Nishtar Medical University

Nishtar Medical University ( نشتر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی ) (formerly Nishtar Medical College) is a public sector health sciences university located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest medical institutions established after the creation of Pakistan. It offers degree programs in medicine, dentistry, Lab Technology and nursing. It is named after Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar, Pakistan movement leader, and then Governor of Punjab, Pakistan.

Nishtar Medical University
نشتر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی
MottoService & Discipline
TypePublic
Established29 April 1951
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Ahmed Ijaz Masood
Address
Nishtar Rd, Gillani Colony, 66000
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CampusUrban
112 acres (45 ha)
WebsiteOfficial website

Constituent colleges & programs offered

1. Nishtar Medical College
Undergraduate program;
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): a 5-year degree program
Postgraduate programs;[1]
Medical residency and fellowship training in different specialties of medicine and surgery in affiliation with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.
2. Nishtar Institute of Dentistry
Undergraduate program;
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS): a 4-year program.
Postgraduate programs;
Residency and fellowship training in different specialties of dentistry in affiliation with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.
3. Nishtar College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): a 4-year nursing degree program.

Affiliation

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Campus

Main entrance of Nishtar Medical University Multan

The university is located at a distance of 3 km from the city centre. The campus is spread over 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land. Nishtar Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Pakistan, is located adjacent to the college. The total area of the campus, hospital and hostel area is more than 112 acres (0.45 km2).

The city of Multan is one of the oldest localities of Pakistan; this is reflected in the architecture of the college and hospital – high ceilings and large windows are commonplaces.

The college itself is spacious, with the various academic departments housed around a central quadrangle. The quadrangle is a large garden used for student functions and gatherings. There is an attached hospital, adjacent hostels, and faculty residential colony. The college as well as the hostels are nostalgic of old Islamic architecture. The buildings added to the campus in the 1960s to early 1980s were designed by A. R. Hye.[5]

Admissions

Medical & Dental College

Admission to all public medical & dental colleges is through a centralized system at the provincial level. Students are eligible to apply for MBBS or BDS programs after Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent examination. Candidates are selected by a rigorous admission process that includes a competitive centralized Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) conducted by University of Health Sciences Lahore annually. Merit is determined by the marks obtained on the MDCAT & Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent examination.

Foreign/International students can apply for admission through the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[6]

College of Nursing

Students can apply for 4 year BSN program after HSSC or equivalent examination. There is no central admission policy for nursing colleges. Students apply directly to college of nursing for admission consideration. Students accepted to BSN program are offered monthly stipend equivalent to BS-17.

Student life

Students come from province of Punjab and other parts of Pakistan, as well as from several other countries, including Jordan, Palestine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other African and Middle Eastern countries. Most choose to live in the hostels on the campus.

Recognition

The university is recognized for undergraduate and post-graduate medical training by the Pakistan Medical Council[7] and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.[8]

It is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory of International Medical Schools.[9] Nishtar's graduates are eligible to appear in different countries medical licensing exams including United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board test (PLAB) of UK.

Departments

Nishtar Medical University has the following departments:[10][11]

Basic Health Sciences departments
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Behavioral Medicine
Forensic Medicine
Pathology
Pharmacology
Community Medicine
Medical Education
Clinical Health Sciences departments
Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology

In addition, allied specialty exposure is ensured in different sub-specialties of medicine and surgery.

Teaching hospitals
Nishtar Hospital, Multan
Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan

Alumni

Nishtar Medical College graduates have a strong alumni presence in United States. Nishtar Alumni Association of North America (NANA) continues to fund one major project every year. Some of the continuing and past projects include 25 scholarships per year, extension project of the pediatrics ward, conference room in the ER, GI/Endoscopy suite, establishment of cardiac catheterization lab, IT and Simulation Lab for the students.[12]

Founding Father

Dr. Jamal Bhutta was the founding principal and medical superintendent of the institute.

References

  1. "College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan". Cpsp.edu.pk. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  2. "University of health sciences lahore". uhs.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  3. http://punjablaws.gov.pk/laws/2691.html
  4. https://www.urdupoint.com/en/amp/education/pmc-allows-nmu-to-conduct-under-post-graduat-1090493.html
  5. "History – Nishtar Alumni Association of North America". nishtar.org. Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  6. "Admission of Foreign Students in MBBS, BDS, BS Eng, D-Pharmacy under self finance scheme". Hec.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 24 November 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  7. "Pakistan Medical Council > About Us > Recognized Institutions & Qualifications". Pmc.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  8. "College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan". Cpsp.edu.pk. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  9. "IMED – FAIMER International Medical Education Directory – School Details". Imed.faimer.org. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  10. "Nishtar hospital – Nishtar Alumni Association of North America". nishtar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  11. "Nishtar medical college – Nishtar Alumni Association of North America". nishtar.org. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  12. "Nishtar Alumni Association of North America – Home". Nishtar.org. Retrieved 28 November 2011.

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