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King Edward Medical University
Logo of the King Edward Medical University
MottoALTAPETE
("Aim high")
TypePublic
Established1860
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Mumtaz Hasan (Sitara-i-Imtiaz)
LocationLahore, Pakistan
Websitewww.kemc.edu

King Edward Medical University is the oldest and one of the most prestigious medical schools in Pakistan.

History

1860-1894: Creation to recognition

King Edward Medical University - established in 1860 - is the second oldest medical institution in the Sub-continent, after Bengal Medical College (1835). Initially known as Lahore Medical College, it was renamed Lahore Medical School in 1864. Both the school and the attached hospital (Lahore Dispensary) were small.

The Government of India, The Lahore Municipal Committee and The Government of The Punjab funded generously for construction of a new attached hospital in 1871. The hospital was named after the then Viceroy of the Sub-continent, the “Earl of Mayo”. The architecture of the hospital was Italian, designed by Pudon and engineered by Rai Bahadur Kanahya. The new academic building was completed in 1883, the same year in which females were first allowed admission to the college. That building is now the Anatomy Department.

Lahore Medical School was recognized in 1886 by the senate of the University of Dublin.

1895-Present

The university and the attached hospital was built piece by piece by the funding and efforts of several dedicated people.

On December 21 1911, Lahore Medical School was rechristened King Edward Medical College, and was updated to the status of an independent, degree-granting university on May 12 2005.

Campus and departments

Administrative block

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
Pediatric 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
Surgery Unit I, II, III & IV
Thoracic Surgery.

  • Attached hospitals:

Mayo Hospital
Lady Wellington Hospital
Lady Aitchison Hospital.

  • Institutes, schools and centres:

Centre For Nuclear Medicine (CENUM)
Convalescent Centre
Tuberculosis Research Centre
Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmolgy (PIPO)
School of Nursing, School of Orthopaedic Technology
School of Paramedical
School of Physiotherapy.

  • Auxiliary services:

Kemcaana Computer Lab (Biochemistry Department)
Library.

  • 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:

Diplomas (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. Mumtaz Hasan, Sitara-i-Imtiaz), 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 students each year. The university also has over ~140 faculty members. The graduation time period lasts 5 years. After graduation one year compulsory residency has to be done in Mayo Hospital to gain the full registration status to a Doctor.

Students', unions and sports

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

  • Literary Society
  • Debating Society
  • Sports Department
  • Photographic Club
  • Kemcolians Dramatic Society
  • Student organization for Blood Donation.

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.

Research

Research is conducted by every department of King Edward Medical University. 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 thinking. Despite the situation, the most notable departments which regularly conduct research inlcude Medicine, Pediatrics, Physiology, Radiotherapy, Surgey, Anesthesiology, Plastic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, opthalmology and obstetrics and gynaecology in no particular order.

Notable alumni

Contributions by KEMCAANA

They have provided computers and 512 kbps DSL internet free for students at the college campus and in both Boys and Girls hostels. Also they have 1-2 reserved seats for residency in United States for Kemcolians who have done USMLE.

References

  1. "The King Edward Medical University, Lahore Act 2005", Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary): 5393–5410, 12 May 2005
  2. Jafarey, NA. "Why Pakistan lags behind in research". Dawn. Retrieved 20 June 2005.

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