The symposium was held on 14th November 2024, at the Farouqi Auditorium, under the aegis of the Armed Forces Postgraduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI). The event coincided with World Diabetes Day, highlighting the growing prevalence of diabetes and its implications for public health in Pakistan.
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NUMS Department of Public Health conducted an Inaugural Ceremony and five days of face-to-face sessions for the Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CHQPS) Batch one, Fall 2024 cohort. Held at the NUMS PWD campus from 21-25 October 2024, this program ran daily from 0845-1600 hrs....
World Food Day, celebrated on October 29, 2024, at the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), focused on the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This theme highlighted food diversity, nutrition, sustainability, and safety issues. The event began with ...
On November 20, 2024, the National University of Medical Sciences held an important meeting at the NUMS Secretariat to review and strengthen its measures for smog mitigation and emphasize actions towards the changing climate. Maj Gen Farrukh Saeed, HI(M), (Retd), Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic...
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) celebrated World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2024, by lighting its façade blue at the PWD Campus. The event aligned with the global objectives of World Diabetes Day and focused on education, prevention, and advocacy. It aimed to raise...
Ms. Riffat Hanif, a competent and devoted student at CIMS Bahawalpur (a member of NUMS’ affiliated medical and dental colleges), has brought pride to her college and the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) by securing the Bronze Medal at the prestigious 17th Korean Ambassador Nat...
Since the 1980s, people worldwide have celebrated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign aims to raise awareness about the disease. Known as “Pink October,” it encourages individuals to wear pink and display pink ribbons to emphasize the importance of preventio...
On 27th October, Kashmir Black Day is observed worldwide to mark the event 77 years ago when India, without any legal justification, took control of Jammu and Kashmir by force. Since then, the Indian Occupied Forces have been mercilessly killing innocent and unarmed Kashmiris, destroying their pr...
On October 22nd, 2024, the Directorate of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the NUMS Art and Media Society (NAMS), organized an art competition featuring two main themes: “رہبر ترقّى و کمال” and “March 23rd.” The competition encouraged students and ...
On 27th August 2024, a workshop on "Borderline Personality Disorder: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Management" was successfully held at the Seminar Hall, Crown Plaza, NUMS PWD Campus. The event aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focu...
On Monday, September 9th, from 1000 to 1230 hrs, Prof Dr Aisha Mohyuddin, Dean of Multidisciplinary Studies, and Prof Dr Uzma Hassan, Head of the Department of Public Health, visited Army Public School and College Fort Road, Rawalpindi.
Upon arrival, the Principal Brig Dr. Saifulla...
In a vibrant celebration of Independence Day and to instill a deep sense of national pride, the GYM Club of the National University of Medical Sciences orchestrated a Tree Plantation Drive on August 8th, 2024. The beautiful city of Islamabad was chosen as the prime location for this significant i...
The 77th Pakistan Independence Day at NUMS was a proud moment for the Department of Student Affairs, the Character Building Society (CBS), the Art and Media Society, the Debating Club, and the Gym Club, who collaborated to organize the event. The solemn recitation of the Holy Quran and the revere...
The Quality Assurance (QA) Directorate of NUMS organized an awareness session on Review of Institutional Performance and Evaluation (RIPE) at Army Medical College, Rawalpindi on July 5, 2024. The event aimed to familiarize participants with the latest quality assurance framework developed by the ...
We are proud to announce the launch of Zero Waste Alliance Pakistan (ZWAP), a pioneering initiative led by a consortium of leading universities in Pakistan. This collective pursuit of sustainability brings together eight prominent higher education institutions (HEIs) representing all regions of P...
On the 3rd of May 2024, the Convener and students of the NUMS Art & Media Society (NAMS), accompanied by high-achieving students from various departments of NUMS, convened at the NUMS Research Facilitation Center (NRFC), located at the NUMS Sectt, for a gathering with Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Adm...
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has been a United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) member since January 2020. Every year, UNAI invites applications for the 'Millennium Fellowship Program,' a globally recognized initiative, from students from all universities worldwide to ...
On 08 March 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the realm of healthcare research and development as The Diabetic Centre (TDC), Islamabad and the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, formalized a long-term understanding through the signing of a Document of Und...
