Islamabad, Feb 6: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has published the provisional merit list for admissions to private medical colleges in Punjab, with 8,104 candidates listed. The list is divided into two categories: open merit and overseas applicants. This list will guide the allocation of seats at 32 private medical colleges in the province as part of the centralized admission process.
According to estimates, the minimum merit for MBBS admissions in the first selection list is anticipated to be around 80.3%. The first selection list, which will determine college placements, is scheduled for release today. To streamline the admission process, UHS has assigned dedicated teams to assist at all private medical colleges.
Senior faculty members have also been appointed as focal points for admissions to ensure smooth operations, as per UHS Vice-Chancellor’s directives. Furthermore, a second selection list will be released on February 10 to fill any remaining seats.
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In a notable development, UHS has introduced Version 3.0 of its MBBS modular curriculum, which now places greater emphasis on clinical training, community-based education, and the integration of modern technology in the third year of study. The curriculum has undergone revisions based on feedback from faculty and students, particularly in the first and second years. Significant updates have been made in subjects like pathology and pharmacology to improve the early learning experience for medical students.
During the curriculum launch, UHS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that graduates are not only skilled and competent but also ethically grounded. He encouraged collaboration with community representatives to align medical training with local healthcare needs.
Additionally, UHS has launched the ‘ExposITory Spiral’ framework, combining expository writing, IT proficiency, and research. This innovative approach prepares students for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while maintaining high ethical standards. The curriculum also includes bio-risk management to enhance biosafety awareness and Clinical Entrepreneurship in the Community Medicine module to foster an entrepreneurial mindset.
The assessment system has been updated to meet the standards set by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). This includes structured internal assessments such as class quizzes, attendance-based rewards, and End-of-Rotation (EOR) assessments, with flexibility for colleges in designing their EOR-assessment plans within a standardized framework.
Finally, UHS is expanding its “Pyari Beti” initiative to improve adolescent health, especially among schoolgirls in Punjab. The program will equip young girls with practical life skills, including self-defense. The initiative, which will first be piloted in Lahore, Bahawalpur, and Sialkot, will reach out to girls in both affluent and underprivileged areas, with the goal of empowering them to face adolescence confidently. Prof. Rathore emphasized the importance of providing every girl, regardless of background, with the necessary guidance and support.
