Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has officially launched the e-Doctors 2.0 Certification Coursea self-paced, online training initiative aimed at revitalizing clinical competencies in primary care through a comprehensive Family Medicine approach.

The launch event, held at the Karachi Press Club, was presided over by Interim Vice Chancellor Prof. Jahan Ara Hasan, whose visionary leadership played a pivotal role in bringing the course to fruition. The ceremony was attended by course committee members, DUHS faculty, and representatives from partnering organizations, highlighting the collaborative effort behind this transformative educational initiative.

Developed in technical partnership with EduCast and supported by the Islamic Development Bank, the program is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen Pakistans digital health infrastructure and primary healthcare systems.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Hasan emphasized the significance of accessible, high-quality medical education in shaping the future of healthcare in Pakistan. This course is a major stride towards digitalizing clinical training and making continuous medical education more inclusive and effective, she said.

The program’s leadership team includes:

• Dr. Fatima Kanwal, Course Director and Head, Department of Family Medicine, DIMC, DUHS

• Dr. Aayesha Butt, Course Coordinator and Advisor, Senior Registrar, Family Medicine

• Dr. Anum Arshad Beg, Head, Department of Family Medicine, DMC, DUHS

• Prof. Dr. Asima Faisal, Director, Institute of Business and Health Management (IBHM), DUHS

• Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Chair & Principal, Dow College of Pharmacy

• Mr. Abdullah Butt, CEO, EduCast

The course team acknowledged the remarkable efforts of DUHS faculty in developing rich educational content and delivering high-quality recorded lectures, which form the core of this robust learning platform.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Educatione-Doctors 2.0 exemplifies DUHSs ongoing commitment to fostering lifelong learning opportunities and improving health systems across Pakistan.

This initiative not only marks a significant achievement for DUHS but also sets a new benchmark for digitally-enabled medical education in the region.