On the 15th of March 2024, the Department of Student Affairs organized an awareness seminar on the theme of "Youm-e-Tahaffuz Namoos-e-Risalat (PBUH)" in line with the directive set forth by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The event was attended by senior faculty members, Deans, H...
The NUMS Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH), organized a seminar on March 8th, 2024, at the PWD Campus to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) and raise awareness about FOSPAH&#...
The Department of Avant Health Initiatives at NUMS convened an awareness seminar on February 27th, 2024, at the PWD Campus. The event drew approximately 60 attendees, including distinguished figures like the Pro VC (Academics) NUMS, the Deans of Multidisciplinary Studies and Social Sciences of He...
Under the auspices of the UNESCO Chair on Knowledge Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), students from NUMS actively participated in a National Workshop organized by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) as part of the Pakistan Water Week 2023. The event...
During 2023, three-day workshops were conducted on “Curriculum Planning & Implementation” from 05 July 2023 to 09 August 2023 at the NUMS PWD campus. Remarkably, the said workshops trained 70 NUMS faculty members from NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH), NU...
NUMS became the first organization in Pakistan to get recognized as an Organizational Affiliate by the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA). The application submitted by NUMS Environmental Stewardship Committee (NESC), was officially approved by the ZWIA Board of Directors and communicated to...
The e-elections took place on 25th of October 2023 at NUMS PWD Campus.
The GYM Elections at NUMS were a highly anticipated event, showcasing student engagement in environmental advocacy. All students and GYM Club Members actively participated in the voting process, emphasizing thei...
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The Distribution Ceremony for Phase III of the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme, held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the PWD Campus of the National University of Medical Sciences from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., was a resounding success. The primary aim of the event was the distribution of lapt...
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We are pleased to share a moment of great pride and accomplishment as we introduce two outstanding students, Ms. Asma Iqbal and Ms. Sarah Mumtaz, who have been chosen as recipients of the prestigious Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls for the academic year 2022-23.
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The 75th Anniversary of World Health Organization (WHO) is a significant breakthrough in the organization's history. Established on April 7, 1948, the WHO has played a pivotal role in global Public Health, promoting well-being and protecting humans. Over the years, it has spearheaded countles...
Dr. Shumaila Naz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, NUMS represented National University of Medical Sciences in 3rd China - Pakistan Technology Transfer Matchmaking Workshop at Kunming, Yunnan, China from 16th to 18th August 2023. The workshop was organized by the Depa...
On August 10, 2023, a highly informative one-day workshop was organized at the NUMS Research and Facilitation Centre (NRFC) for the students of MSc Healthcare Administration from AFPGMI, along with enthusiastic participants from AFIC. The workshop, focusing on "Research Methodology," wi...
The undergraduate 3rd and 5th semester students from the Department of Biological Sciences, NUMS organized an innovative exhibition titled Molecular Biology Through the Eye of Physical Models on Friday, May 19, 2023. The event was part of the molecular biology course where students displayed thei...
As part of Continuing Professional Development, Students at AFPGMI and the College of Nursing AFPGMI, have regularly attended various workshops. Department of Health Professions Education, NUMS in collaboration with Research & Development Department Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institut...
According to World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, diabetes, etc. are responsible for 41 million deaths annually,74% of all fatalities globally. The high prevalence of risk factors associated with NCDs includes unhealthy ...
NUMS Department of Public Health conducted a Seminar on Friday, 19 May 2023, with the theme Overcoming Silos for Climate and Human Health. The seminar was organized by Dr Hina Shan and Ms Rubab Zulfiqar. Ms Iffa Zahid, student BSPH and campus ambassador for Planetary Health Alliance (PHA), ...
NUMS Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies recently conducted a capacity-building session on "Enhancing Curriculum Design through the Alignment of Program and Course Learning Outcomes." The session brought together more than 20 faculty members from various departments, fostering sharing ...
High quality education is the recognition of National University of Medical Sciences, which has been achieved over time with constant efforts. Following NUMS motto of “understanding and improving life”, the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics (NDND) has always stepped forward to s...
The proverbial saying ‘If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ is, oddly, the most consistently followed concept in the history of mankind. However, if dug deeper, it holds the connotation that if we seek to improve something that already functions, we invite unforeseen problems...
NUMS Department of Public Health takes keen interest in equipping students with practical knowledge of the field in addition to their academics at the institute. With reference to the memorandum signed last year between the Integrated Health Services (IHS) and NUMS Department of Public Health, Na...
