Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)
About Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)
Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) was established in 1975. It is regarded as Pakistan’s one of the most reputed public schools of medicine, nursing and allied health sciences. Allama Iqbal Medical College Complex has a campus of 105 acres on the canal.
Affiliated Hospital
Jinnah hospital is attached to the college as a teaching hospital. The hospital meets all the requirements of the students of Allama Iqbal Medical College at under- and post-graduate levels and a large number of patients are benefiting from it as it provides treatment in all major fields of medicine. Jinnah is the second largest teaching hospital in the Punjab, with an area of over 105 acres.
Departments of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)
Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
- Embryology
- Histology
- Pharmacology
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Neuro-anatomy
- Physiology
- Bio-Ethics
- Immunology Click here to know more about basic sciences department of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC).
Clinical and Allied
- Clinical Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Pain Management
- Orthopedics
- Cardiology
- Pulmonary
- Pediatric
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Musculoskeletal
- Surgery
- Otolaryngeology
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Oncology
- & Gynae. Click here to know more about clinical department of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)
Student Societies
Student clubs in AIMC are very diverse. They include co-curricular, cultural, extra-curricular and sports clubs. Main student societies are:
- Editorial Board of College Magazine
- Dramatics Club
- Rowing Club
- Swimming Club
- Literary Club
- Badminton Club
- Tennis Club
- Qirat Society
- Gymnastic Club
- Football Club
- Cricket Club
- Hockey Club
- Table Tennis Club
- Squash Club
- Hiking Club
Publications by Allama Iqbal Medical College AIMC
The annual college magazine called ‘Shaheen’ is maintained by students of AIMC.
On Campus Residency
Allama Iqbal Medical College has accommodation for both the staff and the students.
Student Hostels
There are four male hostels in the college including three students and one doctor’s hostel. Behind the oval college ground are two girls’ hostels and one nursing hostel.
Each student hostel has two wings, three floors, a mess, a TV lounge. The doctor’s hostel also has two wings, two floors and accommodates some of the important faculty members. There are 112 rooms in each hostel. The hostel accommodates 1000 students, 400 nurses and 100 internees. The rooms are of three types; cubical, bi-seater and tetra. The hostels are provided with common rooms, canteens, prayer rooms and other common utilities.An Assistant Warden is ooks after the hostel.
Staff Residence
The Residential Colony of college caters for the accommodation of staff members with a capacity of 500 houses.
Subjects taught in MBBS (year wise)
The college offers 5 year M.B.B.S degree. Information about each academic year is given below.
First year
- Anatomy (Gross, Histology, General & Embryology).
- Islamic Studies.
- Pakistan Studies.
Second year
- Anatomy (Gross, Histology, General & Embryology).
Third year
- Basic Sciences
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
- General Pathology.
- Clinical Sciences
- General Surgery.
- Internal Medicine.
- Surgical Sub-specialties.
- Medical Sub-specialties.
Fourth year
- Basic Sciences
- Community Medicine
- Clinical Sciences
- General Surgery.
- Internal Medicine.
- Surgical Sub-specialties.
- Medical Sub-specialties.
Final year
- General Medicine.
- General Surgery.
- Medical Specialties.
- Surgical Specialties.
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
As of 2017, the fee of undergraduate session at AIMC is 19,800 PKR.
MBBS Seats available
- Open merit seats: 135
- Disabled student seats: 1
- Fata seats: 1
- Azad Jammu Kashmir and northern area student seats: 12
- Foreign students seats under technical assistance program: 21
- Foreign students seats under self finance basis: 2
- Reciprocal seats: 2
- Additional seats 50
The grand total of seats available at AIMC is 224.
Admission Process MDCAT (MCAT)
The admission process of Allama Iqbal Medical college is the same as directed by PMDC. For all the information related to the entry test and admission criteria, Click here.
Admission rules for already Admitted Students
- If any candidate (already studying in any medical/dental institute) wishes to get admission in Government Medical & Dental Institution of the Punjab, then he/she will have to surrender the previous admission. He/she will not be entitled to any credit of examinations passed as well as dues and have to appear in the current year’s entrance test. He/she shall have to disclose his/her previous admission in the Admission Form.
- Students who are admitted to first year MBBS/BDS class but are constantly absent from the beginning of the academic session for a period of four weeks with no valid reason shall be struck off from the college roll and their seat will be filled on the basis of merit from the waiting list.
