Faculty Profile

- Ameena Begum
- Designation
- Assistant Professor
- Department
- Dow Institute of Radiology, DUHS
- ameena.begum@duhs.edu.pk
- Office Location
- Dow Institute of Radiology, Ojha campus, Dow University of Health Sciences
Research Interest
Interested in the accurate diagnosis of breast Carcinoma by different radiological modalities
Research Publications
- Presented a dissertation on “Role of Sonography in High Risk and Mammographically Dense Breast” as fulfillment of the requirements for FCPS-II Examination (November, 2005).
- Conducted a study on “Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Accuracy of 3-d Virtual Bronchoscopy with that of Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy in Patients having Symptomatic Respiratory Disorders”.
- Three Published papers are in credit.
Others
Teaching & Research Supervision:
- Supervised BSRT students in year 2022-2023 ( DUHS) as a Principal investigator of title “Effects of changing workload on radiographers physical and mental health in tertiary care hospitals”
Professional Career:
- Dow University Of Health Sciences
- DDRL, Ojha Campus, Karachi, Pakistan
Assistant Professor Radiology Jan 2019 till dated
Delivering Radiology Lectures to Undergraduate Medical Students, FCPS Students, MD/MS Students, BS Radiology Students, DMRD and Radiographers. Principal investigator with BSRT students. Preparation of MCQs, BCQs,TOACs,Short & Long questions of subject for tests / exams. Also responsible for clinical work and supervision of postgraduate students. Participation in continuing education courses is also included when these are organized as part of the activities of the University. In addition, it is the responsibility of members of staff to carry out such administrative duties as may be assigned. Also engage in scholarly studies and research supervision for different courses.
- Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Group ,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Senior Specialist Radiologist Dec 2011 to 10/03/2018
Specialist Radiologist Dec 2009 to Dec 2011
- Karachi Medical & Dental College & Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
Assistant Professor Radiology Sep 2007 to Dec 2009
- Liaquat National Hospital
Resident Medical Officer
Department of Diagnostic Radiology Jan. 2002 to Jan, 2006
Clinical Registrar
Department of Diagnostic Radiology Feb.2006 to Sep. 2006
Senior Registrar
Department of Diagnostic Radiology Oct. 2006 to Oct 2007
Garden Medical Centre
Resident Medical Officer in a Hospital Apr,1997 to Dec, 2001
Medical Registration and accreditation
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Registration # 30022 – S.
- Saudi Medical Council – Senior Registrar Radiologist # 10-R-M-0310334
Computer skill and others:
- Attended computer and internet workshop conducted by college of physicians & surgeons Pakistan (Supervisor workshops,CPSP).
- Also certified in Communication skills and Research methodology and Dissertation writing from conducted by college of physicians & surgeons Pakistan (CPSP).
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Words, Power point). Possess operating knowledge of internet and its related software.
Workshops / Symposia/CME
- Have attended & / presented papers at the following:
- More than 100 CME credit hours held in different institution’s & HMG(Recent)
- 12th Annual Symposium “Disease Pattern in Pakistan”, Dow Medical College, Karachi
- 14-15 December, 1994.
- Golden Jubilee and Centenary Congress, Dow Medical College, Karachi 28th December, 1996 to 1st January, 1997.
- 4th LNPMC Symposium, Liaquat National Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi,
- 11th to 14th March, 2002
- Workshop on Introduction to Computers & Internet, Department of Medical Education & National Training Centre, CPSP, Karachi.
- 24th June, to 28th June, 2002.
- Workshop on Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Dissertation Writing, Department of Medical Education & National Training Centre, CPSP, Karachi.
- 25th to 28th September, 2002
- Workshop on Communication Skills, Department of Medical Education & National Training Centre, CPSP, Karachi.
- 16th to 18th October, 2002
- 5th LNH Symposium, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.
- 21st to 25th January, 2004.
- 9th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST)
- 29th November to 2nd December, 2005
- 5th International Symposium on Urology Nephrology and Transplantation of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi.
- 2nd to 4th December, 2005.
Capabilities & Skills
- Can do ultrasound Abdomen, Small Parts, Gynae and Obs, Doppler’s & TVS.
- Ability to perform ultrasound guided procedures and Biopsy. Can do ultrasound Breast, needle localization and Biopsies, Mammography, , MRI Breast.
- Ability to report CT Brain, Spine, Orbit, PNS, Abdomen, Pelvis, Musculoskeletal and Orbit.MRI Brain, Abdomen, Pelvis, Breast, Orbit.
- Ability to do Fast Ultrasound and CT of Trauma Patients.
- Ability to Report regular and Emergency X-Rays, Barium Studies and IVP’s
- As working in hospital setup and have significant experience of dealing inpatients and out patients emergency situations, so quite familiar and can deal the same comfortably.
- Working with PACS system
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to build team work and learning environment.
- Ability to get along well with co-workers & colleagues
- Quite expert in teleradiology
- Fluent in English, Urdu & able to deal with Arabic speaking patients.