Meeting regarding Professional MBBS/BDS Examinations for the Academic Year 2020-21 in Khyber Medical University

 

MEETING REGARDING PROFESSIONAL MBBS/BDS EXAMINATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21

The meeting of all Principals/Deans of Constituents/ Affiliated Medical and Dental Colleges of KMU was held on 09.09.2020 under the chairmanship of Honorable Vice Chancellor, Khyber Medical University Prof Zia Ul Haq. Following were physically present during the meeting.

1. Prof Dr. Muhammad Salim Gandapur Registrar, Khyber Medical University

2. Prof Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Principal Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar

3. Prof Dr. Ghulam Rasool Principal Rehman College of Dentistry, Peshawar

4. Dr. Naheed Mahsud, representative of the Dean Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar

5. Mr. Nasir Salim Arab, Controller of Examinations, KMU

6. Mr. Muhammad Islam, Deputy Controller of Examinations, KMU

Through video conference following Principals/Deans or their representatives also participated in the meeting;

7. Prof. Dr. Qaiser Inayat, representative of the Dean Khyber Medical College, Peshawar

8. Prof. Dr. Umar Farooq, Dean Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

9. Prof. Dr. Israr Ul Haq, Dean Saidu Medical College, Swat

10. Prof. Dr. Arshad, Dean Gomal Medical College, D.I Khan

11. Prof. Dr. Hussain, Dean Bannu Medical College, Bannu

12. Prof. Dr. Lal Muhammad, Principal KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat

13. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fazil, Dean Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan

14. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tariq Safi, Principal Pak International Medical College, Peshawar

15. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Zaman Afridi, Principal Rehman Medical College, Peshawar

16. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Javaid, Principal Al Razi Medical College (MCM), Peshawar

17. Prof. Dr. Muhamnad Akbar, Principal Abbottabad International Medical College, Abbottabad

18. Prof. Dr. Aziz, Principal Swat Medical College, Swat

19. Prof. Dr. Nasir Shah, Dean Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

20. Prof. Dr. Irum, Principal/Dean Ayub Dental College, Abbottabad

21. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Aslam, Principal KMU Institute of Dental Sciences, Kohat

22. Dr Ahmad, Principal Bacha Khan Dental College, Mardan

23. Prof. Dr. Shahid, Principal Women Dental College, Abbottabad

24. Principal Abbottabad International College Dentistry, Abbottabad

After detailed discussion & input from all the participants below decisions were made;

(1) To conduct monthly online meeting between worthy VC, KMU and Honorable Deans/Principals to discuss ongoing issues of medical education and further improve the current teaching and assessment with mutual collaboration.

(2) Considering the current COVID scenario, it was unanimously decided to delay all MBBS/BDS professional exams by 4 weeks from their announced dates. KMU to issue revise schedule at earliest.

(3) Medical and Dental Colleges will open by 15th September as per Govt. decision. KMU will share SOPs based on HEC & NCOC guidelines for Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences colleges/institutes & their hostels across the province. The institutions can adapt these SOPs as per their own requirements/ground situation.

(4) Although the damage due to COVID-19 is unprecedented and irreversible but Colleges and KMU will try their level best to cover the gap. KMU will make sure to issue result in days rather than weeks.

(5) Continuous efforts have been made by KMU and colleges over the years to reduce the duration of MBBS studies from 7 years to 5 years. KMU will try its maximum to cope with timelines for timely completion of MBBS, BDS and allied health studies for the students enrolled with KMU despite the fact that Corona virus has clamped its tentacles around the globe.