Sargodha Medical College
Sargodha Medical College (Urdu: سرگودھا طبی کالج or SMC) is a public sector medical college located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2]
سرگودھا طبی کالج | |
Other name | SMC |
|---|---|
| Motto | اطلبوا العلم من المهد إلی اللحد |
Motto in English | Seek knowledge from cradle to the grave |
| Type | Public sector/ Government college |
| Established | 2006 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Principal | Posting awaited by Health Dept. |
Academic staff | 91 |
Administrative staff | 190 |
| Students | Total 1530, 110 per annum (MBBS) |
| Undergraduates | 1300 |
| Postgraduates | 230 |
| Location | , Pakistan |
| Campus | 108 acres (44 ha) |
| Colors | Navy, white, silver (uniform first two years) |
| Mascot | Smcians |
| Website | [1] |
It remained a constituent college of University of Sargodha till 31st December 2021, when the cabinet committee through its executive orders decided that the specialized healthcare and medical education department of the government of the punjab would take control. It was further directed by the government of Punjab that during the transition period (January to June 2022) University of Sargodha would manage the finances of the college. It offers undergraduate academic degree of MBBS in affiliation with University of Health Sciences (Lahore) and postgraduate training programs of Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and member of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in affiliation with College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. In January 2023, University of Health Sciences, Lahore affiliated sargodha medical college to Faisalabad Medical University for an indefinite period of time. In May 2023, Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department affiliated Sargodha Medical College with University of Health Sciences, Lahore.
History edit
The Sargodha medical college was established in 2006 as the constituent college of University of Sargodha. It is the only public sector medical school in Sargodha. For a first few years, the classes were arranged in different university lecture halls and a block of university was named after the college to temporarily accommodate the college and its administration till its own building was completed.
The institute's academic building was completed in 2011 and inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani. The district headquarters hospital in Sargodha was attached as the teaching hospital of this college and upgraded it to the tertiary care level. The college operates under the administrative control Faisalabad Medical University
Recognition and affiliation edit
- Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore.[3]
- It is recognised and is listed among the colleges in International Medical Education Directory.[citation needed]
- It is accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.[4]
Aside from these, it offers undergraduate degrees in allied health sciences in the disciplines of radiology, pathology, surgery, and public health.
It also offers a five-year undergraduate degree in physiotherapy in affiliation with the University of Sargodha.[citation needed]
- Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Departments edit
A number of departments are working in collaboration to help the college reach zenith. Some of these departments (Basic Sciences) are based at college while others (Clinical Departments) are based at DHQ & Teaching Hospital , Sargodha.
Basic Sciences edit
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Forensic Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Community Medicine
- Histology
- Embryology
Surgery & Allied Departments edit
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiology
- General Surgery Unit I, II, III.
- Thoracic Surgery
- Urology
- Nephrology
Medicine & Allied Departments edit
- Cardiology
- Tuberculosis and Chest Medicine
- Clinical Oncology (Radiotherapy)
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- General Medicine Unit 1 & 2
- Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences
Attached Hospitals edit
- DHQ & Teaching Hospital Sargodha
- Government Maula Baksh Hospital Sargodha
Programs Offered edit
Undergraduate edit
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.(Hons)) in Allied Health Sciences (AHS)
- Doctor of physical therapy (DPT)
- Nutrition Sciences (DhnD)
Postgraduate edit
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Master of Surgery (MS)
- Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS)
- Member of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (MCPS)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "500-bed hospital to be built in Sargodha". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Associated Press of Pakistan. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Sargodha Medical College on Google Maps". Google Maps website. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ . University of Health Sciences, Lahore website. Archived from the original on 11 February 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ . Pakistan Medical and Dental Council website. Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
External links edit
- SMC official website