Overview

Location: Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Founded: 2008
Named After: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
Purpose: To impart quality education in medicine and health sciences.

Key Historical and Informational Points

• Foundation: SMBBMU was founded with the purpose of providing a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medical and allied health sciences, such as medicine, surgery, and other specializations.
• Naming: The university is named Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, representing her leadership and service to the nation, specifically her role in facilitating education and healthcare.
• Affiliations: It is affiliated with several teaching hospitals of Larkana, including the Chandka Medical College and other medical colleges of Sindh, offering students the facility for practical clinical training.

Academic Programs

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• Nursing Programs
• Postgraduate Programs: MS, MD, and M.Phil in various medical fields

Location

The campus is located in Larkana, one of Sindh’s ancient cities and an essential component of the healthcare infrastructure in the area.

Mission

SMBBMU has the mission to deliver a sound education that blends theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in the medical profession, graduating competent doctors and healthcare practitioners who can practice both at the local as well as global level.

Research and Development

The university also focuses on medical research and community health, which leads to the design of healthcare solutions for the region.

Leadership

The university administration strives to enhance the academic and clinical facilities so that it becomes an institution of excellence in medical education.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Department of Anatomy

• Prof. Shahid Hussain Soomro (Chairperson)
• Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafeez Baloch (Professor, Head of Department)
• Dr. Shahid Hussain Soomro (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Sana Kashif (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh (Lecturer)
• Dr. Sajjad Ahmed Channa (Lecturer)
• Dr. Muhammad Asif Chandio (Lecturer)
• Dr. Khalid Hussian Shaikh (Lecturer)
• Dr. Suhail Iqbal Shaikh (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ashraf Ali Chan (Lecturer)
• Dr. Rozeena Memon (Lecturer)
• Dr. Moazam Saifullah (Lecturer)
• Dr. Khushbakht Abro (Lecturer)
• Dr. Marvi Sangi (Lecturer)
• Dr. Uzma Lakho (Lecturer)
• Dr. Abdul Waheed Shaikh (Lecturer)

Department of Physiology

• Dr. Amar Lal Dodani (Chairperson)
• Prof. Dr. Safdar Ali Shaikh (Professor)
• Dr. Barkat Ali (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Ashok Kumar Oad (Lecturer)
• Dr. Daulat Ram (Lecturer)
• Dr. Rehana Sadhayo (Lecturer)
• Dr. Zafar Ali Abro (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed Bhutto (Lecturer)
• Dr. Muzaffar Ali Abro (Lecturer)
• Dr. Benazir Abbasi (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ayesha Ambreen (Lecturer)
• Dr. Farah Naz (Lecturer)
• Dr. Fatima (Lecturer)
• Dr. Muhammad Babar (Lecturer)

Department of Biochemistry

• Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh (Chairperson)
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hanif Shaikh (Professor)
• Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh (Professor)
• Dr. Mir Hassan Khoso (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Atia Masood (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Abdul Hameed Lanjwani (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Inamullah Soomro (Senior Lecturer)
• Dr. Amber-U-Nisa (Lecturer)
• Dr. Shaista Mujeeb (Lecturer)
• Dr. Aneela Qureshi (Lecturer)
• Dr. Noma Soomro (Lecturer)
• Dr. Vinay Kumar (Lecturer)

Department of Pathology

• Dr. OM Parkash (Chairperson)
• Dr. OM Parkash (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Dileep Kumar Ahuja (Senior Demonstrator)
• Dr. Lubna Adnan (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Shahzad Ali (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Muhammad Wasif Saleem (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Hifazuddin Abro (Lecturer)
• Dr. Sarfraz Hussain Tunio (Lecturer)
• Dr. Abdul Qadir (Lecturer)
• Dr. Fahmeeda Shaikh (Lecturer)
• Dr. Aisha (Lecturer)
• Dr. Asma (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ghazal (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ghazal Gohar (Lecturer)
• Dr. Ghazal Saeed (Lecturer)
• Dr. Hafeezullah (Lecturer)
• Dr. Mukesh Kumar (Lecturer)
• Dr. Pritya Gemnani (Lecturer)
• Dr. Asba Memon (Lecturer)

Contact Information

• University Address: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
• Phone: +92 (74) 404 1000
• Fax: +92 (74) 404 1001
• Email: info@smbbmu.edu.pk