P R O S P E C T U S

FIRST COMMUNITY BASED & COMMUNITY ORIENTED

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN

BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

51, Deh Tor, Near Gadap Road, Super Highway, Karachi, PakistanPhone Nos.: BMU Exchange: (92-21) 34410293-298Admission Cell: Ext: 202, Direct: (92-21) 34410453

Baqai Hospital Nazimabad: (92-21) 36618396-8Fax: (92-21) 34410439, 34410317, 34410453

Email: admissioncell@baqai.edu.pkWebsite: www.baqai.edu.pk

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Vision 04Mission Statement 05Profile of Founder Chancellor 06Founder’s Message 07Message from Director Planning &Developement 08Recognitions 09MoU with Govt. of Maldives 10Introduction of Baqai Foundation 11Administration 13Board of Governors 14

Baqai Medical University

BMU - The formative years 15

Facilities at the Campus 19

Admission Program 23

Code of Conduct 26

Baqai Medical College 27

Undergraduate Program 29

Baqai Dental College 37

Fatima Hospital 42

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical

Sciences 45

Institute of Physical Theraphy 52

Institute of Medical Technology 55

Baqai College of Nursing 58

Institute of Health Management

Sciences 62

Institute of Diabetology and

Endocrinology 63

Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases 66

Institute of Hematology 67

Institute of Chest Diseases 68

Institute of Oncology 69

Institute of Information Technology 70

Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences 73

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Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate Programs 77Programs Recognized by CPSP 83Institute of Health Sciences 84

Social Obstetrics Unit 86

Baqai Institute of Reproductive &

Developmental Sciences 87

Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) 89

Countinuing Medical Education (CME) 90

Department of Students Affairs 92

Examination Department 92

Regulations for Examinations 93

Baqai Foundation

Baqai Foundation - Introduction 96

Baqai Vision 97

Baqai Model 98

Baqai Khushhal Nagar (Gharo) 100

Baqai Medical Complex

- Khuda ki Basti 102

- Vinder (Baluchistan) 103

Fahmi Health Education Centre 104

Shehar-e-Baqa 106

Baqai Cadet College 107

Press & Publications Dept. 110

VISION“To evolve as a nucleus for higherlearning with a resolution to besocially accountable, focused onproducing accomplished health careprofessionals for services in all spheresof life at the national and global level”

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MISSIONUniversity is dedicated to the growth ofcompetencies in its potential graduatesthrough dissemination of knowledge forpatient care, innovation in scholarship,origination of leadership skills, use oftechnological advancements andproviding noteworthy contributions tosociety through commendable service.

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Prof. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai(22-05-1935 to 10-07-2017)

MBBS, FRCS, FICS, FCPS

Founder Chancellor, Baqai Medical University

Prof. Dr. F. U. Baqai was born in Delhi, India in 1935. He completed his MBBSfrom Dow Medical College, Karachi in 1958 and FRCS from UK in 1964. Hewas a hardworking, highly motivated and visionary person. He laid thefoundation of Baqai Hospital, Nazimabad in late sixties and later establishedBaqai Foundation in 1976 with an objective to serve the deprived, lower andmiddle income community. He along with his wife, who is also a highly qualifieddistinguished gynecologist, continued their efforts to fulfill the needs of the

less privileged people in the community. Prof. Baqai was pioneer in establishingmedical education in private sector. He realized that there was dearth of

qualified medical professionals in the society. To overcome this scarcity,the idea for creating a community based medical college in private

sector came to his mind. The dream, which was consideredas joke of the year, becomes reality in 1986 when Baqai

Medical College was established in the rural area of Karachi.The horizon expanded in 1992 with the establishment ofBaqai Dental College, which was the first ever dentalcollege in the private sector. Their continued effortresulted in the establishment of Baqai MedicalUniversity, which was granted charter by theGovernment of Sindh in 1996. A number of other alliedhealth programs have since been initiated under theumbrella of this university, majority of which are firstin private sector in Pakistan.

Since the inception of Baqai Medical University,thousands of medical professionals have graduated,who are serving the humanity not only in Pakistan

but around the world. It was his idea, vision andsuccess that have been followed by many others

which resulted in the establishment of variousmedical colleges, institutes and universitiesacross the country in private sector. Prof. Baqaiwas decorated with various awards both

nationally and internationally, among thoseis Lifetime Achievement Award which he

received in 2006 from the President ofPakistan. He is resting in peace at theuniversity campus which he started

and where he struggled anddevoted his life in the betterment

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Prof. Dr. Zahida BaqaiVice Chancellor

Baqai Medical University

Prof. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai (Late)(1935 - 2017)

Founder Chancellor, Baqai Medical University

It is indeed a moment of great pride andprivilege for all Baqaians to welcome newstudents at Baqai Medical University (BMU)campus. We congratulate our brilliantfaculty members and students. From ideato materialization, they executed allacademic and non-academic programswith skill and finesse. They always makeus proud.

Since its inception in 1996, the year whenSindh Provincial Assembly granted charterto BMU, we have enthusiastically andremarkably accomplished our academicand research objectives. We havecontinuously added faculties, institutions,and facilitated a large number of studentsat graduate and postgraduate levels.

Conforming to our vision and mission, theBMU is committed to counter the growingdemand of the people for quality medicaleducation, specialized training, high qualityhealthcare and promotion of medicalresearch in Pakistan. The BMU is nurturingthe ambience of mutual respect, trust andconfidence that produces medicalpractitioners equipped with appropriatescientific knowledge, adequate clinical skill,and respect to local values with sustainableurge for lifelong learning.

BMU has set the objectives to develop,implement and evaluate the curricula invarious disciplines of medicine and dentistryto respond appropriately and proportionallyto changing paradigms of medical practicein our society. Teaching faculties of Basicand Clinical Sciences prepare students toacquire the competence to become notonly safe and sound Medical Professionalsbut facilitate them on better communicationand lifelong learning with analytical abilitiesand critical thinking.

Dear Students!

We are pleased to welcome you at BaqaiMedical University. You will find adequateacademics and research facilities, alongwith committed faculty members who arealways available for your guidance andsupport. We have always considered ourstudents as a well knit team and familymembers.

We believe your option to join the BMUwill be “by choice” and not “by accident”.The BMU team is unwavering in itscommitment to excellence and looksforward to providing you with qualityeducation and exceptional services.

We wish you a pleasant stay at BMU

May Allah grant you success!

Muslims can rightly be proud of their glorioustraditions in the field of medicine anddentistry. The great Muslim physicians likeAvicenna not only pioneered highest standardsin medical competence but they also set normsof medical ethics.

Similarly - we have embarked on all ourprojects with a sense of commitment to ourbeloved country Pakistan, our dearcountrymen and humanity. We have dedicatedthese projects to the under-privileged masseswho feel deprived of many amenities of lifeincluding basic healthcare which is not onlycritical for life but prerequisite for realizationof potential one has been endowed with. Wealso appreciate this fact and are making sincereefforts for promoting healthcare in the countrythrough the BAQAI MODEL.

By the grace of ALLAH, we have created anacademic culture which builds up confidenceand courteousness in our students so thatthey can excel in their field and in theirprofession. Our endeavor is to make thestudents self-reliant and to train them to loveand serve their country.

Our sincere and unflinching efforts in the fieldof medical research and development havewon us laurels from all prestigious nationaland international medical organizations andregulatory authorities. Our top-of-the linefaculty as well as state of the art infrastructurein terms of building structures, paraphernaliaand research labs made it possible for us. Wenot only want to produce competent dentalpractitioners, but we also want to inculcatehigh moral values in them. Throughout theyear, we hold grooming sessions for ourstudents to motivate them for service tohumanity, especially the poor and lessfortunate people.

May Allah Almighty bless us with progress inexcellence and help us in fulfilling our mission.

MessageDr. Shoaib Baqai

Director Planning & DevelopmentBaqai Medical University

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RECOGNITIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSIONBaqai Medical University is recognized by HigherEducation Commission, Government of Pakistan.Baqai Medical University is included in the 1st, 3rd

and the 5th schedules of Government of Pakistanthrough Gazette notification.

MEDICAL & DENTAL COUNCILSBaqai Medical College and Baqai Dental College arerecognised by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.Baqai University Graduates are eligible to appear atCollege of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan, RoyalColleges of England, and United States MedicalLicentiate Examinations.

PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCILBaqai College of Nursing is recognized by PakistanNursing Council (PNC) for Training in GeneralNursing and B.S. Degree Program.

PHARMACY COUNCIL OF PAKISTANBaqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BIPS)recognized for the registration of Pharm.D degree tothe graduating students in Pharmacy.

BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY ACT.Baqai Medical University was established under anordinance of Governor of the Province of Sindh onOctober 10, 1993 and later through an Act passedunanimously by the Provincial Assembly on April 08,1996.

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The MoU between Baqai Medical University and the government of Maldives focuses on furtherimprovement of healthcare and education sectors of Maldives. The Maldivian government hasrequested for cooperation in the fields of Hematology, Medical Technology, Physiotherapy, PublicHealth and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

This reflects the level of trust the international governments and institutions have been reposingin Baqai Medical University since its inception. The BMU is first private sector seat of learningto have actually introduced and practically implemented the concept of community oriented andcommunity based medical education in entire Asian region.

Baqai Medical UniversityInks MoU with Government of Maldives

The Baqai Foundation established in 1976 is the supereme policy making body. It isresponsible for monitoring, providing assistance and guidance to pursue various projectswhich have been completed or are currently underway.

For the last 60 years, Prof. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai, Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai and their capableteams have consistently executed sterling projects in the fields of Human Development,Poverty Alleviation, Medical Education, Training, Healthcare, Food and Nutrition, EnvironmentProtection as well as a myriad of complex challenges.

The very first project launched by Prof. Dr. Baqai in the 1960's, was the establishment ofa 350 bedded healthcare facility to serve the lower and middle income community groups.This project also entertained charity patients. Baqai Hospital at Nazimabad provided high-quality, economical medical care, that was scarcely available at that time.

The establishment of Baqai Hospital was the first private-sector social venture in Pakistan,with a primary focus on medical research and education. Since its formative years theBaqai Foundation had the vision and compassion to identify the detrimental gap betweenthe large growing population and the sparsely available health-care institutions in theregion. Today, this large, diversified medical complex and education facility continues togrow and offer state-of-the-Art training programs in numerous fields of medical sciences.

In 1983, the BF founder, visionary philanthropist and medical practitioner, Prof. Dr.Fareeduddin Baqai, along with his committed, highly qualified, kindhearted wife Prof. Dr.Zahida Baqai, got this foundation officially registered. This foundation and its passionatesocial endeavors have earned the respect and support of thousands of benevolent donorsfrom across the world. Its community development projects are operating in numerouscountries and regions of the world, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan,Canada and USA.

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Prof. Dr. Zahida BaqaiManaging Trustee

Prof. Dr. F. U. BaqaiFounder Managing Trustee

Mr. Zubair AfaqTrustee

Dr. Shahid RasoolTrustee

Dr. Shoaib BaqaiTrustee

Ms. Naila TahirTrustee

Dr. Qamar KhanTrustee

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AIMS & OBJECTIVES of Baqai Foundation:

A. To construct, establish, operate maintain, aidand subsidize hospitals, maternity and nursinghomes, dispensaries, clinics, sanitaria and anyother institutions or homes established formaintenance, care, cure and rehabilitation ofhandicapped, crippled and mentally retardedpersons.

B. To construct, establish, maintain, operate, aidand subsidize universities, colleges, schools,institutions, imparting education in medicine,surgery, nursing and public health in particularand other faculties, sciences and subjects ingeneral.

C. To establish operate, maintain, aid and subsidizelibraries, reading rooms and conference halls.

D. To print and publish books, journals, brochures,pamphlets, and other literature on medicine,surgery, nursing, public health. To finance, aidand subsidize any such publication along withother subjects in general.

E. To give scholarships, stipends and aid tostudents, to syndicate advanced studies inmedicine, surgery, nursing and public healthand to carry out research in these sciences,along with other facilities and subjects.

F. To organize and aid conferences, congress,seminars, symposiums and research centerson medicine, surgery, nursing and public healthetc.

G. To do any act according to the culture, laws andcustoms, calculated to impart moral or religiouseducation. Improve social structure, promoteculture and customs, eradicate poverty, increaseliteracy, and other similar developmentalactivities.

H. To do any act calculated to carry out directly orindirectly any of the objects of the foundationand to give curative or preventive relief of anykind to the sick, invalid, poor and aged.

Since 2010, the foundation has expanded itsactivities on a global scale and was registered inCanada too. It also promotes universally acceptedvalues, including; Peace, Justice, Freedom, Equalityand Solidarity as enshrined in UNESCO’s constitution.

Key Projects of Baqai Foundation:1. Baqai Medical University

2. Baqai Medical College

3. Baqai Dental College

4. Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

5. Baqai Institute of Physical Therapy &

Rehabilitation Medicine

6. Baqai Institute of Health Sciences

7. Baqai Institute of Health Management

Sciences

8. Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology

9. Baqai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

10. Baqai Institute of Oncology

11. Baqai Institute of Hematology

12. Baqai Institute of Reproductive and

Developmental Sciences (BIRDS)

13. Baqai Institute of Information Technology

14. Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences

15. Baqai Cadet College

16. Baqai Trauma Centre

17. Baqai Institute of Medical Technology

18. Baqai College of Nursing

19. Baqai Institute of Psychiatry

20. Shehar-e-Baqa (City of Health & Education)

University Hospitals:1. Baqai University Hospital (Nazimabad)2. Fatima Hospital (500 Bed)3. Dental College Hospital

Helthcare Complexes:1. Social Obstetrics Unit-1 (Gadap-Karachi)2. Baqai Khushhal Nagar, Gharo

(Distt. Thatta, Sindh)3. Vinder (Baluchistan)4. Khuda Ki Basti (Surjani Town-Karachi)

School Projects:1. Salimullah Fahmi Memorial Primary School

Unit-1, (Gadap)2. Salimullah Fahmi Memorial Primary School

Unit-2, (Gharo, Sindh)3. Salimullah Fahmi Memorial Primary School

Unit-3, Vinder (Baluchistan)4. Salimullah Fahmi Memorial Primary School

Unit-4, (Khuda Ki Basti, Surjani Town)

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DIRECTORS

Prof. Dr. Zahida BaqaiMBBS, DRCOG, MRCOG, FRCOG, FICS, FCPS, Ph.D

Director, Admissions

Dr. Shoaib BaqaiBDS, MPH

Director, Planning & Development

Lt. Col. Dr. Shahida Nagi T.I.(M) (Retd.)MBBS (DOW), MPA (HR)

Director, QEC & CME, BMU

Mr. Aalijah Yousuf

Director, Administration

Mr. Mansoor Ali Durbari

Director, Finance

Dr. Yasmeen BadarPh.D.

Director, Students’ Affairs

Mr. S. M. Nasir AliM.A.(Journalism), M.A.(Political Science)

Director, Press & Publications

Mr. Nawab Alam

Director, Sports

VISITING CONSULTANTS

Mr. Sardar Yasin Malik (Hilal-e-Imtiaz)

Philanthropist & Chairman

Yasin Foundation & Hilton Pharma

Mr. Abdul Haseeb Khan, (Senator)

President & CEO, Brookes Pharma

Prof. Dr. Zaki HussainMBBS. FFARCS(I), DA(London), FRCS(UK)

Prof. Dr. Zahida BaqaiMBBS, DRCOG, MRCOG, FRCOG, FICS, FCPS, Ph.D

Vice Chancellor, BMU

Prof. Dr. Khursheed Ali KhanM.Sc., Ph.D.

Registrar

D E A N S

Prof. Brig. Dr. Intisar Zahid Khan (Retd.)MBBS, DLO (LON), FRCS

Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar AhmedMBBS, M.Phil, Ph.D.

Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Prof. Dr. Shaukat KhalidB.Pharm, M.Phil, Ph.D (KU)

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PRINCIPALS

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar AhmedMBBS, M.Phil, Ph.D.

Principal, Baqai Medical College

Prof. Dr. Kashif IkramBDS, FDSRCS (Eng.), FFDRCS (Ire)

Principal, Baqai Dental College

Prof. Dr. Ismail RindDVM, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Principal, Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences

ADMINISTRATION

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PatronGovernor of Sindh

ChancellorProf. Dr. Fariduddin Baqai

MBBS, FRCS, FCPS, FICS

Vice ChancellorProf. Dr. Zahida Baqai

MBBS, DRCOG, MRCOG, FRCOG, FICS, FCPS, Ph.D.

1. Prof. Dr. Zahida BaqaiVice Chancellor, Baqai Medical UniversityEx-Officio Chairperson

3. Prof. Pirzada Qasim Raza SiddiquiChancellor’s Nominee (Foundation)Vice Chancellor, Ziauddin University, Karachi

5. Senator Abdul Haseeb KhanChancellor’s NomineeOutstanding MeritPresident & CEO, Brookes Pharma

7. Mr. Dost Muhammad FaiziChancellor’s Nominee

9. Ex-OfficioSecretary EducationGovernment of Sindh

11. Prof. Dr. Khursheed Ali Khan(Member Secretary)Registrar, Baqai Medical University

2. Prof. Dr. S. H. Manzoor ZaidiDirectorBaqai Institute of Oncology

4. Mr. Sardar Mohammad Yasin MalikChancellor’s Nominee (Foundation)Chairman, Yasin Foundation

6. Mr. Anwar Aziz JakartawalaChancellor’s NomineeOutstanding Merit

8. Dr. Shoaib BaqaiChancellor’s Nominee(Foundation)

10. ChairmanHigher Education Commission

12. Ex-OfficioSecretary HealthGovernment of Sindh

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ORGANIZATION

13. Chief Justice of Sindh or His NomineeHigh Court of SindhKarachi

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Pakistan’s First Community Based &Community Oriented Medical University

Baqai Medical University was founded as acommunity based medical university, the first inPakistan. This policy is now producing good results.The university is based upon the development ofcommunity medicine with nineteen (19) alliedprimary health care centres located within 40-Kmfrom the university. Families are assigned tomedical students from the first year to follow theirhealth care and social circumstances to achievea broader view of the place of health care in thelife of a community. Projects are also assigned tostudents during the clinical years.

BMU and its Constituent InstitutesBaqai Medical University was conceived byProfessor and Mrs. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai as away of providing health facilities to theunderprivileged rural population. The first batchof students was admitted in the Medical Collegein 1988 and the Baqai Dental College was initiatedin soon after. Major expansion has resulted in thepresent situation, where 25 institutes are attachedto the university including the most successful“Assisted Reproductive Technique” Clinic inPakistan. The Institute of Pharmaceutical Scienceshas also been declared “A Centre of Excellence”.In the subsequent year, the Baqai Institute of

Diabetology & Endocrinology (BIDE) was alsodeclared “A Centre of Excellence” by the WorldDiabetes Federation (WDF). Further additions arethe MBA program in health sciences, InformationTechnology Institute, Physical Therapy Institute,which are also the critical need of the country.Another landmark was the establishment ofVeterinary Science College which is the first everin Karachi. This extraordinary broad approach isdue to the vision contained in the Baqai Model ofwhich the medical university is an important andintegral part.

BAQAI MODELThe BAQAI Model is conceptually and practicallyat least 20 years in advance of any similarinstitution in the world with application to manydeveloping countries as well as having lessons fordeveloped countries. The basic model deals witha population of about a million people. Apartfrom replication and establishment of a unit atGharo in the Thatta district of Sindh, negotiationshave taken place with Governments of Maldives,Srilanka, Bangladesh, Sharjah, Tajikistan,Afghanistan, Cambodia, Canada and USA aboutmany aspects of the Baqai Model. The BaqaiModel with its broad objectives of healtheducation and (self-help) social upliftment issuccessful because of its unique features:

This includes education and (self-help) socialupliftment by means of small home industries ashealthcare cannot be separated from educationand social conditions. Consequently, the studentsattain a broad view of the social implications ofhealth, not simply the technical aspects ofmedicine. This has become an important priorityworldwide, particularly in Pakistan, as our healthcare workers have to be better than theircounterparts in the developing world because oflimited facilities and a high disease load.

BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITYThe Formative Years

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There is an inner urge in certain human beingsto play their part in the developmentalactivities of the place or city around them.Having made a choice of medical to be theirprofession and graduating in this f ield,visionary and sensitive individuals, Prof. Dr.F.U. Baqai and Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai, filledwith the passion for human welfare and socialservice started off with a modest beginningby setting up a hospital complex in privatesector at Nazimabad in late 60s.

Soon this hospital complex developed into a350-bedded general hospital with all modernsophisticated treatment facilities for themiddle-income groups. A part of the job wasdone on charity basis. This proved to be asuccessful venture and Baqai HospitalNazimabad became a centre of excellence.

This success gave an impetus to the Baqaisto pursue their future ventures in this vitalfield of education and health. A teeming

majority, almost 70% of the populationconstitutes rural population of Pakistan. Themedical needs of this populace was neverseriously tackled by the health planners ofthe country as most of the Government sectorhealth delivery system were located in theurban areas.

With this end in view, the Baqais felt the needto provide health services to the rural area ofKarachi. In 1976, they founded the BaqaiMedical Complex on the Super Highway andestablished a Rural Health Centre, which servedthe needs of the area.

The gashing flow of creativity and new ideasthen began to take further concrete shape inthe form of an organization.

From this stage onwards, it was only a matterof time and intensity of commitments. In early80's the basic construction of the building ofMedical College was started.

After the completion of the infrastructure,designing of curriculum to conform to thecommunity-oriented medical education andrecruitment of highly qualified and mostexperienced personnel avai lable in theprofession, affiliation with the University ofKarachi was obtained and the Baqai MedicalCollege was started in 1988 with admission of50 students for the first batch.

A memorable click of Prof. Dr. F.U.Baqai receivingsouvenir from Hakeem Saeed

Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai inauguratingthe foundation construction of Baqai Medical College

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In 1990, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Councilgranted recognition to the Departments of BasicMedical Sciences and permitted the College tostart clinical teaching at Baqai Hospital,Nazimabad.

In 1992, Baqai Foundation established the BaqaiDental College. It goes to the credit of Baqaisthat this is the first ever Dental College inKarachi to cater to the needs of over 10 millionpeople. This provided a most welcomeopportunity for the students who wanted totake thei r career in Denta l Surgery.Specialized Department of Dental Materials wasestablished and sophisticated equipmentsrequired to run a modern Dental College wereprocured and admission of students to BDS wasstarted.

The Medical and Dental Colleges were regularlyinspected by the Inspection Teams of PMDC andwhen the first batches of medical and dentalstudents completed their education and training,they were awarded Degrees of MBBS in 1993 andBDS in 1995 by the University of Karachi whichwas recognized by Pakistan Medical & DentalCouncil. Indeed, this was a moment of greatsatisfaction not only for the students and theirparents but also for the Baqai Foundation - Adream came true.

The year 1992 witnessed yet another landmarkwhen the Department of Community Medicineof Baqai Medical College was upgraded to thelevel of the Institute of Health Sciences and apostgraduate education program was started forthe Masters of Public Health (MPH). This was a

very important development in producing seniorhealth executives for utilization in the HealthManagement Program for the country.

Subsequently, in 1993 the Department ofHematology was upgraded to the programs ofDiploma and M.Sc. in Hematology. While all thesedevelopments were going on it was felt that forspecial attention on community oriented medicaleducation and some of the very specializedpostgraduate programs that Baqai Medical &Dental Colleges were initiating, it was necessaryto have a full-fledged university for medicaleducation, independent of any influences. InOctober 1993, the Governor of Sindh promulgatedan ordinance establishing Baqai MedicalUniversity. It took a long time for completion oflegal formalities and on the 8th of April 1996, theProvincial Assembly of Sindh passed the BaqaiMedical University Act unanimously. This was amoment of great pride and privilege for all of us.

