Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan gave an insightful talk on ‘Balancing Innovation with Cultural Sensitivity: Ethical AI in Clinical Trials’ at the “Symposium on Clinical Trials in the Era of AI”, held on January 30, 2025, at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
ensuring that advancements benefit diverse populations in an ethically responsible manner. The session sparked meaningful discussions on how to uphold cultural sensitivity in the face of rapid technological innovation in healthcare.
Prof. Muhammad Irfan, President-Elect of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, served as the main judge for the "Shark Tank: Presentations by Early Career Psychiatrists" competition, emerging psychiatrists pitched innovative ideas, on January 3rd, 2025 at the 24th, 1/2
Paving the way for innovative leadership, We are excited to see all that you are yet to achieve in the future! ✨
On 3rd December 2024, Prof. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC and President Elect of World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, chaired the concluding session of the symposium, facilitating discussions on emerging trends and challenges in clinical trial design and implementation.
Prof. Irfan emphasized the need for culturally sensitive frameworks and robust patient safety protocols to ensure equitable and ethical research practices. He underscored the importance of public health leadership in fostering innovation and trust in clinical research.
On October 17th, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC and Professor of Psychiatry, conducted a workshop ‘Managing Burnout: Balancing Career Growth with Mental Well-being’ at Gandhara University for the 2nd International Surgeon Muhammad Kabir Conference.
On October 10th , 2024, “World Mental Health Day” the Psychiatry Department of MTI/KTH Peshawar, in collaboration with The Psych Interest Group of Khyber Medical College, hosted an impactful event in honor of World Mental Health Day at Khyber Medical College.




























