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Situation Vacant at Khyber Medical University!

Dated:8/27/09

Applications are invited from Pakistani citizens on prescribed form available at University Establishment Department or downloaded from HERE for the following positions.

KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES

S. No	Designation	No of Post
	Professor	01
	Assistant Professor	02
	Lecturer	02

KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

S. No	Designation	No of Post
	Curricula Coordinator	01
	Drivers	03

QUALIFICATIONS:
PROFESSOR PUBLIC HEALTH (BPS-21 / TTS): MBBS / BDS with Ph.D. in the relevant field from a HEC recognized University / Institution with 15 years teaching / research experience in HEC recognized university or a post graduate institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization. Applicant must have 12 publications (with at least 3 publications in last 5 years) in HEC / PM&DC recognized journals. Preference will be given to MBBS as basic qualification.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (BPS-19 / TTS): MBBS / BDS with Ph.D. in the relevant field from a HEC recognized University / Institution with 10 years teaching / research experience in HEC recognized university or a post graduate institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization. Applicant must have 8 publications (with at least 2 publications in last 5 years) in HEC / PM&DC recognized journals. OR
MBBS / BDS with 1st Class Master’s Degree (Foreign) or M.Phil (Pakistan) or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education in the relevant field from a HEC recognized University / institution. 4 years teaching / research experience in recognized university or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or international organization.
LECTURERS (BPS-18):

1. EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS: MBBS / BDS with 1st Class (B Grade) Master’s Degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, with no 3rd division in the academic career from a HEC recognized University / Institution.

Preference will be given to person with experience in the relevant field.

1. FAMILY MEDICINE: MBBS / BDS with 1st Class (B Grade) Masters Degree in Public Health / DCPS (Family Medicine), with no 3rd division in the academic career, from a HEC recognized University / Institution with no 3rd Division in the academic career.

CURRICULA COORDINATOR (BPS-17): 1st Class Mater Degree / MBBS or equivalent degree in health professions. OR
2nd Class Mater Degree / MBBS or equivalent degree in health professions with five years experience in the relevant field in government or semi government autonomous bodies.
Age: 25 – 35 years.
DRIVERS: Middle in at least 2nd division with a valid HTV / LTV license and 5 years experience of driving heavy transport. Age: 25 – 35 years.
Note: For Class-IV preference will be given to locals.

1. Application along with recent passport size photograph, educational testimonials, experience certificates and copy of computerized National Identity Card with a bank receipt of Rs: 500/- (nonrefundable) Application Processing Fee (Account No. 1450-8, National Bank of Pakistan, Hayatabad Township Br: (1759) Peshawar) in favour of Khyber Medical University, should reach the office of undersigned on or before 15-09-2009.Application can be downloaded from HERE
2. Class-IV are exempted from application processing fee.
3. In service candidates should apply through proper channel. They must submit NOC from their concerned Department / Institutions along with the application.
4. Three set of publications along with a bank receipt (same bank and account No. as mentioned above) of Rs: 3500/- for Post of Professor, as Research Publications Evaluation Fee is to be submitted along with application.
5. Age relaxation of 10 years shall be admissible for the employees of Govt: Semi Govt: or autonomous bodies on the basis of actual service rendered in the respective bodies.
6. Selection shall be made in the manner prescribed by the University. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
7. No TA/DA is admissible.
8. Separate application for each post / institute and for BPS and TTS (Tenure Track System) is to be submitted.
9. Incomplete application(s) / received after due date, shall not be entertained.
10. Both genders can apply except for Class-IV.

Note: Errors are liable to rectification by the University. The competent authority reserves the right to increase/ decrease/ cancel the number/ post(s).

(DR. JALIL-UR-RAHMAN)
REGISTRAR

Date Sheets for MBBS 1st Professional(Part I & Part II) Annual Examination 2009

Date Sheets for MBBS 1st Professional(Part I & Part II) Annual Examination 2009

Dated:8/27/09

DATE SHEET FOR MBBS 1ST PROFESSIONAL PART-I
ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2009

THEORY

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

DATE	DAY	SUBJECT
20.10.2009	Tuesday	Anatomy
23.10.2009	Friday	Physiology
26.10.2009	Monday	Biochemistry

Examination Centres: KMC, AMC, SMC, GMC, KGMC, JMC.