Research & Development Department of Armed Forces Postgraduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI) has initiated Research Skills Training Series for the Year 2023 to equip all undergraduate and postgraduate students with the necessary skills and knowledge for doing research.
The main pu...
NUMS Green Youth Movement (GYM) club organized a Green Day on March 21, 2023 at PWD campus for providing the students a platform to express their ideas to promote eco-friendly behavior and to educate them on recycling, composting and learning the methods of turning food wa...
A student delegation of NUMS Civic Society (NCS), led by Ms. Saira Javed Lecturer, Department of Psychology(NDP) and Convener (NCS) visited the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on its invitation for an interactive session on Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan, on Ma...
The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) held a seminar on March 16,2023 as part of its series of events for creating awareness among the students on the vital importance of preservation and an efficient management of natural resources for the country.
Speakers at the se...
National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) participated in Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) marathon which was organized in the Federal Capital in collaboration with UAE Embassy, Islamabad for promotion of healthy activities among the students.
Dr. Amjad S...
The Art & Media Society (NAMS) of National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) organized a Cultural Day at its PWD Campus on March 15, for providing students an opportunity to learn about different cultures and interact with people hailing from different provinces to enrich their understandi...
President Arif Alvi, while highlighting the huge potential of the youth bulge of the country, has called for setting a vision for higher education as the Muslims could not keep pace with adoption of technology and this needed to change on the war-footing.
He made these remarks in h...
NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) organized a two-day Workshop from March 16 to 17 at its PWD Campus to train its students to develop research skills particularly literature research, referencing and hands on SPSS.
NDPH aimed at producing a force of Public Health experts havi...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) conducted its fourth round of annual Self- Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) on March 14-16 2023. The self-review process was organized and facilitated by the Quality Assurance Directorate of NUMS.
HEC had conducted NUMS First...
NUMS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics organized various activities like Nutritional Assessment Camp, Presentations, Panel discussion, Nutrition Awareness Walk and Healthy Cuisine Competition at PWD Campus to celebrate the National Nutrition Month in March for raising awareness regarding the ...
NUMS faculty members from its different departments participated at a 2-day International Education Expo at a local hotel in Rawalpindi (RWP) from March 4 to 5 which was organized by RWP Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for providing an opportunity to students for meeting experts for caree...
Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir, HI(M), Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences has said that Sports play a significant role in growth of children and adults and help them cope with challenges of life by providing them physical and mental strength.
The Vice Chancellor wa...
NUMS Scientific Society Successfully concluded two-day Antimicrobial Resistance and Students Sourcing Antibiotic Discovery in collaboration with Tiny Earth USA, under the umbrella of Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA) NUMS.
The Event started with the verses of Holly Quran followe...
NUMS Department of Biological Sciences(DBS) organized a day-long Professional Development Course for enhancing the potential capacity and updating knowledge of its faculty for meeting national and international standards to teach their students in various subjects.
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A Four-day orientation session was organized for the first-year students of BS Allied Health Sciences- Batch 2023 enrolled in respective disciplines i.e BS Cardiac Perfusion, BS Medical Lab Technology & BS Medical Imaging Technology on 20th – 24th February 2023 at AFPGMI. Department of ...
NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) arranged orientation session for Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program to welcome fourth batch of students, on February 20th, 2023. This year, an overwhelming response was observed for the program, which is evidence of our faculty hard work, c...
Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir, HI(M) Tuesday said that art of communication was the core of every profession and that was what, we were endeavouring to promote by organizing annual NUMS inter college declamation contest-2023.
The...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) signed a 5- year Document of Understanding (DoU) to strengthen their scientific, technical and academic collaboration which would help advance promotion of science and technology in the country.
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The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) urges all universities to maintain/enhance the quality of teaching and learning to achieve the international compatibility and competitiveness of their academic programs through on-site review/inspection of MS/MPhil/...
The world is currently facing problems that can threaten the global wealth and stability. The majority of these problems are linked with the menace of prevailing corruption. The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) in 2022 aimed to emphasize the critical link between anti-corruption and unity...
NUMS Department of Psychology under its Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held a session titled “Unpacking Contemporary Issues in Gender and Health” at NUMS Seminar Hall, PWD Campus on January 6th, 2023. The event was organized by BS-Psychology students of Semester 3 tak...
