پونچھ میڈیکل کالج | |
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Former name | Ghazi e Millat Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Medical College Poonch |
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| Motto | Minds that Care and Cure |
| Type | Public medical college |
| Established | 2012 [1] |
| Affiliation | Pakistan Medical And Dental Council |
Academic affiliation | University of Health Sciences Lahore |
| Principal | Prof Dr. Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary (Acting Since 2nd December 2022) |
Academic staff | 39 (2021) [2] |
| Students | 583 (2021) [3] |
| Location | , , Pakistan 33°50′11″N 73°46′17″E / 33.836312°N 73.771298°E |
| Campus | Urban, ~16 |
| Language | English [4] |
| Colours | Navy Blue and White |
| Nickname | PMCR |
| Website | http://pmcrajk.edu.pk/ |
Poonch Medical College ( Urdu: پونچھ طبی کالج) is a public medical college established in 2012, located in Trar Dewan, in suburban Rawalakot, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. [3] The college is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences Lahore, [5] and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. [6] The college has two teaching hospitals: Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hospital in Rawalakot, and D.H.Q. Hospital in Hajira. [3] [7]
History
The college was established in 2012, comprising a faculty of 11 professors and 18 assistant professors, with 62 students enrolling. [1] Studies began in April 2013, with the first class graduating in 2018. [4] [8] Previous principals of the college include Dr Zia-Ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Shabeer Ahmed Chudhry, and Dr Azhar Qayyum. [9] [10]
Former Principals
-Prof Dr Zia Ur Rehman 2012-2018
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2018-2019 (Acting)
-Prof Dr Azhar Qayyum 2019-2023
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2023- Incumbent (Acting)
Academics
Poonch Medical College offers a course for a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. [11] Its academic departments include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Medical Education, Surgery & Allied, Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Medicine & Allied, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Pediatrics. [2]
In 2017, the college was ranked first in merit among all affiliates of the University of Health Sciences Lahore in the MBBS exams. [12]
Campus
As of September 2023 [update] Poonch Medical College lacks its own campus and allied facilities and is currently using a facility belonging to a government run polytechnic institute. [8] [13]
Student Life
Notable student unions of the college include Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union, [14] [15] and Medical Students' Association of Pakistan and SYNCH. [16] Various societies exist on subjects such as literature, [17] sports, [18] and blood donation; [19] among others.
Recognition
Other than its affiliates, Poonch Medical College is recognized by the World Health Organization and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. [4]
See also
- Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College
- Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College
- List of medical schools in Pakistan
References
- ^ a b "Poonch Medical College Rawalakot" (PDF). Azad Jammu & Kashmir at a Glance. Planning and Development Department of the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 34. 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Faculty". Poonch Medical College. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Home". Poonch Medical College. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Poonch Medical College". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Public Sector Institutions". University of Health Sciences Lahore. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Recognized Institutions & Qualifications - Pakistan Undergraduate Colleges". Pakistan Medical Commission. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Recognized medical colleges in Pakistan". Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. Archived from the original on 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b "History of PMCR". Poonch Medical College. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Masood tells authorities to resolve issues at Poonch Medical College". The Express Tribune. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Principals of PMCR". Poonch Medical College. December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Courses & Programs". Poonch Medical College. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Poonch Medical College felicitated". The Nation. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ Kanwal, Maryam (1 October 2019). "پولی ٹیکنیک کالج کیلئے متبادل عمارت تعمیر کی جائے" [Alternative building should be built for polytechnic institute]. Daily Ausaf (in Urdu). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "ڈاکٹر عابدین کی شہادت ایک بڑا سانحہ ہے گلگت بلتستان میڈیکوز یونین میڈیکل کالج پونچھ" [Dr. Abideen's death is a great tragedy for Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union, Poonch Medical College] (in Urdu). Tehreer News Network. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "SYNCH Poonch Medical College Rawalakot - PMCR". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "PMCR Literary Society-PLS". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "PMCR Sports Society". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "HOPE PMCR Blood Donation Society". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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پونچھ میڈیکل کالج | |
