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NUST School of Health Sciences (NSHS) Medical College
TypeConstituent school
Established2023
PrincipalProfessor Dr Rizwan Ashraf
UndergraduatesMBBS,
Location,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsPakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) , World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS),
Website[1]

NUST SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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The NUST School of Health Sciences, commonly known by its acronym NSHS, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is a constituent medical school of National University of Science and Technology (NUST), offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medicine and Allied health disciplines.  It was founded in 2023 and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

ABOUT

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NSHS emphasizes on the professional, personal, and intellectual development of its undergraduate medical students to ensure that they become contributory members and leaders in healthcare community. The medical school aims to follow evidence–based best practices and international standards in curriculum and assessment methods. With Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital as teaching hospital, medical students develop requisite and relevant clinical competencies, and also benefit from mentorship from renowned clinicians. NSHS houses well equipped labs, museums and a state of the art skills lab. This provides students with a conducive learning environment and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research.

VISION

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To be a leader in graduating doctors who will make a difference in our communities by expanding educational excellence and scientific innovation while enhancing health care through strong ethical and evidence-based practice.

MISSION

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To produce physicians for the twenty-first century who uphold the standards of science; are compassionate, research oriented, knowledgeable, skilled, life-long learners and devoted to both their profession and society.

WHY CHOOSE NSHS?

Hallmarks of the MBBS program at NSHS

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  • Outcome based Integrated modular curriculum
  • Early Clinical Exposure
  • Structured Online Assessment System
  • Innovative learning Environment
  • Innovative teaching strategies: Gamification, Team based learning, Problem based learning, and Case based learning.
  • State of art Skill Lab for Simulation based teaching
  • State of the art NUST research labs
  • Safe and Secure Campus
  • State of the art Hostel facility
  • State of the art recreational facilities: All weather swimming pool, Gym, Indoor games, bowling, Saddle club etc.

DEPARTMENTS

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  1. Faculty of Basic Sciences
  2. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
  3. Faculty of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

COLLABORATIONS AND LINKAGES

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NSHS has developed partnerships with a number of international and national organizations to foster academic and research cooperation and capacity building. These include:

  1. College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
  2. Avicenna Center of Excellence, Iran
  3. National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
  4.  Pakistan Ordinance Factory Hospital, Pakistan
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https://nshs.nust.edu.pk/