University Portfolio Report (Upr)

UNIVERSITY PORTFOLIO REPORT (UPR)

INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL

Prepared by: Col. (R) Dr. Shahida Nagi Director, QEC 1st July 2019

Contents

SECTION-A……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Baqai Medical University: Introduction……………………………………………………… 4 BMU Vision & Mission ……………………………………………………………………… 6 BMU Constituent Colleges & Institutions …………………………………………………… 9 BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE ……………………………………………………………… 10 BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE ……………………………………………………………….. 11 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES……. ………………………… 11 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION MEDICINE…… 12 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY …………………………………….. 13 BAQAI COLLEGE OF NURSING………………………………………………………….. 14 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ………………………… 14 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF DIABETOLOGY & ENDOCRINOLOGY……………………….. 15 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY………………………………………………….. 15 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCIENCES………………………… 16 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY……………………………………………………. 17 BAQAI COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SCIENCES……………………………………….. 17 BAQAI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY……………………………….. 18 FATIMA HOSPITAL………………………………………………………………………… 19 Programs offered at BMU……………………………………………………………………. 22 SECTION-B University-Wide Data………………………………………………………………………… 26 Board of Governors…………………………………………………………………………… 27 Executive Setup………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Administrative Setup…………………………………………………………………………. 29 Academic Setup……………………………………………………………………………… 30 Table 1. List of Constituent Colleges / Institutes & Faculties……………………… 31 Table 2. List of Undergraduate & Postgraduate programs…………………………. 32 Table 3. Total Number of Full Time Faculty at BMU……………………………… 35 Table 4. Program-wise Active Enrollment of the last 3 years at BMU…………….. 36 Table 5. Program-wise Pass-out Data of the last 3 years at BMU…………………. 37 Table 6. Program-wise Students-Faculty Ration at BMU………………………….. 38 SECTION-C: Performance Evaluation Standards for the HEIs at a Glance………………… 40 Standard 1: Mission Statements and Goals…………………………………………………. 41 Standard 2: Planning & Development………………………………………………………. 45 Standard 3: Organization and Governance………………………………………………….. 51 Standard 4: Integrity………………………………………………………………………… 61 Standard 5: Faculty………………………………………………………………………….. 63 Standard 6: Students…………………………………………………………………………. 74 Standard 7: Institutional Resources………………………………………………………….. 80 Standard 8: Academic Programs and Curricula……………………………………………… 83 Standard 9: Public Disclosure and Transparency……………………………………………. 88 Standard 10: Assessment & Quality Assurance……………………………………………… 90 Standard 11: Students Support Services……………………………………………………… 95

SECTION – A

Introduction

Baqai Medical University

BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY The Formative Years Pakistan’s First Community Based & Community Oriented Medical University

Baqai Medical University was founded as a community based medical university, the first in Pakistan. This policy is now producing good results. The university is based upon the development of community medicine with nineteen (19) allied primary health care centres located within 40-Km from the university. Families are assigned to medical students from the first year to follow their health care and social circumstances to achieve a broader view of the place of health care in the life of a community. Projects are also assigned to students during the clinical years.

BMU and its Constituent Institutes Baqai Medical University was conceived by Professor and Mrs. Dr. Fareeduddin Baqai as a way of providing health facilities to the underprivileged rural population. The first batch of students was admitted in the Medical College in 1988 and the Baqai Dental College was initiated in soon after. Major expansion has resulted in the present situation, where 25 institutes are attached to the university including the most successful “Assisted Reproductive Technique” Clinic in Pakistan. The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has also been declared “A Centre of Excellence”. In the subsequent year, the Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology (BIDE) was also declared “A Centre of Excellence” by the World Diabetes Federation (WDF). Further additions are the MBA program in health sciences, Information Technology Institute, Physical Therapy Institute, which are also the critical need of the country. Another landmark was the establishment of Veterinary Science College which is the first ever in Karachi. This extraordinary broad approach is due to the vision contained in the Baqai Model of which the medical university is an important and integral part.

BAQAI MODEL The BAQAI Model is conceptually and practically at least 20 years in advance of any similar institution in the world with application to many developing countries as well as having lessons for developed countries. The basic model deals with a population of about a million people. Apart from replication and establishment of a unit at Gharo in the Thatta district of Sindh, negotiations have taken place with Governments of Maldives, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Sharjah, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Canada and USA about many aspects of the Baqai Model. The Baqai Model with its broad objectives of health education and (self-help) social upliftment is successful because of its unique features:

This includes education and (self-help) social upliftment by means of small home industries as healthcare cannot be separated from education and social conditions. Consequently, the students attain a broad view of the social implications of health, not simply the technical aspects of medicine. This has become an important priority worldwide, particularly in Pakistan, as our health care workers have to be better than their counterparts in the developing world because of limited facilities and a high disease load.

There is an inner urge in certain human beings to play their part in the developmental activities of the place or city around them. Having made a choice of medical to be their profession and graduating in this field, visionary and sensitive individuals, Prof. Dr. F.U. Baqai and Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai, filled with the passion for human welfare and social service started off with a modest beginning by setting up a hospital complex in private sector at Nazimabad in late 60s.

Soon this hospital complex developed into a 350-bedded general hospital with all modern sophisticated treatment facilities for the middle-income groups. A part of the job was done on charity basis. This proved to be a successful venture and Baqai Hospital Nazimabad became a centre of excellence.

This success gave an impetus to the Baqais to pursue their future ventures in this vital field of education and health. A teaming majority, almost 70% of the population constitutes rural population of Pakistan. The medical needs of this populace was never seriously tackled by the health planners of the country as most of the Government sector health delivery system were located in the urban areas.

With this end in view, the Baqais felt the need to provide health services to the rural area of Karachi. In 1976, they founded the Baqai Medical Complex on the Super Highway and established a Rural Health Centre, which served the needs of the area.

The gashing flow of creativity and new ideas then began to take further concrete shape in the form of an organization.

From this stage onwards, it was only a matter of time and intensity of commitments. In early 80's the basic construction of the building of Medical College was started.

After the completion of the infrastructure, designing of curriculum to conform to the community-oriented medical education and recruitment of highly qualified and most experienced personnel available in the profession, affiliation with the University of Karachi was obtained and the Baqai Medical College was started in 1988 with admission of 50 students for the first batch.

Baqai Medical University

VISION

MISSION

VISION

Our vision is a University Town at Gadap, having been developed around Baqai Medical University like Oxford & Cambridge Universities in England, on the pattern of Utah State University and the Aligarh Muslim University of Indo-Pak subcontinent. This town of Education and Learning will have a good number of Colleges of ARTS and SCIENCES besides Universities. This mega project is being developed on the basis of Self Reliance. The government is supportive of these projects and efforts have been made to bolster academic and research projects in the best possible manner.

The Community having comprehensive Health Care to 100% population based on BAQAI’S Model of Health Care Delivery, Health and Medical Education inclusive of Preventive Health. A child of the town to be able to say “I have a doctor of my own too”.

The women’s status raised economically, educationally, health-wise and Socially through Social Obstetrics. All this being achieved by the Community through community participation at all levels, with complete autonomy at local level having no central bureaucratic control.

Further development in this field has come with the realization that the U.N. Millennium Development Goals are the object of the modern medical professionals. This includes not only technical training in medicine but also education of the general public and above all prevention of disease which is duly more cost effective and beneficial to the whole population rather than management of terminal diseases in individuals such as renal and heart transplantation. Community orientation has evolved into community dependence as without patients there would be no doctors. In this respect Baqai Medical University has been directed towards the Millennium Development goals for twenty years, long before the UN’s realization.

Modern Medicine, despite globalization, is evolving in a society-linked manner. In North America this is expensive, technological and litigation conscious whereas in Europe, it is evolving into another social service and a job rather than a profession. In Pakistan with its double disease load of deprived, largely rural people combined with the diseases of comfort of the developed world. The requirement is for better doctors than elsewhere who can utilize the best of other world cultures and sciences.

The 21st century has added further pressures and needs to medical education. High quality information is doubling every 3 years. The genomic revolution has shown that all diseases have an individual genetic predisposition which is expressed by interaction with the environment, largely nutrition. This has been a great advantage in allowing prevention. Finally, systems biology development has reminded us that the whole patient needs to be treated and that the proliferation of super specialities to deal with increased knowledge requires a very firm base in understanding and treating the whole patient.

Societal changes also dictate its methods into medical teaching and practice. Baqai has responded by founding an institute of Information Technology which interacts with the university at all levels.

In a similar manner, the importance of economy and financial matters in modern life has led to the development of an institute of Business Administration.

MISSION

1. Provide quality education comparable to international standards to its students so that they can acquire the state of the art knowledge of subjects for which they otherwise would have to go abroad to internationally known seats of learning.

2. Provide educational programs in accordance with the actual needs of the society both in Pakistan and in the neighboring world.

3. Develop a wholesome and broad based personality of its students inculcating in them a sense of moral and social responsibility.

To achieve the above objectives: – Admissions to Baqai Medical University are controlled strictly; merit is the only criterion of admission. No quotas, reserve seats or donation seats are allowed for seeking admission to the University. Entrance tests, interviews and scholastic records are important constituents of determining the merit of a student and have been shown to relate to and predict the quality of doctors produced.

– Baqai Medical University ensures a highly qualified faculty keeping in view the international academic standards. The university has a permanent continuing education program through its Centre for Medical Education. University as an incentive also provides subsidies and scholarships for the teaching faculty as an encouragement to go abroad for higher education, professional seminars and conferences. An intensive evaluation program constantly provides a criterion for the faculty to prove its worth. This requires integration of useful upto date processes.

– Baqai Medical University also keeps in view the normative needs of the society. Provision of inter disciplinary courses and practical involvement of faculty and students in community work ensures an overall and altruistic development of the personality of a university graduate. Without community there is no need of doctors.

Baqai Medical University

Constituent Colleges & Institutions

BMU Constituent Colleges & Institutions

BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE Pakistan’s First Community Based & Community Oriented Private Medical College

Baqai Medical College is located nearly 25 km on super highway from zero point in Karachi.

The BMC is first ever private medical college in Pakistan which is internationally recognized to promote medical sciences on community oriented basis with the aim to have a better understanding and experience of community health problems with their solutions.

It is a matter of great pride that scholars from Baqai Medical College, have always achieved outstanding position in the university examinations besides having been acknowledged internationally by different medical institutions of high repute, including John Hopkins School of Medicine USA.

Medical college building consists of two spacious inter-connected buildings having all the basic medical sciences departments with fully equipped laboratories besides lecture halls. For clinical teachings, a 500 bedded Fatima Hospital is situated within the premises of the University.

The departments of basic medical Sciences are situated in (A) and (B) Blocks with A block housing the departments of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry. Anatomy Department comprises learning resources center, lecture Halls, Histology Lab with Histology Museum. In histology Lab the students are provided with the best available tissue slides for study. Physiology and Biochemistry Department are located at the first floor of block A.

In addition Departments of Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine are located on the 2nd floor of block B equipped with the standard equipment and allied facilities. The department of Forensic Medicine has a substantially equipped lab with a number of poisons and other specimen related to the syllabi.

Department of Pathology is located at the 1st floor of B block. This department consists of Histo- pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology labs, well equipped with latest practical equipment besides a pathological museum containing pathological specimens of different human body organs and tissues. State of the art section is also available for microscopic study of tissues followed by group discussions.

The mode of teaching is in accordance with the PM&DC rules and regulations that is the “Modular System”, with a view to facilitating knowledge and awareness at the grass root level.

BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE Pakistan’s First Private Dental College

Baqai Dental College is a nationally and internationally recognized seat of learning. The graduates are not just performing with distinction in Community Oriented Medical Education (COME) sector; they are also engaged in imparting quality education in the country and abroad as well.

The goal of BDC is not just confined to teaching dental diseases and their management; we aim to develop original thinking and devotion for service to ailing humanity within each student. We are proud of the achievements of the students of Baqai Dental College.

Dentistry has changed tremendously in the last decade and we have reached to a new horizon where patients are well aware of the needs and demand of the treatment. We at Baqai Dental College believe in the slogan “treat the patient not the tooth”. It means the old conventional concept of treating a single tooth has been obsolete and the entire management of the patient is required.

Since its inception in 1990, as a pioneer dental college in private sector and the 1st in the cosmopolitan city of Karachi, the students of Baqai Dental College have excelled in all colors of life.

Our motto is to not only develop skills, but to harness the personalities and give Pakistan, as a country, cultured professional human beings.

All the successes the college honors today are made possible because of hard work and perseverance, positive attitude; devotion and passion. We are confident that our mission will give us a bright and prosperous future and the vision to take on a world of possibilities. May Allah guide us in our future endeavors to attain new heights.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Pharmacy is a very important integral part of medical education since time immemorial. In fact Pharmacy is the mother of medical science. It can be described as a medical art which consists in collecting, preparing, preserving and dispensing of medicine and therefore, it is an important component of the overall healthcare delivery system. It plays an important role in a community and caters to health management needs for ensuring safe and effective delivery of the drugs and related products. It is of utmost importance to develop a good training and educational institution in this important field. There is a tremendous demand of trained and qualified Pharmacists in Pakistan as well as in all the Muslim countries and in developed countries as well.

Realizing the importance of Pharmacy in medical education the Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in accordance with the charter of Baqai Medical University in June 1996. This was the first Pharmacy institution in the private sector in Karachi, rather the first in the country. Over the years the Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been developed as a premier institution in pharmacy education. The institute is comprised of four large lecture halls, three of which are air-conditioned and all equipped with multimedia with a seating capacity of over 150 students each, eight reasonably well equipped laboratories, a Techno and an industrial lab., two research labs., an air-conditioned tutorial room, air-conditioned Seminar Library, offices for the faculty members, a committee room, etc., spread over a covered area of more than 32,000 sq. ft. The added advantage in pharmacy education is that a 500 bedded Fatima Hospital is on campus which is essentially required for Pharmacy teaching by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. The research and training of the Faculty of Pharmacy are enhanced further by close links with Faculty of Medicine and Nursing which enables our student to interact directly with patients and understand modern patient care. Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has gained a high reputation in the field of pharmacy and is committed to provide academic and professional support to its graduate and postgraduate students. Various subjects taught in the Five years of Pharm. D. program are as Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has gained a high reputation in the field of pharmacy and is committed to provide academic and professional support to its graduate and postgraduate students.

Postgraduate programs are conducted under the supervision of highly qualified Professors of the Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Faculty members of BIPS are highly qualified. The list of Faculty members indicate that we have 2 D. Sc. and 7 Ph. Ds who are scholars of high repute with diverse backgrounds. Two of the Faculty members are national award recipient ‘Tamgha-i-Imtiaz’. They are experienced teachers, and veteran professionals who integrate their experiences into their courses. They have close links with industry and are engaged in competitive collaborative research across the full spectrum of modern pharmacy. The performance of an Institution and University is judged from its output, i.e, the number of graduates produced and research publications. Details are available in the relevant section.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION MEDICINE (BIPT&RM)

This institute has a strong focus on professional and lifelong learning skills and physiotherapy practice, as well as on relevant scientific disciplines. Completion of the program confers eligibility as a physiotherapist. Program will give the professional skills and knowledge necessary for contemporary practice. The Department of Physiotherapy carries out significant research, and we emphasize the role of research in physiotherapy and the importance of

12 evidence – based practice throughout the program. It is expected that our qualified graduates will gain experience of a wide range of research methods and clinical skills and impart knowledge to our research coordinators and faculty members.

