UHS unveils revised MBBS curriculum

LAHORE:The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched Version 3.0 of its MBBS modular curriculum, emphasising clinical training, community-oriented education, and technological integration in third year. Based on extensive feedback from faculty and students, the first- and second-year course contents and assessment schemes have been revised, including updates in pathology and pharmacology to enhance early medical learning.

Speaking at the launch, UHS Vice Chancellor Prof Ahsan Waheed Rathore said the new curriculum bridges the gap between theory and practice, ensuring graduates are competent, skilled, and ethically responsible. He urged the affiliated colleges to collaborate with community representatives to align medical training with local healthcare needs. A major shift is the strengthened focus on clinical training in later years, including Family Medicine in the third year for early exposure to primary healthcare. Psychomotor skills training has also been expanded to enhance hands-on learning.

Other updates include bio-risk management for enhanced biosafety awareness and Clinical Entrepreneurship within the Community Medicine module, fostering an enterprising mindset among graduates. The assessment system has also been revamped in line with PM&DC guidelines, introducing structured internal assessments, including class quizzes, attendance-based rewards, and End-of-Rotation (EOR) assessments.

Provisional merit list for private medical colleges released

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has released the provisional merit list for admissions to private medical colleges in Punjab. A total of 8,104 applicants have been included in the list, which is now available on the UHS website. The merit list has been prepared separately for the open merit and overseas categories. Based on this list, candidates will be allocated seats in medical colleges under the centralised admission process, which covers 32 private medical institutions in the province.

According to official estimates, the minimum merit for MBBS admissions in the first selection list is expected to be around 80.3%. The first selection list, determining college allocations, will be published today (February 5). Candidates who secure admission will be given a maximum of three days to deposit their college fees and complete the joining process.

To facilitate the admission process, dedicated teams have been formed in all private medical colleges. Additionally, senior faculty members have been appointed as focal persons on the instructions of the UHS Vice Chancellor to assist with admissions. As per the UHS spokesperson, a second selection list will be released on February 10 to ensure the remaining seats are filled efficiently.

UHS set to conduct test for nursing admission

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) is set to conduct Nursing College Admission Test (NCAT) by UHS for admission to four-year BS Nursing programme in its affiliated public and private institutions, with effect from session 2025-2026.

The syndicate, in exercise of its powers under section 27.(1) of UHS Ordinance 2002, has approved the proposal at 82nd meeting held on November 28, 2024. The UHS has been conducting Entry Test for admission to 2-year Post R.N. BSc Nursing programme in public sector nursing institutions of the province since 2020-2021.