Quaid e Azam Medical College ( ur, , or QAMC) is a
medical college in
Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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History
Quaid e Azam Medical College was founded on 2 December 1971 when its foundation stone was laid by the then Governor of Punjab, Lt Gen Attique-ur-Rehman (retd). The college is affiliated for clinical training to Bahawal Victoria Hospital & Civil Hospital Bahawalpur as well. The founding Principal was Prof Dr Nawab Muhammad Khan. Prof. Dr. Shafqat Ali Tabassum is the current principal of the college.
Architecture
Designed by Abdur Rahman Hye
Abdur Rahman Hye ( ur, ; 17 December 1919 – 18 September 2008) was a Pakistani architect and a pioneer of institutional architectures in Pakistan.
Early life and training
After graduating from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Bombay befor ...
, it was the first endogenously designed Medical Campus by a Pakistani Architect and has the characteristics typical in A. R. Hye's style of architecture.
The design of the building incorporates natural climate control features, such as cross-ventilation, strategic placement of windows, and overhangs and courtyards to create shade. Additionally, the roof vaults, besides providing insulation, also allow the flow of air through the vault roof, bringing down ceiling temperatures. Hollow walls also provide insulation. This provides a natural protection against the hot and dry climate of Bahawalpur.
Recognition and affiliations
The college is recognized by the following organizations:
* Pakistan Medical and Dental CouncilUniversity 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 centere ...
Societies and Clubs
*Quaidians Dramatics Club And Movie Society(QDCAMS)
*Iqra Medical Society
Notable alumni
*Ashu Lal Faqeer
Ashu Lal Faqeer ( ur, , birth name Muhammad Ashraf; born 13 April 1959), is a Saraiki-language poet from Karor Lal Esan, Pakistan.Ashu Lal Faqeer is MBBS from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.
Books
He has published books of poetry:
*''Chairroo ...
, famous Seraiki poet
* Syed Waseem Akhtar, Member of Provincial Assembly of Punjab
Gallery
File:Architect.jpg, A. R. Hye Architect of Quaid e Azam Medical College
File:Quaid-e-Azam Medical College garden.jpg, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Landscaping
File:Side View of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.jpg, Side View
File:Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.jpg, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College designed by A. R. Hye
File:View of Courtyard of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.jpg, Courtyard
References
External links
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Universities and colleges in Bahawalpur
Medical colleges in Punjab, Pakistan
1971 establishments in Pakistan
Memorials to Muhammad Ali Jinnah