Physiotherapy is the largest allied health profession. Physiotherapists work with patients with a variety of disabilities and injuries. They use physical means to promote health, optimal rehabilitation and where possible, recovery. Physiotherapy is a broad field, making for an exciting and successful career. Physiotherapists practice as autonomous professionals when acting as the first point of contact for clients/patients.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BS - Medical Technology & MS - Medical Technology

There is growing realization that comprehensive health care of the population can only be archived through a combined effort of medical and para-medical personnel with specialized professional training. With the increasing dependence of physicians/ Surgeons on diagnostic tests, the number of diagnostic laboratories in the country is increasing to meet the requirement.

Graduates of Medical Technology deals with the application of clinical and research laboratories. They play cardinal role especially hematology, routine and special biochemistry, body fluids, histopathology, blood banking and molecular biology by performing, analyzing and interpret the results.

To meet the challenge of producing trained medical technologist, Baqai institute of medical technology was established in 1993 and was affiliated with the University of Karachi. Initially a two years B.Sc. Medical Technology course (Clinical Group) was designed to meet the requirement of a good medical technologist with stress on practical training in Clinical Laboratory supported by a good theoretical background of the basic medical science subjects.

In accordance with the act approved by the government of Sindh, Baqai Medical Complex has been transformed in to a full-fledged Baqai Medical University. In the meeting held on May 1st 1996 the Board of Governors approved the establishment of Baqai Institute of Medical Technology. Students admitted for the session 1996-97 constitute the first batch to be enrolled with Baqai Medical University. Two years M.Sc. course in Medical Technology had been initiated for those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Medical Technology.

As per guideline and instructions of Higher Education Commission (HEC) B. Sc program has been discontinued and replaced with BS Medical Laboratory Sciences program. BS and MS Medical Laboratory Sciences, Degree programs were approved by the academic council of the Baqai Medical University in 2017.

This degree course in Medical Laboratory Sciences in Pakistan will open up new vistas of opportunity. The successful candidates are working in national and international highly reputable

13 and prestigious organizations as laboratory personnel, medical laboratory scientist, managers, senior supervisor, clinical scientist in clinical laboratories and academicians as well.

BAQAI COLLEGE OF NURSING

Nursing profession has emerged as a perfect combination of art and sciences in the contemporary world. It has gained an extraordinary importance and stance in the healthcare arena. Nurses appear to be professional, knowledgeable and influential individuals on the globe. The importance of nursing education is significant since they serve as a necessary and valuable element of hospitals and other health care & related institutions.

Baqai College of Nursing plays its responsible and crucial role of preparing proficient and skilled nurses who are ready to face the challenges of modern healthcare with their decision making, critical thinking, effective communication and problem solving skills. Nurses direct their potentials towards health promotion, maintenance and restoration. Nurses’ international code of ethics bound them to the process of patient care guided by the knowledge, attitude, practice and research.

As Baqai always had a vision of giving nursing profession its due recognition by raising its standard, and offering under graduate, graduate and post graduate studies in the field; Baqai College of Nursing (BCoN) was established in the year 1996. It started with 3 year Diploma Nursing exclusively for 10 foreign students. 2 such batches of foreign students each, graduated from BCoN. Simultaneously, when the 2nd batch of Diploma Nursing started, a batch of 23 students for 2 year Post-RN-B.Sc.N was also inducted. From Baqai College of Nursing, 3 batches of students have also graduated as B.Sc.N which is a 4 year degree Program.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Baqai Medical University has contributed to improving health status of the community and strengthening the health systems of Pakistan, which has been commissioned through the Faculty of Health and Management Sciences. This is a unique and the first and foremost faculty in Pakistan, which has taken up the mandate of training the leaders in health management / Pharmaceutical Marketing. The institute is located in the center of the city at Nazimabad.

The new curriculum contains a number of new innovative features which make our MBA and BBA Programs for full time students more fruitful.

As per recommended road map by NCRC new curriculum for BBA (4 yrs) and MBA based on business and non-business background, Baqai Medical University, Baqai Institute of Health management sciences is offering MBA courses in Health Management, considering the employment requirement in Health Organizations, Medical Institutes and Hospitals. The Institute offers specialization in Health Management, Hospital Administration, HR in Health, Finance in Health, Health MIS Nutrition Management and Pharmaceutical Marketing.

The BIHMS offers graduate and post graduate courses in health and management sciences through a highly qualified faculty at affordable cost.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF DIABETOLOGY & ENDOCRINOLOGY - BIDE

Baqai Institute of Diabetology (BIDE) was established in 1996 as first specialty-oriented center of Pakistan. It is a Research Institute and pioneered many services in diabetes care, like inpatient facility, 24 hours helpline, foot clinic, paperless OPD and computerized record of Patient’s data. BIDE is accredited with College of Physician & Surgeon of Pakistan (CPSP) for the training of FCPS II Medicine and post fellow Fellowship FCPS Endocrine. The strength of BIDE is reflected in its academic programs, valued services and collaborative work for research & building capacity of HCPs.

BIDE offers two-year postgraduate Diploma in Diabetology for family physicians. Since 1999 more than 429 doctors have been trained. Certification of 184 diabetes educators was accomplished through one-year diploma in Diabetes education. A certificate course has successfully skilled 130 Foot Care Assistants.

The Research department of BIDE has published 166 Research studies in national and international journals.

BIDE has been advocating strongly to have a primary prevention of diabetes program launched. For this a very effective screening tool RAPID score has been scientifically developed with the study effort of more than 10 years. This score replication can save millions of people from diabetes by early screening.

BIDE has published two management guidelines for diabetes. One is BRIGHT guideline for self- monitoring of blood glucose and the other one is PROMPT guideline for management of type2 diabetes. BIDE has also developed guidelines of diabetes during RAMADAN. A milestone contribution of BIDE is the second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (2016- 2017), conducted in collaboration of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, PHRC, DAP.

BIDE has initiated Diabetes Registry of Pakistan (DROP) in collaboration with HRAB.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY

Hematology is one of the most versatile specialties in Medicine. Over the past 25 years, the Baqai Institute of Hematology (BIH) has made remarkable contributions in the field of diagnosis and management of many hematological as well as non-hematological disorders. Knowledge has been well accumulated in all the sub-sections of hematology i.e. laboratory hematology, clinical hematology, hem-oncology, Immuno-hematology, blood banking and transfusion medicine.

The purpose of establishing this institute is to disseminate knowledge of hematology and the implications of hematological abnormalities on body functions. It is also intended to translate the basic understanding of physiology and pathology of blood and an easy approach towards the diagnosis of various hematological disorders. This is also ensured that an early and prompt diagnosis is made at minimum cost and an effective management limits the risks of morbidity and mortality.

In advanced countries hematology constitutes an important component of the curriculum of undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels. It forms a separate subject in the curricula of many of the highly reputed medical schools. At the postgraduate level, hematology has been recognized as a specialty in its own right and further sub specialties have been introduced and separate chairs have been created for laboratory hematology and clinical hematology. Unfortunately, in our country the importance of hematology is still not appreciated and due credit is still not given to it. As a result, our undergraduate students receive only a minimal exposure to this subject which forms the bulk of the diagnostic procedures in most of the laboratories as well as in teaching institutions.

Academic orientation of the students ensures the wide spread of knowledge at every level, i.e. technologist, undergraduate and postgraduate students. In order to achieve this goal, regular lecture and practical demonstration are delivered so that the working capability and productivity of the enrolled students increases and built a positive impact on the nation as a whole.

Post Graduate Programs Ph.D. M.Phil. MS in Transfusion Medicine Diploma in Laboratory Hematology & Blood Transfusion M.Sc. Hematology (Tech)

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES - BIHS

Baqai Medical University is the first private medical university in the community setting undertaking training of the medical students based on the philosophy of Community Oriented Medical Education. It comprises community-based primary healthcare program which covers a population of about 2.0 million, in an area of about 25-30 kilometers surrounding the University. The training and services help in producing system modules which are further strengthened by systems research.

Faculty of Health Sciences started the first ever program in Public Health leading to Masters Degree (MPH). It is a 2 years full time course which comprises lectures and writing of thesis. Linkages have been established at national and international levels. Candidates from other countries like Kenya and Somalia have qualified MPH from Baqai Medical University.

Highly qualified faculty, field staff and support personnel are involved in promoting the Community based training mission of the University.

At the postgraduate level, the Master’s program in Public Health (MPH) has been operational since 1992 and produced more than 300 public health specialists. MPH is a recognized course by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. A considerable number of them are serving at higher positions in the country and abroad.

The faculty plays an important role in Education and Research. Members of the faculty participate in national meetings/seminars/workshops and present scientific papers in various fields of Public Health.

Baqai Medical University is playing a pivotal role in strengthening of health systems by offering not only Primary Health Care Services, but also innovations such as community psychiatry, community ophthalmology, multi-disciplinary community laboratory, health promotion and disease prevention activities, community drug bank, women development group, income generation activities, informal education for the poor and working children etc. Baqai Institute of Health Sciences, trains future health managers from both government / private institutions, who can contribute in promoting and strengthening health care system of Pakistan.

Besides health personnel, it is imperative to involve in the training, health related professionals from Nursing and Pharmacy to promote economic productivity of people for a healthy lifestyle.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY

Baqai Institute of Psychiatry is offering postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM), recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC). The Institute is also accredited with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) for MCPS and FCPS training programs.

Behavioural Science is also taught to first and second year MBBS students, B.Sc. Nursing and Post-RN B.Sc. Nursing students and to doctors pursuing postgraduate degrees like MPH. It deals with the scientific study of behavioral and mental processes.

The object is to teach the students normal and abnormal human behavior and its causes and the nature and functioning of mental processes like memory, learning, intelligence etc.

The object is to train every medical graduate to be able to detect psychiatric illness in patients presenting to them in any field of medicine and be able to treat them or to refer them to psychiatrists.

BAQAI COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SCIENCES - BCVS

Livestock plays a vital role in the agrarian economy and an important source of essential component of human diet. Livestock is an important contributing factor of national GDP.

The prime objective behind the establishment of Baqai College of Veterinary Science is to promote veterinary profession in Pakistan. The establishment of this institute is creating new avenues for employment of unskilled, skilled and highly skilled personnel in the area of cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and fish farming.

The city of Karachi and the adjoining rural areas hold the largest congregation of high grade of milk animals for supply of fresh milk at the door steps of millions of citizens. This will also provide an opportunity to supply modern technology in rearing hybrid strains of poultry under a highly intensive system of farming for mass production of chicken meat and eggs. This college will also provide an opportunity for advanced learning and researche in the areas of veterinary sciences and animal husbandry, which is unfortunately lacking in this region.

BAQAI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - BIIT

The field of Information Technology has immense possibilities for the future development and progress of Pakistan. It has been Baqai’s endeavor to prepare Pakistani youth for the challenges of tomorrow.

Baqai Institute of Information Technology (BIIT) is one of the important teaching institutions at Baqai Medical University. BIIT was established in 2001, in order to keep pace with the fastest growing field of Information Technology in the country. The institute always tried to maintain a futuristic approach. The investments in terms of tangible and intangible resources are the highest in the creation of this institute as the University aspires to provide to the students the highest quality of experience essential for the development of knowledge, skills and professionalism.

The institute is recognized and complies with all the standards and requirements of NCEAC/Higher Education Commission. The curriculum is designed to provide the students a sound base in theoretical subjects amalgamates with real life practical training in software engineering and Bioinformatics.

BIIT started with BS-Software Engineering degree program in 2002. Soon University anticipated that the growing research of biological data demands the need of trained scientist that can utilize and develop latest software tools for biological research. This led to the inception of BS- Bioinformatics degree program first time in Sindh in 2008.

For providing a sound practical training to students in computing programs, interaction with industry and other organizations is essential. Baqai Foundation has its own infrastructure available in the form of various educational setups, hospitals, welfare projects and industrial setups. We train our students on in-house projects consequently providing them real life exposure of software development and research.

FATIMA HOSPITAL A Charitable 500 Bedded Teaching Hospital

Hospital teaching is the main and essential component of medical education. Fatima Hospital, is a 500 Bedded Teaching Hospital located within the campus, started functioning in 1994.

“Fatima” is the name of the proud mother of Professor Fareeduddin Baqai, who herself laid the foundation of the Fatima hospital. Fatima Hospital, the main teaching hospital of Baqai Medical University is fully charitable hospital with NO OPD fee, NO In-patients charges and NO Operation and Delivery charges. All investigation of In- patients, done in Fatima Hospital Laboratory are 100% free and investigations done in other Laboratories of the University are done on 50%, charges. In addition all OPD patients get their investigations done on 50% and often 100% concession on request made by the treating clinician. All these charities are provided by the Baqai Foundation. The Hospital catchment area at present is more than 1.5 Million.

The Multi-Disciplinary Out-Patients Department started working in 1994 and consisted of the following specialties: 1. Medicine 6. ENT 2. Surgery 7. Dermatology 3. Gynae/Obs 8. Psychiatry 4. Paediatrics 9. Orthopedics 5. Ophthalmology

1996: The Hospital’s inpatient department was established, initially consisting of 212 beds. The inpatients comprised of 50 Medicine and allied, 50 Surgery and allied, 50 Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 30 Paediatrics, 10 ENT and 5 each of Ophthalmology and Fascio-maxillary surgery. In addition it had a 6 bedded Accident and Emergency department and a 6 bedded ICU.

1998: 1. The new Trauma Center was established that included a Surgical Intensive Care Unit and new Operation theaters. The center is designed to have a closest access for the ambulances. The unit has 12 beds expandable to 16 beds if required.

2. ENDOSCOPY Unit in the department of medicine started and has performed more than 2,500 procedures so far this also includes lower GI endoscopies.

1999: TB CONTROL PROJECT: Launched with a separate TB clinic. Salient features of the project include complete data collection, registration of all the cases and provision of free drugs. Registered patients are followed in collaboration with Primary Health Centre and community health workers of the University till the completion of therapy.

An 8 bedded TB isolation unit attached to the project was opened to look after the Open Cases of TB.

2002: A new Children’s Wing was established on the first floor of the hospital; its bed capacity was later increased from 30 to 114 beds.

The Children’s Wing includes a 12 bedded Nursery with neonatal unit which consists of 6 Incubators, an Intensive Care Unit which consists of 6 beds, a 6 bedded Diarrhea unit and a 6 bedded isolation ward. General ward consists of 35 beds and 25 Paediatric surgery beds. In addition, there are 8 separate rooms consisting of 2 beds each, thus making the wing a complete Children’s Hospital in itself.

