Role of educational institutions in promoting medical research and publications in Pakistan

  • Muhammad Aslam Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
Keywords: Editing, Educational Institutions, Healthcare, Medical Journalism

Abstract

There are several types of journalism like political journalism, crime journalism, business journalism, arts journalism, celebrity journalism, sports journalism, education journalism and so-forth. There is a dire need to nurture medical journalism in Pakistan. A science journalist reports news and other information about science to the general public. This involves consisting new searches, new discoveries and relevant findings, interviews with expert scientists and researchers. It conveys the information and ways that a non-specialist audience can understand.

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Author Biography

Muhammad Aslam, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Advisor Post Graduate Programs

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Published
2022-09-03
How to Cite
1.
Aslam M. Role of educational institutions in promoting medical research and publications in Pakistan. JSTMU [Internet]. 3Sep.2022 [cited 15May2024];5(1):1-. Available from: https://j.stmu.edu.pk/ojs/index.php/jstmu/article/view/197