Shalamar Medical and Dental College ( ur, , abbreviated as SMDC, SHMC or SHMDC), established in 2009 and named after

Shalimar Gardens, Lahore The Shalimar Gardens ( ur, , translit=Shālāmār Bāgh) are a Mughal garden complex located in Lahore, Pakistan. The gardens date from the period when the Mughal Empire was at its artistic and aesthetic zenith, and are now one of Pakistan's mos ...

, is a

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medicine Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care pract ...

and

dentistry Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions o ...

located on Shalimar Link Road, Lahore in

Shalimar Town Shalimar ( Punjabi, ur, ) is an administrative town (tehsil) in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It forms one of the 10 municipalities of Lahore City District. History Shalimar is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Lahore, located along the histor ...

Recognition

*Recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. *It is accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and registered with the

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates According to the US Department of Education, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates is "the authorized credential evaluation and guidance agency for non-U.S. physicians and graduates of non-U.S. medical schools who seek to practice ...

Shalamar Hospital Shalamar Hospital, established in 1982 and named after the historical Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, is a non-profit hospital located on Shalimar Link Road, Lahore in Shalimar Town. It was founded in 1982 by a Pakistani businessman Chaudhry Ahmad Mu ...

and

Fauji Foundation Hospital, Lahore Fauji Foundation Hospitals, are a group of hospitals started by Fauji Foundation in multiple cities, including Lahore and Rawalpindi. History The first hospital called TB hospital as part of Fauji Foundation Healthcare System was established in ...

are attached as training and

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. Shalamar Medical and Dental College is a college within the larger institute, Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences.Shalamar Medical and Dental College holds 2nd convocation
Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 3 December 2016, Retrieved 17 February 2022 * Affiliated with the

University of Health Sciences, Lahore The University of Health Sciences, Lahore (UHS Lahore) ( ur, ) is a graduate, affiliating public university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Overview University of health sciences, Lahore is an internationally recognized, student centered ...

Academic programs

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ( la, Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated most commonly MBBS), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United King ...

Student bodies

* Arts and Photography Club
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* Blood Donating Society
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* Cultural Society
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Publications

* ''AXON: The Unheard Impulses of Shalamarians'' - Annual Magazine

College convocations

In 2016, Shalamar Medical and Dental College held its 2nd convocation for its 99 graduating students who were awarded degrees. The convocation's chief guest was former Justice (Retired)

Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday Honourable Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday ( Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani jurist who served as judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He remained permanent judge of Supreme Court from 2002 to 2010. He was born in Lahore on 13 January 1945. ...

. Other noted personalities at the event were the 2 governors of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed and

Syed Babar Ali Syed Babar Ali OBE ( ur, سید بابر علی; born 15 January 1926) is a Pakistani businessman, philanthropist and former caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan. He is the founder of Packages Limited, Milkpak Limited–now Nestlé Pakistan ...

. In 2018, 97 graduating students were conferred with degrees and the chief guest was Pakistan's noted personality in the healthcare field Dr. Sania Nishtar.Shalamar Medical and Dental College holds 4th convocation ceremony
Daily Times (newspaper), Published 2 December 2018, Retrieved 11 May 2019

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