- There are two or more rounds of selection of candidates depending on the availability of vacant seats.
- The selected candidate must join is/her allocated college on the date set by the college authorities, otherwise his/her admission stands cancelled.
- The admission of the candidate shall be cancelled and he/she will be debarred from admission for a period of 07 years, if any document provided by the candidate is found false or the candidate was not entitlement for admission according to the admission policy for medical/dental institution of the Punjab or if candidate is found medically unfit at any stage of MBBS/BDS course or if he/she fails to report for admission and/or deposit the fee on due date.
Facilities
Allama Iqbal Medical College is one the most well equipped medical institution in the country. A brief description of facilities available in the campus is given below.
Library
AIMC’s library was established in 1976. The library building is a well-spaced, air-conditioned and a well-furnished hall. It offers various learning resources for the faculty as well as the teachers.
The library has two main portions; a main hall and a portion for internet facility. The main hall houses an enormous collection of 25,500 books and various journals, mostly related to medicine and allied fields. Latest editions of books are added regularly. Apart from the medical books, the library possesses a collection of different encyclopedias, dictionaries, Islamic encyclopedias, English and Urdu novels and poetry. The library is also subscribed to 14 international medical journals and 20 national medical journals.
Auditorium
An elegant air-conditioned auditorium, which holds a capacity of 1000 viewers, aims to provide an amazing learning experience for the viewers and the presenter during a lecture. Clinico-Pathological Conference, which are held weekly, scientific meetings, seminars and important lectures take place in this building regularly.
Sports Complex
College gives value to Sports and provides extra ordinary sports facilities to the students, doctors & faculty members. The facilities of Sport Complex mainly include;
- Separate Gymnasia for Boys & Girls
- Swimming Pool
- Squash Court
- Tennis Court
- Basketball Court
- Badminton Court
There is also a beautiful cricket pitch, football ground and a running track known as the Oval.
College Mosque
The College Campus has a beautiful Jamia Mosque. It has a huge central air conditioned hall, possesses are copies of The Holy Quran, along with translations and explanations by various religious scholars and a number of books on Traditions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The mosque serves the purpose of religious obligations of the faculty, staff and students.
College Cafeteria
Almost in the center the campus there is a tastefully designed & furnished cafeteria with sufficient seating arrangements. The food is prepared considering hygienic measures.
Bus Service
A fleet of buses is maintained by the college to provide the transport facility to day-scholars as well as hostelites. The charges are kept nominal.
College Bank
Habib Bank Limited has a branch inside the college to provide Banking facilities. It offers the facility of current & savings accounts.
Shopping Mall
There is a shopping mall consisting of the barber shop, canteen, laundry, fruit shop and general store to accommodate the basic needs of the students.
College Bookshop
A book & stationary shop in college provides students with all the text books and reference books prescribed by the teachers and stationary items. It also supplies souvenirs and photo copy facilities to the students and arranges binding of notes & assignments.
Medical Facilities
In case of any medical issue, the students are entitled to avail the medical facilities available in attached hospital. There is a reserved room for students in the Private Unit # 3, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
Resources to help students at AIMC
Library
There are hundreds of books available in the library, on topics included in AIMC’s curriculum. If your textbook is hard to read and understand, find any alternate book. these books can be a great way to develop your understanding.
Lectures by Dr. Najeeb
One of the most famous techniques around and the go-to of every student who is having trouble in either understanding the content or keeping up with the lectures, which is graduates is the use of video lectures. Dr. Najeeb lectures are the most trusted in Pakistan’s medical schools. His website drnajeeblectures.com has lectures on the topics of all the subjects included in the medical, allied sciences or nursing curriculum standardized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) in Punjab, Pakistan. These video lectures are a great way to comprehend those concepts which find difficult to grasp. Dr. Najeeb puts in plain words all the difficult concepts and in great detail, builds up the concepts gradually along with drawing illustrations. The 700+ video lectures, on Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, available on his website will help you to ace your exams as well as having immense. For a very minimal amount, you can get a lifetime subscription Try a video lecture for free now so you can know what to do when you have a tough time with your studies at AIMC.
Internet
You can find not hundreds but thousands of articles and models on each and every concept that you will study in your time at AIMC. It will also update you with the latest researches and advances being made in the field.
This is all about life at AIMC. If you want to know more you can pay a visit to Allama Iqbal Medical College yourself or contact a representative.
