Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital

Summary

Sheikh Zayed Medical College (Urdu: شیخ زید طبی دبستان or SZMC), established in March 2003, is a public medical college located in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2] It is named in honor of Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Medical College is affiliated with Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan which has 900 beds and is the biggest hospital of Rahim Yar Khan District.

Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan
شیخ زید طبی دبستان، رحیم یار خان
Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan
MottoService Before Self
TypePublic
Established2003 (2003)
AffiliationCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
University of Health Sciences, Lahore
PrincipalMuhammad Saleem
Location,
CampusUrban
WebsiteOfficial website
Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan

Recognition edit

History edit

Shaikh Zayed Medical College was established in March 2003 in District Headquarter Hospital (now Shaikh Zayed Hospital) Rahim Yar Khan. Professor Dr Eice Muhammad was its founding principal.[2]

Affiliated Institutes edit

  • Shaikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan (previously known as District Head Quarter Hospital)[7][8]
  • College of Nursing Shaikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan[9]

Official Publication edit

Journal of Sheikh Zayed Medical College (JSZMC) is serving as a center for Health Research Publication in the Institute and Region, under Research & Development Support Unit, Sheikh Zayed Medical College / Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. JSZMC is a peer reviewed, scientific Journal published regularly and timely since 2010. It is recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Islamabad. JSZMC is also a member of Pakistan Association of Medical Editors (PAME). We follow the guidelines according to “Uniform Requirements for manuscript submitted to biomedical Journals: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)”.[10][11]

Undergraduate programs edit

The College is offering following under-graduate programs recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Pakistan Nursing Council & University of Health Sciences.;[12]

  • MBBS
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • BSc (Operation Theater Technology)
  • BSc (Medical laboratory technology)
  • BSc Hons. (Medical Imaging Technology)
  • Nursing Diploma

Post Graduate Programs edit

Shaikh Zayed Medical College & its affiliated institutes are recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan & University of Health Sciences and is offering training in following;

  1. MS
  2. MD
  3. FCPS[13]
  4. MCPS

Admission in these programs is through Central Induction Policy under Punjab Residency Program.[14]

Departments edit

Student Societies edit

Sheikh Zayed Medical College has the following societies working for students:

  • Zayedians Awareness and Literary Society(ZALS)
  • Zayedians Media Arts and Dramatics(ZMAD)
  • Zayedians Athletic and Sports Club(ZASC)
  • Zayedians Blood Donor Society (ZBDS)
  • Helping Underprivileged Medical Aid Network (HUMANe)
  • Patient Care Society (PCS)
 
SZMC student represented his alma mater in Egypt.

Undergraduate Research edit

The students of SZMC have always been encouraged to do original research, present papers in national & international conferences world wide and get published in peer reviewed journals. One of students of SZMC won Best Paper Presentation Award at 10th Biennial International Physiology Conference of Pakistan Physiological Society held at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Hyderabad in April 2006.[17] The students of SZMC presented 5 original research papers in 1st SAARC, 11th Biennial International Physiology Conference held at Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad in November 2008.[18][19] A student from SZMC presented his paper in 17th International Ain Shams Medical Students Congress in Cairo in February 2009.[20][21] The students of SZMC have published their original research papers in renowned national journals during their MBBS.[21]

References edit

  1. ^ "Profiles of Medical Colleges of Punjab". Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad website. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b "History of Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan". Sheikh Zayed Medical College Official. 23 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital is on the List of Recognized Medical Colleges in Pakistan". Pakistan Medical and Dental Council website. 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Shaikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan, Registered Students 2015-16" (PDF).
  5. ^ Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan website, Retrieved 21 May 2021
  6. ^ "Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital". University of Health Sciences, Lahore website. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  7. ^ Chaudhry, Asif (16 February 2017). "CM appoints principals for four medical colleges". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Principal requests authorities to increase funding". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 23 January 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Nursing Colleges / School | Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department". health.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  10. ^ "About the Journal, Journal of Sheikh Zayed Medical College". www.jszmc.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  11. ^ Journal of Sheikh Zayed Medical College/ Hospital Rahim Yar Khan
  12. ^ "Programs Offered". Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  13. ^ ":::College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan". cpsp.edu.pk. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Central Induction Policy". UPMED. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  15. ^ Sheikh Zayed Medical College Basic Departments
  16. ^ Sheikh Zayed Medical College Clinical Departments
  17. ^ "Sheikh Zayed Medical College-Department of Physiology". Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  18. ^ "PPS-11 Programme Select". www.pps.org.pk. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  19. ^ "Poster Program,1st SAARC, 11th Biennial International Physiology Conference, Shifa, Islamabab" (PDF). Pakistan Physiological Society. November 2008.
  20. ^ Quetzalsol (23 November 2008). "17th Annual International Medical Students' Congress- Cairo, Egypt 2/14-16/2009". The 411. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  21. ^ a b Zaman, Shahroona Masud; Ikram, M. Hamayun; Shakeel, Ali; Anwer, Ammar (10 December 2011). "JERVELL AND LANGE-NIELSEN SYNDROME". The Professional Medical Journal. 18 (4): 638–643. doi:10.29309/TPMJ/2011.18.04.2654. ISSN 2071-7733. S2CID 239200032.

External links edit

  • Official website