Block - AEntrance BMU

A memorable click of Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqaiwith Prof. Dr. A.Q.Khan at BMU campus

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In July 1996, a new leaf was turned and the BaqaiInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences wasestablished for education in Pharmacy leading tothe degrees of B.Pharmacy, M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The establishment and rapid progress of BaqaiMedical University is a brilliant accomplishmentof a commitment to the cause of education andhealth. Thousands of students have beengraduated from this university (see Fig. 1). Ouraim was to establish a Medical University in thebest traditions of some of the renowneduniversities of the world, at the same timeincorporating new ideas and thoughts relevantto our conditions, our economy, our rural settingand also our Islamic system of life. We seekblessings of Allah, the almighty in fulfilling ourgoals.

Block - C

Block - B

MBBS (2885)

BS, SE / MCS (70)DVM (43)B.Sc. Nursing (94)BSPT / DPT (157)

BBA/MBA (301)

B.Sc. M.Tech (320)

B.Pharm./Pharm.D(841)

BDS (1277)

* uptill Feb. 2017

Fig. 1: Students graduated from Baqai Medical University in different disciplines*

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FACILITIES AT THE CAMPUSUNIVERSITY MASJID

The University Masjid is a unique example of traditionaland modern architecture blended together to reflectcontemporary style.

This spacious and beautiful Masjid has a capacity for500 persons. It is located at the eastern flank of theuniversity where the students and staff offer theirprayers. Students are given a prayer / lunch breakfrom 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily.

FAHMI LIBRARY (BMU Main Library)The main Library is a major repository of healthsciences literature. It is fully equipped with up-to-dateinformation and retrieval facilities, text books andjournals for the students and systems in basic medicaland dental sciences, clinical sciences, communityhealth, nursing etc. at both the undergraduate andpostgraduate education.

It has a collection of over 20,000 books and more than300 journals, both local and foreign.

Audiovisual l ibrary, is avai lable with latestaudiovisual materials. Students are encouraged touse the library facility by applying for their librarycard, separate periods of library are allocated intheir time table. The objective is to encouragestudents to involve in literature search underguidance and independently through text books,journals and C.D. Rom/Med-line, which has beencommissioned at the library.

ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (E-Library)An Electronic Library has also been developed at theBaqai University Hospital, Nazimabad and linkageshave been developed with the International Librariesto get access to the journals, throughout the worldvia electronic media.

Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN)The facility of PERN has been recently acquired fromthe Higher Education Commission (HEC). PERNincludes high speed internet, access to scientificjournals and literature, access to Turnitin plagiarismsoftware, etc. This is a remarkable addition towardsthe development of research activities at BaqaiMedical University.

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HOSTELSHostels for the female students are available withlimited number of seats on cost sharing basis. Strictrules and regulations have to be observed regardingtimings of meals, visitors, leave/weekend off frompremises etc.

There are specious female Hostel which have gotall the facilities e.g. pick and drop, special securityarrangements, hygienically cooked meals and othernecessary requirements. Senior and qualified femalewardens have been appointed to supervise thehostel. Besides, a committee of senior facultymembers under the supervision of the Chief Wardenlooks after the Hostel, with regular inspections.

The procedure for securing admission to the hostelis by obtaining the application form from theAdmission Department and complete the necessaryrequirements, then an interview of the applicant isconducted. After the interview of the applicant, aseat would be allocated at the hostel along withdeposit of the hostel fee.

COMPUTER LABA latest Computer Skills Lab has been commissionedat both the University and Nazimabad campuses. TheUniversity campus is fully equipped with 20 computersof latest version. The highly qualified staff impartstraining to the students and faculty. According to theUniversity curriculum, it is mandatory that everyuniversity student should be computer literate.

For this purpose the students are exposed to the useof computers through specially designed computermodules by the faculty.

STUDENTS’ CAFETERIASThere are two in campus cafeterias that meets therequirements of the students. Students enjoy theirlunch time and breaks in between classes in thosecafeterias. Quality food & beverages are served onself service basis at subsidized rates. The cafeteriashave been designed to meet the demands of thestudents with a comfortable environment andhygienically well cooked food.

There is a full time committee comprising of seniorfaculty members under the supervision of the Pro-Vice Chancellor to look into the affairs of the cafeteriaand to ensure the hygienic measures. Besides, a newlyestablished Faculty Enclosure has been commissionedwhich provides ample space for the faculty members.

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STUDENTS’ LOUNGEStudent lounge is available for the extra curricularactivities (separately for boys and girls). The StudentLounge or the Student Common Room comprises ofcomfortable seating arrangement for the students andindoor sports facilities like table tennis. There is a fulltime attendant available to look after the CommonRoom and maintains a proper register for the recordsof the students availing this facility. The Girls CommonRoom has got facility for the prayers also. A specialCommittee works under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor for the maintenance of the StudentsLounge.

STUDENTS’ HEALTH SERVICESThe Department of Students’ Health Services isresponsible for the health needs of the students duringtheir academic studies. Physical examination andimmunizations are performed by the Students HealthServices for all new students. The service covers bothin-patient and ambulatory care with provision ofspecialist care, if needed. The Medical Superintendentof Fatima Hospital supervises the Department of HealthServices.

TUTORING AND COUNSELLINGFaculty members are assigned the task of guidingand supervising groups of students for guidance onacademic or other problems. The Department ofCounselling plays a very important part in guidingthe students on day to day basis regarding theirproblems in academics and other matters. Besides,counselling for the career building and post-graduation programs are available through personalinterviews, seminars and conferences.

TRANSPORTThe Baqai Medical University is located at a distancefrom the Karachi city. Therefore, a Transport Serviceregularly runs between the College and the Pickuppoints, located at different places of the city, keepingin view the convenience of the students.

A fleet of fully maintained university buses operatesregularly every day between the city and the university

campus. Students should apply for a Bus Card to theadministration without which he/she would not be ableto utilize the transport facility.

STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTThis department covers a wide range of studentacademic and nonacademic activities such ascounselling, accommodation, student health services,student records, financial assistance, discipline andother problem which a student might face.

The International Students Office at the Departmentof Student Affairs helps overseas students to live andstudy at Baqai Medical University. In addition toproviding continuing support and advice, the officealso guides in obtaining NOC’s, equivalencecertificates and other matters related to studying atBaqai Medical University.

Students can have a personal and confidentialdiscussion pertaining to housing, health andacademics. The records at the Department arecentrally computerized including the attendancewhich is dispatched regularly to the parents everymonth.

SUPERVISED SELF LEARNING GROUPSFaculty members are assigned the task of supervisinggroups of students for guidance on academics or otherproblems and for better education at academic andclinical stages of their career.

INCENTIVES AND ASSISTANCE

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to students purely on meritbasis. Some of the trusts/foundations i.e. InfaqFoundation, Faizan Trust and others have graciouslyannounced limited number of Scholarships andFreeships to those who are not able to finance theireducation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCELimited financial assistance is available on need-cum-merit basis by the Committee constituted forthis purpose and on approval of the V iceChancellor.

BAQAI UNIVERSITY PRESSThe department of Press and Publications is a state-of-the-art department of the Baqai Medical Universityestablished in 2007.

It has, since then, been furthering the BMU’s objectiveof excellence in medical research, scholarship andeducation by producing a number of reputedpublications.

STUDENT ACTIVITIESEXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The students of Baqai Medical University enjoy variousactivities outside their educational group and receiveeducation with fun and pleasure.

Each society is headed by a senior faculty member toguide the students in carrying out their activities.Literary and debating society, sports club, dramaticsociety are a few on the line. The Baqai Medical CollegeMagazine is edited and published by the students toexpress their views and report on activities. However,a written consent of parents is required for outdoorvisits.

The Sports and Social Clubs provide sporting andrecreational activities for students and other membersof the university community. The clubs are committedto the belief that participation in these activitiesenhance the well being of students and staff of theuniversity so that they are better able to meet thedemands and obligations of an academic and workinglife with a balanced and healthy life style.

SPORTS CLUBThe Sports Club is a student organization headed bya senior faculty member. The Sports Club providessports opportunities for both boys and girls in widevariety of sports.

Annual sports are held regularly and winners ofinterclass competitions are awarded with prizes bythe eminent sport personalities. Examples includesports events in Cricket, Hockey, Football and otherindoor games.

NIZAM STADIUMThe main campus has a spacious stadium for holdingsports and other important programs. It has a lushgreen field with all modern facilities. The stadium hasa seating capacity for around 2000 persons. It is a newpurpose built structure.

SOCIAL CLUBVarious functions are held every year regularlyincluding stage talk shows, song competitions, talentshows and award distribution ceremonies. Thestudents are awarded crests and medals uponobtaining distinctions and positions in academics andsocial activities. Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai is the officialpatron of the Social Club and a team comprising ofthe senior faculty members and students’representatives look after the activities of the SocialClub. An Annual Function of the University is heldregularly in which prominent entertainers are invitedfor the performance. Besides, students are encouragedto participate in this function and the best studentsare awarded with prizes by eminent personalities.

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Baqai Medical University has established apermanent Admission Department under thepatronage and visionary guidance of the ViceChancellor Prof. Zahida Baqai who is responsiblefor all matters pertaining to admissions e.g.Admission Test, Interview and Selections ofCandidates. This department provides guidanceto parents and students.

Admissions to Baqai Medical University are givenpurely on Merit Basis according to the Rules andRegulations of Baqai Medical University.

There are no reserved seats even for the BaqaiFoundation or for the relatives / children of themembers of teaching faculty.

After the completion of Admission process, thelist of selected candidates is displayed on thenotice board of the University and Baqai UniversityHospital, Nazimabad and also on the UniversityWebsite.

Failure to submit the required fee till theannounced date will result in the termination ofthe candidature.

ELIGIBILITY:MBBSMinimum Requirement for MBBS is 60% in H.Sc.(Pre Medical Group).

O & A Level Students have to obtain EquivalenceCertificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

BDSMinimum Requirement for BDS is 60% in H.Sc.(Pre Medical Group).O & A Level Students have to obtain Equivalence

Certificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)Minimum Requirement for Doctor of Pharmacyis 60% in H.Sc (Pre Medical Group).

O & A Level Students have to obtain EquivalenceCertificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Minimum Requirement for Physiotherapy is 55%in H.Sc (Pre Medical Group).

O & A Level Students have to obtain EquivalenceCertificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

B.S. NursingMinimum Requirement for Nursing is 55% in H.Sc(Pre Medical Group).

O & A Level Students have to obtain EquivalenceCertificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

B.S. Medical TechnologyMinimum Requirement for Medical Technologyis 55% in H.Sc. (Pre Medical Group).

O & A Level Students have to obtain EquivalenceCertificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee ofChairmen). Equivalency must be minimum 60%with medical subjects (Biology, Physics,Chemistry).

ADMISSIONS PROGRAMRULES & REGULATIONS

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Admission to theMBBS, BDS & Pharm.D Program

Admission to the MBBS, BDS and Pharm.Dprogram is based on merit and potential forleadership. This is assessed through severalcriterion including scholastic achievements,achievements in extra curricular and co-curricularactivities such as games, debates, participationin social work, productive use of time and otherexperiences indicating potential for leader ship.These criterion cumulatively form the sole basisfor admission.

Fulfillment of basic eligibility requirements or ahigh score in the written test administered by theuniversity or a high academic score in any singlediscipline or any other outstanding achievementalone is not sufficient for selection.

It is here by clarified that the university willevaluate application on the basis of studentachievement in the most current certificateexaminations.

Experience over the years has shown thatcompetition for admission is intense. Applicantsand their parents or supporters who believe theircandidature to be strong enough to warrantselection are advised that the outcome of theselection procedure cannot be anticipated at anystage.

In view of the intensity of competition foradmission, all applicants are advised in their owninterest to apply to other institutes as well.

Applicants must be able to demonstratecompetence in English comprehension andexpression, both written and verbal, as themedium of instructions and teaching is English.

Requirements of the Pakistan Medical and DentalCouncil (PMDC)The PMDC requirement for admission to the

medical collage must be met by all applicants.Candidates following systems of education otherthan the Pakistan system will be required to submitan equivalence certificate from the Inter Boardcommittee of chairmen (IBCC) in Pakistan. Thequalification must be equivalent to the Pre-medicalqualification in Pakistan.

The IBCC may be contacted on the followingaddresses:IBCC: Inter Board Committee of Chairmen,Islamabad Office:

Plot No. 25, Street 38, G10/4,Near Federal Govt. Employees HousingFoundation (FGEHF), Islamabad.Tel # : (051) 9235018

IBCC: Inter Board Committee of Chairmen,Karachi Office:

Regional Office at:Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi.(IBCC office within Premises)Bakhtiari Youth Centre,North Nazimabad, KarachiTel # : 021 – 36639878E-mail : ibccpk@hotmail.comWebsite : www.ibcc.edu.pk

Application for Admission:Applications for admission are accepted for allfaculty/courses offered by BMU. These will beaccepted by the date announced every year.Applications received after the closing date willnot be accepted.

Information on admissions may be downloadedfrom the BMU website, www.baqai.edu.pk

Information may also be obtained by writing to:The Admission Office,Baqai Medical University,Toll Plaza, Super Highway, Karachi.E-mail # : admissioncell@baqai.edu.pk

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APPLICATION FEEThe candidates applying from Pakistan or overseasd o w n l o ad t h e Fo r m f ro m w e b s i te :www.baqai.edu.pk and pay fees through bankdraft or pay order in the favour of “Baqai MedicalUniversity”.

It remains the responsibility of the applicant tocomplete the application requirements accordingto the instructions and time schedule. Noreminders are sent by the Admission office. Onceacknowledged, an application will not bereturned.

The minimum requirement is at least 60% in theH.Sc. Pre-medical examination for applying to theMedical College.

For provisional applicants, (whose H.Sc. resultsare awaited) the short listing, interviews andmarking by the Admission Committee will takeplace on a provisional basis.

(It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure thatpending results are received in the admissionoffice according to the published schedule).

FEE REFUND POLICY

As per the policy of the Pakistan Medical & DentalCouncil Communicated vide letter No. Ref: PF.3-E-2009(Coun)/170883 dated: 3rd June 2010, thefollowing Refund Policy is adopted:

1. If the student wishes to leave theinstitution before commencement ofclasses then there shall be a 100%refund of all deposited fees except forthe one time admission fee.

2. If the student wishes to leave theinstitution within one month after thecommencement of classes, there shallbe 50% refund of all deposited fee.

3. If the student wishes to leave theinstitution after one month ofCommencement of classes then thereshall be a 25% refund.

4. Thereafter there shall be NO REFUND.

Students are required to follow the code of conduct laid down by theBaqai Medical University. The future doctors would be expected toshow a sense of responsibility and honesty which is the need of theprofession.

All the students of Medical and Dental Colleges are to follow a dresscode worthy of an educated person particularly a doctor. Avoid casualdress like Jeans T-shirts, Chappals and be proud of wearing Doctor’sCoat in the college premises.

SMOKING AND PAN CHEWING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED at THEUNIVERSITY & HOSPITAL PREMISES. During the postings at the hospital,students are required to put on white coats with their name tagsproperly displayed.

Disorderly behaviour during examinations and other settings couldlead to expulsion from the University.

Students might also face expulsion if there is evidence of involvementin any criminal or civil offense, submitting false evidence, willfuldestruction of University equipment, furniture or property, physicalviolence against fellow students, staff members and faculty, and nonpayment of tuition fee without a valid reason.

Implementation of University working hours is to be observed strictly.

Students are strongly advised to follow the timings of the University.

The University timings are daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. exceptSaturday & Sunday. No student is allowed to leave the universitycampus before 4:30 p.m. except in emergency where a properpermission has to be taken from the College Principal.

CODE OF CONDUCT

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Pakistan’s FirstCommunity Based & Community Oriented

Private Medical College

BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE

Deep Heartedly, it gives me greatsatisfaction to see that the Baqai MedicalCollege is making a focus point in respectof new edition of the UniversityProspectus. In fact, under the adroitleadership of the Founder Chancellor ofthe University, Prof. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai(Late), and the Vice Chancellor Prof. ZahidaBaqai, we are capable to have been,nationally and internationally, recognizeda well established seat of learning ofcontemporary modern sciences withdistinction.

Dear students, how wonderfully Sir SyedAhmed Khan had called upon the IndianMuslims to learn modern sciences morethan 150 years back and be still standsindicated. It is exactly the aim of BaqaiMedical College today. Therefore, let usdevote our selves for service to ailinghumanity. Optimistically, we will be thrivingin our noble mission INSHA ALLAH. Let usbe upright and steady as well.

I am quite convinced that you will have anunsullied and affluent future, if fullydedicated to your great dignified career intrue sense. My prayers are with you withthe blessings of Almighty Allah.

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar AhmedMBBS, M.Phil., Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL

BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE

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Baqai Medical University is located nearly 20 kmoff super highway from Karachi at or 20 minuteshighway drive from zero point at Sohrab GothKarachi.

The BMU is first ever private medical college inPakistan which is internationally recognized topromote medical sciences on community orientedbasis with the aim to have a better understandingand experience of community health problemswith their solutions.

It is a matter of great pride that scholars fromBaqai Medical College, have always achievedoutstanding position in the universityexaminations besides having been acknowledgedinternationally by different medical institutionsof high repute, including John Hopkins School ofMedicine USA.

Medical college building consists of two spaciousinter-connected buildings having all the basicsciences departments with fully equippedlaboratories besides lecture halls. For clinicalteachings, a 500 bedded Fatima Hospital is situatedwithin the premises of the University.

The departments of basic medical Sciences aresituated in (A) and (B) Blocks with A block housingthe departments of Anatomy, Physiology andBiochemistry. Anatomy Department compriseslearning resources center discussion Hall, HistologyLab with Histology Museum. In histology Lab thestudents are provided with the best availabletissue slides for study.

Physiology and Biochemistry Department arelocated at the first floor of block A. In additionDepartments of Pharmacology and ForensicMedicine are located on the 2nd floor of block Bequipped with the most renewal subject specialistmedicine and the labs has a number of poisonsand other specimen related to the syllabi.

Department of Pathology is located at the 1st floorof B block. This department contains Histo-pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology labs,well equipped with latest practical equipmentbesides a pathological museum containingpathological specimens of different human bodyorgans and tissues. State of the art microscopysection is also available for microscopic study oftissues followed by group discussions.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

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The mode of teaching is in accordance with the PM&DCrules and regulations that is the “Modular System”,with a view to facilitating knowledge and awarenessat the grass root level. The basic medical sciences havebeen divided into different parts named differently asfollows.

ANATOMYAnatomy is the oldest medical discipline whichencompasses the study of human structure at variouslevels. The curriculum of Anatomy covers all aspectsof cell biology, Gross and Microscopic Anatomy,Embryology and Neuroanatomy. The study of cellbiology includes light and electron microscopicstructures and function of cell with special referenceto membranes, organelles, inclusions, metabolism,transport, division, growth, aging and cellspecialization. Gross Anatomy covers the study ofstructure and function of human organ systems andtheir relation to each other. Practical experience wouldbe gained by dissection of human body and study withthe help of models, specimens, charts and histologicalslides. These would help the students to develop clearconcepts of Anatomy. The study of Embryology coversthe principles of reproduction, foetal growth anddevelopment with explanation of various structuralrelationships in the human body and etiology ofdevelopmental anomalies. The study of Neuroanatomycovers the basic principles of organization and functionsof nervous system.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTREThis Centre has been established to provide assistanceto the medical and dental students in their teachingprograms. The Centre is located on the ground floorof Block “A” of the college. The Centre has specimens,models and audio-visual sections and a bone bank.Specimen section has dissected specimens of all partsof the body made by the students and the teachersof the Anatomy Department. Specimen section also

has Embryology sections in which embryos and fetusesof different ages are present which help in theunderstanding of developmental changes that occurat different ages.

The Model section is equipped with various importedplastic models and the models made by the students.These models present the arrangement andorganization of various body organs and structures.The models are helpful for medical and dental students.The audio-visual section has various videos showingthe methods of dissection and demonstrate thedifferent part of body. Audio-visual section also hasthe slides and transparencies of gross anatomy,embryology, histology and Neuroanatomy. The Bonebank of L.R.C. has many articulated and non-articulatedskeletons. Bones are issued to students through thebone bank. In addition, latest slide projectors,multimedia, DVD players with accessories, T.V. setsand charts have been installed at L.R.C. to make medicaland dental students more familiar with the emergingnew trends in the teaching methodology.

HISTOLOGY MUSEUMA unique feature of the Anatomy Department is theHistology Museum located on the first floor of Block“A” along with the Histology Laboratory.

The Histology Museum contains excellent HistologyModels which help students in better understandingand facilitate the practical knowledge of the subject.

BIOCHEMISTRYBaqai Medical University has comprehensivebiochemistry course on latest modern footings witha view to preparing the students intelligent informationof its fundamental principle relating to the structureand functions of various chemical elements found inliving cells.

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For the convenience for the concerned, the subjectcourse has been arranged into as many as three clearparts for the sake of providing a rational approximationto the subject. Firstly, it is the nature of Bio-molecules,secondly the study of synthesis, breakdown andbiological functions of essential bio-molecules andthirdly an information of the chemical and molecularchanges forming the basis of health and disease.

Practicals in the laboratory are carried out to assist inexplaining the concepts already discussed in lectures.In this way the students are taught the ways ofbiochemical analysis by various techniques used forseparation, identification and measurement of bio-molecules concerned with clinical sciences. Later, thestudents are scheduled to be introduced to the ideaof chemical pathology, where the measurement ofbio-molecules are put to use for diagnosis and keepinga close watch on the disease condition.

It is note worthy that the department of biochemistry,as a whole, is computerized to keep abreast with thelatest technology. There is also LRC with scientificmodels for a better knowledge and awareness.

PHYSIOLOGYThe study of physiology covers the function andbehavior of all the human body systems from the subcellular and cellular levels to organ function and thebody as a whole. Applied and clinical aspects ofphysiology, Space, deep sea and sports physiologyorientation is also included in the course.

The interaction of individuals with the environment,concepts of energy, biological control systems andbiophysics of cell membrane is also the part of

curriculum, in addition to other integrated aspects ofbody functions such as learning, behavior skills, internalhomeostasis, voluntary and involuntary motor controland memory. Also included in the curriculum is basiclife support program (BLS) with practical demonstrationof cardiopulmonary resuscitation on dummy. Theentire course is spread over two years on full timebasis. Special emphasis is given to impact the basicconcepts of the subject and the latest advances inphysiology to the students. All this theoretical teachingis assisted by practical work in a well equippedlaboratory which includes in vitro study of organfunction aided by advanced recording and monitoringequipment including power labs. The evaluation ofstudents is done on regular basis and comprehensivelyat the end of term before promotion.

A separate extensive postgraduate teaching researchbased program is being run successfully leading toPhilosophical degrees Master and Doctorate.

PHARMACOLOGYThe course of Pharmacology is introduced in thirdyear. It covers the physiological effects of drugs on thecells and human organs, chemicals structure andmechanism of action of drugs, effects of drugs oncellular mechanism and fate of drugs in the body.These form the basis of an understanding of the useand abuse of drugs in society and their influence oncommunity health. The therapeutic uses of drugs andan understanding of adverse drug reactions form anintegral part of the preparation for clinical practice.

The lecture program is assisted by the latest audiovisualaid system and the practicals in the well equippedlaboratory that includes the study of in vitro effect ofdrugs on isolated tissues/organs of experimentalanimals.

