Multan Medical and Dental College

Introduction
Concept and Objective
Multan has the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, rivaling, Athens, Mesopotamia and other cradles of civilization. Some historians are also certain that it was at Multan (called Mai-us-than at that time) that Alexander suffered the wounds that forced him to turn back, thus modifying history forever. The birthplace of Baba Farid Shakarganj and Ahmad Shah Abdali, Multan has also been the religious capital of this area for several centuries, attracting saints like Baha-ud-Din Zakariya and Pir Shams Sabzwari. On more worldly level, Multan has been always on the cross roads of history, Multan has been prominent in the empires of Muhammad Bin Qasim, Mahmood Ghaznavi, Subuktagin Aibak and many more. It has been called the meadows of gold by Al-Masudi and the house of gold by Muhammad Bin Qasim.

Why a medical college? Why in Multan? These are questions that might be asked.

No doubt, in addition to its historical heritage, Multan today occupies the geographic centre of Pakistan, easily accessible by air, land and rail. Despite its historical and cultural importance, Multan unfortunately suffered from neglect during the last half century or so. Although Nishtar Medical College was the first institution of higher learning after independence in the area, further investment in human resource development was very slow and much has than the city and south Punjab to suffer.

Multan Medical and Dental College has been developed as a state of the art medical institution imparting accredited and approved medical education and research. Ibne-Seina Hospital and Research Institute which will be a research oriented teaching hospital will fulfill the requirement of training and research of medical students. The curriculum of Multan Medical and Dental College will be quite in line with the PM&DC regulations and international health standards in, producing community and research oriented doctors who will be competent to deal with the common health problems of the people in a scientifically sound and cost effective manner, using the appropriate technology and holistic approach. Its graduates will be able to assume leadership in a health care team and will communicate effectively as a good clinician in accordance with the code of medical ethics.

University Affiliation
Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan has been affiliated with the University of Health Sciences Lahore. This College has been recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.

Mosque
For the students a mosque provided by Multan Medical College. It can accommodate about 100 persons at a time. A complete Muslim building architecture touch in the building

Library
A well stocked library with essential text and reference books along with reference journals (reference magazines) has been established. Different speciality books are placed subject-wise. An e-library will also be established soon. The Library has been organized in a way that it will not only meet the requirements of students and teachers but also will facilitate the research work.

Library Rules & Regulations

• The following policy for lending books was approved unanimously.
• Journals / Serials will not be issued to anyone.
• Professor and associate professor can have a maximum of five text and related text books at any time and for a period of two weeks. Only one reference book will be issued for one week
• A maximum of three text and related text books can be issued at any time for two weeks to assistant professor, demonstrators and students. Assistant professor can have one reference book for a period of one week.
• Demonstrators and students are not entitled to borrow reference books for use outside the library.
• Borrowed book will be reissued only once.
• Any repairable damage to the issued book/s will be got done at the expense of the borrower. For irreparable loss, replacement of book will be required.
• Library membership is compulsory for all admitted student.
• Medical staff of the affiliated hospitals are welcome to avail the borrowing facility after becoming members of the library.

Transport Facilities
The college is easily accessible by the public transport service, however college provides air conditioned transport for the hostel students from the hostel to the college campus and back. Transport facility to boarders for the weekly market trips will be available.