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'King Edward Medical University' is the oldest and one of the most prestigious medical schools in Pakistan. It is often abbreviated as KEMU.
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.
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[1].
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.
★ 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).
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.
King Edward Medical University has many societies for the students to take part in, such as:
★ Students' Patient Welfare Society (SPWS)
★ Literary Society
★ Debating Society
★ Sports Department
★ Photographic Club
★ 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.
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[2].
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.
Following Alumni[3] appear in the official website:
★ King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of North America (KEMCAANA)
★ The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of the United Kingdom
1.
2. Why Pakistan lags behind in research NA Jafarey
3. Alumni Associations of King Edward Medical University August 16, 2007
★ King Edward Medical University - Official Website of King Edward Medical University.
★ KEMU - Department of Pathology
★ KEMU - Department of Dermatology - Unit II
★ KEMU - Department of Community medicine
★ Mayo Hospital - The attached teaching hospital
★ Pakistan Forum On RxPG - RxPG is the largest internet medical community.
★ Kemcolians Discussion Forum - Discussion Forum for students and doctors of King Edward Medical University.
★ Med Studentz Medical School Forums - Discussion forum for students interested in Pakistan Medical Colleges.
★ PakMed Biomedical Solutions - Providing information on medical education in Pakistan. You can also find information on Entry Test Result.
★ Students' Patient Welfare Society, KEMU.
★ BrainMed - Online educational resources from North Medical Ward, King Edward Medical University.
★ Pakistan Council for Science and Technology - This council decides civilian R&D activities in Pakistan.
'King Edward Medical University' is the oldest and one of the most prestigious medical schools in Pakistan. It is often abbreviated as KEMU.
| Contents |
| History |
| 1860-1894: Creation to recognition |
| 1895-Present |
| Campus and departments |
| Academic degrees at KEMU |
| Organization |
| Students', unions and sports |
| Research |
| Notable alumni |
| References |
| External links |
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[1].
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:
★ Students' Patient Welfare Society (SPWS)
★ Literary Society
★ Debating Society
★ Sports Department
★ Photographic Club
★ 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.
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[2].
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
Following Alumni[3] appear in the official website:
★ King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of North America (KEMCAANA)
★ The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of the United Kingdom
References
1.
2. Why Pakistan lags behind in research NA Jafarey
3. Alumni Associations of King Edward Medical University August 16, 2007
External links
★ King Edward Medical University - Official Website of King Edward Medical University.
★ KEMU - Department of Pathology
★ KEMU - Department of Dermatology - Unit II
★ KEMU - Department of Community medicine
★ Mayo Hospital - The attached teaching hospital
★ Pakistan Forum On RxPG - RxPG is the largest internet medical community.
★ Kemcolians Discussion Forum - Discussion Forum for students and doctors of King Edward Medical University.
★ Med Studentz Medical School Forums - Discussion forum for students interested in Pakistan Medical Colleges.
★ PakMed Biomedical Solutions - Providing information on medical education in Pakistan. You can also find information on Entry Test Result.
★ Students' Patient Welfare Society, KEMU.
★ BrainMed - Online educational resources from North Medical Ward, King Edward Medical University.
★ Pakistan Council for Science and Technology - This council decides civilian R&D activities in Pakistan.
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