NUMS Department of Public Health organized International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2022, at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Tuesday ,27th December at 0900 Hrs.
Disability inclusion is an essential condition in upholding human rights, sustainable...
The fifth session of Students’ Seminar Series was successfully conducted on December 22nd, 2022, under the title of Log kiya kahenge. as the name indicate, log kiya kahenge, reflects upon the idea of power, that resides between the society’s lens and a person’s introspection abo...
Emotional Intelligence holds a pivotal role in daily life, the workplace and particularly in transitionary phase b/w childhood and adulthood. The said concept has critical role in dealing with psychological issues, effective parenting, the role of management in organizational success, methods of ...
Academic quality means how well an institution supports students in their learning: the teaching, the provisions available, how they are assessed, and the resources made available. Quality assurance is the process for verifying that the standards and quality of higher education provision meet agr...
A Community Work Project Anniversary of “Daring Not Deprived “was celebrated by NUMS Civic Society in Collaboration of NUMS Department of Psychology. Since 2020, Ms. Saira Javed (Lecturer Clinical Psychology, NDP/ Incharge Psychologist, N-TRC/ Convener Civic Society) has designed and ...
The Psychology Colloquial Series, NUMS Department of Psychology organized its 3rd Seminar on the topic ‘Borderline Personality Traits and Emotional Coping in Young Population’ on 3rd of November, 2022. The guest speaker for the occasion was nationally and internationally acclaimed Pro...
Students of Allied Health Sciences ( CP, MIT, MLT) from semester 6th and 4th from Armed Forced Postgraduate Medical Institute have arranged one Day Symposium on " Practicing Professional Ethics at Health Care Systems" under the mentorship of Ms. Saira Javed ( Lecturer Clinical Psycholog...
The Quality Assurance (QA) Directorate, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), in collaboration with Green Star Social Marketing (GSM), organised a trickle-down training to promote and safeguard the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young students of NUMS.
‘Khud ko Pehcha...
1st Annual Research Meet Up was organized on 16th & 17th November, 2022 at AFPGMI. Event was the brainchild of Ms. Saba Khurshid (Research Officer) but her dream wore the dress of reality under the umbrella of cooperation provided to her by whole management team of NUMS & AFPGMI. Special ...
NUMS motivates their students to produce high quality efforts, learn more deeply and perform better in class. University provides monetary reward for exceptional work performance to foster learning environment, build positive relationships and encourage higher quality outputs. Prizes are awarded ...
Prime Minister’s National Innovation Award (PMNIA), previously known as Kamyab Jawan Innovation League, is a flagship project that will be executed by Higher Education Commission (HEC). PMNIA will provide an opportunity to the students from all academic backgrounds to collaborate and develo...
NUMS Department of Public Health (DPH) celebrated World AIDS Day on November 3, 2022, with a critical message to address the inequalities, #Equalize. The event was carried out to show compassion and support for people living with and affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and to remember ...
NUMS Department of Public Health provides students innovative, experienced based and life changing education. A memorandum was signed between Integrated Health Services (IHS) and Department of Public Health, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS). A group of twelve students from...
NUMS Department of public health arranges multiple learning opportunities for the students of Bachelors of Public Health to have clear understanding of practical aspect of Public Health. A field visit was organized for the students as part of the Community Oriented Medical Education to Rural heal...
Planet Earth has been a provider for habitants since its creation. Unfortunately, detrimental practices of human beings have damaged the planet and its atmosphere in all ways. We need to take initiatives for protection and conservation of the atmosphere. NUMS emphasizes the importance of environm...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and Green Social Marketing (GSM), Pakistan had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to jointly implement a Youth Awareness Program called ‘Khud ko Pehchano”, funded by Punjab Population Innovation Fund (PPIF) and Population Welfare...
Breast cancer is one of the highly preventable cancers if diagnosed at an early stage. Moreover, the prevalence of breast cancer has been increasing significantly in the recent past, both nationally and internationally. Unfortunately, there is a substantial lack of awareness regarding its risk fa...
Life is like a field without boundaries. It’s deeper than the depths of an ocean; it’s a journey beyond imaginations. It’s simple yet complicated; it’s obvious yet a mystery. There are things which are visible to a blind eye, and things which are too shallow and petite to ...
