Attiq Ur Rehman
General Secretary,
Northwest Students Research Society (NSRS)
The Northwest Students Research Society (NSRS) is a student-led academic society dedicated to promoting undergraduate medical research through structured guidance, faculty mentorship, and collaborative learning. NSRS provides a vibrant platform where students can transform their basic research ideas into publishable work while gaining critical skills in scientific inquiry, teamwork, and innovation.
Founded with the goal to embed research culture into medical education, NSRS regularly organizes workshops, competitions, webinars, and collaborative programs to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical research application.
Objectives
- To raise awareness about ethical, impactful undergraduate medical research.
- To provide hands-on mentorship and project guidance to students.
- To enhance critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
- To connect students with faculty for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- To create a research-active student community across all years of MBBS.
Key Activities by NSRS:
- Organizes research quiz competitions (Kahoot-based).
- Conducts workshops/webinars, masterclasses on SPSS, meta-analysis, and clinical audit writing.
- Launches nationwide ambassadorship programs.
- Collaborating with the Global Surgery Department (GSD) for arranging journal clubs and co-hosting AI exhibition, research pitch competition, peer review competition, and ethical courtroom in their symposium.
- Supporting students in their publication pathway.
Why Join NSRS as an ambassador?
- Guided entry into research and publication.
- National exposure through ambassador and grant programs.
- Improved academic CV with workshops, competitions, and presentations.
- Networking with faculty and national research bodies.
- Certificates, Letters of Recommendation (LoRs), and co-authorship opportunities in NSRS-led projects.
NSRS Cabinet 2025
- Staff advisor: Dr. Almas Fasih Khattak
- General Secretary: Attiq Ur Rehman (Final Year MBBS)
- Assistant Secretary: Zahoor Ahmed Khan (4th Year MBBS)
- Finance Wing Head: Taskeen Babar (Final Year MBBS)
- Media Wing Head: Shumaila Jamshed Khan (Final Year MBBS)
- Journal Club Incharge: Haleem Nasir (4th Year MBBS)
- Emerging Researcher Wing Head: Zarghuna Akbar (4th Year MBBS)
- Workshops & Webinars Wing Head: Ammar Ahmad Yosufzai (4th Year MBBS)
- Publication Support Wing Head: Jamal Shah (4th Year MBBS)
- Events & Conference Wing Head: Ayan Nadeem (4th Year MBBS)
- Outreach & External Affairs Wing Head: Hashir Ul Jiyad (4th Year MBBS)
- Designing Head: Naveed Khan (4th Year MBBS)
Message from the General Secretary
Attiq ur Rehman, Final Year MBBS
“In the ever-evolving field of medicine, research is no longer optional, it’s essential & a need of the day rather. At NSRS, we are working to make research accessible, meaningful, and sustainable for every medical student. This year, our cabinet has been restructured into focused wings to enhance efficiency and productivity. With initiatives ranging from the quizz competition to publication pathway bootcamps, we are committed to ensuring that every student finds a place, a mentor, and a meaningful experience in research. I’m honored to lead this passionate team, and I look forward to what we will achieve together.”