DATE SHEET FOR MBBS 1ST PROFESSIONAL PART-II
ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2009

THEORY

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

DATE	DAY	SUBJECT
21.10.2009	Wednesday	Anatomy
24.10.2009	Saturday	Physiology
27.10.2009	Tuesday	Biochemistry
30.10.2009	Friday	Islamiat & Pak Study

Examination Centres: KMC, AMC, SMC, GMC, KGMC, JMC.

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS
KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
PESHAWAR.

Result of Final Professional (MBBS) Annual Examination 2008

Result of Final Professional Annual Examination 2008 has been announced...This is worth mentioning that under the new leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Hafizullah who is also acting Controller of Examinations , for the first time in the history of Medical Examination in NWFP , the result of MBBS Final Professional Examination has been announced within a record 11 days time since the completion of the said examination.Congratulations to the New Doctors and KMU wishes them Good Luck in their future endeavors.
the link is here.
http://kmu.edu.pk/content.php?link=mbbsfinalprofannual_2009_search

MBBS Result is ready!!!!

MBBS Final Prof 2008 Result will be announced today!

Deans/Associate Deans Notification

Just follow the link below.

http://kmu.edu.pk/downloads/deans_notification.pdf

Public Notice: Phd Foreign Scholarships

Reference is made to advertisement published on 28-06-2009 in National dailies regarding PhD Foreign Scholarships, It is to inform all the concerns that:

• Interview for the Selection of the PhD candidates scheduled from 10-08-2009 to 13-08-2009 has been cancelled due to technical reasons.
• 1st Division in the last degree and clearing of test under NTS with minimum 50% marks is a pre requisite as per HEC requirement.
• Test under HEC through NTS will be arranged shortly.

Two day Workshop on Clinical Research Methods” at Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar.

Prof.Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah Vice Chancellor Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar has said that the purpose of organizing a series of workshops on “Clinical Research Methods” is to enhance the understanding and to increase the interest in research of junior faculty members and postgraduate medical students. He was speaking as chief guest at the concluding session of the two day workshop on “Clinical Research Methods” here at Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar.

He said that this training is a part of KMU’s comprehensive strategy for institutionalizing health research within the medical academic institutions of the Province. The PGMI NWFP is a major partner in this venture and these workshops are being arranged in collaboration with PGMI.

Prof.Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah said that the important components of the strategy include infrastructure development and establishment of clinical epidemiology units in the major teaching hospitals, establishment of governance and coordination structure for oversight and monitoring of progress, setting of research priorities and development of clinical research agenda for each medical institution and development and implementation of comprehensive training programme. Director Research and Development KMU Dr.Tasleem Akhtar also spoken at the occasion. In the end chief guest distributed certificates among the participants.

A second workshop of the series of workshops on Clinical Research Methods in the major public sector medical institutions of Peshawar organized by Khyber Medical University (KMU)’s Department of Research and Development has been concluded here at Khyber Medical College (KMC) Peshawar; Vice Chancellor KMU Peshawar Prof Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah was the chief guest on the occasion.

While addressing the concluding session Prof Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah said that the continuation of such kind of learning and capacity building initiatives in the field of Medical Research are highly appreciable. He said that KMU has planned a vision 2020 for establishment of some state of the art institutions in various subspecialties of health, where not only treatment will be provided but more emphases will be on research and training. We aim to divert a major chunk of our resources for research, he added.

Prof Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah said that KMU was trying to change the curriculum gradually according to the needs and requirements of the new era at graduate level through mutual consultation with the academicians of public sector medical and Dental colleges of the province. He said we are focusing on quality evaluation process and for that purpose we established centralized marking system at KMU, which shall ensure transparency and enable us to declare results in faster way.

Earlier Director Reasearch and Development KMU Dr. Tasleem Akhtar said that the workshops aim to orientate participants to the terms and concepts of science and research, the research process and methods, application of statistical methods, and evidence-based medicine- introducing the concepts of met analysis and systematic review.

A high level meeting of Principals of private sector medical colleges of the province held at KMU

Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar will facilitate all the private sector medical colleges of the province in adaptation of modern techniques of learning, curricula development and re-search related activities at undergraduate level. It was decided in a high level meeting of Principals of private sector medical colleges of the province held here at Peshawar under the chairman ship of Vice Chancellor KMU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah.

VC KMU Prof .Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah apprised the principals of the private sector medical colleges about the decision taken so for by KMU related to research and development change of traditional mode of instruction to PBL and implementation of SEQ’s and MCQ’s type of evaluation system.

