The Violence Injury Prevention and Disability Unit (VIPD) at the Health Services Academy
Islamabad has been established to address the issues of violence, injury prevention, and
disability under the directives of the Health Services Academy.
Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected. In Pakistan, trauma-related injuries are a major public health concern, with road traffic accidents, falls, and violence being the leading causes of trauma.
The Fellowship in Trauma Research at the Violence Injury Prevention and Disability Unit
(VIPD Unit) is a dynamic 6-month online program designed to provide public health experts,
medical doctors and surgical practitioners with an intensive research experience especially
focused on Trauma and Emergency care.
This condensed fellowship aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to engage in impactful surgical research in this specialized field, all within the convenience of an online learning environment.