The NUMS Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held its 18th session of “Samaaj Khayaal”- a forum, which aims to transcend disciplinary boundaries, find connections and bring to light issues of social relevance. The recent debates surrounding transgender rights in the contex...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is an equal opportunity provider. In order to make NUMS a safe workplace and provide enabling environment to learn and work, the university has set a strong tone from the top and shown zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace. It has taken s...
We all face troublesome situations and conflicting circumstances in our everyday lives, but the way we deal with them makes all the difference. According to Max Lucado, conflict is inevitable but combat is optional. Conflict – be it internal or external – is an unavoidable element of ...
NUMS Department of Public Health (DPH) conducted Global Week for Non-Communicable Diseases (NDCs) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 15 August to 5 September 2022. The advocacy event on September 5, marked the end of the awareness and health promotion Campaign. Prof. Dr. Uzma Hassan...
Dr Adeela Bashir, Lead Coordinator of National University of Medical Sciences’ Environmental Stewardship Committee (NESC) and Assistant Professor from NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) was invited by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) for second consecutive yea...
The NUMS Department of Public Health conducted a school and community-based awareness campaign promoting healthier people and planet, ‘ACT on NCDs: Healthy Habits and Climate Action for a Sustainable Planet’. The campaign highlighted the importance of healthy habits and clean ai...
In the world of academia, curriculum is a multifaceted term which calls for an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding so as to impart quality education to the learners. It is a sophisticated blend of educational strategies, course content, learning outcomes, educational experiences, assess...
We all come across the tear-jerking photographs of environmental destruction and pollution every now and then. However, such issues only set the internet on fire for a little while before flickering into nothing. Environmental changes are driven by many factors including urbanization, intensifica...
The Department of Biological Sciences and Clinical Trial Unit, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan in collaboration with Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and industrial partners, organized a 3-Day Hands-on Training Workshop on HPLC Method Development a...
National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) and Green Social Marketing, Pakistan (GSM) signed on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train 20 Master Trainers for creating social awareness on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender-based violence, P...
NUMS-ORIC facilitates faculty and researchers in research management/ operations, capacity building, research commercialization and is acting as a focal point for providing guidance and support to Constituent/ Affiliate Institutes in conducting high impact research.
As per HEC policy for ORIC...
The students of Semester III, NUMS Department of Psychology carried out a ‘Social Project’ spanned over the month of May 2022 under the supervision of Professor Dr. Shazia Khalid, Head, NUMS Department of Psychology. The prime purpose of this project was to instill the habit of reflec...
Since 2019, Ms. Saira Javed (Lecturer Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, NUMS) led community services program with students from Faculty of SSH, NUMS comprised of Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Psychology, NUMS. NUMS Kindred Kinship (NK...
The phrase “Health is Wealth” was indited by an American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1860. This proverb indicates the quintessence of health for a human being; in doing so, signifying that a life without good health is not worth living. A healthy individual holds the power to a...
In 2020, at the crucial time period of COVID-19, students from Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences dare to initiate a community service program titled NUMS Red Ray which is lately joined by NUMS Department of Psychology students, under the mentorship of Ms. Saira Javed (Lecturer Clinical...
In 2012 Wu and Chen found an association of leaders’ social ties and knowledge acquisition capability to competitive edge of a firm. However, human resource comprises of not only promising potential and supreme skillset but enterprising ambitions and mercurial emotions as well. Over the yea...
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) play a key role in strengthening knowledge based economy of a country. Protecting and exploiting inventions through IPRs has thus become very crucial. In this context, NUMS-Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) has arranged a one-day capa...
The needs and aspirations of the 21st century require medical education to adopt innovative teaching strategies. Several medical specialties have employed novel teaching methodologies including the use of flipped classroom, telemedicine, remote teaching, virtual conferences, and simulations&...
Healthcare has become a chief concern around the world these days. Thus, there is a growing demand to understand healthcare businesses in order to guarantee quality services to patients. When casualties walk into a healthcare facility, the staff needs to see beyond broken bones, torn flesh, and b...
NUMS Department of Public Health organized a workshop for BSPH students on Monkey pox Transmission and Prevention , held at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Wednesday, 8th June at 1100 Hrs.
Monkey pox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with ...
Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir HI(M) said the initiative to host the conference on substance abuse was taken in recognition of rising use of drugs and for giving hope to patients afflicted with&nb...