2003: The Gynaecology & Obstetrics Wing was further expanded that increased the bed capacity from 50 beds to 124 beds. The newly built unit is located on the first floor of the Hospital. It has 50 bedded Gynaecology ward, 50 bedded Obstetrics ward and 3 private rooms each with 2 beds. The Wing is completely equipped with operation theatres and Labor Room consisting of 10 beds including 6 observation beds. The department has its own 8 bedded Intensive Care Unit.

2004: 1. Department of Medicine and Allied, which originally consisted of 50 beds, was expanded and a new medical unit was established on the first floor of the Hospital. The department now consists of 100 beds. It includes 75 general beds for Male and Female patients. A 10 bedded CCU/ICU. A new 6 bedded TB isolation ward, extendable to 8. The new ENDOSCOPY UNIT with facilities for both upper and lower GI studies with central oxygenation and monitoring facilities. The unit also has a 6 bedded ward for day cases.

2. Department of Surgery and Allied: A 30 bedded Orthopaedics Unit was opened. 20 beds were added for ENT, EYE and Facio-Maxillary Surgery thus increasing the total beds in Surgery and allied from 50 to 100.

2005: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine was established. The department has so for produced 7 batches. The fresh passed out are being offered House Jobs in year 2015, very few departments offering the same. The unit is offering services to outpatients as well as inpatients. The unit is comprehensive with cubicles having 25 beds/couches.

2015: 1. Diabetic Clinic and Diabetic Foot Clinic: Specialty clinics are added to expend the scope of tertiary care. The Diabetic and Diabetic foot clinic started twice a week under Specialist, not only in Internal Medicine but also in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

2. Cardiac Clinic: The clinic with ECG, Echo-cardiography and ETT service is started. This is not only helping the out patients for screening but also providing on-site services to inpatients.

2018: A New Wing has been added on the first floor of the hospital that caters for 100 patients. The wing also has faculty offices, Tutorial Rooms with LED facilities, Nursing station and washrooms.

Fatima Hospital which started with 212 beds by the grace of almighty Allah has now 500 beds that include all the major specialties and sub-specialities. The Outpatient Department now consists of the following OPDs:

Medicine and Allied: General Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetic Clinic, Diabetic Foot Clinic, Neurology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Hematology, TB Clinic

Surgery and Allied: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery

Gynaecology and Obstetrics: General, Ante-Natal, Breast feeding Contraception Clinic, In-Vitro Fertilization Clinic

Pediatrics: General Paediatrics, Immunization, ORT Corner, Paediatrics Surgery

As the time progressed, the number of patients attending the Hospital also grew. This may be evidenced by the fact that in 1994, when established, the OPD catered for 9,000 patients this has increased to 80,000 to 100,000. The daily OPD now is between 400 to 500 patients. The numbers of admitted patients in 1996 were 900 that have increased to more than 6,000.

The bed occupancy is in excess of 60% in Medicine and Allied while in other units is 50%.

Fatima Hospital which started with 10 doctors now has more than 100 doctors, including faculty members comprising of Professors, Associate Professor, Assistant Prof. and Senior Registrars. Needless to say that, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council & College of Physicians and Surgeons recognize the hospital for undergraduate as well as postgraduate training.

The hospital has trainees of FCPS, MD (Internal Medicine), MD (Paediatrics), MS (Surgery), MS (Ophthalmology), MCPS (G/Obs, Paediatrics), DCH. The hospital has a full team of Paramedical, supportive and administrative staff.

The hospital is not only serving the Gadap area but also suburbs of Karachi as well as interior of Province of Sindh and Balochistan. The hospital is serving without any charges at all. The only cost patients have to pay is that of medication which in needy cases also is looked after by the hospital. The doctors trained in this hospital are serving the country as well as abroad. We are sure that one day it will be a prominent and a leading community oriented hospital of the world, Insha Allah.

Programs offered at BMU

LIST of UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

OFFERED AT BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Name of Qualification/ Exact Nomenclature Duration Exam System Program used for Qualification (Years) Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of MBBS 5 Annual/Modular Surgery (Baqai Medical College) Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS 4 Annual /Modular (Baqai Dental College) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM 5 Semester (Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences) Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. 5 Semester (Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Doctor of Physical Therapy & DPT 5 Semester Rehabilitation Medicine (Baqai Institute of Physical Therapy) Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.S. Nursing 4 Semester (Baqai College of Nursing) Bachelor of Science in Medical B.Sc. Med. Tech. 2 Annual Technology (Program Closed) (Baqai Institute of Medical Technology( Bachelor of Science in Medical B.S. (MLS) 4 Semester Laboratory Sciences (Baqai Institute of Medical Technology) Bachelor of Science in Software BS-SE 4 Semester Engineering (Baqai Institute of Information Technology) Bachelor of Science in Bio Informatics BS-Bio 4 Semester (Baqai Institute of Information Technology) Bachelor of Business Administration BBA 4 Semester (Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences) Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. (subject name) 3 – 7 Semester BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE In progress: (18 Cr. Hr.) (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Histopathology) Hematology, Dental BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE Material Sciences, (Dental Material Sciences, Oral Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Dentistry) Pharmacognosy, BAQAI INST. OF PHARMAC. Pharmaceutics, Pharma SCIENCES Chemistry (Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharma Chemistry) BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY (Hematology) Master of Philosophy M.Phil (subject name) 2 – 5 Semester

BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE In progress: (30 Cr. Hrs.) (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology) Hematology, BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE Pharmacology, (Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Pharmacognosy, Community Dentistry) Pharmaceutics, Pharma BAQAI INST. OF PHARMAC. Chemistry SCIENCES (Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharma Chemistry) BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY (Hematology) Doctorate of Medicine M.D. 4 Annual MEDICINE DEPARTMENT (Internal Medicine) PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT (Pediatrics) Master of Surgery M.S. 4 Annual GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT In progress: (General Surgery) General Surgery OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) ENT DEPARTMENT (ENT)

Master of Science in Transfusion M.S. Transfusion 2 Annual Medicine Medicine (Baqai Institute of Hematology) Master of Science in Medical Laboratory M.S. (MLS) 2 Semester Sciences (Baqai Institute of Medical Technology( Master of Dental Surgery MDS 4 Annual BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE Currently NOT offered • Prosthodontics • Operative Dentistry • Oral Surgery • Orthodontics

Master of Public Health MPH 2 Semester (Baqai Institute of Health Sciences) Master of Science in Non-Communicable MS (NCD) 2 Semester Diseases (Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology) Master of Science in Hematology M.Sc. (Hem. Tech.) 2 Semester Technology (Baqai Institute of Hematology) Master of Science in Medical Technology M.Sc. (Med. Tech.) 2 Annual (Baqai Institute of Medical Technology) (Program to be closed in 2020) Master of Science in Dentistry M.Sc. Dentistry 2 Annual BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE • Operative Dentistry

• Oral Surgery • Prosthodontics • Orthodontics • Oral Medicine

Master of Business Administration MBA 2 ½ Semester (Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences) Master of Business Administration MBA(Executive) 2 ½ Semester (Executive) (Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences) Diploma in Hematology Dip. Hem. 2 Semester (Baqai Institute of Hematology) Diploma in Diabetology Dip. Diab. 2 Semester (Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology) Diploma in Psychological Medicine DPM 2 Annual (Baqai Institute of Psychiatry) Diploma in Blood Banking DBB 1 Annual (Baqai Institute of Hematology) Diploma in Child Health DCH 2 Annual (Department of Pediatrics) Diploma in Advance General Dentistry PGDA 2 Annual (Baqai Dental College) Diploma in Clinical Pathology DCP 2 Semester (Department of Pathology)

SECTION – B

University-Wide Data

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

S# NAME POSITION Prof. Dr. Mrs. Zahida Baqai 1. Vice Chancellor, Baqai Medical University Chairperson of the Board

Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan 2. President Member Brooks Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Mr. Anwer Aziz Jakartawala 3. Member

Chief Justice of Sindh 4. High Court of Sindh Karachi Member

Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui 5. Vice Chancellor, Ziauddin University Member

Mr. Dost Muhammad Faizi 6. Ex Member of National Assembly Member

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed 7. Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Member Baqai Medical University Mr. Muhammad Riazuddin 8. Secretary (Universities & Boards) Member Sindh HEC, Government of Sindh. (Ex-Officio)

9. Secretary to Government of Sindh, Member Health Department (Ex-Officio) Mr. Sardar Yasin Malik Chairman 10. Member Yasin Foundation

Prof. Dr. S. H. Manzoor Zaidi 11. Director, Baqai Institute of Oncology Member Baqai Medical University Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani 12. (HEC Distinguished National Professor) Member (HEC Nominee)

Dr. Shoaib Baqai 13. Member Director Planning & Development

Prof. Dr. Khursheed Ali Khan 14. Registrar, Baqai Medical University Member Secretary of the Board

Lt. Col.(R) Dr. Shahida Nagi 15. Director, QEC Member (Non-voting)

Table 1.

List of Constituent Colleges / Institutes & Faculties

Constituent College / Institute Faculty

Baqai Medical College Basic Medical Sciences Medicine & Dentistry Baqai Dental College Medicine & Dentistry

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences

Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology Medicine & Dentistry

Baqai Institute of Health Sciences Health Management Sciences

Baqai Institute of Hematology Basic Medical Sciences Medicine & Dentistry Baqai Institute of Physical Therapy & Medicine & Dentistry Rehabilitation Medicine Baqai Institute of Information Technology Health Management Sciences

Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences Health Management Sciences

Baqai Institute of Psychiatry Medicine & Dentistry

Baqai College of Nursing Nursing

Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences Biological Sciences

Table 2.

LIST of UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE ROGRAMS

(Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology) Hematology, BAQAI DENTAL COLLEGE Pharmacology, (Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Pharmacognosy, Community Dentistry) Pharmaceutics, Pharma BAQAI INST. OF PHARMAC. Chemistry SCIENCES (Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharma Chemistry) BAQAI INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY (Hematology) Doctorate of Medicine M.D. 4 Annual MEDICINE DEPARTMENT (Internal Medicine) PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT (Pediatrics) Master of Surgery M.S. 4 Annual GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT In progress: (General Surgery) General Surgery OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) ENT DEPARTMENT (ENT)

• Prosthodontics • Orthodontics • Oral Medicine

Table 3. Total Number of Full Time Faculty at BMU

Total Number of Full Time Faculty at Baqai Medical University

Institute / Professor Associate Assistant Senior Lecturer / Others College Professor Professor Lecturer / Instructor / Senior Registrar Registrar BMC 19 9 49 14 39 BDC 6 5 12 12 60 BIPS 8 1 10 3 11 BIHS - 2 2 1 2 BIDE 3 - 2 - - BIH 1 1 3 - - BIIT - 1 5 - 4 BIP 1 - 2 - - BIHMS - - 4 - - BIMT - 1 2 - - BCVS 1 - 4 12 6 BIPTRM - 1 - 3 3 BCN - - - - 3

Key:

BMC : Baqai Medical College BDC : Baqai Dental College BIPS : Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences BIHS : Baqai Institute of Health Sciences BIDE : Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology BIH : Baqai Institute of Hematology BIIT : Baqai Institute of Information Technology BIP : Baqai Institute of Psychiatry BIHMS : Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences BIMT : Baqai Institute of Medical Technology BCVS : Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences BIPTRM : Baqai Institute of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Medicine BCN : Baqai College of Nursing

Table 4. Program-wise Active Enrollment of the last 3 years at BMU

Number of Students Enrolled Program Level 2016 2017 2018 5 years Bachelors Programs MBBS UG 537 542 515 Pharm.D UG 366 394 393 DVM UG 14 9 0 DPT UG 190 198 203 4 years Bachelors Programs BDS UG 275 285 288 BS-SE UG 37 36 32 BS-Bio Info. UG 29 35 38 B.Sc. Nursing UG 49 27 0 BBA UG 2 4 2 B.Sc. Med. Tech UG 13 9 4 Post Graduate Programs M.Sc. Hem. PG 6 8 4 M.Sc. Med. Tech PG 13 15 15 MPH PG 40 39 34 MBA PG 4 5 5 EMBA PG 9 15 11 MD PG 6 19 25 MS PG 1 4 6 M.Sc. Dentistry PG 5 6 M.Phil PG 64 53 58 Ph.D. PG 43 27 37 Post Graduate Diploma Programs DDM PGD 10 20 7 Diploma PGD 0 1 0 Hematology Diploma Child PGD 2 6 9 Health Diploma in Clinical PGD 5 5 1 Pathology

Table 5. Program-wise Pass-Out Data of the last 3 years at BMU Number of Students Enrolled Program Level 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 5 years Bachelors Programs MBBS UG 106 93 118 Pharm.D UG 52 52 38 DVM UG 5 4 4 DPT UG 35 38 32 4 years Bachelors Programs BDS UG 52 59 57 BS-SE UG 3 7 8 BS-Bio Info. UG 8 2 3 B.Sc. Nursing UG 19 22 27 BBA UG 1 0 1 B.Sc. Med. Tech UG 6 7 8 Post Graduate Programs M.Sc. Hem. PG 2 1 3 M.Sc. Med. Tech PG 2 6 8 MPH PG 12 10 15 MBA PG 7 2 1 EMBA PG 6 1 3 MD PG 2 1 2 MS PG 0 0 0 M.Sc. Dentistry PG 0 0 0 M.Phil PG 14 20 16 Ph.D. PG 7 3 6 Post Graduate Diploma Programs DDM PGD 30 0 7 Diploma PGD 1 1 0 Hematology Diploma Child PGD 0 0 5 Health Diploma in Clinical PGD 0 0 4 Pathology

Table 6. Program-wise Student-Faculty Ratio at BMU

Total Number of Full Time Faculty at Baqai Medical University

Institute / Program Level No. of No. of Student / Others College Students Faculty Faculty Enrolled Ratio MBBS UG 515 130 3.9:1 MD Peads PG 11 4 2.75 MD (IM) PG 9 8 1.125 MS (GS) PG - 2 - MS (Eye) 2 3 0.66 BMC M.Phil PG 37 7 (Ph.D.) 5.28 (BMS) Ph.D. PG 11 7 (Ph.D.) 1.57 (BMS) DCH PGD 6 4 2.25:1 BDS UG 288 95 3:1 BDC MSc. PG 6 23 (for PG 0.2:1 Dentistry program) Pharm.D UG 393 33 11.9:1 BIPS M.Phil PG 22 9 (Ph.D.) 2.44 Ph.D. PG 17 9 (Ph.D.) 1.88 BIHS MPH PG 34 7 4.8:1 BIDE DDM PGD 7 5 1.4:1 MSc. Hem PG 4 5 0.8:1 M.Phil PG 11 1 (Ph.D) 11:1 BIH Ph.D. PG 3 1 (Ph.D) 3:1 Diploma PGD 0 5 N/A Hematology BIIT BS-SE UG 70 10 7:1 BS-Bio Info BIP DPM PGD- 1 3 0.3:1 BBA UG 2 4 0.5:1 BIHMS MBA PG 5 4 1.2:1 EMBA PG 11 4 2.75:1 BSc M. Tech UG 4 3 1.3:1 BIMT MSc. M. PG 15 3 5:1 Tech. BCVS DVM UG 0 23 N/A BIPTRM DPT UG 203 7 29:1 BCN BS Nursing UG 0 3 N/A

Key:

SECTION – C

Performance Evaluation Standards For the HEIs at a Glance

Standard 1 Mission Statement and Goals

1. When did the university conceive of and write the mission? When and by whom was it approved?

2 Who was involved in the writing of the mission?

The Baqai Medical University (BMU) was established in 1993 by an Ordinance promulgated by Governor of Sindh. The Vision & Mission of the University was inscribed thereafter in 1996 after passing of the Baqai Medical University Act 1996 by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. The hierarchy of the University who drafted and approved the Vision & Mission comprised of:

1. Prof. Dr Fareed Uddin Baqai (Late) Founder Chancellor, BMU 2. Prof. Dr Zahida Baqai 3. Prof. Lt Gen. (R) Dr S. Azhar Ahmed (Late) Vice Chancellor, BMU 4. Prof. Dr S. Sabir Ali (Late) Registrar, BMU 5. Prof. Dr. Moinuddin (Late) Principal, Baqai Medical College 6. Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Advisor to the Chancellor

Annexures:

Copy of the original Vision & Mission attached at Annexure-1.1 Copy of the Act is attached at Annexure-1.2

3. Has the mission been reviewed and renewed since the first writing and approval? If so, when and by whom? When was it last reviewed? Where are the problems regarding living up to the mission? What is the university not doing that it should be doing to realize fully its mission and goals?

