Diploma in Healthcare Ethics & Professionalism (DHEP)

The Bioethics Department of Shalamar Medical & Dental College and the LUMS Learning Institute (LLI) have launched a one-year diploma to address basic healthcare ethics and professionalism issues. 

This diploma tackles challenges today’s healthcare professionals face, covering clinical ethics, research ethics, leadership, and professionalism. This unique curriculum brings together the expertise of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, ethics committee members, policymakers, researchers, and hospital administrators to develop professional competencies, ethical practices, and policies in Research, Education, and Clinical Practice.

Key Program Highlights

1. Theory Meets Practice: The DHEP program bridges the gap with real-world case studies, equipping you to handle ethical dilemmas in Pakistani healthcare. 
2. Tailor-made curriculum: We do not believe in a one size fits all approach. Address the specific socio-cultural and ethical complexities faced by healthcare professionals in Pakistan with the DHEP program's customized curriculum. 
3. Expert Guidance: The program offers one-on-one mentorship by highly qualified and formerly trained bioethics faculty

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from HEC recognized educational institution. This course is designed for students with the following profile:

• Doctors with MBBS/BDS with 2-year experience
• Nurses with BScN with the minimum of 2 years experience
• Other healthcare professionals with 16 years of education and at least two years’ work experience
• Researchers/ Managers with 16 years of education with two years post-qualification work experience.

Course Outline

Need based Scholarships may be available in special cases. Please email ansa.anees@sihs.org.pk by 25th June 2024 to be considered for a scholarship.

For clarity on scholarship selection criteria, please click here.

25% group discount is available for a minimum of 5 candidates from the same institution.

FAQs

1. Can we attend DHEP online?

   DHEP has two mandatory in-person sessions (one at the beginning and one at the end). The rest can be attended online.

2. Is there any work experience required?

   We advise that participants have a minimum of 2 years of experience in their relevant field in addition to a professional qualification. However, you may go through the course outline linked on our website, and if you are comfortable with the course content, you are encouraged to apply.

3. How much is each course for?

   150,000/- PKR

   You can also pay through KalPay installment plan. DHEP also offers scholarships. We have group discounts as well. Please email lli@lums.edu.pk for more information.

4. Are there any discounts?

   Yes! Both group discounts and intallment options for payment are available. For availing discounts kindly email us at ansa.anees@sihs.org.pk

5. Who can register?

   The following people are eligible for DHEP:

   1. Doctors with MBBS/BDS with 2 years of experience
   2. Nurses with BScN with the minimum of 2 years experience
   3. Other healthcare professionals with 16 years of education or at least two years' work experience
   4. Researchers/Managers with 16 years of education with two years post-qualification work experience

6. How can we apply?

   Click here to register now!.
   
    

For any further information and/or queries, please reach out to us at lli@lums.edu.pk

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