Dr. Janet Grant, a UK expert on medical education delivered a lecture on “Thinking about improving Medical Education” which was organized by Health Profession Education of the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) at the Army Medical College(AMC). The occasion was grace...
On 2nd June 2022, at NUMS PWD Campus, the event of “NUMS CULTURAL SHOW” was zealously organized in compliance with the HEC letter shared by Registrar NUMS. HEC has recommended arranging programs on “Fostering Safe and Inclusive University Environment” in Higher Education I...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) conducted annual Self- Institutional Performance Evaluation (SIPE) on May 16-18, 2022. The self-review process was organized and facilitated by the Quality Assurance Directorate of NUMS.
The prime objective of SIPE was to self-evaluate the perfor...
Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is an emerging hot topic these days and its role in making or breaking any organization cannot be overlooked. According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence is the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for ...
Procrastination is one of the soft issues which today’s professionals cannot turn a blind eye to. It is the tendency to avoid unpleasant or stressful tasks that are often unavoidable and to replace them with trivial activities. Procrastination is the habit of delaying an importan...
NUMS Department of Public Health organized a field visit for the students of BSPH as part of their Community Oriented Medical Education to National Institute of Health Islamabad (NIH) on 12th May from 1000 to 1500 hrs. The aim of this visit was to show the students the general functions and respo...
Faculty of Social Sciences (FSSH), NUMS invited Professor Dr. Ashfaque Hasan Khan Principal and Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad in 3rd event of Social Sciences Lecture Series to discuss Pakistan’s Economic Frame...
Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir HI(M), here Friday performed the groundbreaking of the construction work of NUMS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research (NIASR), a state of the art Rs 3.488 billion project which would help the university rema...
A collaborative project between National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and Ege University, Turkey for a research project titled “A New and Combined approach for the diagnosis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, a Neglected Vector-borne Disease” is funded by Pakistan Science Foundation...
NUMS Department of Public Health conducted a Prize distribution ceremony among the position holders of BSPH Batch I & II students, held at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Wednesday, 13 April 2022 at 1130 Hrs.
Financial incentives can be an extremely beneficial motiv...
NUMS has maintained high standards of character by acknowledging and appreciating the hard work and achievements of its students. With this aim, the “Merit Scholarship Ceremony” was conducted by the FSSH on April 14th, 2022. The event was graced by the Dean of FSSH, Dr. Azam Chaudhary...
NUMS Department of Psychology (NDP) celebrated "World Autism Awareness Day" on 5th April 2022. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day to emphasize the importance of assisting and raising awareness regarding those with Autism. Thi...
The NUMS Department of Public Health conducted the “World Health Day” with a theme "Our Planet, Our Health", held at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Wednesday, 06 April 2022 at 1130 Hrs.
World health day is celebrated every year on 7th April by act...
Nutrition is a vital component for health and wellbeing of every individual. The eating habits of any population are directly associated with various health ailments including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, hypertension, and diabetes in both developed and developing countries like Pakistan. Al...
The NUMS Department of Biological sciences (NDBS) conducted the hybrid format “Cancer Symposium”- in line with World Health Organization 2022 cancer campaign theme ‘Close the care gap’, held at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Wednesday, 9th March 202...
NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) conducted a Practical Learning Session with the theme: “The Year of Change: Challenges for First Year Students in University” on Friday, March 4th, 2022, at NUMS PWD campus. The purpose of the activity was to serve as an ice breaking session and...
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training organized a three-day event for career counselling of students. The event was conducted at Pak-China Friendship Center in collaboration with more than 80 organizations. The career fest was formally inaugurated by President Arif Alvi who appr...
NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) arranged orientation session for Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program to welcome third batch of students, on February 21st, 2022. This year, an overwhelming response was observed for the program, which is evidence of our faculty hard work, co...
Under the umbrella of Kamyab Jawan Programme, Green Youth Movement (GYM) Club was established as an HEC-led directive as a step to fulfil the Prime Minister’s vision of clean and green Pakistan entrusted to Ministry of Climate Change.
The main goal of GYM club is to engage the youth in ...
The NUMS Department of Public Health conducted the “Dengue Awareness Seminar”- a part of the “Dengue awareness Campaign” with a theme “Deadly Dengue: Spread Awareness and Stop the Transmission”, held at National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Tue...
