King Edward Medical University facts for kids
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کنگ ایڈورڈ میڈیکل یونیورسٹی
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| Motto | Altapete |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1860 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mahmood Ayaz |
| Location | , , |
| Website | https://kemu.edu.pk |
King Edward Medical University (often called KEMU) is a public medical university in Lahore, Pakistan. It started in 1860 as the Lahore Medical School during the time of British rule. The university is named after King Edward VII.
In 1868, students from Lahore Medical School received special recognition from Trinity College Dublin. In 1871, Mayo Hospital became a teaching hospital for the university. Later that year, the college joined the University of the Punjab. In 1887, Lady Aitchison Hospital also became a teaching hospital.
After Pakistan became independent, KEMU was the only medical college in its province. In 2005, it became a university that could give out its own degrees. Today, it works with seven large hospitals, including the Lady Willingdon Hospital. KEMU has helped many great doctors who now work all over the world.
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History of KEMU
King Edward Medical College began in 1860. It was first known as the Lahore Medical College. This makes it one of the oldest medical schools in South Asia. Only a few others, like Medical College Kolkata (1835) and Madras Medical College (1835), are older.
The first main building for the college was finished in 1883. On December 21, 1911, Lahore Medical College changed its name. It became King Edward Medical College to honor the late King and Emperor. On May 12, 2005, it became a full university. This meant it could grant its own medical degrees.
Campus and Departments
KEMU has many different departments. These departments help students learn about various parts of medicine. They are divided into basic sciences, medicine, and surgery.
Basic Science Departments
These departments teach the fundamental knowledge of how the human body works.
- Anatomy (study of body structure)
- Biochemistry (study of chemicals in living things)
- Community Medicine (health of groups of people)
- Forensic Medicine (medicine used in legal cases)
- Pathology (study of diseases)
- Pharmacology (study of medicines)
- Physiology (study of how the body functions)
- Histology (study of tissues)
Medicine and Allied Departments
These departments focus on diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Cardiology (heart diseases)
- Tuberculosis and Chest Medicine (lung diseases)
- Clinical Oncology (cancer treatment)
- Child Psychiatry (mental health in children)
- Dermatology (skin diseases)
- Neurology (brain and nerve diseases)
- Pediatrics (children's health)
- General Medicine (common illnesses)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (helping people recover)
- Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences (mental health)
- Radiotherapy (using radiation for treatment)
- Social and Preventive Medicine (keeping communities healthy)
- Preventive Pediatrics (preventing childhood diseases)
Surgery and Allied Departments
These departments focus on treating conditions with operations.
- Anesthesiology (pain relief during surgery)
- Cardiac Surgery (heart operations)
- Neurosurgery (brain and spine operations)
- In 2018, KEMU's Neurosurgery Department was the first in Pakistan to perform a special spinal cord stimulation surgery.
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology (women's health and childbirth)
- Ophthalmology (eye care)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (mouth and face surgery)
- Orthopedics (bone and joint surgery)
- Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat)
- Pediatric Surgery (children's surgery)
- Plastic Surgery (reconstructive surgery)
- Radiology (medical imaging)
- General Surgery (common operations)
- Thoracic Surgery (chest operations)
- Urology (urinary and male reproductive systems)
Attached Hospitals
KEMU works with several hospitals where students learn and practice.
- Mayo Hospital Lahore
- Lady Willingdon Hospital
- Lady Aitchison Hospital
- Nawaz Sharif Hospital, Yakki Gate, Lahore
- Nawaz Sharif Hospital, Kot Khawaja Saeed, Lahore
- Shahdra Hospital
- Govt. Said Mitha Teaching Hospital Lahore
- Mian Munshi Hospital Lahore
Institutes, Schools and Centres
KEMU also has special centers and schools for different medical fields.
- Centre For Nuclear Medicine (CENUM)
- Convalescent Centre
- College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS)
- School of Nursing
- School of Orthopaedic Technology
- School of Paramedical
- School of Physiotherapy
Auxiliary Services
Attached Hostel Facilities
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
New Buildings and Campuses
Since becoming a university in 2005, KEMU has grown. A new campus building was finished in 2019. Another building is being built with help from former students who donated money. The university is also planning a new sub-campus outside Lahore.
Academic Degrees Offered
KEMU offers many different degrees for students.
Undergraduate Degrees
These are for students starting their medical education.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - This is the main medical doctor degree.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.(Hons)) in Allied Health Sciences
- Doctor of physical therapy (DPT)
Postgraduate Degrees
These are for doctors who want to specialize further.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master in Community Eye Health (MCEH)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Master of Surgery (MS)
- Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS)
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP(UK))
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
- Diploma
University Organization
King Edward Medical University is led by a Vice Chancellor. The university has over 1300 undergraduate students. It also has more than 800 postgraduate students. About 500 of these postgraduate doctors are doing special training.
To get into KEMU, students need high marks. Their marks from high school and an entry test are combined. The entry test usually happens in September. Foreign students also have a special way to apply.
The main medical degree (MBBS) takes five years to complete. After graduating, students do a one-year internship. This internship is called a "house job." It happens at Mayo Hospital or another government hospital. After the internship, doctors get full registration. This allows them to practice medicine.
Student Societies
Students at KEMU can join many clubs and societies. These groups help students learn and have fun outside of classes.
- King Edward Literary Society URDU (KELS URDU) - Started in 1882, it's the oldest society.
- King Edward Debating Society (KEDS) - Active since 1887.
- King Edward Literary Society English (KELS ENGLISH)
- Medical Students' Association of Pakistan - KEMU LC (MSA-Pakistan KEMU LC)
- Kemcolians' Arts & Photography Society (KAPS)
- International Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Pakistan KEMU LC (IFMSA-Pakistan KEMU LC)
- Students' Patients Welfare Society (SPWS)
- Kemcolians' Sports Club
- Kemcolians' Dramatic Society (KDS)
- Kemcolians' Akhuwat Club (for social welfare)
- Kemcolians United - The King Edward Medical University Blog
- Humans of KEMU - A Facebook page sharing stories of students and staff.
Members of these societies often win national and international competitions. The university also has its own magazine called KEMCOL. Students and former students of KEMU are known as "Kemcolians."
Notable Alumni
Many famous people have studied at KEMU.
- Israr Ahmed - a well-known Islamic scholar.
- Riaz Haider - an American heart doctor and former president of the American Heart Association.
- Ayub Ommaya - a neurosurgeon who invented the Ommaya reservoir.
- Prem Chandra Dhanda - a physician and medical teacher.
- Amjad Saqib - a social entrepreneur and author.
- Faisal Sultan - an infectious diseases doctor and CEO of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.
- Dr Umar Sadat - a Hunterian Professor.
- Farid Ahmad Khan - a Pakistani plastic surgeon.
- Farrukh Siyar Hashmi - a British Pakistani psychiatrist.
Alumni Associations
Former students of KEMU have groups to stay connected.
- The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of North America
- The King Edward Medical College Alumni Association of the United Kingdom
- The King Edward Medical College/University Alumni for all Kemcolians
See also
- Education in Pakistan
