The college prepares students for the five year course leading to the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) degree, which is equivalent to the basic M.D. degree of the U.S.A., Europe and the Middle East and the BDS (Bachelor Of Dental Surgery) degree
Both MBBS and BDS degree of Frontier Medical College are recognized by PMDC (Pakistan Medical & Dental Council) and, GMC (General Medical Council) of UK. College and its degree is also recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC). It is also recognized by ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical graduates) of USA. Graduates of FMC after registration with PMDC are working in various teaching and other hospitals at home and abroad. It is on basis of this degree that many of them have also passed the USMLE, PLAB and FCPS examination
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1. Institutional Objectives |
The objectives of teaching and training at Frontier Medical College are to produce a comprehensive doctor according to PMDC regulations with the following characteristics:
- Possesses knowledge and skills to undertake preventive and curative care at primary care level and obtain specialist help where necessary.
- Is aware of global disease patterns and be able to function within the country as well as in a global setting.
- Is capable of continuing self-education leading to post-graduation.
- Possesses leadership qualities and communication skills in order to function as a leader of the health team.
- Is aware of local customs and socio-cultural constraints, and how they influence health in the community.
- Has understanding of scientific basis of medicine.
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2. Methodology of teaching |
- Integrated system of teaching of the basic and clinical medical sciences.
- Small groups teaching instead of large classes. Small number of students can do and observe dissection and perform practicals better as there is closer interaction between them and their teachers.
- Use of computer laboratory to facilitate the learning process. Internet facility is available to the students and staff to learn about the latest advances in Medicine and medical teaching and to seek information from all over the world through World Wide Web
- PBL (Problem Based Learning) commencing in the first year of the course.
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3. Learning Tours in the Community |
These are essential for developing confidence in students and awareness about the Community and its related health problem for every future doctor. Medical camps are held regularly. Students visit a specified rural area within about 50 km radius. They collect information and provide guidance and advice to the community, also imparting Health Education to mothers about sanitation, clean boiled water, importance of immunization, nutrition and the First Aid to deal with emergencies like accidents, heart attacks, diarrhea and acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children. Curative services are also provided to patients visiting these camps.
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4. Guest Lectures |
A system of regular lectures by prominent guest speakers about once a week are arranged. The guest speakers are prominent medical personalities, scientists, leading literary persons and senior civil and military officers. This gives exposure to students to hear and also to communicate with such outstanding national and international person.
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5. Research by Students |
Students are encouraged to undertake research activities from the very first year. Students are given projects mainly of epidemiological nature visiting the community and the local schools for collection of data. Some students are attached to clinical laboratories, to various hospital departments collecting information about social conditions, behavior and attitude of patients. This helps to bring out specific creative abilities of the students and in this way their talent is enhanced through vigorous coaching and research.
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6. Clinico-Pathological Conferences and Seminars |
In order to ensure the quality and better standard of medical education, weekly clinico- pathological conferences are held for fourth and final year students. Interesting cases are presented by students themselves in presence of their teachers. It is a valuable method of integrating clinical and basic subject. It also proves a platform to the students to discuss topics of practical importance with their teachers.
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7. counsellor Groups |
In order to gain first hand information about curricular and co-curricular activities including social and financial problems of the students community as a whole or of an individual student, the college has organized tutorial groups.
All students of the college are divided in 25 groups. Each group of about 20 students has at least 4 students from each class. These groups are allocated to senior teachers of the college.
A specific time is allocated to these groups in the regular time-table.
The teachers concerned take the responsibility for properly looking after of the students of their respective groups. They are also responsible to see that the students attend their classes regularly, pass their internal assessment exams and to sort out any problem that they may face in the college or in the college hostels or in general life.
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Course of Study MBBS & BDS |
Distribution of hours and their spacing will be as in the table below: |
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| Classes |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
5th Year |
Total Hours |
Behavioral Sciences |
25 hrs |
25 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
50 hrs. |
Islamic and Pak. Studies |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
50 hrs |
Anatomy |
350 hrs |
250 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
600 hrs |
Physiology |
350 hrs |
250 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
600 hrs |
Biochemistry |
100 hrs |
100 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
200 hrs |
Pharmacology |
- |
- |
300 hrs |
- |
- |
300 hrs |
Pathology |
- |
30 hrs |
140 hrs |
130 hrs |
- |
300 hrs |
Forensic Medicine |
- |
- |
60 hrs |
- |
- |
60 hrs |
Community Medicine |
25 hrs |
25 hrs |
75 hrs |
75 hrs |
- |
200 hrs |
Medicine including psychiatry, pulmonology & Dermatology |
30 hrs |
60 hrs |
100 hrs |
200 hrs |
350 hrs |
740 hrs |
Paediatrics |
5 hrs |
10 hrs |
15 hrs |
100 hrs |
100 hrs |
230 hrs |
Surgery including Paed. Surgery, Dentistry Orthopaedic and Anesthesia |
30 hrs |
60 hrs |
100 hrs |
200 hrs |
350 hrs |
740 hrs |
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
10 hrs |
20 hrs |
40 hrs |
100 hrs |
150 hrs |
320 hrs |
Ophthalmology |
5 hrs |
10 hrs |
15 hrs |
50 hrs |
50 hrs |
130 hrs |
Otorhinolaryngology |
5 hrs |
10 hrs |
15 hrs |
50 hrs |
50 hrs |
130 hrs |
Radiology |
5 hrs |
10 hrs |
- |
15 hrs |
- |
30 hrs |
Nuclear Medicine |
- |
10 hrs |
- |
10 hrs |
- |
20 hrs |
General practice |
- |
- |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
- |
20 hrs |
Clinico pathological Conferences |
- |
- |
30 hrs |
30 hrs |
30 hrs |
90 hrs |
Computer Studies |
25 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
25 hrs |
Total |
975 hrs |
890 hrs |
1,010 hrs |
1,010 hrs |
1,090 hrs |
4,975 hrs |
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| COURSE OF STUDY OF BDS WITH TEACHING HOURS |
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| Classes |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
Total Hours |
Anatomy Histology and Embryology |
400 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
400 hrs. |
Physiology |
250 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
250 hrs |
Biochemistry |
170 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
170 hrs |
Science of Dental Materials |
325 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
325 hrs |
Pak Studies and Islamiat/Ethics |
25 hrs |
- |
- |
- |
25 hrs |
Pharmacology & Dental Materials Medica |
- |
- |
- |
- |
250 hrs |
General Pathology |
- |
250 hrs |
- |
- |
250 hrs |
Oral Biology & Tooth Morphology |
- |
250 hrs |
- |
- |
160 hrs |
Community & Preventive Dentistry |
- |
160 hrs |
- |
- |
240 hrs |
Medicine |
- |
240 hrs |
- |
- |
200 hrs |
Surgery |
- |
- |
200 hrs |
- |
200 hrs |
Oral Pathology |
- |
- |
200 hrs |
- |
200 hrs |
Perodontology & Oral Medicine |
- |
- |
150 hrs |
- |
150 hrs |
Prosthodontics |
- |
- |
175 hrs |
- |
175 hrs |
Operative Dentisty |
- |
- |
150 hrs |
325 hrs |
475 hrs |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
- |
- |
150 hrs |
300 hrs |
400 hrs |
Othodontics |
- |
- |
100 hrs |
325 hrs |
475 hrs |
General practice |
- |
- |
25 hrs |
300 hrs |
325 hrs |
Total |
1120 hrs |
900 hrs |
1125 hrs |
1250hrs |
4470 hrs |
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