Empowering Family Physicians
An SECP registered institute dedicated to the professional growth of Family Physicians across Pakistan and region.
Serving Physicians across the nation and region
CIFM provides Family Medicine education to MBBS graduates, house officers, doctors posted at Basic Health Units (BHU), Rural Health Centers (RHU), Tehsil Headquarter (THQ) Hospitals, District Headquarter (DHQ) Hospitals, Corporate sector, Armed Forces, practicing general practitioners, fresh medical graduates and teachers of family medicine.
CIFM is based in Lahore and operates through
District Chapters
Network of Training sites
Online distant education
Our Core Programs
Choose the program that fits your practice
MCPS and MRCGP [INT] Course
A prestigious preparatory program designed for doctors seeking specialized membership. This course features over 100 updated video lectures, physical examination modules, and clinical procedure videos to ensure mastery of written components.
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OSCE and TOACS
Master the task-oriented assessment of clinical skills. This specialized course provides rich audiovisual resources on communication skills, breaking bad news, and counseling, alongside mock clinical cases designed to simulate real exam environments for MCPS and MRCGP [INT].
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Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM)
Alligned with the SDG-3 goal for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Specially designed for fresh MBBS graduates, this course provides post-graduate level training to build the confidence and competence required for independent clinical practice. Includes clinical attachments and comprehensive syllabus coverage aligned with PM&DC standards.
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Family Medicine residency program
A comprehensive, structured residency program designed for medical graduates seeking a specialist career path. This program focuses on building advanced clinical expertise and practice management skills to meet both national and international professional standards.
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Faculty Development Program
Transition from clinician to medical educator. This "Train-the-Trainer" program impacts practical skills in clinical teaching, student assessment, and presentation. Perfect for specialists (MCPS/MRCGP) aspiring to join medical faculty across Pakistan.
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Leadership that shapes family medicine
Academic Council
The Academic Council is the supreme academic body of CIFM, composed of distinguished professors. This council is responsible for designing core curricula, approving institutional standards, and guiding educational innovation across all medical programs to ensure they meet the highest national and international requirements.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council brings a high-level institutional perspective by integrating insights from medical leaders, health administrators, and practice representatives from across Pakistan. This body ensures that CIFM’s training remains responsive to the evolving needs of the healthcare system and underserved communities.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee manages the institute’s daily operations, financial sustainability, and strategic growth. By overseeing district chapters and institutional governance, this committee ensures accountability and provides the operational framework necessary to deliver excellence in family medicine education nationwide.
Our core pillars
Three principles guide everything we build at CIFM
Excellence in Family Medicine education
Rigorous curriculum design with faculty leadership and structured competency development
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Supervised training and residency pathways
Mentored clinical rotations building diagnostic skill and independent clinical judgment
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CME, research and publication support
Continuous professional development with hands-on guidance for research and advancement
The Journal of Medical Practitioners
CIFM's official peer-reviewed publication advances primary care research through Logixs Journals' open-access platform, ensuring clinical insights reach practitioners and policymakers globally. Rigorous academic integrity standards and comprehensive author support tools amplify the voice of family medicine across Pakistan and the region.
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