✔ Certified in Health Professions Education (CHPE)
Professional Experience & Accomplishments
Academic Leadership & Medical Education
- Dean, Faculty of Public Health | HOD, Community Medicine | Director, Research Cell
Rashid Latif Medical College & University, Lahore (2024 – Present) - Professor & HOD, Community Medicine Department | Director, Research Module
University College of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Lahore (2023 – 2024) - Professor & HOD, Public Health
University of Health Sciences, Lahore (2022 – 2023) - Associate Professor, Public Health
University of Health Sciences, Lahore (2021 – 2022) - Assistant Professor, Community Medicine
University of Lahore (2014 – 2022)
Public Health & Research
- Independent Consultant – Jhpiego (2005 – 2008)
- Medical Superintendent – Family Health Hospital Karachi (2006 – 2009)
- Medical Officer & Trainer – Family Health Hospital (2002 – 2004)
- Research Director & Principal Investigator in various epidemiological and public health studies
Expertise & Skills
- Public Health & Epidemiology
- Medical Research & Scientific Writing
- Clinical Trials & Biostatistics
- Community Health & Disease Prevention
- Health Policy & Global Health Initiatives
- Medical Education & Postgraduate Training
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Women’s Health & Reproductive Health
- Health Promotion & Public Health Program Development