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FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY

Forensic Medicine is a unique subject taught in thethird year MBBS curriculum of Medical education. Itis a fascinating field of endeavor, arguably the mostexciting, dynamic and constantly challenging area ofmedical specialization. It combines two of the world’soldest & noblest professions, law and Medicine.Without justice, law and order there can be nocivilization. Without medicine & science, their can beno decent quality of life. Hence, the ethical & moraldemands, as well as the mental achievement &emotional stability of a truly knowledgeable medicolegal expert are indeed quite substantial andformidable.

Forensic Medicine includes principles of legal systemin Pakistan, law in relation to the medical profession,personal identification, medico legal autopsy,exhumation, ML aspects of death investigation, violentasphyxial deaths, deaths from starvation, cold & heat,mechanical injuries, trauma, regional injuries,transportation injuries, impotence, virginity, pregnancy,delivery, abortion, infanticide, natural (rape etc) &unnatural (sodomy, etc.) sexual offences, sexualperversions, cot deaths, forensic psychiatry, forensicbiology & serology. The subject also deals with ethics,which is the essence of medical profession by guidingmedical graduates about their limitations & principlesin dealing with their patients, professional colleagues& duties towards the State, besides therapeutics &diagnostic aspects of poisoning, collection of specimensin a suspected case of poisoning & rules of transmittingthem to the Chemical Examiner / Analyzer for analysis.

Hudood ordinance, Qisas ordinance, Mental HealthAct, Workmen Compensation Act & Dangerous DrugsAct are also included in curriculum.

PATHOLOGY

Pathology is concerned with derangement of tissuestructure and function in diseases associated withclinical signs and symptoms. That is why the clinico-pathological approach is the foundation of clinicalpractice and special emphasis is duly given to teachingaccordingly. With rapid technological advancementthe scope of the subject has been enormouslywidened. Basic principles are taught and supplementedwith practical work at undergraduate level.

The subject of Pathology is taught in 3rd year andcontinues in the 4th year. It includes General Pathologyand Special Pathology (Histopathology, Hematology,Clinical and Chemical Pathology), Immunology andMicrobiology including Parasitology.

The General Pathology and Microbiology are coveredin 3rd year class and Special Pathology in 4th yearMBBS classes.

Microbiology covers the fundamental principles ofBacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology andParasitology. The knowledge, so acquired is of help inthe diagnosis and treatment of microbial diseases.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Curriculum of Community Medicine is prepared insuch a way as to prepare the students to becomecommunity-oriented and thereby contributingeffectively to the health care system of Pakistan. Itcontinues through all five years of MBBS course. Itincludes, the study and application of a wide range ofsocial sciences, concepts of health economics, humanbehavior, socio-anthropology and social determinantsof health and disease.The study of epidemiology, demography andbiostatistics is also introduced at appropriate stages.Special emphasis is given to the planning andmanagement of primary health care systems andstudents are also involved in field work under theguidance and supervision of trained staff.

Opportunities are also given to the students to becomefamiliar with the socioeconomic and health conditionsof Katchi Abadis, substandard urban centres whichform about 45% of Karachi’s population, besidesintroducing them to the rural areas of Sindh and otherunderdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

Through visits and surveys students are able to comein direct contact with people of these under privilegedareas and are able to study in-depth the structure anddynamics of communities, their sociocultural andeconomic strains and their impact on the health ofchildren and women, thereby developing a relationshipof trust and mutual learning with members of thecommunity so that the development programs areplanned and implemented jointly with them. Thiswould lead to self reliance in the community.

The students are also encouraged to participate in thepreventive and curative care and the management ofpatients and their families in the hospital’s outpatientdepartments as well as in the primary health care field

settings. In the later part of the course, the studentsin collaboration with the clinical departmentsparticipate in research oriented projects to evaluatethe effectiveness of the primary health care systemswhich they had helped to establish and also have theexperience of practising Family Medicine.

CLINICAL SCIENCES

MEDICINEThe principle objective of the faculty of medicine is toeducate students about the expert diagnosis andcompassionate management of human illness, buildingon the biochemical, physiological and behavioralfoundation of preclinical experience.

Students are taught information acquisition throughhistory taking, physical examination and laboratoryevaluation, information synthesis through achievingdifferential diagnosis, evaluation plan and medicaldecision making for continued evaluation and therapy.Students are encouraged and guided in thedevelopment of a caring physician and patientrelationship. The junior and senior years of medicalcollege constitute a continuum of clinical experience.The curriculum starts with clinical orientation in thefirst two years of the course.

The curriculum is arranged to provide maximumflexibility. The department offers an extremely broadrange of advanced clinical clerkships in generalmedicine and sub specialities.

Students become integrated into a ward team, applyand extend their clinical skills, medical knowledge andjudgement under the immediate supervision of HouseOfficers and Registrars. In addition to the regularsessions, seminars, morning meetings and casepresentations enhance the student participation.

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SURGERY

The Faculty of Surgery is responsible for the teachingand training of surgical skills, keeping in view the needsof our society, in a structured program.

Clinical teaching is provided at Baqai Hospital andFatima Hospital to third, fourth and final year medicalstudents. They are taught basic principles in surgeryi.e. infections and inflammations, asepsis, tumors,immunity and transplantations, fluid and electrolytebalance, specific infections like tuberculosis,anastomotic techniques and principles.

Specialized surgery topics included are hernia, intestinalobstruction, peptic ulcer, gall stones, gastrointestinalmalignancy, skin tumors, thyroid diseases, breastpathologies, rectal problems, urinary tract infectionsand tumors, renal calculi, etc. They are also taughttopics in neuro-surgery, pediatric surgery, plasticsurgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery andcardio-thoracic surgery.

These topics are discussed in tutorials, discouraginga didactic form of teaching. All the students in a groupare expected to participate in the ensuing discussion.

The students are exposed to a wide variety of surgicalproblems, where they are expected to check patientsand elicit clinical signs, under the supervision of atutor. They are encouraged to order relevantinvestigations, reach a plausible diagnosis and institutemanagement on scientific basis, thus making themindependent thinkers and ensuring their safegraduation as medical practitioners.

The process of evaluation is continuous. Examinationsare carried out regularly and their results are givendue weightage, these are summative and thereforeincluded in the final examination results.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

The educational program in Obstetrics and Gynecologyis designed to teach students, female physiology ininfancy, childhood and adolescence, reproductiveendocrinology during menstruating years,management of pregnancy and delivery andunderstanding of changes in post menopausal years.

The program includes the management of normal andabnormal obstetrical conditions, the anatomical andphysiological variants following childbirth andgynecological abnormalities not necessarily related toreproduction. The emotional aspects of genitaldevelopment and prenatal and intra-natalabnormalities and oncological aspects of reproductivetract.

Work in the wards and outpatient clinics is designedto provide practical experience in the methods andtechniques of examination and diagnosis. Studentsare assigned specific patients and take part in theirprenatal care and management. Detailed clinicaldiscussions of current clinical problems are heldregularly with faculty, this experience constitutes theclerkship in Obs/Gyn.

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Students participate in general prenatal care, conductof labor and delivery and after care of patients. Theyare responsible for the preliminary history andexamination of selected gynecological patients, assistin gynecological surgeries and participate in postoperative care.

They learn to carry out investigations and to performminor surgeries.

Clinical Postings in OPD & wards start in 3rd, 4th yearsthrough to 5th year. Exposure to OT and CommunityExposure is essential. 3 compulsory workshop: (1) LMC(2) F.P. (3) H.R. Syal are compulsory.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

The Institute of Ophthalmology provides instructionsto medical students through lectures, demonstrations,discussions, and the opportunity to observe patientsand review cases. Emphasis is on history taking andtechniques of examination of the eye.

The Institute of Opthalmology has been establishedwith facilities of Eye surgery. It is a landmark ofcontinued progress in upgrading the clinical education.The Institute is equipped with sophisticated technologyand equipments which would no doubt expand thehorizons of learning in medical education.

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

All over the world Ear, Nose, and oral diseases formthe bulk of medical practice. Similarly, Pakistan is noexception. The department emphasizes on the learningof E.N.T. through outpatient observations, attendinginpatient clinics, attending operation theaters and gothrough clinico-pathological conferences wherestudents participate by case presentations. The

Department also organizes seminars and tutorials oncommon E.N.T. problems.

PAEDIATRICS

The clinical clerkship in the Paediatric Departmentprovides experience in the paediatric wards, nurseriesand outpatient clinics.

The goal of the clerkship is to enhance students’ clinicalskills through disease experience and responsibilityfor patient care. The students are given enormousopportunity to participate in numerous seminars andclinical meetings.

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PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Objective and ScopeBehavioural Science is taught to first and second yearMBBS students, B.Sc. Nursing and Post-RN B.Sc. Nursingstudents and to doctors pursuing postgraduate degreeslike MPH. It deals with the scientific study of behavioraland mental processes.

The object is to teach the students normal andabnormal human behavior and its causes and thenature and functioning of mental processes likememory, learning, intelligence etc.

Psychiatry is taught in the clinical years of MBBS andis also a part of the curriculum of postgraduatediplomas like MPH and DTM& ID. It deals with thediagnosis of ever increasing psychiatric illnesses andtheir treatment with medicines as well as psychosocialmeasures.

The object is to train every medical graduate to beable to detect psychiatric illness in patients presentingto them in any field of medicine and be able to treatthem or to refer them to psychiatrists.

The object is to train every medical graduate to beable to detect psychiatric illness in patients presentingto them in any field of medicine and be able to treatthem or to refer them to psychiatrists.

ANAESTHESIOLOGY

The development of art and application of scientificknowledge to the administration of anaesthesia hasmade modern surgery possible. Anaesthesiology isthe direct application of physiology and pharmacologyto the practice of medicine.

Instructions are given and skills are taught inadministration and management of all types ofgeneral and local anaesthesia for surgical procedures.Skills in resuscitation and airway management arealso taught.

The teaching of various aspects of anaesthesiologyextends throughout the length of clinical training ofmedical college.

The Department of Anaesthesiology feels thatprimary obligation of the medical students is toprovide basic information to the attendants ofunconscious patients and to teach necessary skillsfor resuscitation.

HOUSE JOB

After successful completion of MBBS degree course,one year House Job is mandatory as per PM&DCrules and regulations.

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Pakistan’s First PrivateDental College

BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE

Under the able guidance of Prof. Dr. FareeduddinBaqai, Founder Chancellor, BMU and Prof. ZahidaBaqai, Vice Chancellor, BMU – the winning teamof BDC has worked with traditional zeal andenthusiasm to turn this dream into reality. I amhonored to be Baqai Dental College alumnus, andnow a proud principal of this prestigious seat oflearning.

BDC is now a nationally and internationallyrecognized seat of learning. Our graduates arenot just performing with distinction in CommunityOriented Medical Education (COME) sector; theyare engaged in imparting quality education in thecountry and abroad as well. Therefore, our goalat BDC is not just confined to teaching dentaldiseases and their management; we aim at lightingup the fire of original thinking and devotion forservice to ailing humanity within each student. Ihope we were successful. We will find the answersin your achievements.

Dentistry has changed tremendously in the lastdecade and we have reached to a new horizonwhere patients are well aware of the needs anddemand of the treatment. We at Baqai DentalCollege believe in the slogan “treat the patientnot the tooth”. It means the old conventionalconcept of treating a single tooth has beenobsolete and the entire management of thepatient is required.

Since its inception in 1990, as a pioneer dentalcollege in private sector and the 1st in thecosmopolitan city of Karachi, the students of BaqaiDental College have excelled in all colours of life.Our moto is not only develop skills, but to harnessthe personalities and give Pakistan, as a country,cultured professional human beings. It is an eternalpromise that we shall guide, counsel and nurtureyou all as brightest souls of generation next.

I wish you all with positive attitude, devotion andpassion to work hard, you must keep Baqai DentalCollege shining. I am confident that you willprepare for a bright and prosperous future andtake on a world of infinite possibilities. May Allahguide you in your future endeavors and may youattain new heights.

DR. KASHIF IKRAMBDS, FDSRCS (Eng.), FFDRCS (Ire)

PRINCIPALBAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES

Spacious out Patient Departments.

Individual attention to every student.

Allocation of separate tutor to each group of student.

Provision of career guidance and counselling.

Development of skills through skills lab, hands on experience on manikin

and patients.

Friendly reading environment with well equipped library facilities.

A very well qualified, competent and well trained faculty with its national

and international experience and qualifications.

DENTAL OPD & FATIMA HOSPITAL

Total No of Dental Units 112

Total No of Beds 500

Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Beds 020

We are the only private hospital which provides treatment without any service

charges whether out-patients or as in-patients management.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery department has been working in full capacity

under the umbrella of Baqai Dental College Hospital.

The department treats and manages wide range of dental, oral and maxillofacial

diseases under local and general anesthesia.

The department works on the basis of multidisciplinary approach with all the

allied dental sciences as well as with the highly qualified multidisciplinary team

of Fatima Hospital.

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COMMUNITY BASED LEARNINGCOME:

Community Oriented Medical Education

Pakistan’s first university which work on the philosophy and theme of community

based patient’s education and training.

Out reach centers work under Baqai Medical University

Unit One - Gadap

Baqai Khushhal Nagar - Gharo

Baqai Medical Complex - Khuda Ki Basti

Baqai Medical Complex - Vinder (Balochistan)

Baqai Medical Center - Gulshan-e-Maymar

Salimullah Fahmi Health Education Centre - Gulberg

City Dental Hospital - Nazimabad

and many more rural areas in the neighbourhood of the university campus.

We provide complete environment and facilities which not only help in the

management of dental and oral diseases of the community but also provide

first hand training units to treat these patient in the private sector.

University Based Implant Services

First of its kind setup which provide wide range of dental implant services

absolutely free of cost.

It has been in operation since 2005

We believe in every innovative science which helps in the management of ailing

dental patients who requires reconstruction of their lost teeth and the jaws

with a team of qualified doctors in the field.

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Central STERILIZATION Services DepartmentFight against Hepatitis B & C

Sterilization department carry its own importance in the running of medical

clinics and hospital setup.

Baqai dental college has its very own fully functional sterilization department

which caters to entire allied dental cl inical out patients care.

We work hand in hand against hepatitis B&C other blood borne prevailing

conditions in the country.

Extra & Co-curricular Activities

Along with studies’ it is important to enhance and train the students to become

healthy and well mannered human beings.

We hold regular events at the university campus such as:

Annual Sports week

Talent Shows

Farewell Functions

Alumni Functions

Annual Eid Milad un Nabi

Debate Competitions

Conferences

Symposia and Workshops

Quaid-e-Azam Qaumi Conference

Dental Library

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Hospital teaching is the main and essential componentof medical education. Fatima Hospital, is a 500 BeddedTeaching Hospital located within the campus, startedfunctioning in 1994.

“Fatima” is the name of the proud mother of ProfessorFareeduddin Baqai, who herself laid the foundationof the Fatima hospital. Fatima Hospital, the mainteaching hospital of Baqai Medical University is fullycharitable hospital with NO OPD fee, NO In-patientscharges and NO Operation and Delivery charges. Allinvestigation of In- patients, done in Fatima HospitalLaboratory are 100% free and investigations done inother Laboratories of the University are done on 50%,including CT scan and others. In addition all OPDpatients get their investigations done on 50% andoften 100% concession on request made by the treatingclinician. Fatima Hospital has a system where needypatients can apply for Free Treatment on Zakat. Allthese charities are provided by the Baqai Foundation.Considering this philanthropy the Ministry of Zakatand Ushr also provide Zakat for treatment of poor andneedy. The Hospital catchment area at present is morethan One Million.

The Multi-Disciplinary Out Patients Department startedworking in 1994 and consisted of the followingspecialties:

1. Medicine 6. ENT2. Surgery 7. Dermatology3. Gynae/Obs 8. Psychiatry4. Paediatrics 9. Orthopedics5. Ophthalmology

1996:The Hospital’s inpatient department was established,initially consisting of 212 beds. The inpatientscomprised of 50 Medicine and allied, 50 Surgery andallied, 50 Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 30 Paediatrics,10 ENT and 5 each of Ophthalmology and Fascio-maxillary surgery. In addition it had a 6 beddedAccident and Emergency department and a 6 beddedICU.

1998:1. The new Trauma Center was established that

included a Surgical Intensive Care Unit and newOperation theaters. The center is designed to havea closest access for the ambulances. The unit has12 beds expandable to 16 beds if required.

2. ENDOSCOPY Unit in the department of medicinestarted and has performed more than 2,500procedures so far this also includes lower GIendoscopies.

1999:TB CONTROL PROJECT: Launched with a separate TBclinic. Salient features of the project include completedata collection, registration of all the cases andprovision of free drugs. Registered patients are followedin collaboration with Primary Health Centre andcommunity health workers of the University till thecompletion of therapy.

An 8 bedded TB isolation unit attached to the projectwas opened to look after the Open Cases of TB.

FATIMA HOSPITALA Charitable 500 Bedded Teaching Hospital

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2002:A new Children’s Wing was established on the firstfloor of the hospital; its bed capacity was laterincreased from 30 to 114 beds.

The Children’s Wing includes a 12 bedded Nurserywith neonatal unit which consists of 6 Incubators, anIntensive Care Unit which consists of 6 beds, a 6 beddedDiarrhea unit and a 6 bedded isolation ward. Generalward consists of 35 beds and 25 Paediatric surgerybeds. In addition, there are 8 separate rooms consistingof 2 beds each, thus making the wing a completeChildren’s Hospital in itself.

2003:The Gynaecology & Obstetrics Wing was furtherexpanded that increased the bed capacity from 50beds to 124 beds. The newly built unit is located onthe first floor of the Hospital. It has 50 beddedGynaecology ward, 50 bedded Obstetrics ward and 3private rooms each with 2 beds. The Wing is completelyequipped with operation theatres and Labor Roomconsisting of 10 beds including 6 observation beds.The department has its own 8 bedded Intensive CareUnit.

2004:1. Department of Medicine and Allied, which

originally consisted of 50 beds, was expanded and

a new medical unit was established on the firstfloor of the Hospital. The department now consistsof 100 beds. It includes 75 general beds for Maleand Female patients. A 10 bedded CCU/ICU. Anew 6 bedded TB isolation ward, extendable to 8.The new ENDOSCOPY UNIT with facilities for bothupper and lower GI studies with centraloxygenation and monitoring facilities. The unitalso has a 6 bedded ward for day cases.

2. Department of Surgery and Allied: A 30 beddedOrthopaedics Unit was opened. 20 beds wereadded for ENT, EYE and Facio-Maxillary Surgerythus increasing the total beds in Surgery and alliedfrom 50 to 100.

2005:Department of Physical Therapy and RehabilitationMedicine was established. The department has so forproduced 7 batches. The fresh passed out are beingoffered House Jobs in year 2015, very few departmentsoffering the same. The unit is offering services tooutpatients as well as in- patients. The unit iscomprehensive with cubicles having 25 beds/couches.

2015:1. Diabetic Clinic and Diabetic Foot Clinic: Specialty

clinics are added to expend the scope of tertiarycare. The Diabetic and Diabetic foot clinic startedtwice a week under Specialist, not only in InternalMedicine but also in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

2. Cardiac Clinic: The clinic with ECG, Echo-cardiography and ETT service is started. This is notonly helping the out patients for screening butalso providing on-site services to in-patients.

Fatima Hospital which started with 212 beds by thegrace of almighty Allah has now 500 beds thatinclude all the major specialities and sub-specialities.The Outpatient Department now consists of thefollowing OPDs:

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Medicine and Allied:General Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetic Clinic, DiabeticFoot Clinic, Neurology, Psychiatry, Dermatology,Hematology, TB Clinic

Surgery and Allied:General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Neurosurgery,Plastic Surgery

Gynaecology and Obstetrics:General, Ante-Natal, Breast feedingContraception Clinic, In-Vitro Fertilization Clinic

Pediatrics:General Paediatrics, Immunization, ORT Corner,Paediatrics Surgery

As the time progressed, the number of patientsattending the Hospital also grew. This may beevidenced by the fact that in 1994, when established,the OPD catered for 9,000 patients this has increasedto 80,000 to 100,000. The daily OPD now is between400 to 500 patients. The numbers of admittedpatients in 1996 were 900 that have increased tomore than 6,000.

The bed occupancy is in excess of 60% in Medicineand Allied while in other units is 50%.

The services provided by the Fatima Hospital to thepoor and needy are absolutely free of charge, the

Ministry of Zakat and Ushar selected the hospital forprovision of ZAKAT and requested the University tohelp the community even further.

Fatima Hospital which started with 10 doctors nowhas more than 100 doctors, including faculty memberscomprising of Professors, Associate Professor,Assistant Prof. and Senior Registrars. Needless to saythat, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council &College of Physicians and Surgeons recognize thehospital for undergraduate as well as postgraduatetraining.

The hospital has trainees of FCPS, MD (InternalMedicine), MD (Paediatrics), MS (Surgery), MS(Ophthalmology), MCPS (G/Obs, Paediatrics), DCH.The hospital has a full team of Paramedical,supportive and administrative staff.

The hospital not only serving the Gadap area butalso suburbs of Karachi as well as interior ofProvince of Sindh and Balochistan. The hospitalis serving without any charges at all. The onlycost patients have to pay is that of medicationwhich in needy cases also is looked after by thehospital. The doctors trained in this hospital areserving the country as well as abroad. We aresure that one day it will be a prominent and aleading community oriented hospital of the world,Insha Allah.

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I would like to welcome the newly admittedstudents in the Baqai Institute ofPharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai MedicalUniversity, who have chosen a career asPharmacist. You must have explored allavenues of pharmacy education in differentinstitutions and have opted for an Institutionwhich is a premier scientific institution in thefield of Pharmacy education.

Our graduate program has a distinguishedreputation in the comity of pharmacists dueto the highly educated and experiencedteachers in the institute. Our records speakfor themselves. At the Baqai Medical Universitywe are committed to helping you in your effortin acquiring the best education at the graduateand postgraduate level. Our faculty membersare always available to teach you the subjectwhenever you need their help and assistance.Their guidance and supervision will help youin achieving your objective and framing yourprofessional career in a befitting manner.

This Prospectus will give you all informationabout the Pharmacy education in the BaqaiInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. You arerequired to go through it thoroughly and notedown the salient features of particularimportance such as rules of attendance, rulesof examination, rules of promotion and suchother relevant rules which will be beneficialto you.

Message

Prof. Dr. Shaukat KhalidDean

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Providing high quality education leading toPharm.D., M.Phi l . and Ph.D. degrees.

BIPS is committed to provide academic andprofessional support to its graduate and postgraduate students.

A friendly place where teachers value greatlyon the quality of education.

The institute has produced Fourteen batches ofpharmacy graduates who are delivering the bestservices in their profession in academics,hospitals, marketing, industries cl inicalpharmacy, drug delivery system, pharmaceuticalcare, patients communication and counselling.

Engaged in conducting the research in thefollowing areas:

Drug design and action

Drug formulation and delivery

Drug kinetics and metabolism

Pharmacy practice

Exploitation of medicinal plants forPharmaceutical purpose.

What Pharmacists do? Exchanging information with patients and health

care providers.

Pharmacists educate patients and other healthcare professionals about the appropriate use ofthe medications.

Pharmacists have expert insight about howdrugs are made and about the potentialinteraction that can occur.

The pharmacist is the specialist in the field ofthe application and usage of pharmaceuticals.

Responsible for formulation, manufacturing,storage, dispensing, counseling and controllingof medicines.

Communicator _ the pharmacist is in an idealposition between physicians and patients.

Clinical Pharmacist and his Role Reviews patients current and past indications

regimens.

Educated in the various treatments of specificdiseases.

Able to help physician to avoid drug interactionsand side effects.

