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