January 2012 ~ Flash Medical

Thursday, January 12, 2012

2011 ends with added miseries for patients

12:32 PM Ahmed Chishti No comments

Rawalpindi The year 2011 ended up with added miseries for the poor patients for whom the cost of treatment is about to get out of reach as in the last one year, the prices of almost all medicines and surgical equipment have witnessed 50 per cent to 200 per cent increase. The cost of treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases along with cost of all sorts of surgeries has almost become unaffordable not only for poor but also for those belonging to middle class of the society. According to health experts, both the federal and

Why are substandard medical universities being approved?- Hippocratic Hypocrisy

6:03 AM Ahmed Chishti No comments

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has accused the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) of violating the laws and principles of merit, hence, compromising the state of medical education in Pakistan.

The association alleged that many medical universities in Pakistan recognised by PMDC should not be recognised at all because they didn't meet the necessary requirements.
"The recognition of Colleges like Rehbar Medical College, Red Crescent Medical College, Hashmat Medical College and others is against the rules and regulations prescribed by the PMDC itself." said the General Secretary of PMA, Dr. Mirza Azhar Ali, at a news conference at PMA House.
Dr Ali said that some universities

Confessions of Pakistani doctors

8:05 AM Ahmed Chishti No comments

We all grew up hearing the importance of medicine sciences and most of us were encouraged to adopt it as a profession. We were told that serving humanity, saving lives and helping people in distress is an essential component of developed societies, which is truly noble and fulfilling in their own way. In fact, doctors were considered the epitome of prestige and grace in Pakistani society, an echelon which remained unmatched by all the other significant and emerging professions.

However, the situation has changed drastically over a period of time. The plight of Pakistani doctors reverberates across the globe and remains an open question mark to our ‘political leaderships’ and law enforcing agencies. It is not just the security of these professionals which is at stake in our

Top 10 medical institutes in the world

4:41 AM Ahmed Chishti 1 comment

World's top medical universities are vibrant centers of research and medical training. Many of the world's most talented doctors and physicians graduate from these schools, which are extremely competitive to get into. U.S. News & World Report releases an annual list ranking the top medical schools according to a variety of factors, including research contributions and peer evaluation.

Harvard University

As America's oldest institution of higher learning, Harvard is one the world's premier universities and its medical school ranks among the very best. Harvard's laboratory and research facilities are world-class and many important medical discoveries have been made on its campus. Harvard offers both MD and PhD medical degrees. Harvard University 20 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-495-5758 harvard.edu

University of Cambridge

England's second oldest university is widely considered one of the best in Europe, and its School of Clinical Medicine is world renowned. Cambridge attracts top pre-medical students from Europe and beyond with its outstanding record of excellence in this field.