Specially helpful to patients with multipleconditions, even identifying medications thatmay be helpful for more than one problem.

Scope of PharmacyPharmacy is a product as well as service relateddiscipline, this increases its scope many folds.

A pharmacist may be incorporated in differentfields such as:

Important FEATURES of Pharmacy Education atBaqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BIPS)

SCOPE OF PHARMACIST

Hospitals andClinical Pharmacy

PharmaceuticalIndustries

AcademicsCommunityPharmacy

Others

Research; analysis and testingMarketingRegulatory affairsPharmaceutical JournalismOpportunities abroad

INTRODUCTIONThe Pharmaceutical Sciences are a very importantintegral part of medical education since timeimmemorial. Pharmacy is described as a medical artwhich consists in collecting, preparing, preserving anddispensing of medicine and therefore, it is an importantcomponent of the overall healthcare delivery system.It plays an important role in a community and catersto health management needs for ensuring safe andeffective delivery of the drugs and related products.During the past three decades the Profession ofPharmacy has undergone a complete transformation,from the practice of compounding and dispensing ofdrugs to a patient–oriented field. The diagnosis of adisease is the prerogative of the physician, whereasthe prescription of the drugs is primarily the obligationof a pharmacist. The modern healthcare system isincomplete without the active participation of apharmacist who is an expert on drug formulation, drugdevelopment, toxicology, therapeutics, etc. Therefore,it was of utmost importance to develop a good trainingand educational institution in this important field.Pharmacy as a science has developed in Pakistan onlyduring the last three decades. There is a tremendousdemand of trained and qualified Pharmacists inPakistan as well as in all the Muslim countries and indeveloped countries as well.

Realizing the importance of Pharmacy the Faculty ofPharmaceutical Sciences was established in accordancewith the charter of Baqai Medical University in June1996. This was the first Pharmacy institute in theprivate sector in Karachi, rather the first in the country.Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a beaconfor all those who care for an efficient healthcaresystem. Initially the Baqai Institute of PharmaceuticalSciences was started in two lecture rooms in 1996.Progressively the Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical

Sciences has developed and expanded to a stage wherewe have now Five large lecture halls with a seatingcapacity of over 150 students each, eight reasonablywell equipped laboratories, a Technology and anindustrial lab., a research lab., tutorial room, officesfor the faculty members, a committee room, etc., overa covered area of more than 32,000 sq. ft. Since itsinception the institute is providing high qualityeducation and training in various disciplines ofPharmaceutical Sciences to students from all over thecountry.

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has gaineda high reputation in the field of pharmacy and iscommitted to provide academic and professionalsupport to its graduate and postgraduate students.The curriculum is designed with a view to meet theneeds and challenges of the profession. It has also sethigh standard and provided comprehensive knowledgeand skill to the students to acquaint them to tacklethe exciting and challenging new development in thefield of medicine and drugs. Various subjects taughtin the Five years of Pharm.D. program are as follows:

1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry2. Biochemistry3. Medicinal Chemistry4. Pharmaceutics5. Physiology & Histology6. Anatomy & Histology7. Pharmaceutical Mathematics8. Biostatistics9. Pharmacognosy10. Pharmaceutical Microbiology11. Quality Management12. Instrumentation Techniques and Application13. Community Pharmacy14. Clinical Pharmacy15. Industrial Pharmacy16. Hospital Pharmacy17. Biopharmaceutics18. Forensic Pharmacy19. Pathology20. Pharmacology & Therapeutics21. Computer – Appl icat ion in Pharmacy22. Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing23. Islamiat24. Pakistan Studies25. English

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The Faculty members of BIPS are highly qualified. Thelist of Faculty members indicate that we have 9 Ph.Dsincluding 2 D.Scs. who are scholars of high repute withdiverse backgrounds. They are experienced teachers,and veteran professionals who integrate theirexperiences into their courses. Two of faculty membersare decorated with National Award, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.They have close links with industry and are engagedin competitive collaborative research across the fullspectrum of modern pharmacy.

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BIPS) offersa congenial research and teaching environment. Theinstitute enjoys a distinct position in pharmacyeducation by virtue of adequate equipment, and otherfacilities in campus. The research and training of theFaculty of Pharmacy are enhanced further by closelinks with Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and the 500bedded Fatima Hospitals on campus. This enables ourstudent to interact directly with patients andunderstand modern patient care. The institute ishoused in spacious building and occupies five largelecture halls with seating capacity of over a hundredeach, a tutorial room, eight laboratories for practicalclasses, a research laboratory, two technology labs.,an instrumentation room, academic library and officespace. The BIPS research encompasses all fields ofPharmacy such as Community Pharmacy, HospitalPharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, PharmaceuticalChemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics.

Entry to graduate programs normally requires HSCqualification or A–Level or an equivalent certificate.The qualified applicants are selected on merit afterwritten test and interview. Semester system is followedand after 198 credit hour courses during five yearsgraduate program, the students are awarded Pharm.D. degree by the university on passing the examinationsand securing a minimum of 2.5 C.G.P.R.

Ample research facilities exist and several studentsare enrolled for M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees in subjectssuch as Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, PharmaceuticalChemistry and Pharmacognosy. The research workconducted is published in scientific journals of highrepute. The institute is engaged in conducting researchin the following areas:

Drug stability Drug design and action Drug formulation and delivery Drug kinetics and metabolism Pharmacy practice Exploitation of medicinal plants Herbal Drug Formulation, Phytochemistry

Career prospects for pharmacy graduates areexcellent and the diverse nature of modernapplications of pharmacy is reflected in theirdegree programs. The flexible modular system ofBIPS offers a wide range of programs that addressto the needs of modern industry and society. Thereis a high demand of good pharmacists foremployment in research and development. BIPSgraduates are encouraged to excel in all academicand professional training aspects. The graduatesare normally selected to serve in important relatedpositions in the country and abroad. As aprofessional scholar pharmacists could make a realdifference to the world we live in. Pharmacistshave made and will continue to make majorcontributions to medicines and healthcare, foodand agriculture and environment.

Semester Rules of Pharm. D.Rules for Admission

1. Admission to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)program is open to students who have passed theIntermediate Science examination (pre-medical)or equivalent from any Board of Higher SecondaryEducation or have passed the A-level examination(with pre-medical subjects) and have secured atleast 60% marks. Students who have passed theB.Sc. examination with Physics, Chemistry andBiology are also eligible.

2. Pakistani nationals residing abroad are also eligibleprovided they possess the requisite academicqualification. Foreign nationals must produce acertificate of proficiency in English in the form ofTOEFL scoring at least 60%.

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3. Incomplete application will not be accepted.4. Candidates applying for admission will be required

to pass through the fol lowing stages:i. The students will have to pass a written test.ii. On securing at least 60% marks in the test the

student will be called for interview along withthe parents.

iii. A merit list will be prepared on the basis ofmarks obtained in the Intermediateexamination, marks obtained in the test andperformance in the interview, and admissionwill be given to candidates according to merit.

Rules for Attendance1. A student shall be assigned a Roll Number for the

degree program which will be his / her permanentnumber till the final year of the Pharm.D. program.

2. In case of reversion of the student to the previousclass due to non clearance of requisite number ofcourses the Roll No. will be retained except thata prefix ‘R’ will be included.

3. An attendance of 75% is compulsory in each coursefor a student to be eligible to appear in TerminalExamination in the relevant course.

4. Attendance of students admitted in the Facultywill be counted from the First day of the Semesterand NOT from the date of admission.

5. Shortage of attendance up to 05% may becondoned by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacyon convincing grounds supported by documentaryevidence. The Vice Chancellor may condone afurther shortage of 10% in case of special hardship,but no student whose attendance falls below 60%shall be allowed to appear in the Examination inthe relevant course.

6. If a student is unable to attend classes continuouslyfor 15 days or more without information to theDean of the Faculty of Pharmacy his / heradmission is liable to be cancelled. In case ofillness or other similar situation, application alongwith medical certificate from a registered medicalpractitioner must be submitted as soon as possibleafter the incident to the Dean’s office.

7. A student who shows indifference to his / herstudies by continued absence for Four weeks fromthe date of his / her admission shall cease to bestudent of the University. Approval of thecancellation of admission shall be given by theVice Chancellor on the recommendation of theDean of the Faculty.

8. Such students whose admission has been cancelledand who wish to continue their studies may do so

by taking fresh admission by paying full admissionand tuition fee.

9. If a student is unable to complete the attendancerequirement in any course, he / she shall berequired to complete the attendance afreshwhenever the course is offered again. He / shewill become eligible for appearing in theexamination after completing attendancerequirement.

System of Examinationi. The system of examination will be followed

as per policy of the Pharmacy Council ofPakistan.

ii. Semester System will be followed in Pharm.D teaching.

Rules for the Semester System1. There will be two semesters in one year. In each

Semester system one Mid-Term and one Terminalexamination will be held. Accordingly two Mid-Term Tests and Two Terminal Examinations willbe conducted in one year. The passing marks ineach of the subjects are 50%.

2. The course in-charge is responsible to conductMid-Term Tests and Terminal Examinations.

3. Terminal examination will be held after 16 weeksof teaching and prescribed examination will becharged. In case of late submission of examinationforms a late fee will be charged as prescribed.

4. A Special examination will be held 40 days afterthe Final year Terminal examination for thestudents who have failed in the final yearexamination.

5. Under No Circumstances one can repeat morethan six courses (18 Cr. Hours)

6. Two ‘D’ courses may be repeated on first availablechance along with the fai led courses.

7. Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ may be repeated in SpecialExamination.

8. Grade ‘C’ can be repeated only if the CGPR is lessthan 2.5 for outgoing students.

9. A student who fails in a course in four attemptsexcluding the regular attempt will have to seekfresh admission in those courses by paying a feeof Rs 5000/- per course.

10. No excuse for Not appearing in the examinationwill be accepted on any ground.

11. In case, a representation about the evaluationof tests, practical, etc., is made to the Deanthrough the Chairman of the Department, thematter will be decided by a Committee

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comprising the teacher of the particular courseand two senior most teachers of the Department. The Chairman of the Department will presideover the Committee and will send therecommendations to the Dean of the Faculty. TheDean’s decision will be considered final.

12. A student who fails even once in any paper orrepeats a paper because he / she did not take itin the first chance or to improve the grade, willloose the claim to any position in the FinalExamination.

Unfair MeansAll the cases of unfair means will be forwarded to thecommittee appointed for the purpose and the matterwill be dealt in accordance with the rules andregulations of the University.

Grading SystemThere shall be grades in each course in numericalorders, i.e., assessment of performance on the basisof marks allocated for each course. Equivalent ofnumerical grades in terms of alphabets shall betermed as alphabetical grades (AG) as follows:

Numerical Grade Alphabetical Grade Grade Point80% and above A 470% - 79% B 360% - 69% C 250% - 59% D 1Below 50% F 0

However, decimal grade system will be applicable forrepresenting actual achievements of a candidate asfollows:

Percent Grade Point Percent Grade Point50% 1.0 66% 2.651% 1.1 67% 2.752% 1.2 68% 2.853% 1.3 69% 2.954% 1.4 70% 3.055% 1.5 71% 3.156% 1.6 72% 3.257% 1.7 73% 3.358% 1.8 74% 3.459% 1.9 75% 3.560% 2.0 76% 3.661% 2.1 77% 3.762% 2.2 78% 3.863% 2.3 79% 3.964% 2.4 80% 4.065% 2.5

After each semester Grade Point Ratio (G.P.R.) will becalculated as follows:

Grade Points obtained in each course are multipliedby the number of Credit Hours for that course andthen a Grade Point Ratio (G.P.R.) is obtained. ACumulative Grade Point Ratio (CGPR) is obtained byadding all the Grade Points of the courses during theFive Years study which must be a minimum of 2.5 inorder to get the degree.

Requirements for the award of Pharm.D. Degree

i. A student must have passed all prescribedcourses.

ii. A student must have obtained a minimum of2.5 CGPR.

Maximum Duration for Completion of Pharm.D.DegreeMaximum duration for completion of Pharm.D. DegreeEnrollment will remain valid for two more years afterthe expiry or the required duration for the completionof the Pharm.D. Degree. Even after seven years astudent fails to clear the Pharm. D. examination he/she will cease to be the student of the Faculty.

Interpretation of Semester RulesThe decision of the Dean’s Committee would be finalfor the interpretation of the Semester rules.

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Professional

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Final

Total Cr. Hrs.

Cr. Hr.

1st Semester

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22

20

19

18

101

2nd Semester Total

Cr. Hr. Cr. Hr.

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21

19

19

18

97

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43

39

38

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UNDERGRADUATE &POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate: Pharm. D.The purpose of introducing Doctor of Pharmacyprogram is to prepare cl inical ly orientedpharmaceutical scientists, as well as to train them forcommunity and Industrial Pharmacy.

The advantage of Pharm.D. degree is that the individualwould have attained a much broader range ofpharmaceutical knowledge and clinical experience.The net result of the training is to prepare an individualbetter suited for pharmaceutical industry, hospitalpharmacy, and all other allied fields of pharmacy inpublic and private sector. The candidates of thePharm.D. degree program are required to work for aminimum period of six weeks in the Fourth or Finalyear or after Graduation in Pharmaceutical Industry,Retail / Community Pharmacy or in a Hospital asinternee. They must maintain a diary of work signeddai ly by the concerned Head / Manager.

Postgraduate: M.Phil. / Ph.D.The Faculty of Pharmacy has also a very active researchprogram leading to the award of M.Phil / Ph.D. degrees. Several students have already obtained these degreesand eighteen students are currently enrolled for theM.Phil./Ph.D. programs in the Departments ofPharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology,Pharmaceutics and Pharmacognosy. The duration ofstudies for the M.Phil. Degree is two academic yearsand for Ph.D. the duration is a minimum of threeacademic years.

Eligibility of AdmissionsM.Phil. and Ph.D. programs are open to candidateswho have passed B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy),Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy), M.B.B.S. (Bachelor ofMedicine and Bachelor of Surgery), B.D.S. (Bachelorof Dentistry) or equivalent degree. Students holdingM.Sc. degree in allied subjects, such as Biochemistry,Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Zoology,etc., are also eligible for admission in M.Phil.programme. However, all postgraduate students haveto take courses and complete the prescribed credithours.

IN HOUSE STUDENT FACILITIESIn addition to the In-house facilities provided by theBaqai Medical University such as Transport, Mosque,Fahmi Library, Computer Lab., Girls Hostel, Social

Activities etc. the following exlcusive facilities areprovided to the Institute:

CAFETERIAA centrally located air-conditioned cafeteria is availableto meet the food/refreshment requirements of thestudents. The food is served on self service basis. Thecafeteria caters the requirement of all the students ofthe university. However, a separate cafeteria exclusivelyfor Pharmacy is also available.

LIBRARYA central library of the Baqai Medical University bythe name Fahmi Library is situated adjacent to theBaqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The libraryis a repository of books on health sciences. It is fullyequipped with up-to-date information and retrievalfacilities, text books and journals for the students andfaculties in basic medical, dental and pharmaceuticalsciences for both the undergraduate and postgraduateeducation. It has a collection of over 12000 booksand more than 100 journals, both local and foreign.An audio-Visual library has been established and thestudents are encouraged to use the library facility byobtaining the library card. Additionally, a separateDepartmental Library for the Baqai Institute ofPharmacy has also been established with internetfacilities.

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Introduction:Physical therapy provides treatment in circumstanceswhere movement and function are threatened byageing injury, disease or environment factors. It is ahealth profession that assesses and provides treatmentto individuals to develop, maintain and restoremaximum movement and function throughout life.Physical therapy is concerned with indentifying andmaximizing quality of life and movement potentialwithin the shapers of promotion, prevention,treatment and rehabilitation. This encompassesphysical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. It involves the interaction between physicaltherapist (PT) patients/clients, other healthprofessionals, families, care givers and communitiesin a process where movement potential is assessed ina process where movement potential is assessed andgoals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skillsunique to physical therapist.

Physiotherapist studies medical sciences subjectssuch as anatomy, physiology, medicine, surgery,pharmacology & specialized physiotherapysubjects such as Kinesiology, Physiotherapytreatment, Electrotherapy, which are related todeveloping skills and attitudes necessary for healtheducation and prevention, diagnosis, treatmentand rehabilitation of patients with physicaldisorders disabilities.

The core skills of Physiotherapists include manualtherapy, therapeutic exercise and the applicationof electrotherapeutic modalities.

Physiotherapist practice in many setting, such asprimary & tertiary care hospitals, outpatient clinics,inpatient rehabilitation facilities home basedservices, education and research centers, schools,fitness centers and sports training facilities.

Physical therapy has many specialties such ascardiopulmonary, geriatr ics, neurological,orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetric and gynaecologicalrehabilitation, women health, hand rehabilitation,spinal rehabilitation & sports injuries etc.This new Doctor of Physical Therapy program willestablish a pathway to promote professional physicaltherapy education and to be eligible for practicing andlicensing nationally as well as internationally.

The purpose of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)program is to prepare Physical Therapists who will:

1. Primarily provide Physical Therapy care.2. Serve as responsible members in the professional

community and are willing and able to assumeleadership roles in the communities they serve.

3. Identity researchable problems, advocate andparticipate in research and incorporate researchfindings into clinical practice.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DPT PROGRAM

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapyprogramme will:

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic andclinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, bothin their fundamental context and in theirapplication to the discipline of physical therapy.

Understand, correlate and apply theoreticalfoundations of knowledge to the practice ofphysical therapy; evaluate and clarify new orevolving theory relevant to physical therapy.

Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarlyclinician by developing and utilizing the processof critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focusedon the improvement of the practice of physicaltherapy and the delivery of healthcare.

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Engage in reflective practice through sound clinicaldecision making, critical self-assessment andcommitment to lifelong learning.

Demonstrate mastery of entry level professionalclinical skills. Provision of these services is basedon the best available evidence and includesphysical therapy examination, evaluation,diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, preventionactivities, wellness initiatives and appropriatehealth care utilization.

Be prepared to influence the development ofhuman health care regulations and policies thatare consistent with the needs of the patient andof the society.

Demonstrate leadership, management andcommunication skills to effectively participate inphysical therapy practice and the health care team.

Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudesand behaviors to all persons.

Demonstrate the professional and social skills toadapt to changing health care environments toeffectively provide physical therapy care.

SEMESTER RULES OF DPT

Rules for Admission1. Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

is open to students who have passed theIntermediate Sciences Examination (Pre-medical)or equivalent from any Board of Higher SecondaryEducation or have passed the A-level examination(with pre-medical subjects) and have secured atleast 55% marks.

2. Incomplete application will not be accepted.

3. Candidates applying for admission will be requiredto pass through the fol lowing stages.

i). The students will have to pass a written test.ii). On securing at least 55% marks in the test the

student will be called for interview along withthe parents.

iii). A merit list will be prepared on the basis ofmarks obtained in the intermediateexamination, marks obtained in the test andperformance in the interview and admissionwill be given to candidates according to merit.

Rules for Attendance

1. A student shall be assigned a Roll Number for theDegree program which will be his / her permanentnumber till the final year of the DPT program.

2. In case of reversion of the student to the previousclass due to non clearance of requisite number ofcourses the Roll No. will be retained except thata prefix ‘R’ will be included.

3. An attendance of 75% is compulsory in each coursefor a student to be eligible to appear in TerminalExamination in the relevant course.

4. The attendance of students admitted in the facultywill be counted from the First day of the Semesterand NOT from the date of admission.

5. Shortage of attendance up to 05% may becondoned by the Dean of the Faculty of DPT onconvincing grounds supported by documentaryevidence and recommendation of Director of BaqaiInstitute of Physical Therapy & RehabilitationMedicine. The Vice Chancellor may condone afurther shortage of up to 10% in case of specialhardship, but no student whose attendance fallsbelow 60% shall be allowed to appear in theexamination in the relevant course.

6. If a student is unable to attend classes continuouslyfor 15 days or more without any specific reasonand information to the Dean, Faculty of Medicine& Dentistry his / her admission is liable to becancelled. In case of illness or other similarsituations, application along with medicalcertificate from a registered medical practitionermust be submitted as soon as possible after theincident, to the Dean’s Office.

7. A student who shows indifference to his / herstudies by continued absence for Four weeks fromthe date of his / her admission shall cease to bestudent of the University. Approval of thecancellation of admission shall be given by theVice Chancellor on the recommendation of theDean of the Faculty.

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and who wish to continue their studies may do so bytaking fresh admission by paying full admissionand tuition fee.

9. If a student is unable to complete the attendancerequirement in any course, he / she shall berequired to complete the attendance afreshwhenever the course is offered again. He / Shewill become eligible for appearing in theexamination after completing attendancerequirement.

Rules for the Semester System:1. There will be two semesters in one year. In each

semester one Mid-Term and one Terminalexamination will be held. Accordingly, two Mid-Term Tests and Two Terminal examinations willbe conducted in one year. The pass marks in eachof the subjects is 50%.

2. The course in-charge is responsible to conductthe relevant Mid-Term Tests and TerminalExaminations.

3. Terminal examination will be held after 16 weeksof teaching. A prescribed examination fee willbe charged. In case of late submission ofexamination forms a late fee will also be chargedas prescribed.

4. A special examination will be held 40 days afterthe Final year Terminal examination for thestudents who have failed in the Final YearExamination.

5. Under No circumstances can a student repeatmore than six courses (18 Cr. Hr.).

6. Two ‘D’ Grades may be repeated on First availablechance along with the failed courses to improvethe grade.

7. Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ may be repeated in Specialexamination.

8. Grade ‘C’ can be repeated only if the CGPR is lessthan 2.5 for outgoing students.

9. A student who fails in a course in four attemptsas repeaters excluding the regular attempt willhave to seek fresh admission in that course bypaying a fee of Rs. 5000/- per course

10. No excuse for not appearing in the examinationwill be accepted on any ground.

11. In case a representation about the evaluation oftest, practical etc. is made to the Dean through

the Director of the department within two weeksafter declaration of results, the matter will bedecided by a Committee comprising the teacherof the particular course and two senior mostteachers of the department. The Director of thedepartment will preside over the committeemeeting and will send the recommendations tothe Dean of the Faculty. The Dean’s decision willbe considered final.

12. A student who fails even once in any paper orrepeats a paper because he / she did not take itin the first chance or to improve the grade, willlose the claim to any position in the FinalExamination.

Unfair Means:All the cases of unfair means will be forwarded to thedisciplinary committee appointed for the purpose andthe matter will be dealt in accordance with the rulesand regulations of the University.

Grading System:There shall be grades in each course in numericalorders, i.e. assessment of performance on the basisof marks allocated for each course.

Medical Technology has become an important pillarfor the treatment and management of patient care.Patients worldwide depend on medical technology invarious set-ups; in the home, with doctors, at hospitals& in Nursing homes.

A Medical Technologist is a health professional, whoperforms various scientific duties in MedicalLaboratories. The work of these professionalsencompasses clinical application of Biochemistry,Haematology, Genetics, Immunology & Serology,Microbiology, urine & stool analysis, miscellaneousbody fluids analysis to name a few.

In the present Medical set up, no scientific treatmentof a patient is possible without proper diagnostic tests.Due to acute shortage of properly trainedtechnologists, most of the pathological laboratoriesin the country are filled with unqualified staff, resultingin poor standard of pathological tests.

To cope up with the situation, the Baqai Institute ofMedical Technology has been established at BaqaiMedical University to cater the needs of training ofthe medical technologists to improve the quality ofclinical pathology laboratory course. The four yearsB.S. Medical Technology course (Clinical Group) hasbeen designed to meet the requirements of an idealMedical Technologist, with stress on practical trainingin the clinical laboratory supported by a goodtheoretical background.

