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World Heart Day
A full-scale campaign at ULTH under Prof. Dr. Zeeshan — ECG workshop, poster competition, BLS recognition and awareness, capped by a stage built by hand.
29 Sep 2025 · ULTH
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Finding the rhythm
A student-led movement translating textbook knowledge into real-world impact — clinical exposure, research, and community awareness, beating as one across Pakistan.
CARDIG is a dynamic, student-led initiative rooted in the vision of translating knowledge into meaningful, real-world impact.
Born at the University College of Medicine & Dentistry, CARDIG creates a platform where students engage in clinical exposure, research opportunities, community awareness, and skill development. By bridging the gap between textbook learning and practical application, we empower students to develop critical thinking, leadership, and a deeper understanding of cardiovascular health in real clinical settings — and we are committed to expanding our reach nationally.
A glimpse of CARDIG in motion — and we're only getting started.
A full-scale campaign at ULTH under Prof. Dr. Zeeshan — ECG workshop, poster competition, BLS recognition and awareness, capped by a stage built by hand.
29 Sep 2025 · ULTHOur step into public health — a free camp in Androon Lahore with 34 volunteers offering BP, blood-sugar and pulse screening, consultations and on-site medicine.
26 Oct · 300+ servedHands-on CPR and AED training on adult and infant manikins, with the Department of Cardiology — AHA-aligned, with 3 CPD-accredited hours.
26 Sep · 53 trainedCPR, first aid and emergency-scene management delivered with Rescue 1122 — real lifesaving competency beyond the lecture hall.
22 Oct · CPR & First Aid100+ riders cycled across Lake City from 8:30 AM, championing preventive cardiology — the rider who logged 30+ km took home a bicycle.
30 Sep · 100+ cyclistsSystematic ECG interpretation, rhythm analysis and case-based discussion with Prof. Dr. Zeeshan — one of our most attended sessions.
18 Sep · 60+ attendeesSupervised early clinical exposure for junior students — cardiology OPDs, ECG interpretation, cath lab and ETT rooms, in small focused groups.
Weekly · ULTHBuilding a publication culture — research methodology, cardiology research gaps and structured sub-teams, from first question to manuscript.
22 Sep · 50+ joinedOur podcast series — candid faculty conversations decoding the science of the heart, recorded with Prof. Dr. Zeeshan and built as an archive for future batches.
9 Nov · PodcastAn online session on tackling ischemic & coronary heart disease, with guest speakers Dr. Imthiaz Manoly and Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Malik — in collaboration with SIG.
28 Sep · Online"A multidisciplinary approach to medicine" — exploring clinical practice beyond the classroom with international guest Shayan Malik, MPharm (UK).
Online · InternationalOriginal student research on hypertension and ECG innovation — hand-drawn posters, models and creative artwork, open to all MBBS & BDS students, with a prize pool of Rs 18,000.
29 Sep · Rs 18k poolA basic-research, hands-on workshop series with UCMD RISE — building research skills from the ground up, from first question to manuscript.
May 2026 · with UCMD RISE
The steering core — direction, accountability, and the decisions that move CARDIG forward.
Where medicine meets engineering — the website, AI projects and cardiac technology.
Study circles, methodology and publication — turning student curiosity into real research.
Times Circulating — our monthly publication decoding the science of the heart.
Reels, campaigns and coverage — the voice and visual identity of CARDIG.
Workshops, camps and conferences — the team that puts CARDIG in the room.
Budgets, sponsors and ledgers — keeping the society sustainable.
Drives and donations — funding the work that reaches the community.
Recruitment, records and morale — building the council and keeping it active.
Nine of our specialised teams · 52 members and counting — want to lead or join one? Membership opens the door.
A highly respected cardiologist who has dedicated his career to advancing innovation in cardiology while nurturing the next generation of medical professionals.
Under Dr. Malik's mentorship, CARDIG bridges the classroom and the clinic — giving students the guidance, exposure and inspiration to pursue cardiovascular medicine with confidence.
"From every beat to every chart, we decode the science of the heart — guiding minds with knowledge true, bringing clearer care to me and you."
Our first edition is out — going monthly from here.
Open to every medical student. Join CARDIG, find your team, and help build a movement that's growing across Pakistan — one heartbeat at a time.