Alliance Doctors Forum

Vision

To empower doctors in Pakistan—especially young and early-career professionals—through quality education, fair opportunities, professional support, and ethical leadership, contributing to a just, equitable, and efficient healthcare system.

Context & Purpose

Doctors in Pakistan, particularly young and newly graduated ones, face a host of systemic challenges:

• Job insecurity and underemployment, especially after house jobs
• Poor working conditions and low salaries, even in government hospitals
• Limited postgraduate training opportunities and quotas
• Lack of mentorship and structured career guidance
• Exposure to violence and harassment in healthcare settings
• Burnout and mental health issues
• Delays in recognition and registration processes (e.g., PMC-related issues)
  The Alliance Doctors Forum is designed to respond to these realities by creating a support ecosystem for doctors at all career stages, advocating for reform, and promoting continuous development.

Objectives

1. Giving a formal role in policy making 
2. Support Career Growth – Provide guidance, resources, and mentorship for house officers, medical officers, and specialists.
3. Promote Professional Development – Facilitate access to postgraduate education, clinical training, and continuous learning.
4. Advocate for Doctors’ Rights – Represent doctors in dialogue with health authorities on salaries, workplace safety, and fair treatment.
5. Improve Work Environment – Raise awareness and push for structural reforms in public and private sector hospitals.
6. Build Ethical and Community-Oriented Practice – Encourage humane, ethical, and patient-centered care.
7. Support Mental Health & Wellbeing – Provide support systems for stress, burnout, and emotional health.
8. Connect with Global Medical Community – Enable exposure to international career paths, research, and exchange.

Key Programs

1. Young Doctors Career Pathway Program
   • Guidance on specialization (FCPS, MD/MS, MRCP, PLAB, USMLE, etc.)
   • Fellowship and scholarship information sessions
   • CV, interview, and portfolio building workshops
2. Residency & Postgraduate Mentorship Circles
   • Senior doctors mentor juniors preparing for training programs
   • Insider tips for clearing entrance tests and interviews
3. Legal & Safety Support Cell
   • Help in cases of harassment, workplace violence, and unjust dismissals
   • Awareness of doctors’ rights and legal protections
4. Health & Wellbeing Initiative
   • Mental health counseling services
   • Peer support networks and workshops on work-life balance
5. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Series
   • Regular updates on clinical practice, diagnostics, and patient management
   • Webinars with local and international experts
6. Public Health & Ethics Dialogue
   • Promote ethical medical practice and community health awareness
   • Train doctors in communication, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
7. Women in Medicine Program
   • Support for career continuity, leadership development, and maternity support
   • Advocacy against gender discrimination and harassment
8. Doctors’ Employment & Freelance Platform
   • Job board for hospital positions, research roles, telemedicine opportunities
   • Training for digital health practice and remote consultation platforms
9. Policy & Advocacy Forums
   • Dialogue with PMC, health departments, and hospitals on pressing issues:
     • Salary structure
     • Security protocols
     • PG training reforms
     • Hospital infrastructure
10. Annual Doctors Leadership Summit

• Celebrate achievements, hold policy discussions, and build a collective voice for healthcare reform