Taking a step forward M.Sc. (Medical Technology)was introduced in 1997 to further strengthen thelaboratory working with highly qualified personnel.After the M.Sc. degree the road was open for thegood candidates to progress to higher universitydegree up to Ph.D. After the recent development inmedical technology curriculum, the institute is nowoffering BS & MS degree. The scope has been definedas follows:

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BS - Medical Technology&

MS - Medical Technology

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ADMISSION POLICY

ELIGIBILITYMinimum qualification for application isIntermediate Science (Pre-Medical Group) orequivalent examination with minimum 50% marks.Pakistani nationals abroad are also eligibleprovided they possess the requisite academicqualification. Foreign nationals must produce acertificate of proficiency in English in the form ofa TOEFL score of at least 500. All foreign nationalswill have to clear visa procedures, migration &equivalence certificate from University & otherclearance certificates from all relevantdepartments & ministries. Candidates who areemployees of Government departments or otherorganizations should apply through properchannel.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREProspectus & application form can be obtainedfrom the Admission office on payment ofprescribed fee.

Candidates should submit along with theapplication form, a complete record of school andcollege academic achievements including markssheets which will be scrutinized. Incompleteapplications would not be entertained.Candidates applying for admission in the first yearBS Medical Technology will be required to appearbefore an interview board. Foreign Students willbe required to pass TOEFL with a minimum scoreof 500. This is because the medium of educationin BS Medical Technology course is English.

FEEThe tuition fee charged annually by the universityrecovers only a small portion of the highexpenditure incurred on medical technologyeducation.

Teaching / Learning Strategies

Lectures Practicals Tutorials Individual, paired & group presentations Individual, paired & group assignments Research projects

To strengthen students hands on skills is anadditional 30 hours Crash laboratory Courseis mandatory for MS Students. Our system ofeducation depends on PBL (Problem BaseLearning)

Successful completion of Medical TechnologyDegree Program has helped Baqai graduatesto obtain jobs not only in reputableorganizations in Pakistan but also in countriesabroad such as: Canada, UAE, USA, Norway,Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia to name a few.

Salient Feature of Medical Technology

Providing high quality education leading to BS+ MS & Ph.D. degrees.

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Chartered Inspection and EvaluationCommittee (CIE) of Governor of Sindh,inspected and rated BIMT as Excellent.

Course being offered by Institution and theirduration

BS = 4 yearsMS = 2 yearsPh.D. = 3 - 7 years

Admissions are conducted once a year.

Number of Seats in BIMT is 100. (As approvedby the HEC)

Approximately 306 degrees have beenawarded so far to the medical technologists.

The Institute has produced 21 batches of B.Sc.and 10 batches of M.Sc. Medical Technologygraduates who are delivering best services inacademics, industry and clinical laboratories.

BIMT is committed to academic andprofessional excellence for its graduates.A friendly value greatly the quality of educationand professional training.

Faculty is engaged in conducting research infollowing areas:

1. Biochemistry2. Microbiology3. Pathology4. Parasitology5. Histopathology6. Hematology7. Serology

Laboratory Management & Informatics

1. Clinical Laboratory Informatics:

* Computer system and its applications indiagnostic techniques.

* Patient information, test order, specimencollection and analysis, test resultsreporting including test interpretation.

2. Clinical Laboratory Management:

* Basic concepts & definitions of laboratorymanagement.

* Healthcare delivery and financialstrategies.

* Laboratory strategies for managed care* Financial management, Human resource

management, space and faci l i tymanagement.

3. Quality Management:

* Fu nda menta ls o f tota l qu a l i t ymanagement with especial reference toclinical laboratory.

* Control of pre-analytical and analyticalvariable.

* Control of analytical quality by using stablecontrol material and patient data.

* External qual ity assessment andproficiency testing programs.

* Sources of analytical errors.* Quality initiatives.

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INTRODUCTION OF NURSING CAREERNursing profession has emerged as a perfectcombination of art and sciences in the contemporaryworld. It has gained an extraordinary importance andstance in the healthcare arena. Nurses appear to beprofessional, knowledgeable and influential individualson the globe. The importance of nursing education issignificant since they serve as a necessary and valuableelement of hospitals and other health care & relatedinstitutions. Baqai College of Nursing plays itsresponsible and crucial role of preparing proficientand skilled nurses who are ready to face the challengesof modern healthcare with their decision making,critical thinking, effective communication and problemsolving skills. Nurses direct their potentials towardshealth promotion, maintenance and restoration.Nurses’ international code of ethics bound them tothe process of patient care guided by the knowledge,attitude, practice and research.

In nursing career, one can develop a host oftransferable skills such as problem solving adaptability,decision making and time management. Students getchance to develop analytical and organizational skillsand the confidence to act as an advocate for patients

when needed as well as good knowledge about patientcare.

Nursing graduates are trained to work within the healthsector and other related environments with all typesof patients. Often specialize in caring for particulartypes of patients.

HISTORYNursing being the art and the science of caring foran individual/community holistically has been playingits role since the inception of mankind. Centuriesback Hazrat Bibi Fatima the loving daughter of ourbeloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) nursed theinjured during the wars. Florence Nightingale, famouswith the name of ‘the lady with the lamp’ also tookcare of the sufferers of the Crimean war. Rufaiyda-al-Aslamia is another popular muslim name in thefield of Nursing. Hence, nursing profession is wellknown to all of us.

Around the world and in Pakistan, nursing is nowgrowing very fast as a profession. With more and moreawareness, it is no more a female profession but malestoo are now coming into the field at a very fast pace.

Nursing under Baqai’s Umbrella started with a 3 yearDiploma in Nursing for female students only, in theyear 1986 at the Nazimabad campus. Baqai School ofNursing (BSON) from the year 1986 till 2016, everyyear Diploma Nursing and Nurse Midwifery havesuccessfully graduated as Registered Nurse with thePakistan Nursing Council (PNC). Moreover, 24 batchesof Midwifery have also graduated from PakistanNursing Council.

As Baqai always had a vision of giving nursingprofession its due recognition by raising its standard,and offering under graduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in the field; Baqai College of Nursing(BCoN) was established in the year 1996. It startedwith 3 year Diploma Nursing exclusively for 10 foreignstudents. 2 such batches of foreign students each,graduated from BCoN. Simultaneously, when the 2ndbatch of Diploma Nursing started, a batch of 23students for 2 year Post-RN-B.Sc.N was also inducted.From Baqai College of Nursing, 3 batches of studentshave also graduated as B.Sc.N which is a 4 year degreeProgramme.

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PHILOSOPHYThe philosophy of BCoN is based on four elements ofnursing: Education, Practice, Administration andResearch.

We believe that the faculty of nursing endeavorsto provide knowledge, to enhance learning, toserve as resource persons and to contribute tothe development of human values. The facultyrecognizes that interest and abilities vary withindividuals and provides flexibility to facilitate theoptimal development of each learner’s potential.

We believe that our students will evaluate currenttrends and practices in health care and theirimplications for advanced nursing care. They willrecognize the obligation of nursing to help restorepatients holistically to the best possible state ofphysical, mental, spiritual and emotional healthand to maintain patients’ sense of spiritual andsocial well being. By doing so, they will promotethe holistic, humanistic and scientific approach tothe nursing care.

We believe that graduates will develop criticalthinking and problem solving skills to meet thechanging demands of health care activities. Theywill demonstrate a leadership role, as resourcepersons, administrators and innovators in nursingprofession.

We believe that our graduates will provideevidence based care by encouraging research asa means of scientific inquiry. They will identifyand continue to develop the specific body ofknowledge from which nursing practice emergesand apply the theory derived from research toprovide the rationales for nursing interventions.

MISSIONTo provide quality Nursing education comparable tointernational standards to its students so that theycan acquire state of the art knowledge of subjects forwhich they otherwise would have to go abroad tointernat ional ly known seats of learning.

To provide Nursing educational Programs in accordancewith the actual needs of the society both in Pakistanand in the neighboring world.

To develop a wholesome and broad-based personalityof its students inculcating in them a sense of moraland social responsibility.

OBJECTIVESThe objectives of BCoN are:

To provide students with a comprehensiveeducation and training.

To develop a sense of professional responsibilityand accountability in meeting the health careneeds of the population.

To foster the ability to function professionally inhealth care settings such as hospitals, clinics,community centers, rehabilitation centers andspecial care units

To enhance the community oriented teaching andlearning in order to achieve better understandingof community health problems.

NURSING PATHWAYSThe Baqai Medical University with its aim of makingeducation accessible at all levels and at internationalstandards has a vision for improving the standard ofNursing in Pakistan. After completing BSN education,it is mandatory for all nurses to complete one yearinternship at any hospital. All nurses are required toobtain a license before they are allowed to work. Forthat RN’s have to take the PNC licensure examinationfor Registered Nurses.

Furthermore, master’s and doctorate degrees lead tocareer such as those of Advance practice Nurses,Clinical Nurse leaders and Certified Registered NurseAnesthetists.

Course Offered at BCoN BS Nursing Degree Program:

BCoN offers 4 years Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) Degree Program. Successful completion of thisProgram leads to eligibility for license as RegisteredNurse and the award of a Baccalaureate degree.

ADMISSION CRITERIABSN Degree Program

According to the rules and regulations of Baqai MedicalUniversity, both male and female, having completedtheir F.Sc.(Pre-Medical) preferable with at least 50%or equivalent can apply for admission in BS NursingDegree program.

An Entrance Test will be conducted to test the basic,knowledge. Candidates will be tested for proficiencyin English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and GeneralKnowledge.

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RESOURCES / FACILITIES

LIBRARYThe central Fahmi Library of the University has a vastcollection of latest books and journals for the studentsand faculty members. An audio visual library is alsoavailable which comprises of latest audio visualmaterials. Besides the main library, there is anindependent library at BCoN which has the latestedition of nursing related books.

SKILLS LABThe skills lab at BCoN is well equipped with modernmedical & surgical items, manikins, charts and modelsnecessary for performing/learning nursing procedures.Skills lab provides an opportunity to the students todo hands-on practice before performing skills in realsituation.

COMPUTER LABKeeping in view the global advancement in scienceand technology and its integration in the field ofNursing, computer application has been mademandatory course of studies throughout the nursingdegree Programmes. More-over, acknowledging thefact, a computer lab has been established at theuniversity campus.

This computer lab is well equipped with the latestsoftware of computers, which is supervised by highlyqualified information technologists.

SCIENCE LABORATORYStudents have access to modern and well equippedlaboratories located in different departments such asMicrobiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry andothers in their respective laboratories for performinglab work.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates can expect an increase in professional statusand prospects in their chosen career path through thedevelopment and refinement of their knowledge andskills as clinical nurse consultant, nurse educator, nursemanager etc. In addition, this degree will preparegraduates for undertaking postgraduate studies.

Nurse Researcher Nurse Epidemiologist Nurse Manager Quality Assurance Officer Infection Control Manager Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator Occupational Health Nurse Nurse Academician Health Services Marketing Officer Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology, Cardiology,

Endocrinology & several others)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESApart from educational programme, students of BCoNalso enjoy various activities, which further enhancetheir professional, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing.

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LAMP LIGHTING CEREMONYLamp lighting is of great importance for all those whostart their Nursing journey, because this is the occasionin which Nursing students take oath to serve thehumanity. Lamp lighting is celebrated at BCoN withgreat enthusiasm.

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAYGlobally International Nurses’ Day is celebrated everyyear on May 12. BCoN also cherishes the nurses’recognition in the second/ third week of May. Everyyear BCoN organizes various activities for this purpose.These include Conferences, Poster competitions, Awarddistributions and Health Fairs.

EID-E-MILAD-UN-NABIA Mehfil-e-Milad is celebrated every year. On thisoccasion students recite Naat and highlight theteachings of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace beupon him).

TALENT SHOWS AND PARTIESEid Milan Parties and Talent Shows are also organizedfor students to socialize them and to provide themopportunity to explore their inner talents.

CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAYSBCoN celebrates different international days, such asGlobal Hand Washing Day to promote this healthypractice among students, health care professionals &general public to spread awareness. Likewise, manyother international events are celebrated to buildglobal consciousness.

INTRODUCTIONBaqai Medical University has contributed to improvinghealth status of the community and strengthening thehealth systems of Pakistan, which has beencommissioned through the Faculty of Health andManagement Sciences. This is a unique and the firstand foremost faculty in Pakistan, which has taken upthe mandate of training the leaders in healthmanagement / Pharmaceutical Marketing.

OBJECTIVE1. To provide quality education comparable to

international standards.2. To provide education in accordance with the actual

needs of the society both in Pakistan and in theneighboring world.

3. To develop a wholesome and broad basedpersonality of its students.

The institute has two campuses: the Main Campus onthe main entrance of Karachi city near Toll Plaza andthe City Campus at Nazimabad for Executive Coursesonly.

The new curriculum contains a number of newinnovative features which make our MBA and BBAPrograms for full time students much superior to thatbeing offered by other institutions in Pakistan.

The curriculum is focused not only on improving theknowledge of the students but also on developingtheir personality and generating the entrepreneurialspirit among the students. The key difference betweenan entrepreneur and a manager is the ability of theformer to take the risk (investing his/her time, effort,and money) not only to conceive an idea but also toconvert the idea into a commercial venture with theobjective of earning economic profits from it. It is theability of the former to convert a business idea into acommercial venture that is at the heart ofentrepreneurship. It is a spirit that can only be acquiredby ‘doing things’. An innovative idea which is of thecentral focus of the new program for our full timestudents is the introduction of an EntrepreneurshipProject as a part of the BBA and MBA Curriculum. Theobjective of the entrepreneurial project is to give thestudent an experience that can act as stepping-stoneto encourage graduates to venture into self managedsmall business enterprises.

COURSESAs per recommended road map by NCRC newcurriculum for BBA (4 yrs) and MBA based on businessand non-business background, Baqai MedicalUniversity, Baqai Institute of Health managementsciences is offering MBA courses in HealthManagement, considering the employmentrequirement in Health Organizations, Medical Institutesand Hospitals. The efforts have been made to makecourses compatible to International standards. TheInstitute offers specialization in Health Management,Hospital Administration, HR in Health, Finance inhealth, Health MIS Nutrition Management andPharmaceutical Marketing.

We offer graduate and post graduate courses in healthand management sciences through a highly qualifiedfaculty at affordable cost.

Admissions to the Baqai Medical University are donepurely on merit basis. There is no quota system.Candidates from anywhere in Pakistan and abroad areeligible to apply if they fulfill the basic requirementsof Admissions as per University rules.

PLACEMENT SERVICESPlacement Services at the BIHMS lends support toboth prospective employees and employers. It alsoprovides advice and assistance to the BIHMS’s existingstudents in terms of their placement in internshipprograms and jobs in various organizations.Further more, it helps the BIHMS alumni in their jobsearch. Apart from offering assistance in placing thestudents in various internship programs and jobs, thenetworking of placement services ensures that thetransition from classroom to career is smooth andsuccessful:

Workshops - Students at the postgraduate level takepart in workshops on a number of career relatedtopics.

Career Counseling – BIHMS provide feedback tostudents after they have completed their internshipson the basis of appraisal and evaluation provided bytheir employers. This helps the students to learn abouttheir strengths and areas of improvement.

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BIDE came into existence in the year 1996 under thepatronage and guidance of Professor F.U Baqai. In thebeginning, it operated as a single room diabetic clinicbut was gradually transformed into a tertiary carecentre - Baqai Institute of Diebetology & Endocrinology,which is providing comprehensive services under oneroof. The out-patient department functions with aninnovative concept of collaborative services; where aconsultant diabetologist and a diabetes educatorcoupled with prompt laboratory support services hasmade the management plan of a single visit,increasingly convenient and complaint. The conceptof a “Diebetes Care Team” for the clinical managementof diabetes has proved to be very successful.

1. The dietitians tailor individualized diet plansconsidering anthropometric measurements andinvestigations, according to ADA Guidelines.

2. High quality diabetes education and provision ofinformative literature.

3. 24 hours telephonic advise service to help patientsin the “self management of diabetes” and copingthe emergency situations

4. The “FOOT CLINIC”, first of its kind in Pakistan, isworking since 1996, where a comprehensive careis provided to patients by a team comprising of adiabetologist, a surgeon with special interest inthe diabetic foot, a podiatrist, an educator, a nurse& an orthotist.

5. Domiciliary foot care services are available atnominal rates. It not only saves time but alsominimizes the cost of hospitals visits and travellingcharges and not to mention the inconveniencewhich travelling can cause.

6. PWGDF (Pakistan Working Group on the DiabeticFoot): Foot problems in diabetics prevail in everypart of Pakistan. To extend foot care services toall parts of the country, Pakistan Working Groupon Diabetic Foot was founded during InternationalDiabetic Conference organised by BIDE. Its firstsession was attended by Prof. Karel Bakker(Netherland, International Working Group on theDiabetic Foot), Andrew JM Boulton (UK & USA),Prof. Rhys William (UK),Prof Riaz Malik(UK), anda number of national delegates from all overPakistan. Prof Abdul Basit was elected as its firstchairman.

7. IT department of BIDE was established in 1999 &since then has maintained the computerizedrecords of patients. It also provides supportservices to the organization in the area of datasharing, management and application support forthe Health Care Management System (HCMS).

ACTIVITIES1. BIDE is conducting “Diploma in Diabetology” with

the sole purpose of training the GPs in the fieldof diabetes, they being the gatekeepers of ourhealthcare delivery system. The diploma is a firstof its kind in Pakistan. More than 400 doctors sofar have successfully completed this diploma &are helping the community in different parts ofthe country in each of the four Provinces.

2. One year training course for non-physiciansconducted by BIDE “Diploma in DiabetesEducation” is the first ever university level trainingprogram in diabetes education, in Pakistan. Nearly140 diabetes educators have been trained, so far.

3. BIDE also offers Foot Care Assistant training course,first of its kind in Pakistan, consented byInternational Working Group on the Diabetic Foot.So far, over 100 foot-care assistants have been

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trained from all the four provinces of Pakistan &they are helping in running foot clinics in theirrespective areas.

4. BIDE arranges seminars, CMEs, etc at regularintervals to update our diploma holders especiallythose running the PDCS.

5. Advanced courses are held for family physicians.In these courses different topics related to diabetesand it’s complications are discussed. Aim of thecourses is to keep the family physicians updatedwith the latest advances in diabetes management.

6. With the collaboration of World DiabetesFoundation, BIDE has launched three majorprojects for the prevention of diabetes andimprovement of diabetes care in Pakistan. Two ofthese three years projects, “ National Diabetesand Diabetic Foot Program” and “Insulin my life”have been completed and the third one,“Gestational Diabetes Prevention and ControlProgram” is currently in progress.

7. Baqai Institute of Diebetology & Endocrinologystarted the project of Peripheral Diabetes Centresby establishing the first PDC at Fahmi HealthcareCentre in Gulberg, Karachi. Eight centres indifferent areas of Karachi have so far beendeveloped and are linked with BIDE. These centresare run by doctors who attained diploma indiabetes from our institute.

8. BIDE has designed special software to incorporateall the relevant data from these centers into asingle pool at BIDE. This data will be used in futurefor research purposes.

9. Our over-riding objective is to establish suchperipheral diabetes centres all over the country,run by diabetes specialists, and having centralcomputerized patients, record system to facilitatethe university trained diabetes educator. Thesecentres will confirm to professional standards of

diabetes management and care.10. BIDE has successfully organized the International

Diabetes Conference under the theme “Decadeof diabetes care: in low resource and underservedcommunities”. Over thirty International delegatesalong with leading national faculty and 1200participants attended the conference.

11. F irst International Course on DiabetesManagement was conducted at BIDE incollaboration with World Diabetes Foundation inthe year 2005. This was a special training course in which a team of 13 members from Afghanistancame to acquire training in diabetes management.

12. In relation to World Diabetes Day, BIDE organizesdiabetes awareness walks every year.Approximately two thousand people includingpatients, their families and general publicparticipate in the walk and benefit from thiseducational and awareness activity.

Research:BIDE has been involved in various research projectssince its establishment in 1996. In January 1999, BIDEopened a medical research department pioneeringthe research activities in the field of diabetes in

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This is one of the most important institutes of allBaqai organizations as the incidence of heartdiseases is increasing day by day and these patientsneed urgent cardiac care.

This institute is situated in the center of Karachicity and caters a vast area of Nazimabad andLiaqatabad. As this institute is running on a NoProfit and No Loss basis, therefore it is the mosteconomical private cardiac institute of the city.

This institute is fully equipped with all the latestfacilities that are needed in the management ofcardiac patients.

It is a 100-bedded institute comprising of 06consultant OPD rooms. 08 bedded emergency, 06bedded CCU, 06 ICU, Private and General Wards.

All invasive and non-invasive facilities are availableto the patients Viz.

ETT, Echo, Holtor Monitoring and Ambulatory BPMonitoring facilities and ventilator facilities forvery sick and post bypass patients.

Angiographies, Angioplasties Bypass Surgeries,Implanting Temporary and Permanent Pacemakerand IVC filters facilities are available at theinstitute.

The institute has recently established a cardiacrehabilitation care center for severe non-operablecardiac patients. In all, the institute is providingall the facilities that a cardiac center offersanywhere in the world.

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Baqai Institute of Hematology, located at Baqai

Medical University premises, is a center ofexcellence.

It has various investigative hematologyprogrammes with qualified professionals involvedin research and training in the structure, functionsand diseases of blood. Related educationalactivities including Diploma in LaboratoryHematology, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D inhematoloty are some of the research activities atthe institute.

Post Graduate Programs Ph.D. M.Phil. MS in Transfusion Medicine Diploma in Laboratory Hematology & Blood

Transfusion M.Sc. Hematology (Tech)

Certificate Courses: Data Interpretation in Hematology

Peripheral Blood Morphology

Bone Marrow Morphology

Basic Hematological Techniques

Basic Blood Bank Techniques

Advanced Hematology & Blood Banking

Basic Immunology & Immunohematology

Hemolytic Anemias

Hemoglobinopathies

Stains in Hematology Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Quality Assurance in Hematology

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Institute of Chest Diseases, Baqai MedicalUniversity Hospital, Nazimabad has wardsavailable with access to the medical and thesurgical ICU. They are private, semi private andgeneral wards. Provision for F ibropticBronchoscopy, Pleural Biopsy, Thoracetensis andChest Tube Insertion, Spirometry is available inmain OT of the Hospital. Ventilator support isavailable in the Surgical ICU.

The Chest Medicine Department has a teamgauged to listen to the patient complaints as wellas to provide education in their respectiveillnesses. Administrative and nursing staff havetheir important roles to play. Further, the unit hasbeen the busy site of academics for both underand post graduate students. Regular seminars,symposia and workshops have been held at theunit.

Esteemed speakers from different parts of thecountry and speakers from abroad have given theunit a very up-to-date status. Scientific papershave been presented in various Symposia /Conferences.

A Tuberculosis control program is also beingmanaged by the unit in coordination withProvincial TB control Program at Fatima HospitalUniversity campus. This program caters to thepoor patients from the adjoining villages and suburban areas of Karachi.

In addition, there is regular OPD at “Gharo MedicalComplex” and at “Khuda Ki Basti Project” SurjaniTown, where all the chest patients including TBpatients are looked after by senior medical officersunder supervision of consultants and drugs aregiven free of cost.

Every month there is a seminar on any topicrelated to Chest Diseases in addition to workshopson various international days like “World TB Day”,“World Asthma Day”, “No Smoking Day” etc.

The Chest Unit of Fatima Hospital is working underMedical Unit-III, Baqai Medical University, henceall the patients are looked after independentlyand in collaboration with the department ofmedicine especially those having Chest Problems.

