Nishtar Medical University Explained

Nishtar Medical University
Established:29 April 1951
Type:Public
Motto:Service & Discipline
Mascot:Nishtarians
Affiliation:Pakistan Medical Commission
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
University of Health Sciences
Address:66000 Nishtar Road
City:Multan
Country:Pakistan
Campus:Urban
112acres
Vice Chancellor:Mehnaz Khakwani[1]
Principal:Rashad Qamar Rao

Nishtar Medical University (ur|نشتر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی; formerly Nishtar Medical College) is a public medical 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, allied health sciences and nursing. It is named after Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar, Pakistan movement leader, and then Governor of Punjab, Pakistan.

History

Jamal Bhutta was the founding principal and medical superintendent of the institute. He belongs to the Bhutta family of Sialkot city.

Constituent colleges & programs offered

1. Nishtar Medical College

Undergraduate program;

Postgraduate programs;

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

    Campus

    The university is located at a distance of 3 km from the city centre. The campus is spread over 20acres 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 112acres.

    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 (HSSC) or equivalent examination. Candidates are selected by a rigorous admission process that includes a competitive Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) conducted annually under the instruction of Pakistan Medical Commission. 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, Palastine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh India and other African and Asian 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 Commission[7] and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.[8]

    Nishtar Medical University is also on the list of recognised universities of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[9]

    It is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory of International Medical Schools.[10] 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:

    Basic Health Sciences departments
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology Biochemistry
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Community Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics
    Clinical Health Sciences departments
  • Medicine[5]
  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics[5]
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology[5]
  • Ophthalmology[5]
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • In addition, allied specialty exposure is ensured in different sub-specialties of medicine and surgery.[5]
    Teaching hospitals
  • Nishtar Hospital, Multan
  • Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan

    Alumni

    Nishtar Medical College graduates have a strong alumni presence in United States. Nishtar Medical College Alumni Association Of North America (NANA) continuess 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.[11]

    Notable alumni

    External links

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    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Dr Mehnaz Khakwani assumes charge as NMU's VC . 7 January 2024 .
    2. Web site: Nishtar Medical University is affiliated with University of Health Sciences, Lahore . University of Health Sciences Lahore website . 22 April 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111201201153/http://www.uhs.edu.pk/registration/affinst.php . 1 December 2011 . dmy-all. 2 October 2010.
    3. http://punjablaws.gov.pk/laws/2691.html The Nishtar Medical University Act 2017
    4. Web site: Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) Allows NMU To Conduct Under, Post Graduate Exams. Associated Press of Pakistan. 19 November 2020. UrduPoint website. 26 April 2021.
    5. Web site: History of Nishtar Medical University. Nishtar Alumni Association of North America website. 1 August 2010. 22 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111126073012/http://www.nishtar.org/history.html . 26 November 2011 . dead.
    6. Web site: Admission of Foreign Students in MBBS, BDS, BS Eng, D-Pharmacy under self finance scheme . Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website . 26 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20111124085609/http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/AECA/ForeignStudentsAdmission/AFSMBTSBDSBSEDP/Pages/Default.aspx . 24 November 2011 . dead .
    7. Web site: Pakistan Medical Commission (Recognized Pakistan Undergraduate Colleges) (see page 3 of list). Pakistan Medical Commission website. 22 April 2021. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100819060118/http://www.pmdc.org.pk/AboutUs/RecognizedMedicalDentalColleges/tabid/109/Default.aspx . 19 August 2010 .
    8. Web site: Accredited Institutions include Nishtar Medical University . College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan website. 22 April 2021.
    9. https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/universities/pages/recognised.aspx#k=#s=111 Nishtar Medical University is on the list of Recognised Universities of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
    10. Web site: IMED – FAIMER International Medical Education Directory – School Details . Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) . 26 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726045819/https://imed.faimer.org/details.asp?country=704&school=&currpage=2&cname=PAKISTAN&city=&region=&rname=&mcode=704090&psize=25 . 26 July 2011 . dead .
    11. Web site: Nishtar Alumni Association of North America – Home . Nishtar.org . 26 April 2021.

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