No, the Mission of Baqai Medical University has not been altered or changed since. We, in Baqai Medical University, firmly believe that our Mission drafted in 1996 still encompasses the purpose of our University which is: “First Community Based & Community Oriented Medical University in Pakistan” However, as per HEC policy, with the establishment of Institutes and post graduate programs the mission and vision is being reviewed. For this purpose a committee has been formulated by the Chancellor of Baqai Medical University, which is comprised of:

Chancellor Chairperson Director Planning & Development Member Registrar Member (Secretary) All Deans Members Principals Medical & Dental College Member Director QEC Member Director Finance Member Deputy Director QEC Member

Copy of Notification is attached at Annexure-1.3

4. How is it used to: a. Guide personnel decisions? b. Determine program/ course offerings? c. Guide budget decision?

The Mission drafted by the founders of Baqai Medical University is comprehensive and self explanatory. The program/course offerings are according to the laid down policies of the respected regulatory councils and HEC, scrutinized by the relevant Board of Studies & Faculty Boards & approved by Academic Council & lastly by the Board of Governors. If NOC for any particular program is required then it is submitted to the respected regulatory body.

Only after completion of the above mentioned process the program/course is offered to the students.

The budget decisions are taken by Finance & Planning Committee (FPC) considering the proposals forwarded by the Deans, Principals and Heads of Institutions. These proposals, off course, are in accordance with the Mission of the University and the Mission/Goals of the concerned Institution.

5. How well do you believe that the mission clearly defines the purposes of the university? Please explain.

6. How well do you believe the mission and goals delineate what the university intends to accomplish? Please explain

Our purpose as envisioned in our Mission has been to create a “First Community Based & Community Oriented Medical University in Pakistan”. We have been successful in accomplishing our objectives. To date 27 batches of MBBS, 25 batches of BDS students have been awarded the degrees and they are now in the main stream of the health sector. The quality of education provided to these graduates plays vital role in the improvement of our health sector. In addition to this, degrees were also awarded in the field of B. Pharm, Pharm.D., DPT etc. Many have pursued post graduate studies and are excelling in their fields. The postgraduate programs of the university are also designed in accordance with the Mission of the University to provide help, support and guidance to the community.

Details of degree recipients from 1993 till 2018 is attached at Annexure-1.4

The Mission and Goals are widely circulated to all the stakeholders by the following methods

(a) Prospectus of Baqai Medical University: The prospectus is published every year prior to start of the admissions of the upcoming academic session. It is a comprehensive document, which contains the “Vision” And “Mission” of the University, the programs offered by the University, details and requirements/eligibility criteria of each of the programs along with the academic calendar. In addition it provides the details of the faculty members of each program. It also gives an overview of the activities (curricular, co-curricular & extra-curricular) that take place in the University.

A copy of the University Prospectus is attached at Annexure-1.5

(b) Website: The website of Baqai Medical University www.baqai.edu.pk is a vibrant source of updated information for all [ (c) Student Handbook : A Student Handbook is given to all students by their respective Institutes to apprise them of the details of their course of studies, the objectives and outcomes expected on the completion of their each course

Copy of Handbook for students (Day one Handbook) is attached at Annexure-1.6

(d) Baqai News: Baqai News is a quarterly publication of the university and apprises all the stakeholders about the academic as well as the extra- curricular happenings in the university

Copy of Baqai News is attached at Annexure-1.7

(e) Baqai Health: Baqai Health is published every quarterly in English and apprises all the stakeholders about the health related activities in the university

Copy of Baqai Health is attached at Annexure-1.8

(f) Baqai Sehat: Baqai Health is also published quarterly in Urdu and apprises all about the health related activities in the university in Urdu.

Copy of Baqai Sehat is attached at Annexure-1.9

(g) News letters

(h) Conferences/Seminars of International /National standards Annexures:

1. Copy of the original Vision (Annexure-1.1) 2. Copy of the original Mission (Annexure-1.2) 3. Copy of the Act to be attached (Annexure-1.3) 4. List of degree recipients from 1993 till 2018 (Annexure-1.4) 5. Copy of the University Prospectus (Annexure-1.5) 6. Copy of Handbook for students (Anneuxre-1.6) 7. Baqai News (Annexure-1.7) 8. Baqai Health (Annexure-1.8) 9. Baqai Sehat (Annexure-1.9)

Standard 2 Planning and Evaluation

1. Describe your formal systems of planning and evaluation. What committees are there with what composition? How often do they meet? What is the timeline for the plans? Who approves the plans?

Planning is a continuous process which starts with the ideas and initiatives from the top management and is based on need and requirements identified by the various forums / bodies of the university. These ideas and proposals are evaluated and discussed at various forums including the constituent bodies.

Planning and Evaluation in Baqai Medical University is further categorized into:

(a) Strategic Planning (b) Academic Planning (c) Financial Planning (d) Administrative Planning

(a) Strategic Planning

Under the strategic planning the ideas initiated by the top management e.g. Chancellor / Vice Chancellor are discussed and incorporated in a phased program, covering mainly the administrative and financial aspects. Later on to work out details the matters are discussed with the top university positions before submitting these to the concerned statutory bodies. These include developmental planning, academic planning, financial planning and administrative planning. This is summarized as follows:

(b) Academic Planning: The process of Academic Planning involves:

1. Board of Studies: There is a separate Board of Studies for each subject or subjects, as may be prescribed by the Regulations. The idea is submitted to the concerned board of studies for fine tuning. Each Board of Studies shall consist of :- (a) The Chairman of the teaching department concerned. (b) All Professors and Associate Professors of the teaching department concerned. (c) Two University Teachers other than the Professors or Associate Professors, to be appointed by the Academic Council (d) Three Experts (Academicians) from other universities

2. Faculty Board of Studies After discussion and approval of the Board of Studies the plan is forwarded to the concerned Faculty Board for further discussion. This Board comprised of:- (a) Dean of the concerned Faculty (b) Professors and Chairpersons of all concerned departments (c) Associate Professors (d) Three Experts (Academicians) from other universities

3. Academic Council: The proposal then submitted for wider discussion to the Academic Council, the highest academic body of the University. This comprised of:- a) The Vice Chancellor who shall be the Chairman b) The Deans c) The Directors d) The Chairmen of all the Teaching departments e) The University Professors including Professor Emeritus. f) Principals of the affiliated colleges g) The Registrar who shall be the Secretary h) The Librarian i) The Controller of Examinations j) Two eminent scholars nominated by the Board k) Two persons of eminence to be nominated by the Provincial Assembly

4. Board of Advanced Studies and Research: This is an Advisory Body of the Academic Council deals with the postgraduate studies and research. This is an important body of any university for smooth functioning of research based studies. This comprised of:- a) The Vice Chancellor who shall be the Chairman b) The Deans c) Three University Professors other than the Deans d) Three University Teachers having Research qualifications and experience

5. Ethics Committee :-

Following is the composition of the Ethics Committee of Baqai Medical University:

Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai, Vice Chancellor Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Principal, Baqai Medical College Member Prof. Dr. Kashif Ikram, Principal, Baqai Dental College Member Prof. Dr. Jameel Ahmed, Chairman Medicine department Member Prof. Dr. Khalid Ahmed, Head Surgery department Member Prof. Dr. Rehana Parveen, Chairperson, Pharmacology dept., BIPS Member

Col. (R) Dr. Shahida Nagi, Director QEC Member Non-voting One Non-Medical Member Prof. Dr. S. Fazal Hussain, CEO, BIPS Member Mr. Israr Ahmed Khan, Deputy Registrar Secretary

6. Plagiarism Committee:- Composition is as under:

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Chairman Dean Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmed Member Pharmaceutical Chemistry department, BIPS

Prof. Dr. Jameel Ahmed Member Chairman, Medicine department

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Sheraz Member Chairman, Pharmacy Practice department Director, BIPS

A co-opted Member (Subject Specialist)

Senior Ph.D. student (only if a student is being investigating upon)

HEC Representative to be nominated by HEC

(c) Financial Planning Finances, no doubt, are the backbone of any organization to run the show in a smooth way. The Finance & Planning Committee (FPC) of the university is responsible to consider annual statement of accounts and annual and revised budget estimates and advise the Board of Governors thereon. Periodic review of the University’s financial position is one of its major functions. The FPC advises the Board on all matters pertaining to future plans covering all developments of the university, finance investments and accounts of the university. The composition of the FPC is as follows:

The Vice Chancellor Chairperson

Two nominees of the Foundation

One nominee of the Board

Two experts in the field of finance and Planning nominated by the Chancellor

One Dean nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor

Director Finance of the University is the Member/Secretary

(d) Administrative Planning

Planning for improvement of infrastructure, working conditions and other physical entities and to make sure that there shall be no administrative issues in the university at any level. As per Charter of the University, the Vice Chancellor is the principal academic and administrative officer of the university and is responsible for proper implementation of the provisions of the Act and decisions of the university. Execution of the policies and programs of the university is also a major responsibility of the Vice Chancellor. The other administrative heads and bodies are also takem on board including Deans of the Faculties, Principals of the constituent colleges and Directors of the constituent institutions.

2. What other planning documents do you have? A development plan for facilities? A financial plan? Please describe for each of these documents the process by which they are generated and reviewed. Please provide copies of last three years plans.

Under the guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan the Baqai Medical University decided to have a proper planning and scheduling system to implement the university projects under the system in an effective manner in a given time schedule to save the costs.

As a result of the above requirements the Vice Chancellor constituted a committee headed by the Director (Planning & Development) to develop the system for planning and execution of university projects as per above mentioned guideline. Copy of the Vice Chancellor letter No.VC- 56 dated 4th December 2017 is attached for reference. Committee had meetings and after considering BMU requirements, finally managed to develop the final system for execution of projects in BMU. Later following projects were implemented in BMU under this system and details of the same have been annexed.

Construction of fourth floor in Dental College which included construction of Skill Lab, Library, Faculty Rooms and Procurement of essentially required instrument and equipment (detail execution plan is attached).

Construction of new wards and purchase of essential required equipment for the wards and purchase of equipment for Operation Theaters (detail Execution Plan is attached)

Copy of the Vice Chancellor letter No.VC-56 dated 4th December 2017 is attached at Annexure-2.1 Detail execution plan (Dental College) is attached at Annexure-2.2. Detail Execution Plan (Hospital wing, OTs) is attached at Annexure-2.3

3. How are the plans incorporated into the budget? Please provide copies of the current draft budget and approved budget of last year.

Copies of the budgets of last 3 years are attached at Annexure-2.4

4. When are the plans evaluated and updated? How?

The Academic plans are reviewed and if required updated as follows: 1. Board of Studies: Every 4-5 months 2. Faculty Board of Studies Every 6 months 3. BASR Every 2 months 4. Ethics Committee Frequently as and when required 5. Plagiarism Committee If any case is reported 6. Academic Council Twice a year

Financial Plans are reviewed/evaluated every year. Finance & Planning Committee meetings (FPC) held regularly.

5. Is there a campus master plan? A Life Cycle Management plan for the University infrastructure? If so, who was involved in putting it together? Who approved it? How often is it updated? Please provide a copy of the campus master plan.

Life cycle Management of infrastructure

The infrastructure of Baqai Medical University provides the services that support the main activities of the university. Maintenance of this infrastructure / facilities requires substantial inputs of materials that are regular consumers of energy and other resources. Inputs include clean air, water supply, energy, as well as labor and other construction material.

Life cycle management of infrastructure is comparatively a new concept in Pakistan and now being applied to new projects. Construction and development of the infrastructure of Baqai Medical University was not based on this concept at the time of construction therefore now we are using a mix of the old and new system.

Presently Baqai Medical University is maintaining its structure and allied facilities on a regular basis to enhance the life of the infrastructure.

We have following facilities in our system for a regular maintenance of the above mentioned areas and these sections are working to enhance the life of infrastructure:

The maintenance department has the following sections:

Civil Section Water Supply Section Electric Section Auto maintenance workshop Generator maintenance workshop Carpentry Shop Housekeeping and Horticulture Waste Management and disposal

It is worth mentioning that over a period of time quite a considerable number of trees have been planted/grown in Baqai Medical University.

Copy of the campus master plan is attached at Annexure-2.5

6. Please list PC-I/PC1-IV for prepared, executed and completed in last three years.

Baqai Medical University is a private University therefore PC-1/PC 1-1V is not a requirement.

7. Are there any other plans? If so, please provide copies along with the dates when these plans are updated as well as by whom. Are there any other plans? If so, please provide copies along with the dates when these plans are updated as well as by whom. Please give the name of the body the gives the final approval.

Please refer to Question No.2 of the Standard 2

8. For committees involved in the planning process, please provide the lists of members, the agendas and the minutes of the meetings in last three years.

Please refer to Annexure-2.1, 2.2 & 2.3

9. Please provide any other documents related to the planning processes.

Annexures:

1. Copy of the Vice Chancellor letter No.VC-56 dated 4/12/2017 (Annexure-2.1) 2. Detail execution plan (Dental College) (Annexure-2.2) 3. Detail Execution Plan (Hospital wing, OTs) (Annexure-2.3) 4. Copies of the budgets of last 3 years are (Annexure-2.4) 5. Copy of the campus master plan (Annexure-2.5)

Standard 3 Organization and Governance

1. Please provide detail of offices responsible for meetings of the senate; the syndicate; or Board of Governors.

As per the Charter of Baqai Medical University, the Board of Governors is the supreme body of the university. The general supervision and control of the affairs of the university and its powers to lay down policies shall vest in the Board consisting of the following:-

a) The Vice Chancellor b) The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh or a Judge of the High Court nominated by him. c) Secretary of the Government of Sindh, Education Department. d) Secretary of the Government of Sindh, Health Department e) One Dean nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice Chancellor f) The Chairman of HEC or his nominee. g) Two persons of eminence nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor h) Four persons of outstanding merit, appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the Foundation i) One legal member nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Foundation j) The Registrar

The Registrar office is responsible for the meetings of the Board of Governors. The Vice Chancellor shall act as the Chairman and the Registrar shall act as the Secretary of the Board. For details please see the BMU Act – 1996.