He threw light on the week long journey of search and research of the principals of Public Sector Medical Colleges of the province to Aga Khan University Karachi, Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Zia-ud-Din Medical University Karachi, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Quaid Azam University Islamabad and Shifa International Medical College Islamabad.

VC KMU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah offered all possible support to the private medical colleges in transformation of curricula, Research related activities and adaptation of Problem Based Learning. He said that KMU is open for both private and public sectors and will always welcome whole heartedly both the sectors for the betterment and quality enhancement of medical education.

VC KMU told the participants that to take the private sector on board KMU has decided to give representation to the private sector medical colleges in all the statutory bodies’ i.e Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council of KMU

A two day Workshop on Problem Based Learning at CPSP Centre ,Hayatabad Peshawar concludes

A two day workshop on the Need and Path to Change Undergraduate Medical Curriculum and Mode of Instructions to problem Based Learning (PBL) organized by Khyber Medical University Peshawar has been concluded here at CPSP Centre Hayatabad Peshawar. Vice Chancellor KMU was the chief guest on the occasion. The workshop aimed to discuss and sensitize the participants on adaptation of PBL system at undergraduate level at Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of the province. Four each participants from all the Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges including a Private Colleges of the province participated in the workshop.

VC KMU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah while delivering his speech as chief guest at the concluding session said that KMU has proud to initiate this type of discussion on PBL. He said that change in the curriculum and mode of instruction at undergraduate level in the field of Medical Education was the need of the hour, together efforts in this regard will bring the fruit at par Inshallah. He appreciated the active participatory role of the senior faculty members of the Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of the province and hoped that they will be continue their support and co-operation in adaptation of PBL.

VC KMU assured the participant that KMU would like to continue its support and facilitation in terms of training, infrastructure and human resources development to fulfill the requirements of the affiliated medical and dental colleges of the province.

Change in curriculum and evaluation system will be adopted through mutual discussion and consultation, he added. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah said that medical education facing a lot of problems therefore KMU has decided to bridge the gapes through involving all the Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of the province.

A Committee comprises of two faculty members from each Medical College of the province was also framed to review and analyze the over all curriculum and evaluation system at undergraduate level. In the end VC KMU thanked the participants and especially the facilitators Prof.Dr. Syed Shoaib Hussain Shah , Prof. Mobeen Iqbal from Shifa International Islamabad and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees from Rawalpindi Medical College Rawalpindi.

MBBS/BDS Admissions?

Admissions are to start in MBBS/BDS in Medical Colleges so any comments about Admission process or suggestions?
for further information use the link below

http://www.kmc.edu.pk/entry.jpg

Suggestions to improve the Medical field in Pakistan!

This blog is for all Doctors to give suggestions to improve the level of Medical Field in this region so please give your suggestions here.

News about Khyber Medical University!

follow the link below to read news about kmu.

http://kmu.edu.pk/content.php?link=news

Second Prof Supplementary Result Announced!!

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS)
SECOND PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION 2008
EXAMINATION HELD IN APRIL 2009 - MAY 2009
RESULT DECLARED ON JULY 16, 2009

just click here to check it.

http://kmu.edu.pk/downloads/Gazette_2nd_Prof_MBBS_Supp_08.pdf

KMU will Continue its support to IDP’s, VC KMU

Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar in collaboration with Social Welfare Society (SWS) Khyber Medical College Peshawar, Association of Physicians of Pakistan of North America (APPNA) and KMC Association of Alumni of North America (KMC AANA) will contribute more generously in the relief Activities of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) of Swat and Malakand Division
It was stated by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah VC KMU during his visit to the relief camp of IDP’s established by SWS KMC in collaboration with KMU, APPNA and AANA at Salim Sugar mills Charsadda, District Coordination Officer (DCO) Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah, Vice Principal KMC Peshawar, Prof. Dr. Ijaz Khattak and Prof. Dr. Fida Marwat were also Present at the occasion.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah while talking to the IDP’s and workers of SWS KMC has said that IDP’s are our brethrens and sisters in Islam and providing them help in shape of food items, non food items and medicines was our national and moral responsibility. He assured that KMU will continue its assistance and cooperation in terms of logistic support and providing various items to the IDP’s till return to their homes.
Prof. Dr Muhammad Hafizullah lauded the brilliant role of SWS KMC, APPNA and KMC AANA for supporting of IDP’s for the last one month. He said that KMU was playing very pivotal role in relief activities and it will continue its efforts for coordinating the relief activities during providing relief and help to the IDP’.
He assured the participants that the required items would be provided on priority basis according to the need of the IDP’s and for more assistance he will tackle the issue with the APPNA and AANA authorities during his forth coming visit of USA

