PGMI–AMCON’ 2025 | Pre-Conference Academic Workshop 📍 Radiology Department, Lahore General Hospital 🗓️ 4th December 2025 We are pleased to share the successful conduct of the pre-conference workshop titled “Into Peer Review: Writing Articles That Meet Scholarly Standards.” Organized for Postgraduate Residents, the session focused on strengthening research writing skills and enhancing their capacity for high-quality scholarly publication. The workshop was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Principal PGMI/AMC/LGH, who emphasized that research is the backbone of medical progress and that empowering residents with strong academic writing and peer-review expertise strengthens not only their professional growth but also the scientific credibility of the institution. His commitment to fostering a culture of high-quality research and scholarly excellence continues to drive the academic vision of PGMI. The session was expertly facilitated by Prof. Dr. Adeela Shahid, Editor-in-Chief JSMD, who delivered an insightful and practical training on manuscript development, peer-review processes, and common pitfalls leading to rejection. Co-facilitator Dr. Ali Mansoor further enriched the workshop with valuable guidance on academic integrity, clarity in scientific writing, and aligning manuscripts with journal standards. Special appreciation goes to Prof. Dr. Nighat Haroon Khan, HOD Radiology, for her commendable supervision and support in organizing this important academic activity. 🌟 The workshop concluded with enthusiastic participation and highly positive feedback from residents, reaffirming PGMI’s commitment to nurturing competent clinician-researchers equipped for meaningful scientific contribution.