2. Provide the copy of University ACT.

Copy of the BMU Act – 1996 and statutes is attached at Annexure – 1.3

3. Please provide organizational chart along with its approval.

Organizational chart was developed as per guidelines provided by the Charter of Baqai Medical University. Organizational chart is given below:

4. Define the process of conduction of these meetings.

The Registrar, as Member Secretary, arranges the meetings of all constituent bodies i.e. Board of Governors, Academic Council, BAS&R, Selection Board etc. The process of conduction of these meetings is available in the BMU Act 1996 annexed at 1.3.

5. If you are a private not-for-profit or proprietary university, please describe in detail your governance system – the various committees, councils, etc. and provide TORs for each.

6. Provide list of university’s statutory bodies, along with their Members details. Statutory Bodies as per our Act

1. Board of Governors: S# NAME P o s i t i o n Prof. Dr. Mrs. Zahida Baqai 1. Vice Chancellor, Baqai Medical University Chairperson of the Board

Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan 2. President Member Brooks Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Mr. Anwer Aziz Jakartawala 3. Member

Chief Justice of Sindh 4. High Court of Sindh Karachi Member

Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui 5. Vice Chancellor, Ziauddin University Member

Mr. Dost Muhammad Faizi 6. Ex Member of National Assembly Member

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed 7. Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Member Baqai Medical University Mr. Muhammad Riazuddin Secretary (Universities & Boards) 8. Member Sindh HEC, Government of Sindh. Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of Sindh, 9. Health Department Member Ex-Officio Mr. Sardar Yasin Malik 10. Chairman Member Yasin Foundation Prof. Dr. S. H. Manzoor Zaidi 11. Director, Baqai Institute of Oncology Member Baqai Medical University Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani 12. (HEC Distinguished National Professor) Member (HEC Nominee)

Dr. Shoaib Baqai 13. Member Director Planning & Development

Prof. Dr. Khursheed Ali Khan 14. Registrar, Baqai Medical University Member Secretary of the Board

Lt. Col.(R) Dr. Shahida Nagi 15. Director, QEC Member (Non-voting)

2. Academic Council

1) Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai (Chairperson) 2) Registrar, Prof. Khursheed Ali Khan (Secretary) 3) Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Prof. Brig.(R) Dr. Intisar Zahid Khan 4) Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed 5) Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Sofia Ahmed 6) Dean, Faculty of Nursing 7) Dean Faculty of Health Management Sciences 8) Dean Faculty of Biological Sciences 9) Principal, Baqai Medical College, Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed 10) Principal, Baqai Dental College, Prof. Dr. Kashif Ikram 11) Prof. Dr. Syed Fazal Hussain 12) Director Planning & Development, Dr. Shoaib Baqai 13) Director Baqai Institute Of Oncology Prof. Manzoor Zaidi 14) Director, Baqai Institute of Psychiatry, Prof. Dr. Inam Rasool 15) Director, Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology, Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit 16) Director, Postgraduate Dental Studies, Prof. Dr. Asad Jawaid 17) Director QEC, Col.(R) Dr. Shahida Nagi 18) Director Physiotherapy Dr. Mahwish Shamim 19) Director, BIH, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Usman 20) Director, BIMT, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadeem Nusrat 21) Director, BIPS, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Sheraz 22) Director Administration, Mr. Aalijah Yousuf 23) Director Finance 24) Director Press & Publications, Mr. Syed M. Nasir Ali 25) Director, Baqai Institute of Information Technology, Mr. Farrukh Zaman 26) Director Students Affairs, Dr. Yasmin Badar 27) Chairman, Dept. of Anatomy, Prof. Dr. M.Rashid Ahmed 28) Chairman, Dept. of Physiology, Prof. Dr. Saleh Muhammad Soomro 29) Head Dept. of Biochemistry, Prof. Dr. Ashar Fawad 30) Chairman, Dept. of Pharmacology Prof. Dr. Shaikh Nadeem Ahmed 31) Head Dept. of Community Medicine, Dr. S. Imtiaz Jaffary 32) Chairman, Dept. of Pathology, Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed 33) Chairman, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Prof. Tariq Mirza 34) Chairman, Dept. of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Jameel Ahmed 35) Chairman, Dept. of Pediatrics, Prof. Dr. Jalaluddin Akbar 36) Chairman, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Prof. Dr. Amjad Rizvi 37) Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Prof. Khalid Ahmad 38) HOD Obst & Gynae, Prof. Farrukh Naheed 39) HOD, ENT Prof. Dr. Shaheen Iqbal Malik 40) HOD, Family Medicine, Asstt. Prof. Dr. Faisal Ahmed 41) HOD, Orthopedic Surgery (Fatima Hospital) Prof. Dr. Aslam Siddiqui 42) HOD, Community Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali

43) HOD, Operative Dentistry, Dr. Talha M. Siddiqui, Vice Principal, BDC 44) HOD, Oral Pathology, Dr. Nauman Sheikh 45) HOD, Oral Anatomy, Prof. Dr. Shakila Nazir 46) HOD, Prosthodontics, Dr. Muhammad Farhan 47) HOD, Dental Material Sciences, Prof. Dr. Adel Zia Siddiqui 48) HOD, Orthodontics, Prof. Dr. Irfan Qamaruddin 49) HOD, Pharmacognosy, Prof. Dr. Shaukat Khalid 50) HOD Pharmacology, Prof. Dr. Rehana Parveen (BIPS) 51) HOD Pharmaceutics, Prof. Dr. Sofia Ahmed 52) HOD Pharam Chemistry, Dr. Kiran Qadeer 53) HOD Pharma Practice, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Sheraz 54) Head of Chest Diseases department, Dr. Zafaryab Hussain 55) Prof. Dr. S.N.H. Naqvi (BIPS) 56) Professor Dr. Iqbal Ahmed (BIPS) 57) Prof. Kishwar Sultana (Anatomy department) 58) Professor Dr. Karim Kameruddin, Dept. Of Medicine 59) Professor Dr. Saddiq Arain, Dept. Of Surgery 60) Prof. Dr. Yaqoob Ahmedani, BIDE 61) Prof. Dr. Shakil Baig, BIDE 62) Prof. Dr. Amber Tufail, Obs/Gynae 63) Prof. Dr. Tahir Hussain, Medicine 64) Prof. Dr. S. Aley Hassan Zaidi, Pathology 65) Prof. Dr. Syed Zafar Mehdi, Pediatrics 66) Controller of Examinations, Dr. Siddique Malik

3. The Boards of Faculties

Members the Board of Faculties shall comprise of: a. The Dean b. The Professors, Associate Professors and Chairmen of the teaching department comprised in the Faculty c. One member of each Board of Studies comprised in the Faculty d. Three teachers to be nominated by the Academic council by reason of their specialized knowledge of the subject.

4. The Boards of Studies

There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each subject or subjects. Members a. The Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned b. All Professors and Associate Professors of the teaching department concerned c. Two University teachers other than Professors or Associate Professors to be appointed by Academic Council d. Three experts other than University teachers to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor

5. The Board of Advanced Studies and Research

1. Prof. Dr. Zahida Baqai, Vice Chancellor; Chairperson BASR, BMU 2. Prof. Brig (R) Dr. Intisar Zahid Khan; Dean Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 3. Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed; Dean Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences 4. Prof. Dr. Sofia Ahmed; Dean Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences 5. Prof. Dr. Khursheed Ali Khan; Registrar & Secretary BAS&R 6. Prof. Dr. Kishwar Sultana; member 7. Prof. Dr. Jalaluddin Akbar; member 8. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleh Soomro; member 9. Prof. Dr. Rehana Perveen; member 10. Prof. Dr. Tariq Mirza; member 11. Prof. Dr. Asad Javed; member 12. Dr. Muhammad Siddique Malik; member 13. Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Shahida Nagi, member (non-voting)

6. The Selection Board

Members of the Selection Board will be:- a. The Vice Chancellor , who shall be the Chairman b. A Judge of the High Court of Sindh nominated by the Chief justice c. Two persons of eminence to be nominated by the Board, provided that none of them is employee of the University d. The Dean of the Faculty concerned e. The Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned f. One person to be nominated by the Foundation

7. The Finance and Planning Committee

Members of the FPC as per university charter:-

a. The Vice Chancellor , who shall be the Chairman b. Two nominee of the Foundation c. One nominee of the Board d. Two experts in the field of Finance and Planning to be nominated by the Chancellor e. One Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor f. Director Finance of the University shall be the Member/ secretary

8. The Affiliation Committee

The Affiliation Committee is non-functional at the moment as per Higher Education Commission advice to private sector universities. Private sector is not allowed to affiliate any college or institution.

9. The Discipline Committee

Under section 25 (e) of BMU Act 1996, the composition of the Discipline Committee is as follows:

The Vice Chancellor of his nominee One member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor Two professors to be nominated by the Academic Council The teacher or officer in-charge of Student Affairs (Member – Secretary) Dean/Director/Principal concerned

10. The Works Committee

The University has a full-fledged maintenance department headed by a Civil Engineer. Electricians, carpenters, plumbers, masons etc. are all full time employee of the university and working in the maintenance department. This department is working under the control and command of Director, Planning & Development, Baqai Medical University. The composition of Planning & Development Committee is as follows:

Dr. Shoaib Baqai, Director, Planning & Development Mr. Aalija Yousuf, Director Administration Mr. Muhammad Ali Arif, Assistant Director Finance Mr. Adeel Ahmed, In-charge Maintenance department Mr. Ather Baqai, Electrical Engineer

11. The Sports Control Board

Sports are the major part of the extra-curricular activities arranged regularly at BMU. The University celebrates Annual Sports Week every year. Director and Assistant Director Sports have been appointed to monitor and supervise the day to day sports activities and maintenance of sports grounds/areas.

At the time of Annual Sports Week, which is a very big event, special committees are constituted by the competent authority including senior faculty members supported by junior faculty, student and administrative staff.

7. Copies of meeting notifications, agendas and copies of minutes for each of the statutory body (Last three years)

Meeting minutes and notifications are available at the Registrar’s Office and will be furnished as and when required during the IPE visit.

8. Please provide details of emergency powers used by head of institution/vice chancellor in last three years.

The Vice Chancellor may in an emergency which in his/her opinion requires immediate action, take such action as he / she may consider necessary. (Ref: Chapter-III, Section-10(4) of the BMU Act 1996)

Only one incident occurred in 2018 when the Vice Chancellor used her emergency powers when the expenditure exceeded the approved budget.

9. Please list the cases in which the emergency powers were used; provide the letter/notifications regarding the use of emergency powers; the SOPs for the use of the powers; any other documents which recorded the use of the emergency powers and the names of the committees/bodies regarding which emergency power was exercised in three years.

The Vice Chancellor/Chairperson BOG used her emergency powers, as permissible under charter (Chapter-III, Section 10(4)) in the calendar year 2018, to overcome the problems aroused after the PM&DC inspection as they required immediate action. To overcome the problem a sizeable amount was incurred for development of civil structure, equipment and procurement of books etc. The same was reported to the BOG as per rules.

10. Who reports directly to the Vice Chancellor/Rector? How often do they meet as a group? Are there minutes of those meetings?

The Deans, Directors, Principals, Registrar, Director QEC and other senior officials can report directly to the Vice Chancellor. Most of these meetings are unofficial and as such notifications / minutes of the meetings are not recorded. If the meetings are official, a proper notification and recording of the minutes are under taken

11. Discuss your process for avoiding conflict of interest at the level of each statutory body.

In Baqai Medical University the policy of COI/ COC is laid down and followed as required. BMU recognizes that not all COI/ COC are inherently problematic and it is the policy of the organization to seek to identify and manage all actual and potential conflicts with transparency and integrity.

Copy of the policy on Conflicts of Interest (COI) and Conflicts of Commitment (COC) is attached at Annexure-3.1

12. Please provide the dates of meeting and dates of distribution of minutes of the meetings of following bodies for the last three years:

• Board of Governors, Senate, Syndicate, • Finance and Planning, • Senior Management Team, • Selection Committee • and other such statutory bodies that might appear in your charter/Act/Ordinance.

Board of Governors Academic Council BAS&R

29th January 2016 28th April 2016 19th January 2016 29th November 27th January 2017 28th December 2016 24th February 2016 2017 30th March 2018 30th August 2017 27th April 2016 31st January 2018 8th March 2019 31st October 2018 27th July 2016 28th March 2018 25th April 2019 9th May 2019 28th September 2016 16th May 2018 30th November 2016 18th July 2018 25th January 2017 6th September 2018 22nd February 2017 26th September 29th March 2017 2018 17th May 2017 30th January 2019 26th July 2017 26th February 2019 27th September 2017 17th April 2019 9th May 2019 Finance & Planning Selection Board Board of Studies Committee 14th January 2016 8th January 2016 17th August 2017 Details provided in 11th January 2017 15th January 2016 14th November 2017 the individual IPEs 13th March 2018 1st February 2016 19th January 2018 15th February 2019 25th March 2016 26th January 2018 1st April 2016 9th February 2018 15th April 2016 13th February 2018 30th June 2016 15th May 2018 26th August 2016 11th July 2018 9th September 2016 29th August 2018 6th January 2017 3rd September 2018 10th April 2017 29th October 2018 15th April 2017 14th November 2018 15th May 2017

Board of Faculties

Details provided in the individual IPEs

Annexures:

1. Copy of the BMU Act – 1996 and statutes (Annexure – 1.3) 2. Copy of the policy on COI/COC (Annexure-3.1) 3. Meeting minutes and notifications of statutory bodies (Registrar’s Office) will be furnished as and when required during the IPE visit.

Standard 4 Integrity

1. Is there a grievance procedure for faculty? For students? For staff? Please provide copies of each. Is there a grievance committee for faculty/ Students/ administrative staff?

Yes. The university has a comprehensive “Grievance Policy” for Faculty, Students and Staff approved by the Academic Council. In case of grievance at any of the above three levels the applicant may report as per policy.

Grievance Policy is attached at Annexure–4.1

2. Describe your system for monitoring ethical standards in research / scholarly work

There is an Ethics Committee at the university level which monitors the ethical standards of research work. The composition of the Committee has already been given in “Standard 2”. There are also the Departmental Review Boards where the research proposals are discussed and evaluated prior to its submission to the Ethics Committee.

3. Discuss what you are doing to combat/ eliminate plagiarism

Plagiarism in the research work is monitored by Board of Advanced Studies and Research. The Baqai Medical University has access to Turnitin software provided by HEC through PERN. The Plagiarism policy as laid down by HEC is strictly followed that had already been approved by the Academic Council. Copy of Plagiarism policy is attached.

Copy of Plagiarism Policy is attached at Annexure–4.2

4. What is your policy regarding intellectual rights?

Yes. The university has a comprehensive “Policy on Intellectual Property” approved by the Academic Council. In case of any complaint the applicant may report as per policy.

