LAHORE:The Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof Dr Muhammad Farooq Afzal has said that the real revolution in medical education and healthcare institutions lies in visionary, transformative leadership and not using modern machinery or infrastructure.
Speaking at a one-day workshop titled ‘Leadership in Health Care’, organised by the Department of Medical Education at Amiruddin Medical College (AMC) and Lahore General Hospital (LGH) under the Faculty Development Programme 2026, Prof Farooq Afzal highlighted that the biggest challenge for hospitals is not just running day-to-day operations but developing capable faculty and clinicians who possess strong leadership qualities and can inspire the next generation of professionals. He added that good managerial capabilities are extra qualification for a healthcare provider. The workshop aimed to transform faculty members into effective leaders who can play a pivotal role in institutional growth, medical education, research and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Principal PGMI said that leadership in the healthcare sector is not merely about administrative tasks. It is about motivating teams, fostering innovation and creating an environment where education, research and excellent patient care receive equal importance. He stated that world-class healthcare systems can only be achieved when doctors are trained to be not only excellent clinicians but also outstanding leaders.
The workshop was facilitated by Prof Dr Samir Riaz Qazi and Prof Mahwish Arooj.LGH MS Prof Faryad Hussain, faculty members, Dr Saira Zeeshan and other senior doctors were also present.
Participants were equipped with practical skills in modern healthcare leadership strategies, effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and timely decision-making in high-pressure hospital environments.
Speakers highlighted that leadership is not a position but a way of behaving. It requires broad vision, integrity and empathy. Transformational leadership is the key to enabling medical professionals to tackle contemporary challenges and bring sustainable improvements to the system.
Prof Amina Ahsan Cheema, Chief Organiser of the programme, said the Faculty Development Programme seeks to empower teachers to ensure a brighter future for medical education.At the conclusion of the workshop, participants expressed their resolve to implement the knowledge and principles gained in their respective departments to elevate teaching standards and improve patient care in hospitals.
