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 Established in March 1974 at Faisalabad, college was shifted to its present premises in November the same year. So far we have trained 4033 (at 1998) doctors who are serving both at national and international levels. We have also trained doctors from many regions of the world who are now playing an important role in the health care and medical education in their own countries. Rawalpindi Medical College is recognised by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council as well as by the General Medical Council of UK. It is also recognised by WHO and therefore by all members countries of the organisation. Our graduates also have temporary registration in the state of Illinois, USA. In spite of infrastructural limitations, the level of academic as well as research achievements of the college are considerable and offer a testimony to the dedication and untiring efforts of the past and present staff of the college. Situated in the heart of the city of Rawalpindi, the college is only at twenty minutes drive from Islamabad. The host of social, cultural and intellectual activities that this beautiful city has to offer when combined with the inner city flavour of Rawalpindi, provide a stimulating diversion from the busy academic schedule.
Following the guidelines set by the University of Punjab, the five academic years are divided into two broad categories, preclinical and clinical. The preclinical courses span the first 2 academic years at the completion of which the First Professional Examination is held. Clinical courses are conducted in the remaining 3 academic years with a professional examination at the end of each year. Preclinical teaching comprises of the study of Anatomy (including Embryology and Histology), Physiology and Biochemistry. It is conducted at the campus itself. During the 3 clinical years, the students are required to attend rotational classes and perform duties in the teaching hospitals. They also spend a significant portion of their time at the college campus which also houses the well organised departments of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Forensic Medicine, Pathology and Community Medicine. First Professional Examination In the First Professional Examination, the students are tested for their knowledge in these subjects. Subjects include:
The college has a well equipped Anatomy Department with a fully stocked museum and a spacious dissection hall as well as excellent Physiology and Biochemistry Departments. Second Professional Examination The Second Professional Examination is held at the end of the 3rd academic year in which the students are tested for their acumen in:
Third Professional Examination The Third Professional Examination is held at the end of the 4th academic year to asses competence in
Final Professional Examination The fourth or Final Professional Examination commences on the completion of five academic years and encompasses the following subjects:
Our students have been securing top positions in the university in all professional examinations and it is hoped that you will contribute to the great traditions by hard work and dedication.
Besides serving the population of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, our teaching hospitals also serve as major referral centres for Northern Punjab and Azad Kashmir. HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL Holy Family Hospital was established in 1948 and has been affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical College since 1977. It is a 400 bedded hospital situated in Satellite Town. It has advanced equipment installed in all departments. The wards are air conditioned and an excellent library exists for reference purposes. A separate Labour Block has recently been established. The hospital is in a stage of rapid expansion. A brand new 400 bedded four storey teaching hospital is under construction in the grounds of the hospital and is expected to be fully operational by the year 1998 with state-of-the-art equipment including MRI and DSA. RAWALPINDI GENERAL HOSPITAL This hospital is situated on the ever busy Murree road. It also has the departments of Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, Urology and Cardiology in addition to the main departments of Medicine, Surgery and allied specialities. Psychiatry department has been up-graded to an Institute of Psychiatry the first of its kind in Punjab. The institute of Psychiatry is also the regional centre of WHO for mental health. The Radiology department is equipped with a CT scanner which is the only such public facility available to the citizens of Rawalpindi. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS HOSPITAL It provides health care to the inner city of Rawalpindi and also serves as a referral centre for trauma patients. It has the distinction of having well developed departments of Neurosurgery and Chest diseases. FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL We also utilise the services of Fauji Foundation hospital for the training of our students and their house job training after graduation. |
