Jinnah Medical and Dental College

About The University
Jinnah Medical and Dental College admitted its first batch of MBBS students in 1998 and its first batch of BDS students in 1999. Our first batch of doctors and dentists graduated in June 2003. The College is affiliated with the University of Karachi and recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. Graduates from JMDC are eligible to sit for foreign qualifying examinations such as USMLE (ECFMG) and PLAB. To date, JMDC students have earned over 256 distinctions in MBBS subjects and over 131 distinctions in BDS subjects on the Professional Examinations conducted by the University of Karachi.The following students have also taken positions in the University of Karachi Professional Examinations.

Our Vision
The decision taken by the Trust to establish a new medical college is based on its desire to raise the standards of medical education in Pakistan. Conscious that a high level of professional competence has to be attained by medical students, the Trust has planned a system of instruction in which the emphasis is on interactive, small group tutorials, problem based and community based learning relevant to our particular culture.

As the world is shrinking rapidly, Jinnah Medical & Dental College students are encouraged to keep abreast of the latest developments in the medical sciences. Other vital aspects of education, too often ignored by medical educationists, are also emphasized. These include communication skills, language skills and courses in humanities. As part of the curriculum, students will be trained to use computers as well as to write and speak effectively, giving them the confidence to pursue graduate studies and participate effectively in seminars and conferences at the national and international level.

Admission procedures are stringent because the aim is to ensure that students who graduate from Jinnah Medical & Dental College will be important members of society as care providers in the health services. They will have necessary management skills and the ability to plan for self-improvement. Jinnah Medical and Dental College graduates will be confident medical practitioners, decision makers and care providers. They will be able to attain a high level of advanced learning in any field of specialization, anywhere in the world.

The strategy for fulfilling this Mission is based on student-teacher interaction, community-based instruction, and further support in the form of a good library, audio-visual aids, skills laboratory, computer-assisted learning and an active humanities department.

ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION
Students' knowledge and skills are continuously assessed in practicals, tutorials, Journal Club presentations and Clincico-Pathological Conferences to prepare them for Internal and Professional examinations. There are two scheduled Internal Examinations each year: a Midterm and a Pre Professional Examination. Each exam consists of a theory paper, as well as a practical and oral exam. Professional Examinations are conducted by the University of Karachi.

The University of Karachi conducts Professional Examinations for MBBS and BDS at the end of each academic year. Each theory paper includes multiple choice questions (One Best Choice type) and Short essay questions. Practical examinations and viva voce for each subject are scheduled after the theory papers. Students must score 50% in both theory and Viva/Practical to pass.

According to PMDC Regulations, "Continuous internal assessment consists of appropriate evaluation at the end of each assignment, term, stage or course of the curriculum. Proper records of internal evaluations should be maintained, and the scores obtained in these tests should contribute 30% to the final total score of the candidates." Marks scored by students on Internal Assessment are included in the Practical/Viva Voce marks of the University Professional Examinations.

According to University of Karachi rules, no student with less then 75% attendance may be allowed to sit for Professional Examinations. They must have 75% in lectures, tutorial, practicals and clinical assignments. There will be no extra chances to make up this attendance, so students must attend the regularly scheduled classes. If students are not present in class for any reason (illness, trip abroad, family problems, etc.) they will be marked absent. Students must also attend at least two internal tests, obtaining not less then 25% marks in each test. Since each test consists of a theory paper and viva, students must attend both theory and viva and must obtain a minimum of 25% in each part of the test. Students not meeting these minimum requirements of the University of Karachi will not be allowed to sit for Professional Examinations.

Attendance of clinical assignments for Third, Fourth and Final Years will be calculated at the time of sending exam forms for the Final Professional Examination. There will be no opportunity at that time to make up short attendance in clinics. Short attendance will not be condoned for any reason. After Midterm Examinations, a letter detailing the student's marks and attendance to date is sent to the Parents/Guardians via courier service. Any parent wishing to discuss the progress or attendance of their student may contact the Student Affairs Office to make an appointment at 4935009.