28/04/2026
JSMU Holds First Board of Faculty (Surgical & Allied) Meeting to Strengthen Medical Education and Clinical Training
The inaugural meeting of the Board of Faculty (Surgical & Allied), Jinnah Sindh Medical University, was held on April 27, 2026, at Najmuddin Auditorium (Hall “C”), JPMC, Karachi, under the chairpersonship of Prof. Haleema Yasmin, Dean Surgical & Allied. Faculty members representing various surgical and allied specialties attended the session.
The Board reviewed the undergraduate MBBS curriculum with a focus on aligning teaching practices with the latest PMDC requirements to ensure quality and standardization. Discussions also emphasized increasing clinical teaching hours, particularly bedside learning, to enhance students’ practical exposure in accordance with PMDC guidelines.
A standardized list of essential clinical surgical skills for undergraduate students was finalized and approved, ensuring uniform competency development across affiliated teaching hospitals. Additionally, the minutes of all Board of Studies (BOS) meetings from respective departments were presented and formally approved.
The Board also deliberated on the current status and future direction of MS and MD postgraduate programs, highlighting the need for curriculum updates, improved assessment strategies, integration of research, and standardization of training to meet national and international benchmarks.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, structured clinical training, and continuous faculty development, directing all departments to implement the approved changes in the upcoming academic session. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.