Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
| Type | Military Institute |
|---|---|
| Established | 1977 |
| Principal | Maj. Gen. Suhail Amin |
Academic staff | 60+ |
| Students | 1216 |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Maroon |
| Affiliations | National University of Medical Sciences Pakistan Medical and Dental Council |
Army Medical College (also known as AM College) is a military medical school located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It was established in 1977 as a residential institution for imparting undergraduate medical education to selected cadets. The college also allows the admission of civilian students who do not want to join the Pakistan Army.[1][2]
Recognition
Degrees given by the Army Medical College are accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).[3]
History
The college was initially affiliated with Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) for MBBS degree. From 1998 to 2015, the college was affiliated with National University of Sciences and Technology (Pakistan) (NUST). The college is now a constituent campus of National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS). The induction of students in Army Medical College is done by two methods, one is through Medical Cadet Course and the other is through NUMS entrance test. NUMS seats are for, but not limited to, civilians while only medical cadets can join Pakistan Army.
Up till 2021, foreign students could apply on the basis of SAT Subject Tests results in lieu of the NUMS test like other medical colleges in Pakistan.
See also
References
- ^ "Lt Gen Nigar Johar becomes first female colonel commandant of Army Medical Corps (graduated from Army Medical College in 1985)". Dawn (newspaper). 26 November 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Over 500 doctors get degrees at CPSP (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan) convocation". Dawn (newspaper). 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Recognized Medical Colleges in Pakistan". Pakistan Medical and Dental Council website. Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Army Medical College
- Research Output of Army Medical College, Pakistan: A Bibliometric Study based on Scopus Database University of Nebraska website
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