Alumni Academic Sessions

CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOP

The Alumni Association of Dental College HITEC-IMS organized another exciting event, a ‘Career Skills Workshop’ on Wednesday, 4th February 2026. The workshop was preceded by hands-on training on job interview skills. A panel of selection board was appointed to conduct mock interviews. The board consisted of Dr Beenish Qureshi, Dr Amir Rafiq, Dr Shazana Rana, Dr Rabia and Maj Azhar. The workshop commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by opening remarks by the President of the Alumni Association. The workshop featured a series of informative lectures aimed at enhancing students’ professional readiness. Dr. Bilal, Demonstrator from the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, delivered a session on Digital Professionalism, focusing on social media ethics and management. This was followed by Dr. Rida Batool from the department of Oral Pathology, who conducted an insightful lecture on LinkedIn optimization and professional email management. A comprehensive session on CV writing was delivered by Dr. Khadeja from the department of Oral Medicine, after which Dr. Shahan from department of Periodontology, addressed the participants on effective communication skills and strategies for acing interviews. The workshop also included a panel discussion to provide feedback on the mock interviews previously mentioned. The primary objective of these interviews was to boost participants’ confidence and familiarize them with real-world interview formats. The panel members shared valuable feedback and addressed queries raised by the participants, making the session highly interactive and beneficial. The event concluded with group photographs, marking a successful and impactful workshop.

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Alumni Counselling Session by Dr. Sabeen Aymen Bukhari

On 31^st August 2023, the HITEC Dental Alumni Council (HIDAC) organized an enriching academic counseling session for alumni members. The session aimed to provide valuable guidance and support to alumni who were interested in furthering their education, exploring new career paths, or seeking academic advice. The event featured a distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Sabeen Aymen Bukhari, an Aesthetic Practitioner, International Speaker, Chairperson at Emirates pathology and Digital Pathology, who shared their knowledge and insights on Genetic Engineering, Patient Interaction, Career Counselling and matters related to Treatment Planning.

Following the presentation, there was an interactive question-and-answer session where alumni had the opportunity to seek personalized advice from the guest speaker. Alumni members asked questions related to choosing the right academic programs, applying for scholarships, balancing work and studies, and transitioning to new careers. The guest speaker provided insightful responses, addressing the concerns of the attendees effectively.

The event not only empowered alumni in their academic and professional pursuits but also strengthened the bond within the alumni community.

Alumni counselling session by dentist Dr Zulfiqar Ali Durrani

The HIDAC Alumni council conducted another learning opportunity in the form of a counselling session by renowned general dentist Dr Zulfiqar Ali Durrani, practicing in Boston, USA. He had a lot to share in regards to clinicians looking to practice in the US, what they can expect from the country and its licensing exams and how they can maintain their work life balance so as to make the maximum of their efforts. He was joined by Dr Fatima, an orthodonotist who practises in well known clinics in Islamabad and Dr Mohtada, who is currently serving as the principal of Watim Dental College.

We would like to extend our warmest regards to all three for making time out of their busy schedule and sharing their experiences with us.