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Located at Nazimabad, near Baqai Medical

University Hospital, Karachi, the Institute is among

the very few of such Institutes devoted and

committed to the cancer research and treatment.

It is specially designed as a clinical training

specialization centre for medical students. The

centre has been built over a large area. The

research laboratory of the institute is equipped

with CT scanners and simulators which help to

develop skills to the trainees and residents in the

diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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BAQAI INSTITUTE OFINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

City Campus Nazimabad

MissionBaqai College of Veterinary Sciences established topromote quality education in Veterinary professionand to produce skilled technicians, teachers and otherpersonnel of high caliber to cope with deficiencies inthe area of animal health and production,livestock/poultry management and livestockdependent industries.

IntroductionLivestock plays a vital role in the agrarian economyand is an important source of essential component ofhuman diet, further it has a unique position in theNational Agenda of the economic development of thepresent government. This sector meets the domesticdemand of milk, meat and eggs etc, and also providesnet source of foreign earnings.

Livestock contributed to agriculture value added stoodat 56.3 percent while it contributes 11.8 percent tothe national GDP during 2014-15 compared to 55.6percent and 11.8 percent during the same period lastyear, respectively. Gross value addition of livestockhas increased from Rs. 778.3 billion (2013-14) to Rs.801.3 billion (2014-15), recorded an increase of 3.0percent as compared to previous year. (P.E.S, 2013-14)

The prime objective behind the establishment of BaqaiCollege of Veterinary Science is to promote Veterinaryprofession. This will create new avenues foremployment of unskilled, skilled and highly skilledpersonnel in the area of cattle, sheep, goat, poultry,and f ish farming, health and production.

The city of Karachi and the adjoining rural areas holdthe largest congregation of high grade buffaloes about800,000 Milking animal for supply of fresh milk at thedoor steps of about 25.2 million citizens. This will alsoprovide an opportunity to supply modern technologyin rearing hybrid strains of poultry under a highlyintensive system of farming for mass production ofchicken meat and eggs. This college will also providean opportunity for advanced learning and researchesin the areas of Veterinary sciences and animalhusbandry, which is unfortunately lacking in this region.

A graduate of this college shall be equally competentto serve in both disciplines of Veterinary Science andAnimal Production. The teaching program is designatedto produce a dual purpose professional graduate. Theaim is to produce manpower with technical know-how who can provide rapid transfer of technologiesto meet the challenges of the new millennium.

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The curriculum is designed to inculcate the transferof modern farming skills and expertise to the livestockfarming community through a continued output oftrained personnel, to boost health and productivityof local livestock.

LocationBaqai College of Veterinary Sciences (BCVS) campusis located near the Chota gate of poultry estate onGadap Road, about 5 kilometers away from the Maincampus of Baqai Medical University and toll plazaKarachi.

BCVS is situated in most serene, picturesque andpollution free environment, away from the hustleand bustle of the metropolis of Karachi. It thusenjoys the unique environment condusive foracademic pursuits in beautiful gardens, orchards,and picnic spots and poultry estate. The building ofthe college is properly designed to suite the complexand multiple requirements of a teaching andresearch institution in the livestock and poultrysector. The college provide indoor and outdoor clinic

facilities, disease diagnostic laboratory experimentallivestock and poultry farms and other facilitiesassociated with teaching and research and aVeterinary Clinical Complex.

Organizational StructureThis college is functioning as one of the ConstituentCollege of Baqai Medical University as approved bythe Academic Council of Baqai Medical University inits meeting held on 25th October 2001.

College Board of StudiesThe college has its own board of studies, comprisedof the following four departments headed by thePrincipal.

a. Department of Basic Scienceb. Department of Pre clinic Sciencec. Department of Clinical Scienced. Department of Livestock/ Poultry Productione. Department of Continued Veterinary

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Teaching Departments

1. Department of Basic Sciencea. Veterinary Anatomy & Histologyb. Physiology & Biochemistry

2. Department of Pre clinic Sciencea. Veterinary Microbiologyb. Veterinary Parasitologyc. Veterinary Pathology.d. Veterinary Pharmacology

3. Department of Clinical Sciencea. Clinical Veterinary Medicineb. Veterinary Surgery & Radiologyc. Animal Reproductiond. Preventive Veterinary Medicine and

Public Health

4. Department of Livestock/ Poultry Husbandrya. Animal Nutritionb. Animal Breeding & Geneticsc. Livestock Productiond. Animal Products Technologye. Poultry Production

Department of Continued Veterinary Education andExtension

Degree Programa. Degree to be awarded / Duration of Course

DVM__ 5 Years after Intermediate Science.b. Eligibility

H.S.S.C. (Pre Medical) or equivalent.c. Age

23 Years or less.

Admission1. No candidate shall be admitted to the veterinary

graduate degree course (DVM) unless he/she haspassed intermediate science (Pre Medical) orequivalent.

2. Admission will be on merit basis, based on entrytest, an interview and medical examination.

3. Candidates must apply on a prescribed admissionform.

4. Application form must have two sets of attestedcopies of

(a) S.S.C Certificate(b) H.S.S.C certificate(c) National Identity Card/B Form(d) Domicile(e) Character Certificate from the head of the

institute last attended(f) Four Passport size photos(g) Medical certificate (original certificates to be

shown at the time of interview).5. No application will be accepted after due date.6. Incomplete application forms will not be

considered.

System of Examination

1. Each course will be examined at the end of thesemester. The course incharge will be responsibleto conduct the terminal examination. Each coursewill carry 100 marks out of which 30 marks forcontinuous assessment (CA) (Mid test, assignmentetc.) and 70 marks for the Final/TerminalExamination.

2. Students passing at least 80% course in anacademic year would be promoted to next higherclass otherwise not.

3. Admission of all such students will stand cancelledwho failed in more than 50% courses. They mayapply for fresh admission provided they meet theprescribed requirement.

4. In case, a representation about evaluation of tests,practical’s etc is made to the Principal, throughthe Chairman of the department, the matter willbe decided by a committee consisting of theteacher of the particular courses and two seniormost teachers of the department. The Chairmenof the department will preside over the committeeand will send the recommendation to the Principalof college. The Principal’s decision will be final.

5. A student who fails even once in any paper orrepeats a paper because he/ she did not take it inthe first chance, will lose the claim to any positionin the final examination.

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Job OpportunitiesSince Veterinary is a profession with skill, a Veterinary

Doctor with DVM degree can serve Public and Private

Sector, Pakistan Army. Overseas Employment, Self

Employment (Private Veterinary practice, Poultry,

Livestock and Dairy farming).

Commercial Production of mutton, beef, chicken meat,

Eggs, dairy Products. Menageries (Zoo, Animal/Safari

Parks) Abattoirs meat inspectors, Local councils,

Pharmaceutical industry Animal and Poultry Feeds

and Allied Industries. Diagnostic and research

laboratories, Vaccine production, Teaching & Research

institutes and Banks ADBP, Fisheries and Wild Life etc.

Facilities

MasjidA spacious and beautiful Masjid with accommodation

for 300 persons is situated at the BCVS campus, where

the students and staff offer their prayers. The students

are given a prayers/lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00

p.m. daily except Friday.

LibraryIn addition to the general library of the University,

there is a specialized College library for the students

of the veterinary college. The students shall follow

the library rules as applicable.

Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities are arranged from time to

time and students are advised to participate in these

activities, such as debates, sports, tours and excursion

as per schedule.

Swimming PoolA Swimming pool of international standard is available

for the use of students.

HostelsHostel accommodation is separately available for male

and female students. A full time warden lookafter the

affairs of the hostel. The hostel has its own mess for

the students. Transport, to and from the hostel is also

available.

CafeteriaThe college Cafeteria provides tea, snacks and soft

drink for the students and staff.

TransportationThe BCVS is located at a distance from the Karachi

city. Therefore a shuttle Transport Service regularly

runs between the College and the Pick-Up points,

located at different points in the city, keeping in view

the convenience of the students. Students should

apply for a Bus Card to the administration without

which he/she would not be able to utilize the transport

facility.

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INTRODUCTIONBaqai Medical University is a specialized institutiondevoted to the higher education in Medical, Dentaland Allied Sciences exclusively.

Pakistan has been a prominent country as far asmedical education is concerned and a large numberof Pakistani doctors have shown excellent performancein Pakistan and outside Pakistan, particularly in westerncountries like USA and UK. We are also providingmedical and health-care manpower for the brotherlymuslim countries of Middle East. The requirement ofa wide range of medical training and education hasbecome a vital need of Pakistan.

The establishment of an exclusive medical universityhas been done with a particular purpose of creatingsophisticated Institutions of highest standard oflearning in various branches of medical/health sciences.

This includes undergraduate and postgraduateeducation and medical research and development,leading to M.Phil/Ph.D. Degrees.

The teaching in this university is based on thephilosophy of COMMUNITY ORIENTED MEDICALEDUCATION.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Philosophy M.Phil Doctor of Philosopy Ph.D.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences/Medicine &Dentistry:Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Hematology,Microbiology, Histopathology, Pharmacology,Forensic Medicine. Operative Dentistry,Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery &Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Oral Biology.

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences:Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, PharmaceuticalChemistry, Pharmaceutics.

Doctor of Medicine M.D.(Internal Medicine & Paediatrics)

Masters in Surgery M.S.(Gen. Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology)

Master of Public Health M.P.H. Masters in Dental Surgery M.D.S. Master of Science in Dentistry M.Sc. Dent.

M.S. in Transfusion Medicine M.S. Master of Science in

Non-Communicable Diseases M.S. - NCD Master of Science in Hematology M.Sc. Haem. Master of Science in Med. Tech. M.Sc. M.Tech. Masters in Computer Science M.C.Sc. Masters in Business Administration M.B.A. Diploma in Laboratory Hematology &

Blood Transfusion DLH & BT Diploma in Diabetology & Endocrinology D.D.M. Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M. Diploma in Child Health D.C.H. Diploma in Advanced General Dentistry D.A.G.D. Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE STUDIESThe Institute will provide proper teaching materialand research opportunities to all postgraduatestudents.

The Institute will consist of:1. Experimental surgical hall where animals will be

available for experiments and surgical procedures.2. An animal house, with animals to be used for

experiments.3. An experimental Physiology laboratory.4. A Histology laboratory, with the latest

histopathological and histochemical techniques.5. A library with full on-line support.6. A museum of surgical and allied specimen.

EXAMINATIONS / EVALUATION

FCPS PART-IThe trainees are expected to pass FCPS Part-1 beforethey enter the FCPS residency program.

FCPS PART-IIAfter completion of four years training program thetrainees are expected to appear in the Part-II FCPSexamination. It is mandatory to submit a thesis basedon some original work carried out during their training.

A trainee can simultaneously sit in the M.S.examination, if the post-graduation board recommendsthe trainee and he/she has been found to have:

1. Achieved the objectives of the training program.2. Achieved a satisfactory score in the continuous

assessment.

BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITYEXCELLENCE IN POST GRADUATE EDUCATION

FEEDBACKThe trainees will be provided feedback by thepostgraduate board, about their performance duringthese tests, as well as about their performance duringthe entire training period. They will be asked to givetheir feedback as well, which will be treated asconfidential, in order to improve and review thetraining program regularly.

RESIDENCEThe trainees will be expected to be resident duringthe course of their training, furthermore, they shallremain in the premises of their hospitals whileperforming on-call duties.

These degrees are offered in Basic Sciences andtrainees will conduct research under the supervisionof approved supervisors of Higher EducationCommission of Pakistan.

M. Phil. PROGRAM AT BMUCriteria for Admission in M.Phil:M.Phil is offered to those who have passed:1. MBBS examination or its equivalent from a

recognized institution OR2. M.Sc. from a recognized isntitution

A minimum of two years’ experience which includesone year house job and at least one year’s experiencein relevant field is required for the medical graduates.Preference shall be given to those who have passeddiploma / MCPS (Path) DCP / D.Path / FCPS 1, MRCP1,MRC Path1/Army Grading Examination in Pathologyor any other equivalent examination in concernedspeciality. These postgraduate qualifications will beconsidered as equivalent to one year’s experience inthe field of concerned speciality. M.Phil program atBMU is a research cum course based post graduateprogram. Minimum duration as prescribed by HEC /PMDC is 2 calendar years; maximum period allowedis 4 years (only under special circumstances bypermission of BASR).

EVALUATIONThere shall be 2 semester examinations; oneexamination at the end of each of the two semestersin the first year. Examination at the end of the 2ndsemester shall be called “final certifying examination”.In addition there shall be one mid-semesterexamination half way through each of the 2 semesters.Evaluation after each semester shall relate to thecourse contents of the respective semester. It willcomprise of 3 components:

Continuous internal assessment Mid-semester evaluation Semester examination

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M.Phil. and Ph.D. Program

Activity

Course work

(26 weeks persemester)

Examination

Research Work

Defense of thesis

YEAR - I YEAR - II

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

Courses = 4

Credit hours = 12

Course duration = 18 wks

Prep = 2 wks

Exam = 2 wks

Semester Break = 4 wks

M.Phil. = 2 YEARSHEC Admission criteria fulfilled and GRE / internal GRE Passed

Admission granted in the M.Phil program

Course work = 24 CH Research work = 6CH Total credit hours= 30

Mid-semester Semester

Courses = 4

Credit hours = 12

Course duration = 18 wks

Prep = 2 wks

Exam = 2 wks

Semester Break = 4 wks

Mid-semester FCE (Final certifying examination)

No course workThesis writing

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENTThis includes student’s participation in the journalclubs and attendance in the theory classes during eachsemester. This will also include presentation of onereview article by each candidate in his field of researchin each semester. Review articles shall be synopsisbased; these will be presented in the journal clubs tobe held twice a month.

Internal assessment is the prerogative of the researchsupervisor. Progress report shall be sent to BASR alongwith the results of the mid-semester and the semesterexaminations according to the prescribed schedule.There will be no external examiner and there will beno input from the controller of examinations in internalassessment.

SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS, THESIS EVALUATIONAND AWARD OF DEGREE Submission of synopsis by the supervisor to the

BASR and its formal approval Submission of progress reports based on

continuous internal assessment , midtermevaluation and results of semester examinationsas per schedule provided by the BASR

Final certifying examination Submission of the spiral bound thesis to the

controller of examinations for onward transmissionto two external reviewers

Defense of thesis and viva voce examination ofthe reviewer’s approved thesis (one copy shall bekept in the BASR secretariat to build the archives)

Award of the degree

Ph.D. PROGRAM AT BMUCriteria for Admission in Ph.D.Ph.D. is offered to those who already possess: M.Phil,M.S., FCPS, MRCP or FRCP degrees.

Ph.D. program at BMU is a composite programincorporating research work and formal courses.Minimum duration of Ph.D program as prescribed byHEC / PMDC is 3 calendar years. Maximum periodallowed is 7 years (only under special circumstancesand that too by the explicit permission of the BASR).There are 6 semesters in all, partitioned into 2semesters in each calendar year over 3 years period.

Total period of the program shall be divided into twounequal halves of 2 and 4 semesters. First 2 semestersshall be devoted to course work and the relatedexaminations and also for writing and submitting the

synopsis. Course contents shall be prescribed by thecourse supervisor. It will be implemented after itsapproval by the BASR and the academic council. Acopy of the courses shall be kept in the BASR secretariatfor future reference.

EVALUATIONEvaluation of each of the first two semesters shallrelate to the course contents of the respectivesemesters. It will comprise of 3 components:

Continuous internal assessment Mid-semester evaluation Semester examination

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENTThis includes student’s participation in the journalclubs and attendance in the theory classes during eachsemester. This will also include presentation of fivereview articles by the candidate in each semester inhis field of research. Review articles shall be synopsisbased; these will be presented in the journal club tobe held twice a month. Contents of the review articlesin the candidates field of research shall be the materialout of which the second theory paper (research based)for the final certifying examination shall be preparedby the external examiner.

Internal evaluation is the prerogative of the researchsupervisor. Progress report shall be sent to BASR alongwith the results of the mid-semester and semesterexaminations. There will be no external examiner andthere will be no role of the controller of examinationsin internal assessment.

SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS, THESIS EVALUATIONAND AWARD OF DEGREE Submission of synopsis by the supervisor to the

BASR and its formal approval. Submission of progress reports based on

continuous internal assessment , midtermevaluation and results of semester examinationsas per schedule provided by the BASR.

Final certifying examination. Submission of two hard bound thesis to the

controller of examinations for onward transmissionto two foriegn external reviewers.

At least one publication from the thesis in an HECapproved journal.

Defense of thesis and viva voce examination ofthe reviewer’s approved thesis (one copy shall bekept in the BASR secretariat to build the archives).

Award of the degree.

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CURRICULUM OF Ph.D. 3 YEARSHEC Admission criteria fulfilled and GRE / NTS / internal GRE Passed

Admission granted in the Ph.D. programCourse work = 18 CH Research work = 36 CH Total credit hours= 54

Activity

Course work

(26 weeks persemester)

Examination

Research Work

Defense of thesis

YEAR - I YEAR - II

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 & 4 Semester 5 & 6

Courses = 3Credit hours = 9Course duration = 18 wksPrep = 2 wksExam = 2 wksSemester Break = 4 wks

Courses = 3Credit hours = 9Course duration = 18 wksPrep = 2 wksExam = 2 wksSemester Break = 4 wks

No course work

Mid-semester Semester Mid-semester FCE (Final certifying examination)

DEGREE AWARDED* TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSFROM BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Ph.D. (42)

M.Phil. (79)

MS/MD (16)

M.D.S. (01)

MPH (323)

M.Sc. M.Tech (53)M.Sc. Hematology (114)

PGD (471)

* uptill Feb. 2017

INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING INSURGICAL SCIENCES

This Institute is being set up under the directorship ofProf. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai, Chancellor, Baqai MedicalUniversity.

Post-Graduate Degree/DiplomaThis institute awards M.S. and trains students for MCPSand FCPS in surgery and allied specialties, aftercompletion of 4-5 years of training and research bythe trainees in their respective fields.

Training in the fields of Gynae/Obs, Anesthesia Urology,Trauma/Orthopedics, Pediatric Surgery, Neuro-surgery,Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Head/Neck Surgery,Facio-Maxillary Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, OncologicalSurgery will lead to specialized diplomas.

Structured TrainingTrainee surgeons follow a structured training programunder the supervision of a qualified and committedtutor / approved supervisor during the course oftraining. Maintenance of log book is mandatory.

Teaching MethodologyProblem - based learning program with regular andcontinuous assessment. Trainees will be encouragedto pursue new educational models and keepthemselves abreast with the latest developments intheir respective fields.

Workshops / CoursesIn order to provide continuing education to the facultyof surgical sciences, holding of these courses will helpthem acquire necessary skills and keep abreast withthe latest developments.

These programs are held regularly with fullparticipation of all trainees.

General SurgeryAnastomosis workshopMinimally invasive SurgeryGlendoscopy WorkshopTherapeutic G.I Endoscopy

UrologyInfertilityUro-EndoscopyAdvanced Uro-Endo Procedures

Plastic SurgeryBasic Skin GraftingAdvanced Flap course

NeurosurgeryBasic Neuro trauma

OrthopedicsBasic Fracture / P.O.P CoursesArthroscopy workshopTrauma Surgery Courses

Gynae/ObsInfertilityPap Smear WorkshopLaparoscopy Workshop

AnesthesiologyCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation WorkshopAdvance Trauma Life support Workshop

Seminar / SymposiaThese are vital pillars of continuing medical education,They are the tools which keep a doctor informed ofthe latest developments in the fields of surgery.

Public Awareness Symposia Monthly

Current issues / Controversies

Disease Profile and Prevention

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Baqai Medical University has maintained closelinks with professional and postgraduate degreeawarding institutions both within and outsidePakistan. In this connection the University isfully recognized for the training program ofFCPS awarded in different specialties by theCollege of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan(CPSP). CPSP is the first and the only degreeawarding institution in Pakistan which isempowered by the government to examine thepostgraduate students enrolled in differentclinical and basic specialties, after the basictraining and to finally award the Fellowshipdegrees. No doubt the standards of theFelowship awarded by the CPSP is second tonone throughout the world.

The college has recognized a limited number ofinstitutions for the training slots in differentspecialties both within the public and privatesectors. This approval of postgraduateinstitutions is a very serious job done by CPSPin the sense, that only those institutions arerecognized which have adequate and fullyqualified faculty, all the necessary teaching andclinical facilities and above all exposure to avariety of patients.

Baqai Medical University has been recognizedby the CPSP as one of the approved institutefor imparting the postgraduate training for FCPSin different specialties, under the supervisionof very senior and qualified staff with some ofthem already being the fellows of CPSP.

A list of the approved specialties recognized forFCPS training is given below:

SPECIALITY TRAINING

Surgery FCPS

Obs./Gynae MCPS / FCPS

E.N.T MCPS / FCPS

Ophthalmology FCPS

Orthopaedic Surgery FCPS

Medicine FCPS

Paediatrics MCPS / FCPS

Diabetology & Endocrinology FCPS

SPECIALTIES AT BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITYRECOGNIZED BY THE

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, PAKISTAN (CPSP)

Baqai Medical University is the first private medicaluniversity in the community setting undertakingtraining of the medical students based on thephilosophy of Community Oriented MedicalEducation. It comprises community-based primaryhealthcare program which covers a population ofabout 0.5 million, in an area of about 25-30kilometers surrounding the University. The trainingand services help in producing system moduleswhich are further strengthened by systemsresearch.

Faculty of Health Sciences started the first everprogram in Public Health leading to MastersDegree in Public Health. A highly qualified faculty,field staff and support personnel are involved inpromoting the Community based training missionin the University.

At the postgraduate level, the Master’s programin Public Health (MPH) has been operational since1992 and produced more than 300 public healthspecialists. It is a 2 years full time course whichcomprises lectures and writing of a thesis. Linkageshave been established at national andinternational levels. Candidates from othercountries like Kenya and Somalia have qualifiedMPH from Baqai Medical University.

The faculty plays an important role in Educationand Research. Members of the faculty participatein national meetings/seminars/workshops andpresent scientific papers in various fields of PublicHealth.

Master of Public Health is a recognized course byPakistan Medical and Dental Council. So far 20batches have passed out and lot many of themare serving at higher positions in the country andabroad.

Baqai Medical University is playing a pivotal rolein strengthening of health systems by offering notonly Primary Health Care Services, but alsoinnovations such as community psychiatry,community ophthalmology, multi-disciplinarycommunity laboratory, health promotion anddisease prevention activities, community drugbank, women development group, incomegeneration activities, informal education for thepoor and working children etc. Baqai Institute ofHealth Sciences, trains future health managersfrom both government / private institutions, whocan contribute in promoting and strengtheninghealth care system of Pakistan.

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Besides health personnel, it is imperative to involvein the training, health related professions such asNursing and Pharmacy to promote economicproductivity of people for a healthy lifestyle.

ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Eligibility of the candidates for the training willbe as follows:

MBBS or BDS with valid registration fromPMDC with a minimum of two yearsexperience in public health.

B.Sc.(Nursing) or equivalent with validregistration from PNC with three yearsexperience.

Pharm D or equivalent with minimum of threeyears of experience.

MPH ADMISSION POLICY

Candidates will obtain Admission Forms andProspectus from the Admission Cell of BaqaiMedical University, Karachi.

It is necessary for candidates to appear in an entrytest, which will subsequently be followed by aninterview. The final selection will be based on theaggregate score of the previous academicachievements, experience, written test and theinterview.

Selection of candidates will be purely on meritand nation wide. Candidates from foreigncountries have also a place.

