PGD Class of 2023 on the stairs of Dr. Moazam's residence after the annual dinner at her home.
PGD Class of 2023 reflect on their challenges
Oh My Blog!
Beenish Syed
As a PGD student, my life became a roller coaster ride of never ending assignments, readings, and end of module tests. But posting on the monthly “Blog” was my most daunting task. Before acquiring an “ethical lens” I was unable to see the ethical issues embedded in my daily routine as a doctor. So I decided to write about these on the Blog. To my delight, my postings generated lively discussions among my colleagues and the faculty.
Challenging My Own Beliefs
Atif Mahmood
When I first started my PGD journey, the hardest thing to do was to tackle morally dubious subjects. Having to navigate through difficult moral conundrums made me more aware of subtleties that exist outside textbooks and made me question my beliefs. However, this discomfort helped me grow, giving me a better knowledge of other people’s viewpoints and forming my own moral compass.
From Reels to Ethics
Saima Saleem
After years of working as a filmmaker and media person, embarking on my PGD journey in CBEC felt like a genre shift. Initially, I felt lost amongst the medical jargon but for me the most challenging part was to unlearn my own biases. In stark contrast to the hero-doctor image depicted in media, I realized the ethical tightrope medical professionals walk daily.
The Prejudice of Certainties
Arsalan Khan
Enrolling in PGD bioethics, entrenched in scientific facts and anchored in religion, I stumbled into the grays of uncertainties. The once clear “facts” blurred, exposing unexamined biases. Graduating from the one year program, I now recognize the paramount challenge: understanding other points of view, untainted by the distorting hues of personal opinion.