Copy of the Policy on Intellectual Property is attached at Annexure–4.3

Most of the research work is published in national and international journals. However, some of the research work where individual’s right has to be protected is patented at the Pakistan's Patents Office which is a part of Intellectual Property Organization, Pakistan (IPO) under Cabinet Division.

5. Do you have a written policy concerning conflict of interest? If so, who or what statutory bodies are covered by the policy? Please describe the mechanisms to safeguard against conflict of interest?

Yes, we have written policy concerning Conflict of Interests and Conflicts of Commitment. This has been discussed in reply to the question about process for avoiding conflict of interest at the level of each statutory body.

Copy of the Policy of Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment is attached at Annexure–3.1

6. Please write a statement describing how you insure fairness for all individuals in your policies and procedures. What mechanisms do you use? Give specific examples.

To insure fairness for all individuals the policies and regulations properly followed to protect the personnel as well as the university from any compromise. The policy of conflict of commitment / conflict of interest is laid down and followed in all cases. There are statutory bodies and various committees to safeguard and insure fairness at all possible levels. The University has Academic bodies like Academic Council, Board of Studies, Board of Faculties, Board of Advanced Studies & Research etc for appropriate decision making to insure fairness.

The composition of these statutory bodies has already been described.

Annexures:

1. Copy of Grievance Policy (Annexure–4.1) 2. Copy of Plagiarism Policy (Annexure–4.2) 3. Copy of the Policy on Intellectual Property (Annexure–4.3) 4. Copy of the Policy of Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment (Annexure– 3.1)

Standard 5 Faculty

The Baqai Medical University is fortunate to have senior highly qualified faculty members in all its institutes under whose guidance qualified and trained graduates / post graduates are being produced to shoulder the future responsibilities. Not only Teachers are committed and dedicated who attempt to cover the curriculum adequately and take a keen interest in developing the student towards a bright future and progress of the country.

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

1. Describe how you have implemented the appointment criteria of HEC?

The appointment criteria of HEC (Higher Education Commission) is strictly followed and appointments are made on merit. In addition the requirements of concerned accreditation councils are taken into consideration. The criteria have already been discussed and approved by the Academic Council.

2. If not, what have been the obstacles to the implementation?

NIL so far.

3. Please describe the faculty selection process.

The University’s selection process is laid down to ensure that principles of merit are followed impeccably.

The faculty selection process can be summarized as follows:-

a. Identifying the vacancy b. Advertisement in the news paper / Web site of the University c. Short listing of the applications received as per HEC criteria d. Calling of applicants for demonstration / presentation e. Selection of the best candidates f. Interview by the Selection Board g. Job offer. h. On acceptance appointment is done

4. A copy of the criteria that the University follows for faculty appointments along with notification of approval from concerned statutory body.

Appointment Criteria/approval Notification is attached at Annexure-5.1

COMPOSITION OF SELECTION BOARD:

1. The Selection Board comprises of:-

a) Vice Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson b) Judge of High Court of Sindh who shall be nominated by the Chief Justice c) Two persons of eminence to be nominated by the Board (none of them is an employee of the university d) Dean of the Faculty concerned e) Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned f) One person to be nominated by the Foundation.

2. The members of the Selection Board, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for three years. 3. The quorum for a meeting shall be five members. 4. No members of the Selection Board who is a candidate for the post to which appointment is to be made shall take part in such proceedings of the Selection Board.

FUNCTIONS of Selection Board:

1. The Selection Board shall consider the applications for teaching and other posts received in response to an advertisement and shall consider the names of the suitable candidates. 2. The Selection Board may recommend grant of higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be recorded. 3. The Selection Board may recommend the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a Professorship in the university on the terms and conditions other than prescribed. 4. The Selection Board shall consider all the cases of promotion of the officers of the university. 5. In the event of unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection Board, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision will be final.

5. Provide copies of the advertisements for faculty positions published in last three years for both print and electronic media.

Copies of advertisements are attached as Annexure-5.2

FACULTY EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Teaching – Evaluation and Improvement

1. What are the criteria used for evaluating teaching? Where are they written? How often are they revised? Who does the evaluating?

The teacher’s evaluation is conducted by the Quality Enhancement Cell as per proforma designed by HEC for the purpose. This proforma (Teachers evaluation by students) is filled by all students for each teacher involved in their teaching. The evaluation results help the faculty members to improve their teaching and professional skills throughout the program

The Chairpersons of the respective departments also evaluate the performance of their junior colleagues which involves assessing their teaching methodology; the lab work conducted, examinations held, efforts made in improving their qualifications and research work carried out including publications of research papers.

The teachers are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences, webinars, symposia, workshops, etc., to improve their knowledge and skill. Moreover, the teachers are motivated to improve their academic qualifications.

The Annual Performance Appraisal performa is attached as Annexure-5.3

2. Are there classroom observations? If so, please provide several written reports from several departments concerning the observations? How many departments use classroom observation for evaluation and teacher improvement?

Classroom observations are undertaken by the Dean and the senior faculty. They randomly visit classes and observe the teaching and learning methodologies. They, then advise and guide the faculty members. However this process is not recorded or documented.

3. Do students evaluate each course? How are the evaluations written? Who collects them? Who meets with the faculty member to review them? Are they used to evaluate the faculty member and used in promotion, tenure and merit pay? Do you use the QEC form?

Yes, the students evaluate each course and each teacher on HEC prescribed proforma. The program teams are responsible for this exercise. The program team then hands over the forms to the assessment teams. The forms are evaluated by Assessment team and then QEC. The results of the evaluation are handed over to the head of the institution so that they can be used in promotion and annual increments.

The prescribed proforma is attached at Annexure-5.4 & 5.5.

4. What other means does the University use to evaluate and improve teaching?

Baqai Medical University conducts workshops on new teaching methodologies at the institutional level. BMU also encourages its faculty members to attend seminars, workshops on the using of new tools in learning and teaching.

The department of CME, registered and recognized by PM&DC, endeavours to continuously update the knowledge and skills of the faculty by conducting seminars, lectures and workshops on regular basis. Similarly other institutes of Baqai Medical University conducts workshops, seminars to update its faculty members.

5. Is the faculty given training in writing a syllabus? Does the administration require a syllabus for each course? Where are the syllabi kept? How often are they reviewed and updated.

As a specialized university, almost all the program/courses are regulated through concerned regulatory bodies e.g. HEC, PM&DC, Pharmacy Council, etc. The Revised Curricula is regularly shared with the university by these councils. These curricula are kept under consideration while developing the syllabi at the level of Board of Studies. The senior faculty also provides guidance to the faculty on how to write and update the syllabi/curriculum. The syllabi are kept at the office of each head of the departments.

The syllabi are reviewed and updated usually after every 3-4 years or on receipt of directives from the regulatory bodies or when a new course/program is inducted.

RESEARCH

1. Please list the department-wise research projects and/or research funding earned by the faculty last three years.

Following Research Grants were awarded to the Faculty Members by the Higher Education Commission under National Research Program for Universities (NRPU):

Grant Awarded to Project

Rs. 5,808,308/- Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Photostability Study on Selected Drugs and Principal Investigator Formulated Products Dr. Sofia Ahmed, Co-Principal Investigator (Project No. 20-3968)

Rs. 2,940,907/- Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Formulation Characterization and Photo Principal Investigator stability of Novel Dosage of Tolfenamic Dr. Sofia Ahmed, Co-Principal Investigator. Acid (Project No. 20-5263)

The BASR of Baqai Medical University also allocates Research Grants for the Postgraduate students which is as follows:

Rs. 150,000/- For M. Phil Research Projects approved by BASR

Rs. 250,000/- For Ph. D. Research Projects approved by BASR

2. Please provide a department-wise list of publications and impact factor (if,any).

List of publications is attached at Annexure-5.6

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND TO THE EXTERNAL COMMUNITIES

1. BMU is a “Community Based and Community Oriented” Medical University and is located in the suburb of Gadap in the province of Sindh. It exclusively caters for the population of the villages in the surrounding areas. This service is provided by the 500 bedded, fully staffed tertiary care hospital, which provides medical treatment and care to the patients free of cost.

Service to the university can be ascertained by the fact that the faculty / staff is mostly comprised of the alumni of the university who join the university with the purpose to give service to their “Alma Mater”. The community services provided by the university are briefly described below:

Social Obstetrics Unit-I

A: Health Services ▪ Immunization Program ▪ Dietary Supplement in Pregnancy ▪ Care of High risk pregnancy B: Education ▪ Free Primary School C: Income Generation Programs

Thatta, Gharo Project

A: Health Services ▪ Obstetrics ▪ Primary Healthcare ▪ Family Planning ▪ Immunization ▪ Health Education ▪ Treatment Programs: ▪ TB, Malaria, Diabetes ▪ Sewerage Disposal & Water supply B: Education: ▪ Primary School ▪ Innovative Education ▪ Formal Education ▪ Civic Sense Development ▪ Adult Literacy (Evening Program)

C: Skill Development for Income Generation ▪ Tailoring / Sewing ▪ Embroidery ▪ Carpet / cloth weaving ▪ Cooking ▪ Painting ▪ Flower Making ▪ Pottery ▪ Kitchen Gardening

Khuda Ki Basti

Established in the suburb area of Karachi with a view to provide: ▪ Free Education at Primary Level with free Books, Stationary, Uniform, Milk ▪ Free Eye Camp ▪ Poverty Alleviation Program ▪ Mechanical Workshop Training

Fahmi Health Education Centre, Karachi The Center has been established with a view : To create Awareness among masses about Health Problems ▪ To involve and motivate the Community of Health Problems ▪ To serve as a Center for Urban Primary Health Care

Fatima Hospital, BMU

The hospital was established in 1994 to provide health care facilities to the people of Gadap & surrounding areas FREE OF COST. The hospital is now 515 beds. This is also a undergraduate & postgraduate teaching hospital for medical, dental, nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy students. For long time this was the only hospital serving the community and travelers between Hyderabad and Karachi.

Baqai Dental College Hospital

The Baqai Dental College Hospital is providing the most costly treatment of Dental diseases FREE OF COST. Nominal fee is charged in cases of IMPLANT or COSMETIC SURGERY and the estimated total expenses costs in MILLIONS.

Job Opportunities

Baqai Medical University has provided job opportunities to the local people: ▪ Total No. of Employees in Grade 1-14 421 ▪ Employees from Gadap & neighbouring area 228 ▪ Percentage 54.15%

2. Who is responsible for documenting service to the university? Is service to the university (serving on committees, involvement in fund-raising, service on task forces) used in evaluating faculty for promotion and tenure and merit pay? If so, how and with what weight?

The senior faculty is fully participated as members of various committees at university level. They also visit other universities as External Examiners, Guest Speakers and experts. By virtue of these services they actually promote the name of Baqai Medical University. This record is maintained by the Registrar’s Office.

As a private university, our senior faculty is not encouraged to be a part of specialized committees at public sector level.

3. Who and how is service to external communities documented? Is this used as a criterion for evaluating the faculty member for promotion, tenure, merit pay? How and with what weight?

The University has various outreach programs for the benefit of communities as mentioned in point-7 above. The faculty attended and participated in these activities is of course encouraged in various ways including giving shields and certificates which are documented by the Registrar’s office in their personal files.

4. Professional development is central to faculty’s keeping up to date. Please provide the following information: Please provide a department-wise list for workshops/seminars/conferences attended and/or made a presentation by each faculty.

List of CME/ activities of the last three years is attached at Annexure-5.7

5. What offices are responsible for faculty professional development? How is faculty professional development documented?

Faculty is motivated to pursue higher education within the university through its own postgraduate degree and diploma programs. For this they are given special fee structure and monitory grants for research. In addition they remain as faculty members getting their full salary and allowance.

Continuous CME activities round the year is also a source of professional development.

6. How is the professional development activities of faculty members used? For merit pay? For promotions? For tenure? For reviews after a person has tenure?

By virtue of improvement in their qualification they are promoted to the appropriate faculty position with enhancement of their salary structure.

The Quality Enhancement Cell of the university conducts seminars, workshops and symposia to improve the professional skills of the faculty members. Seminars and workshops are also conducted at institute’s level. Attendance in such seminars is mandatory for all teaching faculty. The faculty members also attend the seminars conducted by other universities / institutions etc. Moreover, the faculty members are enrolled in postgraduate programs, M. Phil and Ph. D. As a result of Professional development the following Ph. Ds visited abroad for Postdoctoral studies sponsored by HEC.

S. # Name Country Postdoctoral Program 1. Prof. Dr. Rehana Perveen USA Sponsored by HEC 2. Prof. Dr. Sofia Ahmed UK Sponsored by HEC 3. Prof. Dr. M. Ali Sheraz UK Sponsored by HEC

7. List the department-wise names of faculty members who have gone to foreign countries for higher studies during their employment in your university. Where and what have they studied? What degrees/diplomas/certificates/postgraduate work has been obtained?

For Postdoctoral Program:

S. # Name Country Postdoctoral Program 1. Prof. Dr. Rehana Perveen USA Sponsored by HEC Pharmacology 2. Prof. Dr. Sofia Ahmed UK Sponsored by HEC Pharmaceutics 3. Prof. Dr. M. Ali Sheraz UK Sponsored by HEC Pharmaceutics

For Ph.D. Program

S. # Name Country Ph.D. Program 1. Dr. Muhammad Ali Memon PR of China Sponsored by China Scholarship Council Veterinary Sciences 2. Dr. Sheeraz Mustafa PR of China Sponsored by China Scholarship Council Veterinary Sciences 3. Dr. Noreen Mehmood PR of China Sponsored by Jiangsu Talent Selection Program Veterinary Sciences 4. Dr. Mohasin Nazir Australia Sponsored by HEC Periodontology (Dentistry)

PROMOTION AND TENURE

1. Describe in detail the process used for promotion for faculty members – to assistant professor; to associate professor; to full professor.

The promotion of Faculty members is done as per policy laid down by HEC and the concerned Regulatory Councils. When the faculty member has fulfilled the requirements his/her case is forwarded by the concerned head of the department through the head of the institution concerned to the Selection Board for scrutiny. If the candidate fulfills the requirements and satisfies the Board, he is approved for promotion as per rules & regulations of HEC & Regulatory Councils.

2. Are you using the tenure criteria set by HEC? What are the obstacles you are facing with these? By department, how many faculties are tenured?

Baqai Medical University does not cater for Tenure track faculty. All faculty members are permanent therefore the question of obstacles does not arise.

3. Please provide documentation for the process used for terminating faculty. Please list by department faculty in each of the following categories:

The policy of termination for faculty members is laid down in the “Baqai Medical University (Employees’ Services) Regulations, 2015” Ref: Part-III, Section 21 Attached as Annexure 5.8

4. Those who have resigned and list the reasons for each.

The policy of resignation for faculty members is laid down in the “Baqai Medical University (Employees’ Services) Regulations, 2015” Ref: Part-III, Section 20

Baqai Medical University (Employees’ Services) Regulations 2015 attached as Annexure 5.8

5. Those who have been deputed and list the reasons for each.

Not applicable

6. Those who have been terminated and list the reasons for each.

So far no such case has come up.