On Friday, October 15th, 2021 the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities arranged the event of Shan-e-Aqdas Naat and Qirat Competition under the guidance of Ms. Saira Javed (Lecturer – Clinical Psychology) at the National University of Medical Sciences, PWD Campus. Worthy Chief Guest Pro...
NUMS Department of Biological Sciences (NDBS) conducted a two-day activity on 25th and 26th November 2021 to celebrate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), with an aim to spread awareness about antibiotic resistance; a global public health concern. School, college and university students we...
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) emphasizes on universities to maintain/enhance the quality of teaching and learning to achieve the international compatibility and competitiveness of their academic programs through on-site review/inspection of MS/MPhil/Equiv...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and Focus & Rulz have signed a Document of Understanding (DOU) here Wednesday which would help remove deficiency of the Private Sector in research and development to make it more competitive in the world.
The DOU was inked by Vice Chancellor ...
The NUMS Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held its 15th session of “Samaaj Khayaal”- a monthly series, which aims to transcend disciplinary boundaries, find connections and bring to light
issues of social relevance. The session titled “What and how much to eat to be...
The NUMS Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held its 14th session of “Samaaj Khayaal”- a monthly series, which aims to transcend disciplinary boundaries, find connections and bring to light issues of social relevance. The session titled “Cultural Heritage of Gilgit-Baltis...
The NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH) in collaboration with Firefly organized an awareness session titled, “Anxiety: Contemporary Issues in Youth on November 3rd, 2021. The session was moderated by BSPH students Miss Iffa Zahid and Mr Waleed Shiekh and attended by faculty and students...
With the increasing number of high-profile sexual harassment allegations all over the world, the
media and the leaders are turning towards a simple solution that is to make anti-sexual harassment training mandatory in the workplaces.
The Government of Pakistan passed two laws to curtail s...
NUMS, under its mandate to become umbrella body for accreditation of training programs for paramedics and allied health professionals, is in the process of attaining the status of Qualification Awarding Body (QAB) by National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to award Level 1-...
The NUMS Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences held a virtual open day on August 16th, 2021 to introduce its undergraduate degree program titled “BS-Social Science of Health”. It was a one hour session held via ZOOM in which current faculty and students along with prospective s...
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Improvement of the existing knowledge and practices in the fields of medical and life sciences is part of NUMS mission. Training of researchers and healthcare professionals is one of the most suitable approaches to elevate the quality of research and healthcare practices in the country. Skill enh...
The NUMS Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held its 12th session of “Samaaj Khayaal”- a fortnightly series, which aims to transcend disciplinary boundaries, find connections and bring to light issues of social relevance. The session titled “Post-9/11 Militancy in Pakista...
The NUMS Department of Public Health chaired by Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, conducted a Practical Learning activity on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The event engaged Students to structure and expresses their ideas on the course material covered in ‘Primary Health Care.’ Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, r...
NUMS Quality Assurance Directorate conducted NUMS 1st Internal Audit as per the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard for its administrative directorates. A 4-day audit plan was shared with all directorates prior the conduct of the audit so that all directorates can pre...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and a leading multi-national regional pharmaceutical company signed a 5-year Document of Understanding (DOU) here last Friday to enhance cooperation in the field of research and development pertaining to healthcare.
The DOU was inked by NUMS Vice...
Webinar Introduction: This year, Pakistan hosted the World Environment Day in partnership with the United Nations Environment programme. In observance of this important day, as a multidisciplinary initiative, a webinar was conducted in NUMS, titled - Going Zero Waste for a clean green Pakist...
The NUMS Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi celebrated “World Food Safety Day, 2021” on 7th June 2021. World Food Safety is celebrated every year on 7th of June to reduce the risk of food borne diseases, to improve healt...
Army Medical College Debates and Literary Society (ADLS) is a functional society of Army Medical College and under the leadership of Director Brig. Khadija Qamar and OIC Lt Col. Palvasha Waheed, has attained many feats and earned a name in the debates and literary circles of Pakistan.
Keeping...
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 th June to encourage awareness and work towards preserving the Ecosystems. We all depend on healthy environment for our survival but unfortunately people have been destroying the nature for their personal benefits. With this challenging situation,...
