Rawalpindi Medical College
| Rawalpindi Medical College | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Prof. Muhammad Afzal Farooqi |
| Location | Rawalpindi, Pakistan  |
| Affiliations | CPSP, PMDC, UHS |
| Website | Official website |
Rawalpindi Medical College,also known as RMC, is located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. RMC is a comprehensive, state-assisted institution of approximately 1200 students that offers a diverse set of academic programs. All academic programs of the college are accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council[citation needed]. The college offers medical education to undergraduate students.
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[edit] History & Institution Profile
Established in March 1974 at Lyallpur,thus initially named officially as Rawalpindi Medical College at Lyallpur. The college was shifted to its present premises on Tipu Road in November the same year. The college has trained over 4500 doctors who have worked both at the national and international level. The institution is recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council as well as by the General Medical Council of UK and is on the WHO list of medical schools[citation needed]. The graduates also have, temporary registration in the state of Illinois, U.S.A. The college is affiliated with the newly formed University of Health Sciences located in Lahore, Pakistan[citation needed].
Rawalpindi Medical College provides rigorous educational programs. A string core of liberal teaching is the basis on which undergraduates develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes essential for successful work, living and active, concerned citizenship. The college strives to remain current and relevant through an adequate program of continuing medicine development and the exploration of innovative schedules, methods, and curricular design in keeping with then various needs of its diverse students. The college has a distinguished record of research and scholarships. Members of teaching staff have won some of the most prestigious awards made by government agencies and private foundations. The college takes pride in the many scholarly books and articles written by members of teaching staff and in their contributions to upgrade the facilities provided to the humanity. Wherever possible, students are involved in research projects, the results of which are integrated into related course of instructions.
[edit] Campuses
Rawalpindi Medical College is currently spread across two teaching campuses. The old campus on Tipu Road, Rawalpindi holds classes for the 1st & 2nd year students. The classes for the 3rd, 4th and 5th year are held at the newly-constructed, state-of-the art campus in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi.
[edit] Affiliated Teaching Hospitals
Holy Family Hospital
Benazir Bhutto Hospital (formerly Rawalpindi General Hospital)
District Headquarters Hospital
[edit] Admission criteria
The students are enrolled by a Centralized system, monitored by the University of Health Sciences, which takes in account their scores in A-levels/HSSC and performance in the Centralized Medical Colleges Admission Test for the Punjab province. Foreign students of Pakistani origin can apply after converting their transcripts at the IBCC and applying to the Higher Education Commission. After completion of five years of study, students are granted the MBBS degree. The current weight age used for determining a candidate's merit position is as follows :
Entry Test : 50%
HSSC Score : 40 %
SSC Score : 10%
[edit] Facilities
Library
The library of the college has a major section in the campus with a total of Approx 25,000 books in addition to the departmental libraries. The facilities have been expanded by acquiring new books and international journals. A referral center of CD-ROM has also been established.
Hostels
The College has a total of four hostels, two for female and two for male students. Senior students are accommodated in the cubicles while the juniors reside in dormitories. Although all the hostels are not located at the campus itself, the transport to and from the hostels for students is arranged by the college, free of cost.
Transport
The college has a fleet of buses which in addition to providing transportation for boarding students and shuttling between college and teaching hospitals, are also available for educational and excursion trips. Public transport is available to and from college to nearby all points of the city, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, District Headquarter Hospital and to Holy Family Hospital.
Sports
The college offers a variety of recreational facilities for the students. Theses include a basketball court, a tennis court, cricket ,hockey and football grounds in addition to facilities for table tennis, a gymnasium and an active hiking club. The annual sports week is the culmination of all sporting events and is symbolized by the active participants of large number of students and teachers.
College Museums
These include the museums of Anatomy, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine and Pathology. A vast array of specimens are available to provide the students with a vivid and clear understanding of processes being studied.
Mosque
There is a spacious mosque in the college campus as well as a prayer room for the ladies.
Bookshop
Housed in the basement of the college building, the Students Bookshop caters superbly to the demands of the students and faculty members. With its special discount prices, the bookshop has been providing invaluable services for many years.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria located inside the college building provides excellent food in a congenial atmosphere at a reasonable cost.
Auditorium
With a seating capacity of more than one thousand, the Latif Auditorium hosts a number of academic as well as social events every year.
Telephone
A Public Call Office located in the college premises is a valuable facility for students. The Card Phones are available on the campuses and the hostel.
[edit] Societies
Students' Federation for Poor Patients
Debating Society
Medicos Aid Society
Islamic Society
Arts Society
Green Task Force
Sports Council
Currently no student union is allowed in the college but societies and clubs are allowed.
[edit] Student Affairs Section
A special Student Affairs section exists to coordinate and facilitate academic and extra-curricular activities of students. It not only controls all student organizations, societies and clubs but also provides guidance on matters related to the college.
[edit] External links
- Rawalpindi Medical College- Official website of the college.
- Rawalpindi Medical College Alumni Association of North America (RMCAANA) - Official website of Rawalpindi Medical College graduates who are in training or practice in North America.
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore - University to which the college is affiliated.
- Value-MD Medical Schools Discussion Forum
