The University of Health Sciences has approved changes to the MBBS curriculum, including an increase in the weightage of paediatrics in the final year.
The decision was taken during the 54th meeting of the Board of Studies in Medicine, chaired by Vice Chancellor Ahsan Waheed Rathore and attended by board convener Prof Zohra Khanum and principals of affiliated medical colleges.
Under the revised structure, paediatrics has been brought at par with gynaecology in the final year, with total marks increased from 200 to 300. Officials said the change follows recommendations from the relevant faculty council.
From the current academic year, paediatrics will include two theory papers in the final year, both based entirely on multiple-choice questions. Prof Rathore said the change reflects the importance of child health, noting that a significant portion of the population consists of children.
The meeting also approved revisions to the community medicine curriculum, making maternal and child health, along with nutrition, a compulsory component. It was further decided that fourth-year MBBS students will undertake study visits to immunisation centres, neonatal care units and family planning facilities as part of their training.
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