NUMS QA Directorate organized a webinar on Student Feedback for Quality Assurance on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 for faculty & staff of NUMS.
Director Quality Enhancement Cell Riphah International University (RIU), Islamabad, Brig Salim Ahmed Khan SI(M) (Retd) was invited to deliver his talk on...
Worldwide, May 28th is celebrated as the International day of action for women’s health, to call attention of the public on pertinent sexual and reproductive health issues and rights of women.
The BS-Social Science of Health students of NUMS Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences,...
World Immunization Week, April 24 to 30th, serves a great opportunity to create awareness among people to learn more about how to protect against vaccine preventable disease. The aim of celebrating this is to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immuniz...
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) will be the first to develop National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Standards for paramedics and technicians in the health sector, in collaboration with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
It conducted a 4-days online...
The Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the Islamic World (IQA), and National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT), Jakarta, Indonesia, jointly hosted the IQA International Webinar 2021, Series 2 on "Higher Education Accreditation amidst Covid-19 and New Normal: Opport...
NUMS Department of Public Health arranged its virtual orientation session for Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree program to welcome the second batch of students, on March 15th 2021. The aim of this degree program is to create a health workforce, capable to generate health awarenes...
National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) and Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan(DRAP) inked 5-year Document of Understanding here Wednesday to exchange information, compliance, training and capacity building in view of the university’s plans revolving around Bioequivalence and Clini...
Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) and Internal Postgraduate Program Reviews (IPPR) of the Higher Education Institutions(HEI’s) on yearly basis, either by HEC or University itself. HEC had conducted an IPE of NUMS in March 2018 (Valid for 3 years), just two years after the establish...
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and National Institute of Health Islamabad (NIH) signed five-year Document of Understanding (DOU) here Friday, 22nd January, 2021 to strengthen research cooperation in the development of medical sciences.
The DOU was inked by NUMS Vice Chance...
During the current Covid-19 Pandemic, Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) NUMS remains concerned to continue the learning activities for the faculty at Constituent Institutions and keep them abreast with the HEC Internal & External Quality Assurance requirements like SAR, UPR, IPE and Program...
NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) team is proud to announce the successful completion of CHPE spring session 2020. The cohort had 257 participants from many cities of Pakistan and 12 tutors from NUMS, its constituent and affiliated institutes. The six-month program started J...
In the wake of Corona pandemic, NDHPE team has chalked out a comprehensive plan to meet the challenge of conducting first virtual face to face session 2 of CHPE spring cohort. To cater 250 participants, a series of sessions spread out on three consecutive days per week, from 900- 1700 hrs, is bei...
ISO Quality Management System 9001 2015 certification certifies that a management system or documentation procedure has all the requirements for standardization and quality assurance. NUMS aims to follow international standards; therefore, Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) has organized multipl...
NUMS as a Higher Educational Institution (HEI) is an equal opportunity provider. Therefore, it has ‘Zero Tolerance’ for any gender harassment issues/ behaviors at workplace. In compliance with the HEC and Federal/ Provincial Ombudsperson requirements, NUMS has established a formal Ant...
In its pursuit to acquire highest standards of quality in academics and management, Quality Assurance Directorate, NUMS has been tasked by the Vice Chancellor to go for ISO 9001-2015 certification for NUMS Secretariat. In order to achieve this objective, a two-day’ internal auditors’ ...
Plagiarism- ‘Purposefully taking credit for the work of another writer/researcher or scientist,’ or ‘an attempt to pass off someone’s ideas, opinions and phrasings as ones’ own may not be a law, but more of a standard of behavior that writers uphold, especially as re...
The Quality Assurance Directorate conducted its second round of advanced level three-day workshop on January 17-18 and 21, 2019 for Quality Coordinators and Senior Management respectively at the Conference Room at Army Medical College. Brig Shazia Sarwar Alvi, of CMH Peshawar being a certified le...
Quality Assurance Directorate NUMS organized a talk on “Improvement in Healthcare Quality -A Primer” by Dr Sarwat Hussain who is globally renowned radiologist, an innovator in healthcare quality, an academician, researcher and a professor across 4 continents on December 18, 2018 at Ar...
Quality Assurance (QA) Directorate conducted its first orientation workshop on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) for the Quality co-ordinators duly nominated by all the directorates and management entities across NUMS on 9th September 2018. The session started with the recitation of a...
