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King Edward Medical University
Motto:	ALTAPETE ("Aim high")
Established:	1860
Type:	Public
Vice-Chancellor:	Prof. Dr. Zafarullah Khan
Location:	Lahore, Pakistan
Website:	www.kemu.edu.pk

King Edward Medical University (KEMU) is the oldest medical school in Pakistan. Mayo Hospital is the attached hospital, which was built at the same time.

Contents 1 History 2 Campus and departments 3 Academic degrees at KEMU 4 Organization 5 Students', unions and sports 6 Research 7 Notable alumni 8 See also 9 References 10 External links

History

King Edward Medical University was established in 1860. It is one of the oldest medical institution in the South Asia, after Medical College Kolkata (1835) in India. Initially known as Lahore Medical College in 1886. Both the college and the attached hospital (Lahore Dispensary) were small compared to the current size.

The first academic building was completed in 1883. The university and the attached hospital was built piece by piece by the funding and efforts of several dedicated people in the coming years.

In December 21, 1911, Lahore Medical College was rechristened King Edward Medical College, and was updated to the status of an independent, degree-granting university on May 12, 2005¹.

Campus and departments

The university has following departments:

• Basic science departments:

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Community Medicine
Forensic Medicine
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology.

• Medicine and allied departments:

Cardiology
Chest Medicine
Dermatology Unit I & II
Neurology
Pediatrics
General Medicine Unit I, II, III & IV
Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences
Radiotherapy
Social and Preventive Medicine
Urology.

• Surgery and allied departments:

Anesthesiology unit I & II
Cardiac Surgery
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit I, II, III & IV
Ophthalmology unit I, II & III
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopedics Unit I & II
Otorhinolaryngology Unit I & II
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Radiology
General Surgery Unit I, II, III & IV
Thoracic Surgery.

• Attached hospitals:

Mayo Hospital
Lady Willingdon Hospital
Lady Aitchison Hospital.

• Institutes, schools and centres:

Centre For Nuclear Medicine (CENUM)
Convalescent Centre
College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences(COAVS)
School of Nursing
School of Orthopaedic Technology
School of Paramedical
School of Physiotherapy

• Auxiliary services:

Library
Computer Labs
Wifi Internet

• Attached Hostel facilities:

Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel.

Academic degrees at KEMU

• For Undergraduates:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Science (BSc).

• For Postgraduates:

Diploma (D)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Master of Surgery (MS)
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS).

• For Post-postgraduates:

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Organization

King Edward Medical University is headed by Vice Chancellor (Prof. Dr. Zafarullah Khan), who is also the Chairman of Admission Board for Govt. Medical Colleges of the Punjab. At any time of year the University has over ~1250 undergraduate and over ~1000 postgraduate students, with ~300 undergraduate seats for the influx of new local and foreign undergraduate students each year.

Admission to King Edward Medical University is awarded to the students who have the highest merit in the province of Punjab. The merit for admission is calculated from marks obtained in Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) exam plus the marks obtained in the entry test. The percentage of each of these exams contributing to the final merit is different each year. The entry test takes place in the months of September and October. Criteria for selection, for undergraduate seats, of foreign students and students with foreign examination is based on equivalents tables present for foreign examinations to that of local HSSC examination.²

The graduation time period lasts 5 years. After graduation one year compulsory internship (House Job) has to be done in Mayo Hospital or any Government Hospital. The interns are given rotations in departments based on merit. This merit is made from marks obtained in Final professional examination and all the other professional examination, with deductions for any failures in the exams. Of all the specialties on offer, the Medicine and Surgery ones are the most competitive and allow only the best of each graduating class³. After completion of internship the full registration status to a Doctor is awarded by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Which means that the he/she can practice anywhere in Pakistan only.