7. If faculty members are suspected to have plagiarized, changed grades, or in any other way compromised the ethics of the institution, how is this handled?

Baqai Medical University has policy with regard to Plagiarism, Ethics and Conflicts of Commitment and Conflicts of Interest. If any such case is identified, it is dealt with according to the rules and regulations well defined in these policies

Copies of the above mentioned Policies are already annexed in earlier standards

MAINTAINING INTEGRITY:

The maintenance of Integrity has been discussed in detail in Standard 4

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

1. How are faculty salaries and benefits set? Who sets them? Who approves them? Provide any data you have that shows comparable salaries and benefits at other institutions that you believe compete with you.

The salaries offered to the faculty members in Baqai Medical University are compatible with the market rates. For this complete survey of the market was carried out. In the process of setting the salaries the head of the concerned college/institution is taken on board along with senior management. Finally the proposal requires the approval of the Vice Chancellor for implementation.

2. Does the University give merit pay? If so, please describe the process.

No, the University at present does not have a policy with regard to merit pay.

PERSONNEL FILES

1. Who keeps the faculty personnel files? Who has access to them? What is contained in the files?

The Registrar department is the custodian of faculty personnel files. The faculty’s personal files contain the academic and service record of the employees (faculty) working in Baqai Medical University.

The files consist of :- o Curriculum Vitae o Educational documents, Degrees and Transcripts. o Experience certificates o Job offer letter o Job contract / Appointment Letter o Joining Report o Annual Appraisal Reports o Copies CNIC/ Passport o Training Certificates o Leave Record o Any other relevant documents

2. Please provide the personal files of all faculty members.

Will be provided at the time of IPE team visit

FACULTY SATISFACTION

1. What is the system you use to assess faculty satisfaction? Please provide copies of the most recent surveys that have been summarized? What office(s) hold the responsibility for assessing faculty satisfaction? Do you use the QEC forms?

For faculty satisfaction assessment, proforma designed by HEC (Faculty Survey) is used. QEC analyses these forms, which are a component of SAR which is submitted annually to HEC. As mentioned earlier the QEC undertake the assessment of faculty satisfaction using the above tools.

Annexures:

1. Appointment Criteria/approval Notification is attached at Annexure-5.1 2. Copies of advertisements are attached as Annexure-5.2 3. The Annual Performance Appraisal performa is attached as Annexure-5.3 4. The prescribed proforma is attached at Annexure-5.4 & 5.5. (Form 1 & 10) 5. List of publications is attached at Annexure-5.6 6. List of CME/ activities of the last three years is attached at Annexure-5.7 7. Baqai Medical University (Employees’ Services) Regulations 2015 attached as Annexure 5.8

Standard 6 Students

1. Who developed and approved the admissions policies?

The Baqai Medical University follows the admission guidelines laid down by concerned regulatory bodies e.g. PM&DC, PCP, PNC etc. to develop its admission policy. The policy is initially discussed in a senior level meeting i.e. with Deans, Directors, Principals, Controller of Examinations headed by the Vice Chancellor who also monitors the admission process. The recommendations are finalized and accordingly approved by the Vice Chancellor for implementation.

However, since 2018 centralized admission policy was introduced for admissions in Medical & Dental colleges by the PM&DC and Baqai Medical University is following the same for admissions in MBBS & BDS degree programs.

2. How and where are admissions policies published and for whom? How often are admissions policies updated / revised? By whom?

The Admission Policy of Baqai Medical University is published /disseminated through our website, prospectus, newspapers, notice boards in BMU and newsletters.

The Admission Policy is for the students desirous of admission in any of the colleges/institutes of Baqai Medical University. The details of the requirements for the admission process are given as stated above.

The Admission Policy is updated / revised from time to time in accordance with the process mentioned in point-1 above.

. 3. Is there a Student Guideline prepared by the university/Institution/Department?

Yes. Copies of Student guidelines are provided as Annexure 1.6.

4. How often the Students Guidelines are reviewed / updated.

Student Guidelines are called “Day One Booklet” in Baqai Medical University. They are reviewed /updated from time to time and are given to every student of the new batch in every institution.

5. What percentage of courses listed in the university prospectus/ catalogue are actually offered each year?

All courses listed in the university prospectus/catalogue of Baqai Medical University are offered each year

6. Where can one find information regarding recognition of the university and accreditation status of individual programs and recognition of university? List the details of published documents and web links (if published online)

Information about recognition of the university and accreditation status of Baqai Medical University can be seen at the University website (www.baqai.edu.pk). In addition the following websites can be consulted: www.hec.gov.pk www.pmdc.org.pk www.pharmacycouncil.org.pk www.pnc.org.pk

7. What is the credit transfer policy of the university? How many students are transferred to this institution and how many are transferred from this institution in last three years (Provide year-wise details).

Baqai Medical University has accepted transfer students subject to fulfillment of the required conditions. The university from where the student is seeking transfer should be a recognized university. The courses cleared previously must be in accordance with the courses/curriculum offered at BMU and most importantly the seat / slot is available. The policies provided by the regulatory bodies are also considered before taking final decision.

However, no student is transferred at undergraduate level during the last three years except one in the M.Phil program. The BMU reserves the right to accept or reject any transfer application.

8. Please provide report of dropout of the student’s program wise, department wise, and semester wise.

List of drop out students is attached as Annexure-6.1

9. For each department / program: within what time frame are marked assignments/examination papers shared with students? What percentage of marked assignments are given back to students?

The timeframe for each department to share marked assignments/ examination papers with students and percentage of marked assignments given back to students varies from department to department.

10. What problems students encounter in registering for course that they need for graduation.

Course registration is not optional. All courses offered are to be completed by students.

11. What is the policy for awarding the scholarship/ financial aid to the students?

Financial Assistance is granted every year to students on need cum merit basis. The following policy is adopted for the grant of Financial Assistance:

General Policy:

1. All applicants desirous to seek Financial Assistance must submit Financial Assistance proforma completed in all respect with supporting documents as required by the Financial Assistance Committee (FAC) 2. The students must have passed in all the courses and must have passed the last university examination in the first attempt securing at least 55% marks. 3. There should NOT be any outstanding dues. 4. The applicants must deposit 25% Tuition fee and attach the receipt from the accounts department with their application. 5. Students admitted on Overseas/ Foreign seats are NOT eligible for financial assistance 6. Position holders are entitled to the Grant as admissible. However, they are also required to fill out the proforma. 7. The Financial Assistance is only for One Year and it will be renewed next year provided they fulfill the criteria 1.1 to 1.4 mentioned above.

8. Attendance in the class will be taken into consideration by the Financial Assistance Committee

Policy Guideline for the Financial Assistance

a. 25% Concession will be given to one of the two siblings provided they fulfill the criteria 1-4 above b. No concession will be given to the third child.

6. Special Consideration for the Children of BMU Employees:

1.1 50% Concession will be given to the First Child provided the student fulfills the criteria laid down in para 1.1 to 4. 1.2 25% Concession will be given to the Second Child provided the student fulfills the criteria laid down in para 1.1 to 1.4. 1.3 No concession to be given to the third Child. 1.4 The Financial Assistance is only for One Year and it may renewed next year provided they fulfill the criteria 1.1 to 1.4 mentioned above.

12. Total amount of Scholarship/financial aid given from institutional funds; Annex the year- wise list of awardee students along with approvals for last three years.

The total amount of Scholarship/financial aid given from institutional funds per year is as follows:-

In 2017---- Rs.18,932,225/-

In 2018---- Rs.17,215,600/-

In 2019---- Rs.17,576,850/-

The year-wise list of awardee students along with approvals for last three years is attached as Annexure-6.2.

13. Please provide a copy of all admission policies and Student Guidelines Prospectus along with their approvals

The admission policy, students’ guidelines/prospectus is attached as Annexure-6.3.

Annexures:

1. Copies of Student guidelines (Annexure 1.6) 2. List of drop out students (Annexure-6.1) 3. The year-wise list of scholarship/financial aid awardee students along with approvals for last three years (Annexure-6.2) 4. The admission policy, students’ guidelines/prospectus (Annexure-6.3)

Standard 7 Institutional Resources

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

1. Describe the budgeting process. How is faculty involved? How are departments involved? Deans / Directors /HODs?

The budgeting process in Baqai Medical University is undertaken as follows:

• Relevant proforma of the Budget document are distributed amongst the respective Departments to fill – in the budgetary data / information for the next financial year. • Subsequently, the said information is consolidated by the Finance Department and then submitted to the Finance & Planning Committee and is finally approved by the Board of Governors.

Budget Proforma attached as Annexure 7.1

2. How are priorities set? Who is involved in setting priorities and what criteria are used? Please annex the copy of approval of Criteria.

The priorities are discussed and evaluated at departmental level and forwarded to Finance department who consolidate it to present before FPC for clearance and then presented for approval in the Board of Governors.

Approval of the Criteria has been defined under SCHEDULE, First Statute, Section 9 of BMU Act 1996. Annexure-1.3

3. Provide SOPs for resource need allocation along with approval of SOPs.

All concerned head of the departments identify resources needed and they send it to Vice chancellor for approval. Next, they are marked to the Procurement department and finance for further processes.

The BMU Procurement Policy & Procedures which is followed for all procurements is attached as Annexure-7.2

PURCHASING SYSTEM

1. What is the system for purchasing educational items and equipment? If there is a committee, how are the members selected and for what terms? What are the SOPs for purchase/procurement?

All the procurement of Baqai Medical University are being conducted in fair and transparent manner. Initially Annual Procurement Plan prepares in detail for all proposed procurements, determining the requirement within its available resources.

As per requirement of indenting department / end user, Educational items and equipment purchasing through Procurement Committee after getting approval from the Competent Authority.

Indenting department, Procurement section, Procurement committee, Finance department, Audit Department, inspection committee are the part of the System for purchasing of Educational items and Equipment.

There is Procurement Committee constituted as per BMU Procurement Policy & Procedures Rule # 07 for purchasing all kinds of Goods / Works and Services. An inspection Committee has also been constituted who inspected the delivered items as per specification given in Bidding document/ Purchase order.

Procurement committee members are selected as per requirement as laid down in the BMU Procurement Policy and Procedures ( 07).

The SOPs for purchase/ Procurement are the guidelines for Procurement Rules in BMU. The policy is attached as Annexure 7.2

2. Describe in detail the process used for purchasing. Provide evidence. For instance, if there is committee, provide minutes of meetings of Purchase Committee for last three years.

[ All the types of procurement i-e ; Procurement of Goods, Works and Services are being carried out through Procurement Committee.

For details BMU Policy Purchase and Procurement may be consulted attached as Annexure 7.2 (for procedure pt # 4 explains in detail)

• The indenting Department raise the indent / requisite and forward it to procurement section for procurement of goods/ works/ services.

• It is forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for approval

• Next, the indent is sent to the Procurement section.

• Procurement section prepares the purchase proposal along with estimated cost which is submitted to the Competent Authority Finance Department for approval.

• Procurement section / procurement Committee then prepare the Tender Document, Notice inviting Tender as per guidelines of BMU Procurement Policy & Procedures.:

3. Details of University Resources:

HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Provide the list of administrative vacant positions (Designation-wise/department wise)

List of administrative vacant positions is attached as Annexure-7.3

2. Describe the process for hiring, evaluating and terminating employees (excluding faculty).

The policy and process of hiring, evaluating and termination employees is laid down in the “Baqai Medical University (Employees’ Services) Regulations, 2015” Ref: Part-III, Section 21

For details please refer to Annexure-5.8

LIBRARY

1. Please attached the last six months’ utilization report of HEC Digital Library

The utilization report of HEC Digital Library is attached as Annexure-7.4

2. List of Books in Library/s containing the Title of book, date of purchase and year of publishing.

The list of Books in Library containing the Title of book and year of publishing is attached as Annexure-7.5

Annexures:

1. Budget Proforma (Annexure 7.1) 2. Approval of the Criteria (Annexure-1.3) 3. The BMU Procurement Policy & Procedures (Annexure-7.2) 4. List of administrative vacant positions (Annexure-7.3) 5. The utilization report of HEC Digital Library (Annexure-7.4) 6. The list of Books in Library (Annexure-7.5)

Standard 8 Academic Programs and Curricula

DEVELOPMENT, APPROVAL AND REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

1. How are academic courses and programs designed and approved? Please describe the process as completely as possible.

All academic programs are designed according to the guidelines of respective councils (PMDC, PCP, PNC, etc.) and HECs directives. The programs are presented to the Board of Studies from where it goes to the Board of Faculty and Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), if required, and finally presented to the Academic Council for approval. The minutes of Academic Council are then put up to the Board of Governors for final approval.

2. Are the academic programs/curricula approved by HEC? Provide copy of minutes of meetings for last three years for each of the committees involved in approving both courses and programs?

BMU has always been compliant to HEC and concerned councils directives. All programs offered in BMU are in accordance with the guidelines provided by HEC and other regulatory bodies. Once the university received any revised or new guidelines the same is presented in the Academic Council for its proper implementation.

Copies of Academic Council minutes of last 3 years are attached at Annexure-8.1

3. Please provide a copy of the curriculum for each academic degree program.

The curricula for all degree programs are provided at Annexure-8.2

4. How often are academic programs/majors reviewed? What is the process?

There is no fixed time duration for review of any academic programs. However, the meetings of Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, BASR, and Academic Councils are being conducted regularly every year. Whenever any modifications/revisions required, the same procedure as mentioned above is followed each time.

5. Do you use the alumni survey form from QEC? How are alumni surveys used in reviewing programs? Please provide a copy of the results of the most recent survey and How are these used to review the curricula?

Not at the moment. However, the revisions are being made on the recommendations of the respective councils, faculty, all concerned boards and alumni through direct recommendations.

6. Do you use the Employer Survey? Please provide the most recent summary of the employer surveys. How are these used to review the curricula?

The employer survey form is applicable in few programs at BMU at this stage. The copy of employer survey forms is attached at Annexure-8.3

LEARNING OUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

1. Is faculty encouraged to vary their methods of lecture delivery – i.e., less lecture, more classroom discussion, hands-on activities, etc.? If so, please provide evidence for this.

Yes, Faculties are encouraged to vary their methods of lecture delivery. The medical and dental faculties have already introduced modular system in their teaching. Tutorials and group discussions are integral parts of teaching. Bedside teaching in case of medicine & allied sciences are also essential and major portion of the teaching methodology. The modular systems of medical and dental faculties are attached in Annexure-8.4.

2. How are “program outcomes” and “student learning” being assessed in relationship to the objectives of the academic programs? How are these findings used?

The program outcomes and student learning is assessed through various continuous methods e.g. through OSCE, TOACS, continuous assessment of each course through midterm, modular, semester, or annual exams, class quizzes, assignments, presentations, discussions, etc. The examination pattern is based on MCQs, short essay questions, and long essay questions, viva voce and practical examinations.

The program outcome and student learning is evaluated through QEC / HEC feedback forms from the students as well as the faculty. These findings are used to improvise the teaching and learning of the said programs.

The university provides merit and distinction rewards, on excellent or outstanding performance across each sector of the curriculum accentuated by awarding monitory benefits in terms of scholarships, gold medals and distinction certificates.

