Urooj Aamir
Pharmacology Educator & Clinical Researcher
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Pharmacology educator and clinical researcher with more than a decade of university-level teaching across medical, dental, and graduate health-professions programs. Eleven-plus years of classroom and small-group instruction in pharmacology for MBBS, BDS, DPT, and M.Phil. students, with deep expertise in integrated curriculum design, case- and problem-based learning, and assessment development and validation. Author of 21 peer-reviewed publications, including multiple randomized controlled trials in endocrine and reproductive pharmacology.
Certified in Health Professions Education (CHPE) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Holds an M.Phil. in Pharmacology and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (equivalent to a U.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery per international credential evaluation standards).
Experience
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology - Baqai Medical University - Karachi, Pakistan
(2021-12 - 2025-09)
- Taught pharmacology to M.Phil., MBBS, BDS, and DPT students through lectures, case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL), and bioethics-integrated sessions.
- Coordinated postgraduate pharmacology programs and the undergraduate BDS pharmacology curriculum.
- Designed and validated assessments — including multiple-choice questions, structured essay questions, and OSPE stations — aligned with accreditation standards.
- Mentored students individually and in small groups; served as an external examiner at affiliated institutions.
- Led independent and collaborative clinical research in endocrine pharmacology, focusing on insulin sensitizers, metformin, and probiotic combinations in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Designed, conducted, and analyzed randomized controlled trials contributing to the peer-reviewed literature in clinical pharmacology and reproductive endocrinology.
- Supervised graduate (M.Phil.) and undergraduate research projects from study design through manuscript preparation.
- Served on Animal House and Bioethics committees, supporting research compliance and ethical oversight.
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology - Baqai Medical University - Karachi, Pakistan
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Delivered lectures, practical sessions, and small-group learning for MBBS, BDS, and postgraduate students.
- Designed curricula, coordinated courses and timetables, and integrated innovative teaching and research methods.
- Guided student research, academic writing, and publications.
Lecturer in Pharmacology - Ziauddin University - Karachi, Pakistan
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
- Delivered lectures, practical sessions, and small-group learning for MBBS, BDS, and postgraduate students.
- Designed curricula and coordinated courses, timetables, and assessments.
- Guided student research, academic writing, and publications.
- Conducted thesis research leading to the M.Phil. degree and multiple publications.
Lecturer in Pharmacology - Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry - Karachi, Pakistan
(2014-10 - 2016-12)
- Developed and delivered lectures and practical pharmacology sessions; designed assessments including BCQs and EMQs.
- Strengthened professional partnerships and industry collaborations to enrich student learning.
General Dentist / House Officer - Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry - Karachi, Pakistan
(2013-04 - 2014-06)
- Managed patient care, treatment planning, and minor surgical procedures.
- Trained and supervised junior dental staff.
Education
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) - Pharmacology - Ziauddin Medical College (2020-08)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Dentistry - University of Karachi / Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (2013-12)
