PMDC has recognised the Diploma in Family Medicine vide letter No. PF 1-F2008(1) (ZU)112547 dated 26th January 2009 as a postgraduate Medical Qualification granted by Ziauddin University Karachi, published in The Gazette of Pakistan IV, Karachi, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Registered No. M-302.
The course will focus on clinical postings in family medicine settings, and it will also include case-based interactive sessions, self-directed learning, seminars, hands on workshops and web-based teaching.Â
2 Years
To produce community oriented Family Physicians who will be able to provide comprehensive primary health care using evidence-based medicine in a cost-effective manner.Â
To develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to function competently and confidently as a family physician in a community.
To master the objectives of the comprehensive patient-centred programme in a manner and with excellence as per the requirements of international Family Medicine Guidelines.
To ensure that graduates of our programme are prepared to accept leadership roles in their communities in regard to community partnership in delivering holistic medicine.Â
Assessment will consist of two parts, Continuous Assessment and Final Certification Examination.
The assessment will not be primarily concerned with the ability to memorise factual details but rather with the problem solving ability and an understanding of the holistic approach in the discipline concerned. The emphasis will be on the consultative and problem-solving ability, which the trainee is likely to confront when he/she is working independently.Â
A final certification exam will be held at the end of two years. The examination is monitored by the Department of Examination with the support of the faculty of the department of Family Medicine.
To ensure that the examinations are held according to the standard conditions and that no examinee or group of examinees receives unfair advantage on the examination, students (examinees) must strictly adhere to/abide by the rules and regulations of the University.Â
| Fee Structure of Diploma in Family Medicine (for International Students) | ||
| Description | Currency | Amount |
| Course Fee per Semeste | USD | 1,500 |
| Total Fee for 4 Semesters | USD | 6,000 |
| Certification Examination Fee (at the end of 2 years) | USD | 500 |
| Application Processing Fee | PKR | 3,000 |
| Note: Additional payment will be required for the skills workshops (BLS and ACLS) | ||