Students', unions and sports

King Edward Medical University has many societies for the students to take part in, such as:

• International Federation for Medical Students' Associations - Lahore (IFMSA-Lahore)
• Kemcolians Arts & Photograhy Society (KAPS)
• Students' Patient Welfare Society (SPWS)
• Literary Society
• Debating Society
• Sports Department
• Kemcolians Dramatic Society

The members of these societies compete at both the national and international level, and have won numerous competitions.

King Edward Medical University has its own magazine, KEMCOL, maintained by the Students of King Edward Medical University.

The previous and current students of KEMU are referred to as Kemcolians. The name of the official forum is also based on the same word, its kemcolian.com.

Research

Pakistan Medical Tuberculosis Research Center (PMRC) is conducting research on improving management of tuberculosis. Its objective include "Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis" and "Eradication of Tuberculosis" in Pakistan⁴

King Edward Medical University provide funding for research themselves.

Almost all the departments in Mayo Hospital conduct studies at different levels. However, Pakistan lags behind in research. Mainly because of lack of funding, facilities and to some extent due to the present culture which discourages independent and critical thinking⁵.

Notable alumni

Following Alumni⁶ appear in the official website:

• The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of North America
• The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of the United Kingdom

See also

Education in Pakistan

References

1. ^ "The King Edward Medical University, Lahore Act 2005", Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary): 5393-5410, 12 May 2005, http://punjablaws.gov.pk/laws/478.html 
2. ^ "Prospectus OF King Edward Medical University and Government Medical Colleges in the Punjab, Pakistan. Session 2007-2008". Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
3. ^ Rahman, Dr. Atif, After Passing Final Year (M.B.;B.S.), http://www.mdlinks.net/career/postmbbs.html#THE%20HOUSE%20JOB, retrieved on 14 October 2007 
4. ^ King Edward Medical University Website. "Pakistan Medical Research Center (PMRC)". Retrieved on November 11, 2008.
5. ^ Jafarey, NA. "Why Pakistan lags behind in research", SciDev.Net. Retrieved on 20 June 2005. 
6. ^ King Edward Medical University Website. "Alumni Associations of King Edward Medical University". Retrieved on August 16, 2007.

External links

• King Edward Medical University - Official Website of King Edward Medical University.
• IFMSA-Lahore - Official Website of International Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Lahore.
• KEMU - Department of Pathology
• KEMU - Department of Dermatology - Unit II
• KEMU - Department of Community medicine
• Students' Patient Welfare Society, KEMU
• Kemcolians Discussion Forum - Discussion Forum for students and doctors of King Edward Medical University.
• Pakistan Medical Research Center
• Trend Setter Doctors, KEMU, Lahore - Helping to seek highness...
• Med Studentz Medical School Forums - Discussion forum for students interested in Pakistan Medical Colleges.
• Pakistan Forum On RxPG - RxPG is the largest internet medical community.

v • d • e Colleges and Universities in Lahore Allama Iqbal Medical College: Jinnah Hospital • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology • Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing • Forman Christian College • Government College University • Institute of Management Sciences • King Edward Medical University: Mayo Hospital • Kinnaird College • Lahore College for Women University • Lahore University of Management Sciences • National College of Arts • National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences • Pakistan School of Fashion Design • University of Central Punjab: Punjab College of Business Administration, Punjab Institute of Computer Science • University of Education • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore • University of Lahore • University of Management and Technology • University of the Punjab: Hailey College of Commerce, Oriental College, University College of Information Technology • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences • Centre for High Energy Physics

v • d • e Punjab Medical Colleges Lahore Allama Iqbal Medical College • Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women • King Edward Medical University • Services Institute of Medical Sciences • de'Montmorency College of Dentistry • F.M.H College of Medicine & Dentistry • Lahore Medical & Dental College • University College of Medicine & Dentistry • CMH Lahore Medical College • Rawalpindi/Islamabad Army Medical College • Rawalpindi Medical College • Foundation University Medical College • Islamic International Medical College • Margalla College of Dentistry • Islamabad Medical & Dental College •

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