Quaid-e-Azam Medical College


Quaid e Azam Medical College is a medical college in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Quaid e Azam Medical College was founded on 2 December 1971 when its foundation stone was laid by the then Governor of Punjab, Lt Gen Attique-ur-Rehman. The college is affiliated for clinical training to Bahawal Victoria Hospital & Civil Hospital Bahawalpur as well. The founding Principal was Prof Dr Nawab Muhammad Khan. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Hussain is the current principal of the college. He has initiated online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Architecture

Designed by Abdur Rahman Hye, it was the first endogenously designed Medical Campus by a Pakistani Architect and has the characteristics typical in A. R. Hye's style of architecture.
The design of the building incorporates natural climate control features, such as cross-ventilation, strategic placement of windows, and overhangs and courtyards to create shade. Additionally, the roof vaults, besides providing insulation, also allow the flow of air through the vault roof, bringing down ceiling temperatures. Hollow walls also provide insulation. This provides a natural protection against the hot and dry climate of Bahawalpur.

Recognition and affiliations

The college is recognized by the following organizations.
Others affiliations include International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research and SEPLAA Foundation.

Societies and Clubs

Lt. Gen. Asif Mumtaz Sukhera was the Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army and the Director General Medical Services from 18 July 2016 to 26 September 2017.He graduated from QAMC in 1986.

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