PhD Foreign Scholarships

Applications under Higher Education Commission Funded project are invited from candidates possessing medical or health professional qualifications after 16 years of education, duly recognized by relevant statutory regulatory bodies of the country i.e. Pakistan Medical & Dental Council / Pakistan Nursing Council and Higher Education Commission in the following disciplines for the grant of scholarships for pursuing higher studies leading to the award of PhD degree in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities:-

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health, Vision Sciences and Medical Education

After completion of their respective PhD degrees, the selectees shall be required to serve on the faculty of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar for at least Five (05) years.
Eligibility Criteria

1. Pakistani / AJK nationals only
2. Maximum two 2nd Divisions throughout the academic career
3. No 3rd division (less than 50% marks) or D-Grade in academic career.
4. Maximum age on the closing date of submission of application:-
   1. 40-years for full time faculty members of public sector Universities / Colleges and R&D Organization.
   2. 35-years for all others.
5. Should have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF).
6. Candidates who are availing any other HEC Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
7. The selected applicant will have to secure admission into PhD program or mater’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise universities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website (www.hec.edu.pk/ossphase2batch4).

Selection Criteria:
The selection of the candidates for PhD will be through open national competition by merit established through HEC AEF (Academic Evaluation Formula) for faculty members and other candidates. The applicants fulfilling the criteria will be required to appear before a selection committee of Khyber Medical University. Job will be offered to the successful candidates by the University.
Application Procedure:

1. Application form may be downloaded from http://kmu.edu.pk/downloads/phd_application.pdf
2. Last date for submission of the application is 11th July, 2009.

Two days workshop on Development of MCQs and SEQs

A two days workshop on development of MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and SEQs (Short Essay Questions) was held here in the Committee room of KMU. Attendants of the workshop gained valuable ideas and knowledge regarding scoring strategies for short essay questions, enlisting various types of assessment tools for cognitive domain, differentiating between one best and one correct MCQ and writing extended matching questions. Workshop was attended by the following

Workshop Facilitator:
Dr. Sahibzada Mehmood Noor, Associate Professor, PGMI, LRH, Peshawar
Participants:
Prof. Dr. Abdul Wahid , Vice Principal, Dental Section, AMC, Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. Taufiq Ahmad Mufti, Head of Biochemistry Dept, KGMC, Peshawar
Prof. Dr. Jamil Ur Rahman, Head of Biochemistry Dept, KMC, Peshawar
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hussain Khan, Head of Biochemistry Dept, AMC, Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayub,Head of Physiology Dept, AMC, Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. Umar Daraz, Head of Anatomy Dept, AMC, Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. Fida Muhammad Marwat, Head of Anatomy Dept, KMC, Peshawar
Dr. Ghulam Jillani Khan, Associate Professor, Physiology Department, KMC, Peshawar
Dr. Taj Muhammad Khan, Associate Professor, Physiology Department, SMC, Swat
Dr. Rashid Mahmood, Associate Professor, Physiology Dept, KGMC, Peshawar
Dr. Mohammad Saleem, Asstt Prof, Science of Dental Materials, KCD, Peshawar
Dr. S. M. Naeem, Asstt Prof, Biochemistry Department, SMC, Swat
Prof. Dr. Taj Ali Khattak,Head of Anatomy Dept, KGMC, Peshawar

Little about KMU

Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar is the first Public Sector Medical University in North West Frontier Province, established through an Act of law on 13th Jan, 2007 with jurisdiction on the entire province including Federally Administered Tribal Areas, on all institutions of health sciences, including Medical/Dental colleges recognized by PMDC as constituent institutions.

The KMU mission is “Service to humanity” by striving for excellence in medical education and research, providing medical students with state of the art knowledge, skills and attitude to deliver the highest standards of health care for the people”

Khyber Medical University Peshawar!

This blog is for all the graduates of Khbyer , Ayub, Saidu, Gomal Medical Colleges.
We welcome all of you to share your views about the newly born university.