Fajar Raza

• Initiated meetings with the Program Director to discuss curricular needs of residents.
• Facilitated weekly seminars for residents on the theory and clinical application of psychodynamic psychiatry.
• Incorporated online clinical psychotherapy videos and lectures to moderate discussions on different psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Maintained records of course enrollment, attendance and progress made by residents in the program.
• Assisted residents in their second and third year of training to locate potential patients for psychotherapy.

• Collaborated with committee members to identify areas of improvements in existing curriculum design.
• Implemented new online courses on neuroscience and psychopharmacology in the weekly didactic seminars.
• Assisted in delegating work to resident members based on educational priorities and goals.
• Maintained records of attendance and follow-up tasks.

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes among Pediatric Residents in Lahore, Pakistan, Pakistan Pediatric Journal, 09/2019, 64th Annual American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference, True
• Clinical Ethics in Pediatrics: An International Perspective, The Journal of Clinical Ethics, 03/2019
• Changing Paradigms for Young Professionals: Establishing Medical Ethics Curricula in Pakistan, Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law Conference, 09/2018

Most Active Member of the UNESCO Bioethics Unit, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, 10/2018, Awarded for teamwork, creativity and organizational abilities on the occasion of "World Bioethics Day" celebrated for the first time at SMDC in collaboration with UNESCO

• TASKEEN, Karachi, Pakistan, Core team member and Social Media Manager, 09/2015 - 10/2016, Conducted free community-based interactive workshops for adults and families, Taught coping skills and compassionate listening to school-going children through "Wellness Seminars", Worked with the team to develop a culturally sensitive teaching curriculum for the workshops, Headed the Social Media Mental Health Awareness Campaign
• Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, Volunteer, Dementia Support Group, 06/2015 - 06/2016, Promoted Dementia-awareness campaigns and taught coping skills to the patients' caregivers and family members by co-facilitating interactive sessions
• Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, Volunteer, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 01/2015 - 07/2016, Assisted in the establishment of a liaison between the Department of Head and Neck Oncology and the Department of Psychiatry, Helped incorporate mindfulness-based body relaxation exercises in the monthly meetings for survivors and caregivers
• KASHANA-E-ATFAL-O-NAUNIHAL, Karachi, Pakistan, Unpaid Volunteer, 05/2014 - 04/2016, Taught English classes and personal grooming skills in a fun environment to girls aged 8-16

• Eastern Philosophy & Spirituality
• Mindfulness Meditation
• Pakistani Art
• Pakistani instrumental and folk music
• Travel