COURSES

Semester - IBasic EpidemiologyBiostatistics – IHuman NutritionCommunicable DiseasesNon Communicable DiseasesBehavioral SciencesPrimary Health Care

Semester - IIDental HealthDemographyReproductive HealthOccupational HealthHealth EconomicsComputer Application

Semester - IIIResearch MethodologyEnvironmental HealthParasitology / EntomologyBiostatistics – IIHealth EducationMedical Anthropology

Semester - IVMedical EthicsPublic Health AdministrationCommunity HematologyHuman EcologyProposal WritingDissertation

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1. Social Obstetrics is the brainchild of Prof. Mrs.Zahida Baqai. It was originally conceived as theway of dealing with maternal mortality and theplight of rural deprived women. Social obstetricsUnit offers the fully integrated services ofeducation, healthcare and self help socialupliftment. (income generation)

2. From these beginnings it has evolved into an allencompassing service that can be viewed as alegitimate alternative to the traditional maleorientated Primary Health Care Service particularlyin view of the World Health Organization; findingthat the vicious cycle in deprived communities isonly broken when 70% of women are educatedfor at least 05 years, as women do much morethan simply deliver children.

3. Situated at the University Campus at Gadap, theunit serves deprived area of more than 1.5 millionpeople. The development of the unit has beenvery rapid and the major areas of achievementsare in health & education.

4. As universal education has failed worldwide,innovative programme has been introduced. Thisintegrates learning how to think into standardeducation which teaches children how toremember – a critical deficiency which is probablyresponsible for the failure of education, particularlyin developing countries. Spoken Arabic is speciallymade compulsory for promoting not only God’slanguage but a clear understanding of Qura’an -with listning/reading.

Adult education and integrated health instructionare also considered as part of this project. It isnoteworthy that the villagers resist direct approachbut nevertheless accumulate under one roof – toreceive.

Self Help Social Upliftment: This has been verysuccessful and is actively pursued. A Skill Centerhas been built where the women of various gothsare instructed in sewing and other skills. Theproducts of these activities are sold and theproceeds accrue to the villagers’ incomegeneration, but reinforced efforts are being madein this respect with special emphasis on educatingthe women.

HEALTH1. Primary prevention (vaccination/Polio drops) is

the most cost effective form of healthcare indeveloping countries.

2. Dietary supplementation in late pregnancy.3. Intrauterine programing for insulin resistance and

the late development of diabetes with its appallinghealth consequences in Pakistan.

4. Family Planning5. CNC - for high risk pregnancy with reducing of

maternal and prenatal mortality.6. The unit is in the process of computerization and

shortcomings are being corrected.

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Baqai Institute of Reproduction and DevelopmentalSciences (BIRDS) is one of the centres run under theumbrella of Baqai Foundation. This centre providesservices exclusively to the couples with problems ofinfertility. Infertility is a personal tragedy and a socialproblem in our set up, so the centre was started withthe idea to bring the most modern and highly technicalmedical facilities for these couples.

Prof. Mrs. Zahida Baqai founded the institute ofAssisted-Reproductive Technology. This was completedin 1995 and produced the first In-Vitro Fertilizationbaby in Sindh in 1997. In succeeding years this hasdeveloped further and now covers the entire spectrumof advanced techniques producing results equivalentto world standards.

The laboratory is particularly effective with qualitycontrol and duplication of equipment. A visitingembryologist from Sydney Fertility Center is contractedfor 2-3 runs per year and 02 resident embryologistscomplete the staff together with an andrologist andtwo scientists. It is planned to make the unit a trainingcenter in Pakistan. The clinical staff comprises of 5

gynaecologists, 2 of them specializing in reproductivebiology and endocrinology.

The scope of services include initial counselling, baseline relevant investigations, and from simple routinetreatment to the most modern techniques includingIVF and ICSI.

The specialized services offered include intrauterineinsemination, in-vitro Fertilization, Intra Cytoplasmicsperm injection, testicular biopsies for azoospermia.Spermatid injection has also been introduced soon.Cryopreservation for sperm ova and embryo is alsodone.

Improved culture techniques have resulted in the useof blastocyst transfers. This is reflected in the improvedpregnancy rates obtained. At the clinical level, areproductive biological rather than a gynaecologicalapproach is followed incorporating previous failures,particularly in older women, becoming pregnant. Thecauses treated include insulin resistance, being initiallytreated with Metformin which has virtually eliminatedthe over stimulation syndrome.

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Using the three compartment module, early pregnancy

losses have decreased together with close attention

to bacterial vaginosis and premature labour.

The direction of our efforts will be towards elucidation

of male factors, the management of premature

menopause, on line computerization and optimization

of stimulation techniques with the realization that

smaller Pakistani women requires less down-regulation

than is reported in the literature.

This is the only and first centre in Karachi which is

providing In-Vitro Fertilization “TEST TUBE BABY”

technique on minimal expenses. The success rate is

well comparable with international standards.

By the grace of GOD, BIRDS has become the pioneer

of the new technique called Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm

Injection (ICSI) in Pakistan. This is the first centre in

the country where this technique was used successfully.

This is the only method which answers male infertility

problems. Within the first year of bringing this method

in the country, BIRDS has achieved a 26% success rate

which is as good as any other centre in the world. ICSI

can also be used for those males who have no sperms

at all in their semen. Their sperms are retrieved

surgically by a needle or a small biopsy (SSC) and these

very few sperms can be used for ICSI.

Cumulatively approx. more than 1400 patients have

attended the Center with 400 pregnancies resulting

from advanced reproduct ive techniques.

The take home baby rates 16% with the recent

improvements mentioned above these rates have

risen sharply despite an increasingly older and

resistance patients base.

The institute is involved in research on different aspects

of human reproduction. Moreover, It provides training

for junior doctors and laboratory scientists.

The institute has taken another step forward by

acquiring the technology of Cryopreservation via which

the sperms and embryos can be frozen to be used in

future for the same couple.

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The Quality Enhancement Cell (Q.E.C) has beenestablished in Baqai Medical University to developstandards and enhance them to the level that isat par with the international standards in termsof high quality teaching, research and service. Afocused and precise approach is being developedfor best results and consistency in the process ofQuality Assurance and Enhancement. BaqaiMedical University is sensitized to the changestaking place internationally and is taking propersteps to be in complete harmony with the shiftingparadigms at leading institutions around the world.

Q.E.C serves as the focal point for quality assurancein Baqai Medical University, to continuouslyimprove and uphold the quality of education.

With this objective the QEC is deeply concernedabout quality and is in the continuous process ofputting in place quality assurance mechanisms.“Quality assurance mechanisms” refers tosystematic management, and assessmentprocedures adopted to achieve specified qualityor improved quality and identify good practicesin vogue to achieve our objectives.

Therefore functions of QEC can be very brieflysummarized as:

Review of quality standards and the qualityof teaching and learning in each subject area.

Developing standard procedures for aacademic audits for improvement of classroom situations.

Develop qualifications framework by settingout the attributes and abilities that can beexpected from the holder of a qualification,i. e. Bachelors, Bachelor with Honors Master’sM.Phil, Doctoral.

Develop Program Specifications. These are astandard set of information clarifying whatknowledge, understanding, skills and otherattributes a student will have developed onsuccessfully completing a specific program.

Develop quality assurance processes andmethods of evaluation to affirm that thequality of provision and the standard of awardsare being maintained and to encourage thedevelopment of curriculum, subject and staff,together with research and other scholarlyactivities.

Promoting the continual enhancement ofquality teaching, learning opportunities andrelated student support services.

Performance appraisal of faculty and staff formaximum output.

Taking measures for capacity building of facultyand supporting staff.

Develop procedures for the following:

Approval of new programs Annual monitoring and evaluation including

program monitoring, faculty monitoring, andstudent’s perception.

Departmental review Student feedback Employer feedback Quality assurance of Master’s, M.Phil. and

Ph.D degree programs Subject review Institutional assessment Program specifications Qualification framework.

Quality Enhancement Cell(Q.E.C)

Continuing Medical/Dental Education is a specificform of Continuing Medical/Dental Educationwhose purpose is to help the Medical/DentalProfessionals to:1. Keep knowledge and skills up to date.2. Maintain competence3. Learn about new and developing areas in their

fields.4. Improve performance5. Learn about latest concepts, approach to

management and the outcome of severaldiseases..

Research is a main pillar in the practice ofmedicine. Medical Science is exceptionallydynamic and tremendous advances are takingplace in the medical field. With the fast ongoingchanges in the practice of medicine, the conceptsand approach to management and the outcomeof several diseases is continuously changing,therefore it is mandatory for all the healthprofessionals to keep abreast with the latestdiscoveries in the field of medicine. To keep theminformed the concept of “ContinuingMedical/Dental Education” has been introduced.Although globally acknowledged ContinuingMedical/Dental Education was not acknowledgedas a discipline in Pakistan until recently, when itwas made mandatory by PM&DC for registration/re-registration of all doctors.

Baqai Medical University is well aware of theimportance of CME/CDE. The concept ofContinuing Medical/Dental Education has beenthere since the inception of the university. Henceit was one of the first few universities accreditedby PM&DC for imparting Continuing MedicalEducation. The Department of CME has beenrevamped and revitalized to cater for the needs

of the rapidly evolving medical knowledge. TheDepartment str ives for excel lence inmedical/dental teaching and developing skills ofthe medical professionals as per rules laid downby PM&DC.

The Department of Continuing Medical/DentalEducation of Baqai Medical University hasundertaken this onerous task of organizing eventsand activities to expand the knowledge and skillsrequired by doctors. The activities evolved toenforce CME are multifaceted. They can be interdepartmental as well as inter University,encouraging the sense of participation of all themedical/dental professionals.

The CME activities are undertaken in various formsas:

Lectures Case Discussions Workshops Meetings Seminars Symposia Conferences Congress

PM&DC has developed standards and guidelineon use of CPD (Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment) as a mandatory requirement undersection 168 of PM&DC (Amendment) Act 2012for the renewal of license according to which;

“License to practice be given only to thosemedical/dental practitioners/ specialists who havecompleted at least 15credit hours / year (for GPs)+30 credit hours/year (for specialists) of trainingof CME. This training shall be conducted byrecognized DAI / professional body.

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION(CME)

As modern medical science is growing leaps andbounds and the improvising of knowledge formedical doctors has become essential. Theconcept of CPD (Continued ProfessionalDevelopment) has been adopted globally andimportance of credit hours and updatingknowledge firmly established.

GUIDELINES FOR CREDIT POINTS

1. CME/ CDE workshop of minimum three hoursduration shall be eligible for maximum of onecredit hour.

2. CME/ CDE workshop of six hour duration shallbe eligible for two credit hours

3. Presently many organizations of doctors areorganizing international Conference/ CME/CDE/ workshop in PM&DC.

4. Speaker at any conference/ CME/ CDE/workshop/ training program will be given onecredit hour per lecture given. If they attendthe whole CME/ CDE as a delegate, then theywill be given the approved points of the CME/CDE.

5. The doctors may attend the internationalCME/ CDE Conference held overseas asdelegates. On the production of the certificateof attendance. CME/ CDE credit hours will begiven as per equivalence formula.

6. Medical Officers/ General Practitioners - allthe official training programs conducted byProvincial/District department of health(Directorate of Health Services) should begranted credit points. All relevant departmentsshould apply for recognition as per PM&DCrules and then shall inform about the detailsof training programs well in advance toPM&DC to avail points.

7. Online/ Manual application will have to bemade preferably one month in advance.Minimum 15 days in advance, application will

be required. President or members withdelegated powers will have power to waivethis time in some specific circumstances.

8. The institutions should be responsible fordeciding/ designating credit hours for eachactivity as the degree of engagement ofcandidates varies with the type of activity e.g.lecture, workshop. The level of competencyachieved in one hour session for a skill trainingworkshop is different from the one achievedthrough a one hour seminar.

Requirement of Credit Points for Renewal

1. 15 credit hours/ year of CME training from arecognized DAI/ professional body ismandatory for General Practitioners.

2. 30 credit hours/ years of CME training from arecognized DAI/professional body ismandatory for Specialists

3. No carry forward of extra credit points ispermissible after 5 years.

4. For any CME/ CDE Symposium/Conferencesof any duration, not more than 4 credit pointswill be awarded

5. Renewal cycle of 5 years is from the date offresh registration or renewal date.

6. A criterion for recertification of medical/ dentalpractitioner license should be establishedcomprising of compulsion of BLS for eachcandidate aspiring of recertification.

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Department of Students’ Affairs was establishedin 1993. This department covers a wide range ofstudents` academic and non-academic activitiessuch as students` record, attendance, process ofenrolment, financial assistance, process ofexamination, results, degrees, provide list ofstudents to principals BMC and BDC for onwardtransmission to PMDC, etc. there is a Director tolook after the department and guide the students.

Department also facilitate foreign students toobtain NOC, from ministries and other mattersrelated to study in Baqai Medical University.Student can have personal and confidentialdiscussion with Director Students` affairs. Therecord at department is centrally computerizedincluding the attendance which is dispatchedregularly to the parents.

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Department of Students’ Affairs

The Examination Department of Baqai MedicalUniversity is responsible for the enrollment of all thestudents admitted in Baqai Medical University,arrangement and conduction of all the examinationsand declaration of their results. The department isunder the direct supervision of the Vice-Chancellorand is controlled by very senior staff. It comprises ofa very secured and foolproof system, where a numberof undergraduate and postgraduate examinations areconducted in a conducive atmosphere. All thenecessary modern equipment has been commissionedat the department to make the process of examinationsvalid and reliable.

Following Examinations are routinely conducted bythe Examination Department:

ANNUAL SYSTEM1. MBBS Annual=52. BDS Annual=43. B.Sc. Medical Technology Annual=24. M.Sc. Medical Technology Annual=25. Diploma in Laboratory Hematology and

Blood Transfusion Annual=16. Diploma in Blood Banking Annual=17. Diploma in Hematology Annual=18. DAGD Annual=29. DCH Annual=2

SEMESTER SYSTEM1. M.Phil (All Subjects) Semester=2

M.Phil. is offered in Anatomy, Biochemistry,Physiology, Hematology, Pharmaceutics,Pharmacology, Oral Pathology, PharmaceuticalChemistry, Molecular Pathology, CommunityMedicine, Parasitology, Chemical Pathology,Forensic Medicine & Toxicology & Microbiologyin the Semester System.

2. M.Sc. Hematology Semester=43. Masters in Public Health Semester=44. Doctor of Physical Therapy Semester=105. Pharm.D Semester =106. B.Sc. Nursing Semester=87. B.B.A Semester=88. M.B.A. (Non Business Education) Semester=59. Diploma in Diabetology Semester=410. Diploma in Clinical Pathology Semester=411. Diploma in Psychological Medicine Semester=412. D.V.M. Semester=1013. BS-SE Semester=814. BS-BI Semester=815. EMBA Semester=516. MBA after BBA (4 years) Semester=317. MBA (After 14 yrs. Education) Semester=7

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PART-I : MBBS. & BDS Examinations* These Regulations shall be called as

“Regulations on Conduct of Examinations.

1. PMDC Regulations:Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Regulationsshall apply in all Medical and Dental examinations.

2. Enrolment of Students:

2.1 A student, within two months of his/her admissionin any of the constituent institution of theUniversity, on payment of prescribed enrolmentfee, shall apply (on the prescribed proforma) forENROLMENT in the University. Failing this, theenrolment shall be done after payment of theprescribed “Late Fee”, in addition to normalEnrolment Fee.

2.2 A candidate shall not be enrolled aftercommencement of the Annual Examinations ofthat Academic year in which he/she is admittedin any of the constituent/affiliated college.

2.3 The candidate shall be issued the Enrolment Cardwithin three weeks of receipt of his/her applicationin the Examination Department.

2.4 A student already enrolled with the University,shall have to reapply for the enrolment, if at alater stage, he/she is admitted in:a) the same course of study in any other

constituent or affi l iated institution;b) any other Course of Study in the same or other

constituent or affi l iated institution.For this purpose, the candidate shall pay only 50%of the Enrolment Fee, as prescribed by theUniversity, at the time of his/her re-enrolment.

3. Place of Examination:As approved by the Vice Chancellor on advice ofthe Controller of Examinations (hereinafterreferred as CE).

4. Eligibility:A candidate will have to fulfill the following

conditions to appear in any ProfessionalExamination of the University:a) Must be enrolled in the University for the

Course of Study in which he/she wants toappear in the Examination.

b) Has a minimum of 75% of attendance in eachsubject.

c) Has paid the prescribed Examination Fee andhas no pending University/constituent Collegedues against him/her.

5. Announcement of the Examination:The date of commencement of Examination aswell as last date of payment of the ExaminationFee shall be notified by the CE about Six Weeksin advance.

6. Issuance of Examination Admit Cards:

6.1 For University Constituent Colleges:

6.1.1. The candidates shall:a) Obtain the Examination Form from the

Account ’s Office of the University.b) Deposit the Examination Fee and submit the

duly completed Examination Form, along withthe receipt of the Examination Fee inaccordance to the Schedule as notified by theCE in the Student Affiars Department.

6.1.2. The Office of the Students’ Affairs, aftercompleting the necessary formalities, shall,on daily basis, forward the forms to theconcerned Principal of the College.

6.1.3. The Principal of the College shall forward thesame, under his/her signature, to the Students’Affairs, which shall later forwarded to the CEat least Three Weeks before the Examinationdate.

6.1.4. The Admit Cards shall be issued to thestudents, through the Office of the Student’sAffairs, at least One Week before thecommencement of the Examination.

Regulations for MBBS & BDS ExaminationsConduct for Examinations

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6.1.5. Defaulters may be allowed to deposit theExamination Forms (on payment of prescribed“Late Fee”), in addition to normal ExaminationFee, up to One Week before the start of theExamination. Arrangements shall be made thatsuch students get admit card before theExamination date.

6.2.For Constituent Colleges:

6.2.1. The CE about Twelve Weeks before theexpected Examination Date, shall write to thePrincipal of the College requesting him/her tosend complete list(s) of the students (class-wise)desirous of appearing in various MBBS / BDSProfessional Examinations of the year.

6.2.2. After such list(s) of the students is/are receivedin the Examination Department, the arrangementsshall be made to send them the required numberof Examination Forms along with all the necessaryinformation.

6.2.3. The concerned Principal of the College shallmake sure that all filled in examination forms(along with the Examination Fee) are received inthe Student Affairs Department at least FourWeeks before the Examination date. After scrutinythe forms will be submitted to the ExaminationDepartment. The Examination Department shallsend the Admit Cards to the Student AffairsDepartment at least One Week before thecommen cement of th e Examin at i on .

6.2.4. Late examination forms may be received onpayment of the prescribed” Late Fee” up to TwoWeeks before the Examination date. Arrangementsshall be made that such students get Admit Cardbefore Examination date.

6.3. If a candidate owes any University dues, theVice Chancellor may order to withhold his/herAdmit Card.

6.4. In case of lost or destroyed Admit card, theCE after his satisfaction, may issue duplicate admitcard, with a seal on prominent position as“DUPLICATE”. The student, for this purpose, shallpay the prescribed “Duplicate Admit Card Fee”.

7. Examination Scheme:All University MBBS & BDS Examinations (theory

and practical/viva) shal l comprise of:1. Final University Examination 90% weightage2. Continuous Internal Evaluation 10% weightage

A. Final University Examination:Final University Examination (both theory andpractical/viva) shall carry 90% weightage of themaximum marks allotted to that subject.

1. Theory Examination:Questions shall be of MCQs (one best answer)type, short essays and extended essay type.There shall not be any provision of negativemarking.

2. Practical/viva Examination:Clinical and Practical examination must includestandardized multiple station examination,where appropriate.

B. Continuous Internal Evaluation:

1. Continuous Internal Evaluation (Theory):Three internal evaluation examinations, eachcarrying 5%weightage of maximum marks allottedto the theory examination, shall be taken duringthe academic year on almost equal intervals. Twobest shall be counted towards examination results,(Only 10%) . These examinations shall be takenunder direct supervision of Head of theDepartment (hereinafter referred as HOD). He/sheshall maintain a record of the same.

2. Continuous Internal Evaluation (Practical/Viva):Two internal evaluation examinations, eachcarrying 5% weightage of maximum marks allottedto practical viva examination, before thecommen cement of th e Examin at i on .

3. For clinical subjects, the heads of departments, inconsultation with the concerned Principal, mayadopt their own scheme which is proper andconvenient for their respective subjects.

4. As per PMDC Regulations, to pass in a subject, thecandidates shall have to obtain a minimum of 50%Marks in Theory and Practical/Viva separately.

5. PMDC allow maximmum four chances each in PartI and Part II, 1st professional MBBS & 1stProfessional BDS examination (whether appearedor not) to a student to pass the exam, otherwisehe/she will be debarred from the college.

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SCHEDULE FOR EXAMINATIONSMBBS

1ST PROFESSIONALComprised of 1st & 2nd year

(Part-I and Part-II)

Anatomy Written, Oral & PracticalPhysiology Written, Oral & PracticalBiochemistry Written, Oral & Practical

2ND PROFESSIONALPharmacology Written, Oral & PracticalForensic Medicine Written, Oral & PracticalGeneral Pathology Written, Oral & Practicaland Microbiology

3RD PROFESSIONALSpecial Pathology Written, Oral & practicalCommunity Medicine Written, Oral & PracticalOtorhinolaryngology Written, Oral & PracticalOphthalmology Written, Oral & Practical

4TH PROFESSIONAL (Final Year)Medicine Written, Oral & PracticalPaediatrics Written, Oral & PracticalSurgery Written, Oral & PracticalObstetrics & Gynaecology Written, Oral & Practical

SCHEDULE FOR EXAMINATIONSBDS

1ST PROFESSIONALAnatomy & Histology: Written, Oral & Practical

Physiology Written, Oral & Practical

Biochemistry Written, Oral & Practical

Science of Dental Materials & Dental Laboratory TechniquesWritten, Oral & Practical

2ND PROFESSIONAL

General Pathology and Microbiology:Written, Oral & Practical

Oral & Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology, Dental Morphology,Oral Embryology & Oral Physiology

Written, Oral & Practical

General and Dental Pharmacology& Therapeutics: Written, Oral & PracticalCommunity Dentistry(Preventive & Public Health Dentistry):

Written, Oral & Practical

3RD PROFESSIONAL

General Medicine: Written, Oral, Clinical &Practical

General Surgery: Written, Oral, Clinical &Practical

Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology:Written, Oral & Practical

Periodontology & Oral Medicine:Written, Oral, Clinical &Practical

4TH PROFESSIONAL

Prosthetics–Complete and Partial Dentures,Oro-facial apliances: Written, Oral, Practical &

ClinicalOperative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry Endodontics,Paediatric Dentistry and Crown & Bridge work:

Written, Oral, Practical &Clinical

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Anaesthesiology:Written, Oral, Practical &Clinical

Orthodontics & Dental Radiology:Written, Oral, Practical &Clinical

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BAQAI FOUNDATIONBaqai Foundation aims to establish 600 projects all over rural areas of Pakistan

on the principle of 50:50 private: public partnership. Few of our on going projects

are Baqai Khushhal Nagar Gharo, Khuda Ki Basti in Surjani, Vinder in Balochistan,

Social Obs. Unit-I at Gadap.

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The Baqai model is intimately linked to the Baqai MedicalUniversity as it has evolved from the Baqai Medical Universityinto a far broader role in Sindh, Pakistan and withapplications in many developing countries. It may truly bestated that the Baqai Model is conceptually atleast 10 yearsin advance of any other system of providing effective lowcost education, health care and self help social upliftmentto deprived rural areas in developing countries. The onlyremotely comparable venture is outside St. Petersburg inRussia. This is the campus beyond the campus.

