A journey of innovation: 40 years of pioneering medical education at the Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan
Document Type
Article
Department
Medical College Pakistan; Internal Medicine; Surgery; Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Abstract
This article presents an overview of Aga Khan University's (AKU) pioneering medical education initiatives over the past 40 years, exploring its impact on healthcare in the region and its commitment to advancing medical education and research in the developing world. Established in 1983 as the first private university in Pakistan, AKU has evolved into a global institution with a focus on improving healthcare standards and addressing healthcare needs in the developing world. The article also discusses the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs at AKU Medical College, Pakistan, highlighting their unique features and pioneering approaches to medical education. The institution's journey highlights its ability to adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape while maintaining a focus on quality and excellence, offering a model for other institutions striving to meet healthcare needs in low- and middle-income countries.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Postgraduate Medical Journal
DOI
10.1093/postmj/qgad139
Recommended Citation
Vaqar, M.,
Tariq, M.,
Khan, M.,
Khan, S.,
Riaz, Q.,
Mahmood, S.,
Ali, N.,
Haider, A. H.
(2024). A journey of innovation: 40 years of pioneering medical education at the Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 100(1183), 350-357.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_mc/427