MBBS curriculum to be changed, clinical hours to be expanded

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has started changing the MBBS curriculum for third—and fourth-year students, aiming to introduce a more modular and practical approach to medical education.

In a special meeting chaired by UHS Vice Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore, leading medical education experts discussed plans to implement the changes. The university had previously adopted a modular system for first and second-year MBBS students, and now plans to extend the approach to the later years of the program.

“We are transitioning to a modular curriculum for the third and fourth years as well, ensuring that students get more integrated learning,” said Prof Rathore.

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One aspect of the revised curriculum will be increased hours of clinical training from the third year. According to Prof Rathore, students’ clinical hours will be expanded starting from the third year, with a minimum of 12 to 14 hours of clinical exposure each week.

“The MCQs system remains effective for evaluations, making it easier for students to pass exams, but clinical skills and practical experience are now our top priorities,” Prof Rathore added.

The updated MBBS curriculum will also include family health courses and community medicine, placing a greater emphasis on primary healthcare, he added.