Anti-inflammatory effect of thymoquinone in comparison with methotrexate on pristane induced arthritis in rats
Anti-inflammatory effect of thymoquinone in comparison with methotrexate on pristane induced arthritis in rats. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2015; 65(5);519-25.
Biological activities of commonly used medicinal plants from ghazi brotha, Attock district
Biological activities of commonly used medicinal plants from ghazi brotha, Attock district. Pakistan Journal of Botony. 2015; 47(1):113-20.
Biological screening of indigenous knowledge based plants used in diarrheal treatment
Biological screening of indigenous knowledge based plants used in diarrheal treatment. Pakistan Journal of Botony. 2015; 45(4):1375-82
Comparative assessment of student’s academic performance in multiple choice questions versus short essay questions in Pharmacology examinations of a medical college of Pakistan
Comparative assessment of student’s academic performance in multiple choice questions versus short essay questions in Pharmacology examinations of a medical college of Pakistan. Journal of Rehman Medical Institute. 2015;1(2):23-28.
Comparative evaluation of thymoquinone and methotrexate in lung inflammation in murine model of rheumatiod arthritis
Comparative evaluation of thymoquinone and methotrexate in lung inflammation in murine model of rheumatiod arthritis. Journal of Postgarduate Medical Institute. 2015; 29(2):88-92.
Comparison of the therapeutic effects of thymoquinone and methotrexate on renal injury in pristane induced arthritis in rats
Comparison of the therapeutic effects of thymoquinone and methotrexate on renal injury in pristane induced arthritis in rats. Journal of college of Physician and Surgeon. 2015; 25(2):205-08.
Problem based learning in comparison with lecture based learning among medical students
Problem based learning in comparison with lecture based learning among medical students. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2015; 66(6):650-3.
Academic performance of day scholars versus boarders in pharmacology examinations of a medical school in Pakistan
Academic performance of day scholars versus boarders in pharmacology examinations of a medical school in Pakistan. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2016; 66(9):1094-97.
Effect of Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose, Hyperinsulinemia, and Insulin Resistance in Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Effect of Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose, Hyperinsulinemia, and Insulin Resistance in Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Monthly Forum. 2016; 26(12):41-45.
Academic performance of male in comparison with female undergraduate medical students in Pharmacology examinations
Academic performance of male in comparison with female undergraduate medical students in Pharmacology examinations. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2017; 67(2):204-08.
Antibiotic Use In Infants: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals
Antibiotic Use In Infants: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals. Professional Medical journal. 2017; 23(3): 371-75.
Class attendance of Pharmacology students of Rehman Medical College as a determinant of academic performance
Class attendance of Pharmacology students of Rehman Medical College as a determinant of academic performance. Journal of Rehman Medical Institute. 2017;3-4:14-20.
Chronic kidney and liver disease; assessment of prescribers’ knowledge regarding antibiotic prescription.
Chronic kidney and liver disease; assessment of prescribers’ knowledge regarding antibiotic prescription. Professional Medical journal. 2017;24(5):781-86.
Dr. Rizwan Faisal
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Department:
Pharmacology -
Designation:
Professor
Dr. Rizwan Faisal did his MBBS in 2005 and M.Phil in Pharmacology from P.G.M.I Lahore in 2013. He is currently enrolled in a PhD programme of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar. After graduation he had the opportunity to work in various public and private medical colleges. He joined Rehman Medical College back in 2012 as senior lecturer, due to his dedication and commitment he was promoted to Assistant Professor. Currently, he is working as an Associate Professor.
Dr. Rizwan Faisal has published 25 research papers in National and International journals. He has attended multiple workshops related with Pharmacology, Medical Education and Research. He is the year chair of 3rd year MBBS curriculum committee of Rehman medical college since 2014.
