Editorial
Volume: 41 | Issue: 1 | Published: Mar 25, 2025 | Pages: 01 - 01 | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education
Authors: Ahsan Waheed Rathore , Khalid Rahim Khan ,
Article Info
Authors
Ahsan Waheed Rathore
Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Khalid Rahim Khan
Director Medical Education, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Publication History
Received: December 02, 2024
Accepted: February 12, 2025
Published: March 25, 2025
Abstract
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, has undertaken transformative curriculum reforms through the Modular Integrated MBBS Curriculum 2K23, shifting from discipline‑based teaching to a competency‑driven, integrated model. Emphasizing spiral learning, early clinical exposure, and the “Seven‑Star Doctor” concept, UHS has mandated life‑saving emergency skills training for over 20,000 annual graduates across health disciplines. Reforms extend to nursing and allied health sciences, promoting interprofessional education, digital integration, and sustainability through continuous feedback, faculty development, and research. By embedding global standards within local relevance, UHS positions itself as a leader in socially accountable, future‑ready healthcare education, fostering a collaborative culture of excellence.
Keywords: curriculum, Reforms, Medical education, university, MBBS
Pubmed Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. BioMedica. 2025; 25 (March 2025): 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. https://biomedicapk.com/index.php/articles/733 [Access: August 10, 2025]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. BioMedica. 2025; 25 (March 2025): 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. BioMedica. (2025), [cited August 10, 2025]; 25 (March 2025): 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
Harvard Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan (2025) Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. BioMedica, 25 (March 2025): 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
Chicago Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. "Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education." 25 (2025), 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan. "Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education." 25.March 2025 (2025), 01-01. Print. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Khalid Rahim Khan (2025) Curriculum reforms at UHS: a sustainable leap toward transformative medical education. , 25 (March 2025), 01-01. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-733