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Former name | Ghazi e Millat Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Medical College Poonch |
|---|---|
| Motto | Minds that Care and Cure |
| Type | Public medical college |
| Established | 2012 [1] |
| Affiliation | Pakistan Medical And Dental Council |
Academic affiliation | University of Health Sciences Lahore |
| Principal | Prof Dr. Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary (Acting Since 2nd December 2022) |
Academic staff | 39 (2021) [2] |
| Students | 583 (2021) [3] |
| Location | , , Pakistan 33°50′11″N 73°46′17″E / 33.836312°N 73.771298°E |
| Campus | Urban, ~16 |
| Language | English [4] |
| Colours | Navy Blue and White |
| Nickname | PMCR |
| Website | http://pmcrajk.edu.pk/ |
Poonch Medical College ( Urdu: پونچھ طبی کالج) is a public medical college established in 2012, located in Trar Dewan, in suburban Rawalakot, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. [3] The college is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences Lahore, [5] and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. [6] The college has two teaching hospitals: Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hospital in Rawalakot, and D.H.Q. Hospital in Hajira. [3] [7]
History
The college was established in 2012, comprising a faculty of 11 professors and 18 assistant professors, with 62 students enrolling. [1] Studies began in April 2013, with the first class graduating in 2018. [4] [8] Previous principals of the college include Dr Zia-Ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Shabeer Ahmed Chudhry, and Dr Azhar Qayyum. [9] [10]
Former Principals
-Prof Dr Zia Ur Rehman 2012-2018
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2018-2019 (Acting)
-Prof Dr Azhar Qayyum 2019-2023
-Dr Shabbir Ahmad Chaudhary 2023- Incumbent (Acting)
Academics
Poonch Medical College offers a course for a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. [11] Its academic departments include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Medical Education, Surgery & Allied, Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Medicine & Allied, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Pediatrics. [2]
In 2017, the college was ranked first in merit among all affiliates of the University of Health Sciences Lahore in the MBBS exams. [12]
Campus
As of September 2023 [update] Poonch Medical College lacks its own campus and allied facilities and is currently using a facility belonging to a government run polytechnic institute. [8] [13]
Student Life
Notable student unions of the college include Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union, [14] [15] and Medical Students' Association of Pakistan and SYNCH. [16] Various societies exist on subjects such as literature, [17] sports, [18] and blood donation; [19] among others.
Recognition
Other than its affiliates, Poonch Medical College is recognized by the World Health Organization and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. [4]
See also
- Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College
- Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College
- List of medical schools in Pakistan
References
- ^ a b "Poonch Medical College Rawalakot" (PDF). Azad Jammu & Kashmir at a Glance. Planning and Development Department of the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 34. 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Faculty". Poonch Medical College. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Home". Poonch Medical College. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Poonch Medical College". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Public Sector Institutions". University of Health Sciences Lahore. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Recognized Institutions & Qualifications - Pakistan Undergraduate Colleges". Pakistan Medical Commission. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Recognized medical colleges in Pakistan". Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. Archived from the original on 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b "History of PMCR". Poonch Medical College. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Masood tells authorities to resolve issues at Poonch Medical College". The Express Tribune. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Principals of PMCR". Poonch Medical College. December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Courses & Programs". Poonch Medical College. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Poonch Medical College felicitated". The Nation. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ Kanwal, Maryam (1 October 2019). "پولی ٹیکنیک کالج کیلئے متبادل عمارت تعمیر کی جائے" [Alternative building should be built for polytechnic institute]. Daily Ausaf (in Urdu). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "ڈاکٹر عابدین کی شہادت ایک بڑا سانحہ ہے گلگت بلتستان میڈیکوز یونین میڈیکل کالج پونچھ" [Dr. Abideen's death is a great tragedy for Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union, Poonch Medical College] (in Urdu). Tehreer News Network. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Gilgit Baltistan Medicos Union". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "SYNCH Poonch Medical College Rawalakot - PMCR". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "PMCR Literary Society-PLS". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "PMCR Sports Society". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "HOPE PMCR Blood Donation Society". Facebook. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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