Quaid-e-Azam Medical College

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Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
قائد اعظم طبی کالج
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Logo.png
MottoSuccess through perseverance
TypePublic
Established1971 (1971)
PrincipalProf. Dr. Shafqat Ali Tabassum
Students1600
Location
Bahawalpur
,
Punjab
,
Pakistan

29°23′19″N 71°40′38″E / 29.38861°N 71.67722°E / 29.38861; 71.67722Coordinates: 29°23′19″N 71°40′38″E / 29.38861°N 71.67722°E / 29.38861; 71.67722
ColoursBlack & white
AffiliationsPMDC
Websitewww.qamc.edu.pk

Quaid e Azam Medical College (Urdu: قائد اعظم طبی کالج‎, or QAMC) is a medical college in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.[1] Quaid e Azam Medical College was founded on 2 December 1971 when its foundation stone was laid by the then Governor of Punjab, Lt Gen Attique-ur-Rehman (retd).[2] The college is affiliated for clinical training to Bahawal Victoria Hospital & Civil Hospital Bahawalpur as well.[3] The founding Principal was Prof Dr Nawab Muhammad Khan.[4] Prof. Dr. Shafqat Ali Tabassum is the current principal of the college.

Architecture[]

Designed by Abdur Rahman Hye, it was the first endogenously designed Medical Campus by a Pakistani Architect and has the characteristics typical in A. R. Hye's style of architecture.

The design of the building incorporates natural climate control features, such as cross-ventilation, strategic placement of windows, and overhangs and courtyards to create shade. Additionally, the roof vaults, besides providing insulation, also allow the flow of air through the vault roof, bringing down ceiling temperatures. Hollow walls also provide insulation. This provides a natural protection against the hot and dry climate of Bahawalpur.

Recognition and affiliations[]

The college is recognized by the following organizations.

Others affiliations include International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research[8] and SEPLAA Foundation.[9]

Societies and Clubs[]

  • Quaidians Dramatics Club And Movie Society(QDCAMS)
  • Quaidians Arts and Photographic Society (QAPS)[10]
  • Iqra Medical Society [11][12][13]
  • Quaidians Athletics and Sports Club(QASC[14]
  • Helping Hands Society-HHS[15]
  • Quaidians Literary Society (QLS)

Notable Alumni[]

Lt. Gen. Asif Mumtaz Sukhera was the Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army[16] and the Director General Medical Services (Inter Services) from 18 July 2016 to 26 September 2017.He graduated from QAMC in 1986.

Gallery[]

  • A. R. Hye Architect of Quaid e Azam Medical College

  • Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Landscaping

  • Side View

  • Quaid-e-Azam Medical College designed by A. R. Hye

  • Courtyard

References[]

  1. ^ "Pakistan Medical & Dental Council > About Us > Recognized Medical/Dental Colleges". www.pmdc.org.pk. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  2. ^ "QAMC - Quaid e Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur". Dr. Najeeb Lectures. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Civil Hospital – Quaid-e-Azam Medical College". Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Quaid-i-Azam Medical College's 5th convocation held". The Nation. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  5. ^ PMDC Recognition Status Archived 19 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ University of Health Sciences Affiliation Archived 2011-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ ":::College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan". www.cpsp.edu.pk. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  8. ^ Collaboration with INCTR
  9. ^ SEPLAA Foundation Affiliation Archived 2010-12-25 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ https://www.facebook.com/QAPS.Official/
  11. ^ "Iqra Medical Society - IMS".
  12. ^ https://iqramedicalsociety.wordpress.com/
  13. ^ https://swd.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/Bhawalpur.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwifopn0hOHpAhUOiFwKHao_CIkQFjACegQIAxAC&usg=AOvVaw0kFd87vL8ZZBh-U_B5uL47
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/QuaidiansAthleticsandSportsClub/
  15. ^ https://www.facebook.com/WeAreHopee/
  16. ^ "Maj Gen Asif Mumtaz Sukhera promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General". News One. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2019.

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