President-Elect, World Association of Cultural Psychiatry | Vice President, Pakistan Psychiatric Society | Professor of Psychiatry | Director Research, PMC.
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.
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
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.
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.
On October 4th, Prof. Muhammad Irfan gave a talk on the role of research at the 3rd Northwest Annual Research Conference after participating as an expert panelist in the inaugural session. His talk focused on the vital role of research in the career of young health professionals.
A profound honor to give a keynote talk at KMC, an institution that holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater; an emotional moment to return as a keynote speaker, especially after having the privilege of being a keynote speaker at their inaugural research conference
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan gave a keynote address at the KMC-IRC 2024, held on October 2nd, 2024. As an esteemed alumnus of Khyber Medical College, Prof. Irfan’s presentation, titled "Mentorship in Research: Training Early Career Researchers for Potential Challenges,"
On 28th September 2024, Prof Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC and President of the Pakistan Association of Medical Editors, gave a keynote talk at Khyber Girls Medical College on “The Importance of Research in a Medical Career.”
Mental health isn't just a topic for headlines or one-day events; it’s a lifelong journey of resilience, support, and understanding. Let’s commit to creating spaces where struggles are met with empathy, conversations with care, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not stigma.
On 24th August 2024, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director of ORIC and President of the Pakistan Association of Medical Editors, conducted a workshop at the First Undergraduate Health Professions Conference held at Women Medical & Dental College,
On September 6th, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan gave a talk at a Multidisciplinary Symposium on Diabetes which was organized by Pakistan Islamic Medical Association, titled ‘Addressing Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes: Mental Health & Emotional Well-being.’
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Professor of Psychiatry & Public Health and Director ORIC, engaged in a dialogue at the “Mental Health: Awareness and Stigma regarding Mental Illness” panel discussion during the Peshawar Literature Festival event that took place on 22nd February, 2024
Prof Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director Research Prime Foundation & President Elect WACP, led an engaging workshop on March 6th as part of the 17th UMR, focusing on ‘Social Intelligence and Empathetic Thinking: Awakening Compassion & Understanding in Teamwork.’ Throughout the session,
Prof Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director ORIC exercised his expertise as a judge in the quiz competition and extended a heartfelt vote of thanks at the 17th UMR conference held on the 6th & 7th of March , 2024.
On March 11, 2024, the ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization) and Prime Institute of Public Health hosted a meeting for discussion on integrative work between both offices.