As stated before, the Baqai Model had its beginning in 1976when Professor Fareeduddin Baqai and Professor ZahidaBaqai conceived the idea of a free rural hospital for thedeprived people of Sindh some 35 km. from Karachi and tocreate a community based health system based on auniversity.

This has evolved into the present enormous undertakingwith 4 university hospitals, 9 Primary Health Care centresand expansion of the concept into other areas of Sindh atMirpurkhas, (by an affiliated medical college) at Gharo andmost recently at Thar. Negotiations with Maldives, Sharjah,Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri-lanka, Cambodia, Tajikistanand, Azerbaijan are in process.

It is true that the Baqai Model has evolved into an enormousundertaking from simple beginnings. This success is due tothe clarity of vision and a unique combination of features.The vision and objectives have always been clear unlikemany grandiloquent but unsuccessful government plans orthe profit orientated goals of NGOs or even the bureaucracyand lack of individualization and local knowledge of theinternational donor organization.

The Baqai Model has always had as its objective education,health and self help social upliftment for all in Sindh. Thepopulation of Sindh is 30 million, half of which is rural andmore than 50% of this rural population is not provided withbasic services by the government, a common situation indeveloping countries. This population numbering close to10 million is the target population of the Baqai Model. Ata practical level replication of the Gadap campus at 6deprived areas of Sindh, each serving 500,000 to 1 millionpeople of Sindh, Vinder, Khuda Ki Basti (surjani town) willprovide the institutional structures to realize the aim of themodel. Gharo already functional Thar is in advanced stagesof developmental planning. Requests have been received

from Sukkur and Jacobabad, thereby competing the Sindhprogram.

The combination of characteristics that have made theBaqai Model uniquely in advance of anything else in theworld and highly successful are.

1. COMMUNITY BASEDFounded by Prof. Muhammad Iliyas, the father of Pakistanicommunity medicine, Baqai was the first in Pakistan to havea community based medical education. It takes a long timeto develop trust within conservative traditional ruralcommunities an involvement since 1988 is now bearingfruit in terms of community co-operation. For instance, 30%of these very poor ignorant people now use mosquito nets.There is a long way to go, particularly in population growthrates but this involves other modalities such as educationand demedicalization.

2. RURALFor improvement to occur, workers must come from thecommunity but most organizations direct their affairs fromwithin cities and compromise within rural areas. Thesituation of Baqai Medical University within the ruralcommunity is therefore a powerful unrecognized advantage,as a rural community cannot be directed efficiently andeffectively from a city even with community recruitment.

3. UNIVERSITY CENTEREDHaving a University as a centre of the community is avery positive move since accurate statistics can begenerated, ongoing plans can be instituted and evaluatedand flexible reactions made particularly in the ruralsituation in the areas’ long term interest. For instance,the approach to malaria at Gadap is very different tothat at Gharo 100 km away near the coast because ofdifferent conditions.

This University centering has implications for the developedworld because at Baqai the university serves the communitywhereas at Annabor, Rochester and Triangle Park, thecommunity serves the university i.e. the balance has beenlost because of complexity.

This university centering is not a new idea as it was enshrinedby Plato in his "Republic" and espoused by such diverseleaders as Avicenna, Buddha and even by association ofChairman Mao.

THE BAQAI MODELThe Campus beyond the Campus

"A bad doctor treats a disease.A medical doctor treats a patient

A good doctor treats a community"Lee Huang (2600 BC)

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With the worldwide move towards devolution, this approachhas political implications. With devolution towards grassroots, particularly in the developing world, the likely resultis that grass root politicians will arise with a similar butmore localized political outlook to the previous centralizedpoliticians. Equally a deprived population has short termaims, money and television whereas it needs education,water and sewerage disposal.

For this reason, a university centered community is apowerful instrument for progress in rural areas and is farmore likely to be effective than is a simple grass root politicaldevolution.

4. BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICESThis is an essential part of the Baqai Model. Many NGOsare active in health care social upliftment and educationwith limited effect for the simple reason that healtheducation and social welfare are interdependent and cannotbe separated. In the long run, over a generation, educationis probably the most important. This is reflected in theprimary school education, particularly in the Social ObstetricsUnit as well as adding to standard education the criticalmissing factor and reason for worldwide failure of universaleducation -- teaching people to think as opposed to merelyremembering. This has resulted in the bridging course forfirst year medical students to break the school induced rotelearning process with its examination orientation.

5. SOCIAL OBSTETRICSOriginally founded to deal with maternal mortality andissues raised by deprived rural women, this has expandedrapidly and now encompasses the full spectrum of activityof the Baqai Model and has been spectacularly successfulin all 3 fields of education, self help social upliftment andincome generation through the founding of the industrialcentre as well as income saving kitchen gardens and needless

to say integrated health care. Maternal mortality has beenreduced to 10% of the previous levels with no maternaldeaths in the district for the last 2 years.

Social Obstetrics Unit has been So successful that itrealistically may be an advance on traditional primary healthcare centers that tends to be male dominated, althoughthe World Health Organization has pointed out that thevicious cycle of poverty, ignorance, disease, highreproductivity rates and early death are only broken throughfemale education and focus.

6. NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFITGovernments, particularly in developing countries, have astultifying effect on development of services to thecommunity, so great advantages accrue to non governmentalorganizations. These include flexibility, lack of bureaucracyand corruption, and more rapid reaction amongst manyothers.

Criticism of private sector involvement in many countriesis centred around profit orientation. The Baqai Modelprovides free hospital care at Gadap and it costs an extrasubsidy of Rs.1 lakh per year per student to provide medicaleducation. Clearly the Baqai Model has replaced a profitdriven system with a visionary goal orientated process whichhas the great advantage of being practical, inexpensive andabove all effective.

7. INDIVIDUAL DRIVEIt is necessary to state that far sighted flexible individualdrive to succeed against many obstacles has been anessential part of the success of Baqai Model. Indeed, theChancellor was labelled as insane by a leading newspapersome years ago -- a measure of destructive attitudescommon in many countries but single mindedness andperseverance has succeeded.

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Baqai Model is an ideal solution for developingcountries in relation to healthcare,education and poverty alleviation.It is 15 years ahead of any model

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The Baqai initiative aims at supplying the shortfall inthe health care, education and other social servicesin the province of Sindh.

The Baqai Medical Complex -- Thatta-Gharo Project,the 1st such complex would improve the health andsocial status of under-previlaged groups andparticularly the rural poor of Sindh by replicating (withmodifications) /developing institutional structures ofthe existing Model of Baqai Medical University.

The first of the three proposed replica of Baqai Modelis the Thatta-Gharo Project, which was renamed onthe recommendation of Governor of Sindh becauseof its performance (located about 67 km from Karachi),would have a 200 bedded Hospital for which land wasacquired. It will serve as the tertiary care hospital andwould function as one of the teaching outlets for theproposed medical educational institution. It will besurrounded by 6-Taluka level hospitals, each of 50-bedded capacity in Thatta and Badin Districts wherehealth-care/social services are deficient. These will beserved by a total of 50 community health andeducation centres which constitute a very uniquecomponent in fact the very essence of Baqai MedicalComplex Projects (8 to be attached to the main Hospitaland 7 each to the Taluka level Hospitals), which willbe consisting of the following:

(A) Health Centre / Services provided in these centreswill be:i) Obstetrics care and women issuesii) Primary health care:

1. MCH services2. Immunization services3. Family planning services4. Health/Nutrition education training including

lactation management5. Treatment services for communicable/other

diseases6. TB treatment (DOTS+), malaria, diabetes

programmes

7. Sewerage disposal and water supply

(B) Primary School has been established, which willprovide the following:i) Innovative educationii) Formal Educationiii) Civic sense developmentiv) Adult literacy centre in the eveningv) Community Hall

(C) Skill Development Centre for Women will providethe following trainings to enhance the incomeof the families:i) Tailoring/sewingii) Embroideryiii) Carpet/cloth weavingiv) Cookingv) Paintingvi) Flower makingvii) Potteryviii) Kitchen gardensix) Limited animal husbandryx) Other income-generating trades

All these facilities are provided to the community freeof cost and no charges levied for providing services inrespect of community health-care, education and skilldevelopment.

It is to be noted that the Outpatient Department atthe Complex has already been started. A full time staffhas been appointed which regularly examines thepatients belonging to different specialities and providesthem with necessary medicines. Besides, varioussurgical procedures are being done regularly providingrelief to the ailing patients. The Chancellor of BaqaiMedical University, Prof. F.U. Baqai with his dedicatedsurgical team visits the Outpatient Departmentregularly and performs surgery of different patients. Moreover, the Institute of Ophthalmology and otherspecialities offer regular consultation and providesurgical facilities to the patients.

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KHUDA KI BASTIThis complex is situated in the far flung area of Karachi.Here OPD has gone into operation and scores ofpatients visit this medical facility daily. It also has afree school, benefiting more than 400 childrens.

The foundation stone of this complex was laid on 14thAugust 2002. The electric sub-station has been erectedand the Mosque has been built. The first and secondblock’s construction has also been completed. The

operation theatre is commissioned and Eye Campconducted for the people of the area. The SaleemullahFahmi Memorial Primary School here has enrolledmore than 400 students. Education is Free like othercomplexes, text books, stationary and uniforms arealso provided Free of charge to students. They arealso offered a glass of milk and biscuits daily. Ahandicraft training centre for Poverty Alleviation iscomming up soon.

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Vinder is third Complex in the series to eradicate

illeteracy from the area. It is 70 km away from

Karachi. The foundation stone of this complex

was laid by the then Governor of Baluchistan, Lt.

Gen. Abdul Qadir Baluch on April 14, 2002.

Baluchistan’s Vinder Medico-Community Complex

have now completed ten years. This complex has

the same facilities for the patients as Gharo.

The School, here, is totally free like other schools

of the Foundation and no tuition fee is charged

from the students. Besides that Baqai Foundation

provides them a school kit, uniforms and a glass

of milk daily. There are 65 students who are

receiving light and learning in the school.

BAQAI MEDICAL COMPLEX

VINDER

Mosque School

Vinder Campus

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Special Interdisciplinary Programs

Since the creation of Pakistan, Karachi city is explodingwith population, with rapid growth of industries, trafficand housing projects.

Many health hazards started erupting as volcanoeslike population explosion, smoke, environmental andwater pollutions. These provided breeding places fordiseases, impeded medical and health progress.

It was strongly felt that the health problems of Karachican not be tackled by government alone. Thus thepeople from the private sector came forward toshoulder the burden of the public sector.

In 1980 Prof. F.U. Baqai and Prof. Mrs. Zahida Baqaistarted the Fahmi Health Education Center at Gulberg,Karachi.

The Aims and Objectives of the Centre:

– To create awareness among masses about healthproblems.

– To involve and motivate community to plan andsolve their own health problems.

– To serve as an urban Primary Health Care Centre.

To Achieve the Objectives the Centre:– Organizes symposia and seminars on current

health issues, current local health problems andhealth needs.

– Organizes health support communication coursesfor the general physicians.

– Organizes refresher courses for the medicalprofessionals.

– Establishes urban community, health educationprograms.

Services Provided here include:– Counselling and guidance to the patients and their

family members, individually.– Health education, group sessions on nutrition,

immunization, family welfare and rehabilitationof diabetic patients.

– In addition to this, different O.P.Ds are being runon no profit no loss basis including Cardiac,Diabetic, Antenatal, Psychiatric, Eye and Pediatrics.

– Health Education through Urdu languageMagazine, Baqa-e-sehat, containing articles forgeneral public, printed and distributed among themembers.

_ Continuing Medical Education programs on healthissues for general public and general physicians,conducted on regular basis.

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Lactation Management ProgramBaqai Medical University Hospital, Nazimabad has beendeclared a Baby Friendly hospital by the UNICEF since thepractice of bottle feeding is strongly discouraged at thehospital.

The Lactation Management Centre (LMC) at Baqai MedicalUniversity Hospital Nazimabad, offers comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for a full range of breast problems. It seeksto empower women with information and educate themfor self care and breast feeding.

In addition staff, physicians and professionals from otherdepartments part ic ipate in centre programs.

The centre regularly conducts workshop on LactationManagement for the faculty, general practitioners andhealth care workers at different hospitals. Uptill now anumber of workshops have been conducted with facultyfully trained. All these activities are supported by UNICEFand facilitated by fully trained and renowned clinicians.Following is the list of Workshops conducted by LMC:

S. No. Workshop No. of Programs Participants

01. Master Trainer’s Workshop 3 49From Ziauddin, H/FamilyChinoit, Quotter, Imam Clinic

02. Workshop for “General Practitioners” 2 23

03. Workshop on “Mother & Child 1 52Common problems faced bythe General Practitioners”

04. Workshops on “Lactation Management” 14 3 1 6

05. Workshop on “Nutrition 9 1 2 1and Family Planning for Nurses”

06. Workshop on “Breast Feeding” 1 74for final year MBBS students

07. Baby show at Rural Health Centre, 1 5 0 0Gadap

08. Baby show at Fahmi Health Centre 1 3 0 0

Baby Friendly Hospital Award by Government

Baby Friendly Hospital Award given year 2002.

It has kept up its reputation and Status of “Baqai FriendlyHospital” till to date.

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SHEHAR-E-BAQA is not a common city, it is like other citiesbut established with divergent concept dedicated forpromotion of education, health and income generation.Explicitly it is on the ground as a reality and to the widerscope it is in the minds of its articulators. It will be developedin pursuance of “Baqai Vision 2015”. The vision will beconverted to reality. There will be city built with the objectiveof providing health facilities and imparting primary toprofessional education not only to residents of neighborhoodof Lonikot, Hyderabad, Karachi or in wider range the provinceof Sindh but to all people coming from the four corners ofPakistan. The city will have medical institutes, hospitals,clinics, a Technical University and Pharmaceutical Universityfor which planning is in progress. Each unit will be equippedwith ultra modern medical gadgets / euipments / machinesand many more facilities, it will in brief extend BaqaiFoundation’s movement forward, “Health & Education forAll” without discrimination of color, creed and faith. Thusit is not a commercial city.

The cities are built for dwelling and to make it inhabitablefor the people and providing them amenities like road,sewerage system, water supply, electricity, schools, collegesand university for higher learning, prayer and worshipplaces, community centers and other facilities to quenchthe needs of the population living in. No doubt these facilitieswill be available at Shehr-e-Baqai also. But still the city isdifferent in its outlook and the working activities. It will bethe city of health where people coming from all over thecountry will receive modern treatment facilities at “no lossno profit basis”. Hospital, clinics, research institutes will beaffiliated with Baqai Medical University. In brief, workingphilosophy embodied in “Baqai Vision 2015’ will be inworking. Its achievability can be seen. Shehar-e-Baqa willbe a site of primary to higher and professional learning.The researchers will have facilities and environmentconducive for research. So, they can concentrate only ontheir research work and focus on their achievements.

Health, education and poverty alleviation are the coreproblems of our society. Baqai Foundation with its ownresources – has planned to share the burden of government

and would provide quality health facilities to the ailingpeople on no loss no profit basis. It will be an example of“Public Private Partnership”. Team has emphasized thatBaqai Foundation has no aim to earn money from the ailingpeople but will ensure to provide them quality treatmentbuy the qualified doctors, skilled paramedics and nursingstaff. Thus, the services are Baqai Foundation’s responsibilityand medicine and other expenses would be borne by thepatients or the community.

The Shehar-e-Baqa is about 124 KM away from Karachi onSuper Highway while traveling towards Hyderabad. It is onthe left side of main highway, at Lonikot. The proposed landarea is about 2000 Acres.

It is further said that in Shehar-e-Baqa all academic andresearch institutes will be replicated which already exist inBaqai Medical University, each institute will be allocated50 acres of land.

In the year 2005, the foundation stone of Jama Mosquewas laid by Prof. F.U.Baqai and Prof. Zahida Baqai, Whichis now completed. Adjacent to the mosque, theadministrative blocks are also constructed and the officesof Director General of Shehr-e-Baqa, Conference Room andoffices of Prof. Fareed Uddin Baqai and other staff arefunctional.

As the Sheher-e-Baqa located on Super highway, there is aneed of Trauma Center to meet emergencies. Therefore,to meet the requirements, construction of Trauma Centerhas started in 2007. It will have most modern equipments.

Since the construction of Administrative block, every daya doctor from Fatima Hospital visits Shehar-e-Baqa forgeneral OPD. Daily 05 to 10 patients are given consultationand treatment. Patients with serious ailments are referredto Fatima Hospital located at Baqai University Campus fortreatment/surgery.

Activities of Shehar-e-Baqa will be people friendly and itwill play its role to strengthen Pakistan.

S H E H A R - E - B A Q AThe City of Health and Education

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INTRODUCTIONBaqai Foundation has established the BAQAI CADETCOLLEGE at Gadap, off Super Highway. The College isequipped with all facilities required for mental and physicaldevelopment of young students. The integrated concept ofeducation is followed with greater interaction betweenstudents and faculty members. The College education andtraining is all embracing activity ranging from class roomsto play-fields, play-fields to rostrum, rostrum to pen, pento computer and from computer to interest in acquisitionof knowledge and experience.

LOCATIONThe campus of Baqai Cadet College stands on a well laidnatural green, pollution-free environment connected toBaqai Medical University by a all-weather tarred road at adistance of about 5 km. The University itself is located onthe Super Highway Gadap Road junction about 28 km awayfrom Karachi. This provides peaceful, calm and congenialsurrounding for the students to devote their energiestowards education and training.

MISSIONThe mission assigned to the Baqai Cadet College is to impartquality education to students keeping in view latest trendsin science and technology and requirements of a conducive

atmosphere for the development of intellectual, physicaland moral qualities.

OBJECTIVESIn order to achieve the MISSION assigned, followingobjectives have been set:a. Development of personal qualities like HONESTY,

INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, RESPONSIBILITY throughappreciation, affection, reward and indoctrination bythe teachers.

b. Development of individual qualities like COOPERATION,MANNERISM, EMOTIONAL STABILITY by properguidance, counseling and motivation both inside andoutside the class-room.

c. Development of leadership qual i t ies l i keDETERMINATION, INITIATIVE, POWER of JUDGEMENTand DECISION, SELF CONFIDENCE by providingopportunities hold appointments like Class Monitors,Prefect, Cadet Captain and in-charge of varioussocieties/clubs.

d. Detection and elimination of negative traits ofpersonality like selfishness and cheating, by constantwatch, counseling and adoption of corrective measures.

e. Development of sense of PRIDE, EXCELLENCE andACHIEVEMENT through healthy competition betweenindividuals and Houses.

f. Development of POWER OF EXPRESSION andDYNAMISM in daily life through debates, dramas,declamation, excursion and study tours/ visits.

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Baqai Cadet College

CURRICULA AND EXAMINATIONSThe College is recognized by the Sindh Government(Education and Literacy Department) and is affiliated withthe Boards of Secondary and Intermediate Education,Karachi. The curricula for all classes excluding class VIII arebased on the syllabi prescribed by the Boards of Intermediateand Secondary Education, Karachi. The subjects taught inthe College are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology,Islamic Studies, English, Pakistan Studies, Urdu, Sindhi,Arabic and Computer Science. Internal Examinations i.e.monthly and terminal tests are held regularly to assess theprogress of the Cadets and the parents are kept informedof it.

RESULTS OF THE BOARDS EXAMINATIONSThe results of Matriculation examinations conducted bythe Board of Secondary Education, Karachi have beenoutstanding; wherein an overwhelining majority of cadetssecured A-1/A grades. These results have all along beenranging around hundred percent; right from the first batchto-date. The results of Higher Secondary Certificateexaminations conducted by the Board of IntermediateEducation, Karachi have also been convincengly encouraging.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGEi) Fully equipped laboratories for practicals in Physics,

Chemistry, Computer Science and Biology .ii) In addition to five times compulsory prayers, various

religious activities are organized for religious andideological orientation of Cadets.

iii) Co-curricular and extracurricular activities are arrangedthroughout the year.

PHYSICAL TRAINING AND SPORTSPhysical training is an important feature of the College andis imparted by highly trained and skilled trainers. Playingfacilities for various games, such as hockey, football,basketball, cricket, volleyball, squash, tennis, badmintonand athletics have been provided. A cricket ground ofinternational standard and an obstacle track have also beendeveloped and are in use by the cadets. Besides, the Collegehas a standard swimming pool. All cadets are required topass Standard Swimming Test within one year of joiningthe College. Every cadet is supposed to participate in sportsand recreational activities.

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BAQAI NEWSBaqai Medical Universitymonthly news-letter “BaqaiNews” covers the majoractivit ies held at theU n i v e r s i t y a n d i t sconstituent institutions.

It also covers the activitiesof the personnel associatedw i t h B a q a i M e d i c a lUniversity.

T h i s n e w s l e t te r i sdispatched to various national and internationalorganizations.

NEWS LETTER OFBAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT

The Institute of Health Management organizes a wide varietyof activities including conferences, seminars and workshops.Postgraduate fellows are involved in various researchactivities and undergraduates observe the departmentalactivities by participation in the field visits and internationaldays like, anti smoking campaigns, Polio Day, walks againsthealth diseases etc. This News Letter covers all theseimportant activities.

BAQA-E-SEHATThis news letter is printed in Urdulanguage. The basic aim is toeducate common man about theprevailing health problems. Itaddresses answers to the questionsfrequently asked by readers relatedto health problems.

BIPS NEWSBaqai Institute of PharmaceuticalSciences publishes a quarterlynewsletter by the name of “BIPSNEWS”. It contains informationregarding the activities takenplace at the institute such asseminars, workshops, lectures,research publications, etc. It isalso published online through thefacebook page of the institute:“baqai institute of pharmaceutical sciences official”.

REFLECTION/AKS(STUDENTS’ MAGAZINE)

This yearly magazine ismainly contributed bystudents. This publicationis very important in thesense that comprises ofreal input from thestudents from differentsections. It shows theirc o m m i t t m e n t a n dmotivation and above all,their way of expression. Nodoubt, it is one of the bestpub l icat ions o f theuniversity.

PHARMA MAG

It is a regular journal of theB a q a i I n s t i t u t e o fPharmaceutical Scienceshighlighting the graduatesof the year. Various Articlesin Urdu and English arewritten by the studentsr e l a t e d t o g e n e ra lknowledge and science.

BAQAI JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Published twice a year, theMedical Journal publishesscientific research paperswritten by the researchersand faculty members ofBaqai Medical Universityas well as by the otherresearchers who send theirpapers for review andpublication. It is abstracteda n d i n d e x e dinternationally.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Creative Designer:Muhammad Atif Faruqi(Baqai University Press)

Photographers:Ejaz RasoolWahid Baig

Editors:Prof. Dr. M. Ali Sheraz

Director, BIPS

Mr. Israr Ahmed KhanRegistrar (Acting), BMU

Printed at:BAQAI UNIVERSITY PRESS, BMU Campus, Karachi.Regd. No. DCO/DO/LAW/103/11 - Dated: 09-07-2011

ADMISSION DEPARTMENT

Professor Dr. Zahida BaqaiVice Chancellor

Director, Admissions

Mr. Hammad Ahmed QureshiIn charge

Admission Cell, BMU

Baqai University Hospital, Nazimabad, Karachi(92-21) 36616445, 36618396-8, 36618426, 36617964

Fax: (92-21) 36617968

BAQAI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NAZIMABAD

Baqai Medical University Campus, KarachiTel.: (92-21) 34410293 - 298 Fax: (92-21) 34410317, 34410439

Admission Cell (Direct):Tel.: (92-21) 34410453 Fax: (92-21) 34410424

BMU EXCHANGE

E-MAIL: info@baqai.edu.pk

WEBSITE: www.baqai.edu.pk