Area of expertise
- Teaching & Research
Course Taught
- Almost all units of Pharmacology
Qualification
- MBBS
- M.Phil
- PhD
Certification
- Attended workshop on ‘Integration in medical curriculum’’
- Attended workshop on ‘Research proposal development’
- Attended a short course on ‘Problem based learning’
- Attended workshop on ‘MCQs development & writing’
- Attended workshop on ‘EMQs development & writing’
- Attended workshop on ‘Emerging trends in curriculum design and assessment’
- Attended workshop on ‘Objective writing’
- Attended workshop on ‘Biosafety, biosecurity and bio-risk management’
- Attended workshop in ‘Strengthening and sustaining a network of public and animal health clinical laboratories in Pakistan’
- Attended workshop on ‘Statistical package for social sciences’
Publication
Anti-inflammatory effect of thymoquinone in comparison with methotrexate on pristane induced arthritis in rats
Anti-inflammatory effect of thymoquinone in comparison with methotrexate on pristane induced arthritis in rats. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2015; 65(5);519-25.
Biological activities of commonly used medicinal plants from ghazi brotha, Attock district
Biological activities of commonly used medicinal plants from ghazi brotha, Attock district. Pakistan Journal of Botony. 2015; 47(1):113-20.
Biological screening of indigenous knowledge based plants used in diarrheal treatment
Biological screening of indigenous knowledge based plants used in diarrheal treatment. Pakistan Journal of Botony. 2015; 45(4):1375-82
Comparative assessment of student’s academic performance in multiple choice questions versus short essay questions in Pharmacology examinations of a medical college of Pakistan
Comparative assessment of student’s academic performance in multiple choice questions versus short essay questions in Pharmacology examinations of a medical college of Pakistan. Journal of Rehman Medical Institute. 2015;1(2):23-28.
Comparative evaluation of thymoquinone and methotrexate in lung inflammation in murine model of rheumatiod arthritis
Comparative evaluation of thymoquinone and methotrexate in lung inflammation in murine model of rheumatiod arthritis. Journal of Postgarduate Medical Institute. 2015; 29(2):88-92.
Comparison of the therapeutic effects of thymoquinone and methotrexate on renal injury in pristane induced arthritis in rats
Comparison of the therapeutic effects of thymoquinone and methotrexate on renal injury in pristane induced arthritis in rats. Journal of college of Physician and Surgeon. 2015; 25(2):205-08.
Problem based learning in comparison with lecture based learning among medical students
Problem based learning in comparison with lecture based learning among medical students. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2015; 66(6):650-3.
Academic performance of day scholars versus boarders in pharmacology examinations of a medical school in Pakistan
Academic performance of day scholars versus boarders in pharmacology examinations of a medical school in Pakistan. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2016; 66(9):1094-97.
Effect of Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose, Hyperinsulinemia, and Insulin Resistance in Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Effect of Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose, Hyperinsulinemia, and Insulin Resistance in Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Monthly Forum. 2016; 26(12):41-45.
Academic performance of male in comparison with female undergraduate medical students in Pharmacology examinations
Academic performance of male in comparison with female undergraduate medical students in Pharmacology examinations. Journal of Pakistan Medical association. 2017; 67(2):204-08.
Antibiotic Use In Infants: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals
Antibiotic Use In Infants: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals. Professional Medical journal. 2017; 23(3): 371-75.
Class attendance of Pharmacology students of Rehman Medical College as a determinant of academic performance
Class attendance of Pharmacology students of Rehman Medical College as a determinant of academic performance. Journal of Rehman Medical Institute. 2017;3-4:14-20.
Chronic kidney and liver disease; assessment of prescribers’ knowledge regarding antibiotic prescription.
Chronic kidney and liver disease; assessment of prescribers’ knowledge regarding antibiotic prescription. Professional Medical journal. 2017;24(5):781-86.
Awards/Honors
- Received certificate of appreciation for exceptional contributions in planning and developing 3rd year MBBS curriculum as Year Chair
- Received certificate of appreciation for contribution to undergraduate medical research activities as Research supervisor
Professional membership
- Member of Pakistan Society of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Member of the panel of examination department of Khyber Medical University for paper checking and practical examinations.
- Member of the Editorial board of the Research Committee of Rehman Medical College.
- Reviewer for the Journal of Khyber Medical University
