Diploma in Healthcare Ethics & Professionalism (DHEP)

LLI

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 theory with real-world case studies, preparing you to navigate complex ethical dilemmas within the Pakistani healthcare context.
  2. Tailor-Made Curriculum: Rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach, the program addresses the specific socio-cultural and ethical challenges unique to healthcare professionals in Pakistan through a customized curriculum.
  3. World-Class Faculty: Learn from a distinguished team of national and international experts. Our core faculty members hold advanced degrees—master’s and PhDs—in bioethics, ensuring you receive the highest level of academic and practical guidance.
  4. Expert Guidance: Benefit from personalized, one-on-one mentorship by highly qualified bioethics faculty with extensive training and practical experience.

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.
Mode of AttendanceBoth online and in-person participation is possible
*Including 2 fully in-person mandatory sessions on the Launch Weekend: August 7th & 8th, 2026
VenueLUMS Learning Institute & Shalamar Medical and Dental College
Program DurationAugust 2026 – July 2027
Time CommitmentAverage 5-6 hours per week
Program Directors 

Dr. Sarosh Saleem 
MBBS, MBeth, FPB, PhD (Health Care Ethics)           
Co-Director, Diploma in Healthcare Ethics & Professionalism               
Assistant Professor & Head, Bioethics Department              
Chair, Hospital Ethics Committee, Shalamar Hospital Head, Bioethics Unit,           
Int’l Chair in Bioethics/WMA Cooperation Center Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan     

Dr. Shaper Mirza        
Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences , LUMS            
Doctorate, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Self Investment150,000/- PKR
 *exclusive of taxes
RegistrationNow Open
Registration DeadlineJuly 3, 2026


 Centre for Continuing Education Studies                       Centre for Continuing Education Studies
Course Outline             DHEP Policies Summary
 

Financial Aid

1) Kalpay Taleem offers installment plans for all LLI on-campus courses and workshops. Sign up to apply for the installment facility now.  

For any queries, feel free to reach out to us via WhatsApp at 0328 3044414. (Office hours: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm). 

2) Need based Scholarships may be available in special cases. Please indicate this on your application if you wish to be considered. 

For scholarships email at dhep@sihs.org.pk  

3) 25% group discount is available for a minimum of 3 candidates from the same institution

For FAQs please scroll down the page.

For any further information and/or queries, please reach out to us at 

Email: lli@lums.edu.pk 

Contact No: 0313-LUMSLLI (5867554)

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Instructors
Professor Dr. M. Zahid Bashir
Principal, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore.
Dr. Aisha Y Malik
MBBS, M.Phil.(Haem.), D.Phil.(Oxon.) AFHEA
Tutor, Dept. of Philosophy, Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford
Associate Sn. Tutor, Warwick Med. School, University of Warwick
Dr. Annum Ishtiaq
MBBS, FCPS, DHEP, Palliative Medicine Fellowship (AKU)
Palliative Care Physician
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center and Research Center
Ms. Asfiya Aziz
Mass Communication, MBeth
Additional Director Communications, Managing Editor Publications, Jinnah Sindh
Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Mr. Faisal Shafiq
MBA, MBE
Senior Project Manager, Alberta Health
Services Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Faiza Ahmed
MPhil Biochemistry, Certificate in Medical Teaching, MBeth, MBBS
Senior lecturer, Department of Biochemistry CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore
Dr. Jamshed Akhter
FCPS, FRCS, FACS, MBeth, MHPE, PGD Biomedical ethics
Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi Pakistan
Prof. John Lantos
MD
President JDL Consulting, New York City, USA
Dr. Mustafa Aslam
DMJ, MBeth, CPB
Section Head Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Director - Health and Human Rights Course, Masters of Bioethics Program, Aga Khan University
Governor- World Association of Medical Law
Dr. Nida Ilyas Shamsi
MBBS, FCPS, MHPE, FRCGP(INT)
Clinical Head - Karachi, Family Medicine & Community Health
Clinical Head - South, Primary Care Program Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Nuzhat Irfan Malik
M.B.B.S, MCPS, MHPE, DHEP
Radiologist, Past Chair CEC, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Raja Sajjad Asghar
M.B.B.S, MPH, M.Phil, DHEP
Director Organ Procurement Cell, Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority
Dr. Sarosh Saleem
MBBS, MBeth, FPB, PhD (Health Care Ethics)
Associate Professor & Head, Bioethics Department
Co-Director, Diploma in Healthcare Ethics & Professionalism
Chair, Hospital Ethics Committee-Shalamar Hospital Affiliate, CHHASSEM, University of Michigan
Head, Bioethics Unit, Int'l Chair in Bioethics/WMA Cooperation Center Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Shaper Mirza
Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences
Doctorate, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani
PhD (USA), CPB (USA), MBeth (Pak) & BSCN (Pak)
Director Undergraduate Program & Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Ziauddin University, Karachi Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Vugar Mammadov
MD
Professor of Forensic Medicine, Azerbaijan Medical University.
Professor of FM, Medical Law and Bioethics, Law Faculty, Baku State University
Dr. Unaisa Kazi
MCPS/DCH, DHEP
Specialist Pediatric, Emergency Department, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN)
Maj. Dr. Saadia Shehzad
MBA, MPH, MPhil, MME, DHEP
Professor & Head of Department, Community Medicine Queens Medical College Kasur, Pakistan
Amna Farooq
MA Applied Islamic Ethics, Islamic Bioethics HBKUx
Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) , Hamad Bin Khalifa University Qatar
Dr. Farwa Ayub
MBBS, MBeth
Senior Demonstrator, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
FAQs
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

What is the structure of the diploma program?

The diploma includes:  

- Daily and weekly discussions on CANVAS.  

- Hybrid sessions held on some Saturdays (not every Saturday).  

-Mandatory semester assignments.  

-A final research project.  

-Regular attendance and active class participation are required.

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.

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.

Are there any discounts?

Yes! Both group discounts and installment options for payment are available. For availing discounts kindly email us at 
lli@lums.edu.pk

What does the selection timeline and process look like?

-The selection process follows a clear timeline to ensure transparency and fairness.

-Registration Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 3rd July 2026.

-Announcement of Selected Candidates: The final list of selected candidates will be released by 25th July 2026.

-Payment Deadline: Selected candidates must complete their payment by 31st July 2026 to confirm their     participation.

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
How can we apply?

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