3. How would do you assure that the faculty member teaching a series of courses is qualified to teach those courses?

Appointments of highly qualified and competent faculty have always been the prime objective of BMU. Each faculty member at the time of appointment is critically evaluated during the selection process and finalized by the Selection Board. HEC or respective council criteria are strictly followed for each appointment. The Head of the Department/Institute/College also make

84 sure to allot courses to teachers according to their expertise, experience and specialty. Moreover, continuous assessment of teachers by QEC and feedback from students also help a great deal in their assessment.

4. How does the university insure that the courses are taught at the appropriate level – i.e., graduate courses are truly graduate level and not just undergraduate level? Please discuss the process for oversight and provide evidence of same.

The courses currently being taught at BMU are those prescribed by HEC or respective councils like PMDC, PCP, etc. Courses are being time-to-time evaluated by designated members in Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, BASR, and Academic Council who make sure that the taught courses are up to the required standard. Please refer to Annexure-8.1.

5. Do you use the Research Student progress Review Form (QEC)? Please provide samples that have been submitted by students. How is this used?

Yes, the form prescribed by HEC is being used by QEC of BMU. They are used to identify the strengths and areas for further improvement.

The samples of the forms submitted by students are attached at Annexure-8.5.

6. Please provide the most recently completed Survey of Department Offerings for PhD programs (if applicable).

The survey is attached at Annexure-8.6.

7. Who handles internships/field work?

Internship is mandatory in most of the programs as per guidelines/requirements of the concerned regulatory bodies e.g. PM&DC, PNC. Field work is also part of curricula of programs especially offered at Medical and Dental Colleges. The respective heads of departments handles these programs/activities. The field visit programs are arranged and organized by an executive appointed for this particular purpose.

INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Do you have the necessary laboratories and equipment to carry out the goals of each of your programs? Please discuss the deficiencies.

Yes, BMU has all the necessary laboratories and equipment to carry out the goals of each program. Improvements and developments in all such facilities are being made regularly.

In terms of equipment deficiencies, the lacking is managed through collaborations with other universities/organizations e.g. NICVD, NICH, HEJ etc.

2. If courses are advertised in the catalogue / prospectus, are they actually offered each year? Can students get the courses they need to graduate in a timely manner?

Generally, all core courses are offered in every semester/year. Elective courses are need driven and offered as and when required.

3. Discuss the library stock and digital library facility. Give figures and evidence for use of the library as well as for the number of books, journals, etc.

The University has a specious main “Fahmi Library” with approx. 18,500+ books. There are separate libraries in Dental College, BIHS, BIPS, BIIT etc. The university has qualified librarians to look after main Fahmi Library, Dental College Library, BIPS and BIHS libraries. Baqai Medical College students both under and postgraduates utilize the main library. In addition all the departments basic as well as clinical have departmental libraries. All departmental libraries are under control of departmental heads assisted by main librarian. The process of further improvement is going on.

The University has the full facility of HEC Digital Library. The Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN) has already been acquired and started functioning. The University also has the facility of EBSCO database with full access to around 1000 recognized international journals

Usage of Digital Library

Years Number of students used Digital Library 2016 975 2017 1164 2018 1230 2019 till 15th May 680

Fahmi Library’s Students Attendance

Years Number of students attended 2016 3475

2017 4225

2018 5115 2019 till 15th May 2466

Attached at Annexure-8.7

INTEGRITY

1. How are grades examined to guard against grade inflation? Give evidence.

To the best of their ability and keeping the integrity, the teachers award the grades on merit. At the time of marking the identity of the student is not disclosed. In case any student has any reservation he / she can get the results scrutinized through a set procedure. In many cases the students are shown their scripts and mistakes pointed out which helps them in improving their grades in subsequent examinations.

2. How is the integrity of the university maintained to guard against cheating and plagiarism? Please provide documentation for this.

The university has access to Turnitin Software, which is used to check similarities/plagiarism. There is an Unfair Means Committee comprising all the Deans headed by the Vice Chancellor to deal with the cases of cheating during examination and punishments given to the extent of cancellation of admissions. The policy for plagiarism and unfair means is provided at Annexures-4.2 and 8.8.

3. Please provide copy of examination rules along with its approval

The examination rules are provided at Annexure-8.9.

Annexures :

1. Copies of Academic Council minutes of last 3 years (Annexure-8.1) 2. The curricula for all degree programs (Annexure-8.2) 3. The copy of Employer Survey Forms (Annexure-8.3) 4. Modular system of medical and dental faculties (Annexure-8.4) 5. The samples of the QEC forms submitted by PG students. (Annexure-8.5) 6. The PhD QEC survey (Annexure-8.6) 7. Library details (Annexure-8.7) 8. Policy for plagiarism (Annexure-4.2) 9. Policy for unfair means (Annexure-8.8) 10. The Examination rules (Annexure-8.9)

Standard 9 Public Disclosure and Transparency

1. Do university have adopted Right for Information (RoI) , Act What methods / means university use for dissemination of information, notices and announcements. Which office deals with public how the University get the feedback from general public, how it is used.

The right for information act is particularly for the public sector universities and, therefore, does not apply to BMU. However, still, the university has adopted the following system for disclosure of information:

o Notifications o Official website of Baqai Medical University o Prospectus o Magazines of University o News Letter o Newspapers o Social Media (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn) o Admission Cell

The Registrar’s Office, Students Affairs department and the Admission Cell provides the relevant information and gets the feedback.

2. Do you have a website that makes documents and policies accessible to the public? If so, what is the address and what do you have listed on the website?

Yes, BMU has its website (www.baqai.edu.pk) which is regularly updated. The website has all relevant information available in it, e.g., faculties, programs, policies, announcements and notifications, QEC forms, Alumni, etc.

3. With what office does the public deal with?

The Registrar’s Office, Students Affairs department and the Admission Cell deals with the public.

4. Do you get much feedback from the public? When you do, what do you do with it? Please give three or four examples.

Any feedback, whether it is verbal, written, or through social media, is taken seriously by the management. The Registrar Office takes action in this regard or forwards the matter to the concerned official/department for necessary action.

5. When and where did you publish merit lists for students’ admissions

BMU has a very selective and transparent system of student selection and admissions. The merit list for student's admission is published by admission cell office on the given date on the official website and in the administration department. Emails are sent, and phone calls are made for the interview.

6. Describe your communication strategy/processes for disseminating regulations, rules and policies. Please provide any documents relating to communication strategy; any SOPs.

The university has adopted the following system for communication and dissemination of information:

o Notifications o Official website of Baqai Medical University o Magazines of University o News Letter o Newspapers o Social Media (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn) o Admission Cell

7. Where and when have you displayed the examination results?

Results are compiled by the Examination department, approved by the concerned Dean/Statutory body, rechecked and published in the form of notification and are displayed on the Notice Boards and the university website.

8. Please provide academic calendars of last three years.

The academic calendars of last three years are attached at Annexure-9.1.

Standard 10 Assessment & Quality Assurance

1. What is the process of self-assessment at the program level? At the institutional level? Describe in detail. Provide the copies of Self-Assessments at Program level and at Institutional Level (Last three years)

Self assessment is an assessment conducted at the program level, by the institution to assess whether programs meet their educational objectives and outcomes with the purpose to improve program's quality and enhancing students learning.

Self assessment is an ongoing process that allows the provider to examine the quality & value. It also establishes how it is meeting the needs of learners and other stakeholders

Quality Enhancement Cell at Baqai Medical University conducts the program evaluation through Self assessment at the program level to ensure that quality starts at the grass root level

Self assessment Flow Chart

Compliance Mechanisms of SARs, List/Notification attached as Annexure 10.1

2. Provide the notification for the establishment of the QEC.

Notification for the establishment of QEC is attached as Annexure-10.2

3. What is the total number of departments? SARs, AT Reports and Rubric Report of how many departments are completed and submitted for necessary actions? SARs of how many departments are completed? (Provide all SARs prepared in last three years)

SAR of 2018-2019 is in progress

SARs PREPARED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS

Year No. of SARs Name of the Program 2017-2018 11 1. MBBS 2. BDS 3. Pharm-D 4. DPT 5. MSc in Hematology 6. MPH 7. BSc & MSc Medical Technology 8. BSN Nursing 9. BS , SE, BS – Bio information 10. BBA ,MBA 11. DVM

2016-2017 8 1. MBBS 2. BDS 3. Pharm-D 4. DPT 5. PGD in Hematology 6. MPH 7. Program: B.Sc & M.Sc in Medical Technology 8. BSN 2015-2016 3 1. MBBS 2. BDS 3. Pharm – D :

4. Executive Summaries of how many departments are completed and submitted.

Executive Summaries of all the programs along with the SARs were completed and submitted with SAR to QAA HEC as mentioned above.

5. How are the SARs used – discuss for each department/program as well as for the university as a whole? Please provide the name(s) of the respective officers responsible for integrating the results of the SARs.

SAR is mainly used for the evaluation of programs, for which it is an effective tool. Its purpose is to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement which leads to enhancement in Teaching and Learning.

QEC is involved in implementation of proposals within the given time limit.

6. What is the compliance mechanism for SARs? Please provide any actions taken (list/notifications).

As already stated SAR is mainly used for the evaluation of programs. The feedback received from the students and faculty identifies the strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement which leads to enhancement in Teaching and Learning.

The observations of the students and the faculty are discussed in the meeting with Heads of departments and the QEC. The plan for the improvement and its modus operandi, completion & timeline are laid down. QEC ensures that mechanism is completed.

Compliance Mechanisms of SARs, List/Notification attached as Annexure 10.3

7. How many councils visit the university in last three years?

Accreditation council Visits PM&DC 2 HEC 1 Pharmacy Council 2 CIEC 2 NCEAC 1

8. List the departments/programs that are accredited by councils.

List of the departments/programs that are accredited by councils are attached as Annexure 10.4

9. Describe the process for carrying out student satisfaction surveys.

Surveys are carried out on the HEC prescribed proformas, which are:- i. Teacher evaluation by the student ii. Course evaluation by the student.

iii. Faculty course review iv. Faculty v. Survey of graduating students vi. Research students progress survey vii. Department offering Ph D survey viii. Alumni survey ix. Employer survey

10. Describe the process for carrying out graduate assessment surveys?

HEC proforma is used to carry out this survey, which is done by two methods:-

1. Surveys are done online. .Survey links are shared via website, email,or WhatsApp groups in liaison with coordinators, class reps, and Program Teams 2. Manually by Program Teams getting the forms filled by the graduating students

11. Describe the system for bringing into the awareness of the students, faculty and staff the importance of and means of implementing quality assurance. How many and when were these conferences/workshops/seminars/meetings on QA? Who and how many attended?

Quality assurance in education is an integral component in todays world. To bring awareness in the faculty, a seminar/workshop is held every time the SAR activity is started. Program Teams are selected and given a detailed awareness about Quality Assurance in education: purpose, scope and the importance & far reaching effects of quality in education. The faculty is also informed of the HEC requirements in this aspect.

Notifications attached as Annexure 10.5

12. Describe the initiatives of the Vice Chancellor and other university officials (other than QEC) concerning quality assurance.

In Baqai Medical University, the Chancellor, and the senior management are very supportive in initiating and implementing the quality assurance and enhancement measures proposed by QEC for promotion of quality culture at Baqai Medical university

13. What percentage of the budget is allocated to QEC? What percentage is actually spent? (details of last three years)

During the last 03years Rs 2 million/yr was allocated to QEC. The detail of the budget utilized is:-

Rupees in Million

Financial year Budget allocated to %of BMU Budget QEC Budget % of QEC Budget QEC utilized utilization 2019 2.400 0.262 1.770 73.75 2018 1.800 0.212 1.730 96.111 2017 2.000 0.264 0.777 38.850

As the budget is made on the basis of calendar year, therefore budget utilization for the year 2019 has been calculated on pro rata basis till July 2019

14. How do you assure that the QA criteria and Standard Guidelines of HEC like Plagiarism Policy, Faculty Appointment Criteria, MS/MPhil and Ph.D. criteria,

QA criteria and Standard Guidelines of HEC like Plagiarism Policy, Faculty Appointment Criteria, MS/MPhil and Ph.D. criteria are fully implemented as per instructions of HEC. The policies have been approved by the relevant statutory bodies and are presented as Annexures with the concerned standards.

Annexures: 1. Compliance Mechanisms of SARs, List/Notification (Annexure 10.1) 2. Notification for the establishment of QEC (Annexure-10.2) 3. Compliance Mechanisms of SARs, List/Notification (Annexure 10.3) 4. List of the departments/programs that are accredited by councils (Annexure 10.4) 5. Notifications (Annexure 10.5)

Standard 11 Students Support Services

CAREER COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT

1. Do you have a career counseling center? If so, give the qualifications of each of the staff members. Please give the TOR for the office. What was the budget allocated for last three years? What was the amount actually allocated and actually spent?

Career counseling of students is being done through proper centers at individual institutions e.g. Baqai Dental College, Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Career Counseling sessions are periodically arranged by faculty members or by inviting professionals from outside the university from other institutions.

Professional psychologists are appointed in Dental & Medical Colleges including a Ph.D. Psychology to help in counseling of the students

There is no specific budget for this purpose. All expenses (if any) are met from the routine expenses of the department.

2. Is there a separate student placement office? What was the budget allocated for last three years? What was the amount actually allocated and actually spent?

The University has a Student Affairs Department which deals with the students problems at the University level.

3. How are students informed about the career counseling center? The placement office? Please provide copies of circulars/notifications/ web displays/ student surveys related to these.

This has been mentioned in point-1. All information is conveyed to students through our website, notice boards, and social media.

4. How are student needs ascertained for the career counseling center? The placement office? How many used each of these services in last three years?

It is done through mentorship.

FINANCIAL AID

5. Describe your financial aid office. What are the qualifications of the person heading the office?

There is a Financial Assistance Committee at the University level comprising the following: 1. Chairman with Ph.D. qualification 2. Dean / Director of the Faculty 3. The Principals of Medical and Dental Colleges 4. Director QEC 5. A representative of the Finance Department

6. Please provide the approved SOPs/Rules for Financial Aid to student.

SOPs/Rules are attached at Annexure-11.1.

7. Please list the financial aid/scholarship programs offered in last three years.

The list of financial aid offered in last three years is attached at Annexure-6.3.

8. How the student support services (cafeteria, Hostel, Support Services etc) are managed:

There are two Cafeteria on campus for the students in addition to a tuck-shop. Hostel facility is provided to female students only at the university level. There is also a Masjid and two playgrounds. Hospital including medical and dental treatment, OPD/In-patient both, facility, along with a medical store is available. These facilities are controlled and managed by designated officials including Medical Superintendent of the Hospital.

9. Co – Curricular Activities

The co-curricular activities are regularly organized at the university level. Our students actively participate in Annual Sports Competitions, Rang festivals, Baqai Idol and Inter Universities Sports Competitions.

Annexure:

1. SOPs for Financial Aid to students (Annexure-11.1) 2. List of Financial Aid given in the last three years (Annexure-6.3)