About Quaid e Azam Medical College (QAMC)

Quaid e Azam Medical College (QAMC) is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is a public sector medical college. Quaid e Azam Medical College was established on December 2, 1971. Its foundation stone was laid by the then Governor of Punjab, Lt Gen Attique-ur-Rehman (retd). It has been serving the nation since then. As it has produced almost 3282 medical graduates till the year 1997.

Also, Bahawal Victoria Hospital is the primary teaching Institution of Quaid e Azam Medical College.

Infrastructure

Overall, the college building is spacious and airy. The building is built such that there are features that control the natural climate. For instance, there is adequate cross-ventilation and the windows are placed strategically.  Moreover, there are overhangs and courtyards to create shade.

Additionally, roof vaults are present so that the air flows in the building in such a way that it brings down the ceiling temperature. Also, roof vaults provide insulation. Moreover, there are hollow walls to provide insulation.

All of these features give natural protection against the hot and dry climate of Bahawalpur City.

Recognitions

Quaid e Azam Medical College has an affiliation with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore (UHS). Moreover, it is recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC).

Additionally, other affiliated institutions include International Network for Cancer Treatment (INCT) and Research and SEPLAA Foundation.

Extracurricular activities at QAMC

Societies and Clubs

There are many societies and clubs in Quaid e Azam Medical College. These societies help students to have a balance with study life at QAMC. The most notable societies are:

• Quaidians Dramatics Club And Movie Society (QDCAMS)
• Quaidians Arts and Photographic Society (QAPS)
• Iqra Medical Society
• Quaidians Athletics and Sports Club(QASC)[6]
• Helping Hands Society-HHS

Programs offered by QAMC

Undergraduate programs

• M.B.B.S
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Audiology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Optometry & Orthoptics
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Post-graduate specialties and diplomas

• Urology (MS)
• Orthopaedics (MS)
• Plastic Surgery (MS)
• Medicine (FCPS)
• Surgery (FCPS)
• Gynaecology (FCPS)
• Neurosurgery (FCPS)
• MCPS in Dermatology
• DA
• DCH
• DGO
• DLO
• DTCD
• DOMS
• DCP
• Dip. Card.

Affiliations

Bahawal Victoria Hospital 

Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is a teaching hospital of Quaid e Azam Medical College. Initially, in 1876, the hospital started to function as a civil hospital. Back then, it had an outdoor department, a dispensary, and an operating theatre. This health unit was named Bahawal Victoria Hospital in 1906. In 1952, a nursing school was also started to improve basic health amenities.

Moreover, L.S.M.F classes also started in 1956. However, when the hospital affiliated with Quaid e Azam Medical College (QAMC) in 1970, it became one of the largest hospitals in Bahawalpur. The hospital provides tertiary care facilities to a multitude of patients.

Today, the hospital is a pioneer of clinical expertise not only in specialties but also in sub-specialties. It is a 1,600-bedded hospital. Moreover, it is fully equipped with all medical and surgical specialties, serving a large number of patients in South Punjab. Right now, it is facilitating undergraduate medical students of QAMC, nursing students of allied nursing school, and a large number of post-graduate trainees. It provides an excellent learning experience for clinical studies.

Other allied Institutions of Quaid e Azam Medical College are Jubilee Female Hospital, Civil Hospital Bahawalpur, and School of Nursing Bahawalpur.

Departments at Quaid e Azam Medical College

Basic

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Community medicine
• Forensic medicine
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology

Clinical

• Anesthesia
• Cardiology
• Cardiac Surgery
• Dermatology
• E.N.T
• Gastroenterology
• Kidney transplant
• Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Neonatology
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Oral surgery
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Pediatric surgery
• Pulmonology
• Psychiatry
• Plastic surgery
• Radiology
• Radiotherapy
• Surgery
• Urology

2021 Admissions for MBBS

• Original Matriculation and FSc. result card each with 6 unattested copies of the applicant’s CNIC
• Student’s provisional/character certificate
• Unattested copies of CNIC: Candidate (3) and Father/Guardian (3)
• Original domicile
• Original BMC/NOC in case the applicant’s board of Intermediate & Secondary education is other than Punjab.
• 16 passport size photographs with blue background
• 3 copies of the entrance test result
• Original Affidavit on Rs. 50 stamp paper
• Original Surety Bond on Rs.100/- stamp paper
• Original Hafiz e Quran certificate with 3 copies of CNIC attached
• A single copy of all the academic transcripts
• A valid vaccination certificate showing proof of vaccination against enteric fever, tetanus, and hepatitis B virus.

QAMC – Fee Structure

Facilities for students at QAMC

Hostels

QAMC provides the facility of hostels for its students. Students who live in other cities can apply for the hostel at the time of admission. However, there are separate hostels for boys and girls.

The hostels have a good security system. Moreover, a warden is also present to address accommodation issues.

Post Office

The college has a post office inside the premises of the campus. Students and faculty can benefit from the service.

Transportation

For the students for close by areas, the college provides the service of transport. Students can register for the service by visiting the admin office.

Bank Habib Ltd

There is a branch of Bank Habib Ltd in the college. Students and staff memes can make transactions without leaving college.

Cafeteria

Moreover, the college cafeteria provides fresh and healthy snacks and meals all day long. Here, the meals are prepared according to the standards of hygiene.

Library

Quaid e Azam Medical College’s library has a large collection of books related to basic medical and clinical studies. Also, the library also provides many national and international journals. Students can benefit from the library by using secondary resources to study. Moreover, faculty members can also use the library for research purposes.

Auditorium

The college campus has state-of-the-art facilities and auditoriums. There are large auditoriums. Moreover, audio-visual aids are present to enhance learning.

Extra study resources at QAMC

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For more information, visit QAMC’s website. Or send an email to [email protected].  Additionally, you can also contact via phone at +92622731042.