Bolan Medical College (BMC):
- Founded in 1972 in Quetta, it was the first medical education institution in the province of Balochistan.
- BMC played a crucial role in addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the region, producing thousands of doctors and healthcare professionals over several decades.
Formation of BUMHS:
- To address the growing demands for advanced medical education and research, the Government of Balochistan upgraded BMC into Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences.
- This upgrade was legalized with the enactment of the BUMHS Act No. VII of 2017.
- The university was formally opened in 2018, heralding a new era of medical education for the province.
Programs and Academics
Undergraduate Programs:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): A five-year degree course specializing in comprehensive medical education and clinical practice.
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery): A 4.5-year course leading to careers in dentistry.
- DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy): A five-year professional degree program for training physical therapy professionals.
Postgraduate Courses:
- Residency and fellowship programs in different medical specialties.
- Master’s and Ph.D. in medical sciences, public health, and allied subjects.
Campus and Facilities
- Location: Located in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, BUMHS is a center of medical education in the province.
- Facilities: Well-equipped lecture theaters, laboratories, and research facilities.
- Affiliated Teaching Hospitals: The university is affiliated with local hospitals, including the Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, where students receive hands-on clinical training.
- Libraries: Vast medical literature and electronic resources.
Mission and Vision
- Vision: To emerge as a premier medical education, research, and healthcare service institution at national and global levels.
- Mission:
- To produce ethical, competent, and skilled medical professionals.
- To contribute towards improving public health through innovative research and healthcare services.
Research and Innovation
- Research Initiatives: BUMHS stimulates students and staff to pursue research into local health issues, with special focus on underserved populations of Balochistan.
- Research Themes: Infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and environmental health.
- Collaborations: Partnerships with international and national institutions to enhance research, education, and healthcare improvement.
Contribution to Healthcare Progress
- Community Outreach: Medical camps, health awareness campaigns, and public health initiatives in underdeveloped regions of Balochistan.
- Impact: As the sole medical university in Balochistan, BUMHS bridges the healthcare divide by graduating competent professionals and conducting regionally-focused medical research.
Administrative Leadership & Notable Faculty
- Vice Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Shabir Ahmed Lehri, MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FCPS (Neurosurgery)
- Email: vc@bumhs.edu.pk
- Phone: +92-81-9213056
- Assistant Email (for appointments): pstovc@bumhs.edu.pk
- Registrar: Syed Aurangzeb
- Email: registrar@bumhs.edu.pk
- Phone: +92-81-2854433 | +92-81-9213082
- Notable Faculty:
- Dr. Shahbaz Khan, Senior Lecturer & Head of the Dental Materials Department (BDS, MPhil Dental Materials)
Main Contact Details
- Address: Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Brewery Road, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Phone: +92-81-2854433 | +92-81-9213082
- Fax: +92-81-9213083
- Email: info@bumhs.edu.pk
- Website: www.bumhs.edu.pk
Admissions Office
- Email: admissions@bumhs.edu.pk
- Phone: +92-81-2854433 (extension for Admissions)