UHS approves 5pc seats for PMF diploma holders

LAHORE:The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the allocation of up to five percent of seats in 4-year BS programmes offered on-campus as well as in affiliated institutions for dispensers and health technicians with diplomas in allied health from Punjab Medical Faculty (PMF).

The decision was reached during the 29th meeting of the UHS Board of Studies in Allied Health Sciences, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Ahsan Waheed Rathore. Alongside these reserved seats, diploma holders will have the opportunity to apply for open merit seats. The proposal to reserve seats for diploma holders originated from the Secretary, Punjab Medical Faculty, who requested the allocation of seats in BS programmes for individuals with diplomas in eight different disciplines. It is worth noting that diploma holders from Punjab Medical Faculty receive equivalence to their diploma in FSc Medical Technology from the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC). The board has decided to admit candidates into BS programmes based on their relevant diploma qualifications. This decision allows dispensers to pursue BS in Emergency and Intensive Care, medical lab technicians in BS Medical Laboratory Technology, operation theatre technicians in BS Operation Theatre Technology, physiotherapy technicians in Doctor of Physical Therapy, and cardiac technicians in BS Cardiac Perfusion. The UHS VC expressed confidence that this decision would provide skilled technicians with an opportunity to enhance their qualifications. Additionally, approval was granted for the academic calendar of BS allied health programmes for the year 2024.