Staff Reporter
President of Pakistan Medical Commission Dr.Arshad Taqi called on Vice Chancellor of the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Lt. Gen.Syed Imran Majeed( Retd.) in his office here Tuesday.
During the meeting, the matters relating to existing health infrastructure and the prevailing statusof medical education in the country were discussed.
The Vice Chancellor highlighted the achievements and initiatives of the university in medical field since its inception. He particularly gave a comprehensive account of the examination process developed indigenously by the university to ensure merit, high standards and transparency. This year, he said, around 50,000 candidates appeared for the NUMS Entry Test for MBBS/BDS. The test was simultaneously held in all major cities across the country and in Azad Jammu and Kashmir without involving any outside testing services.
The President PMC laudedthe efforts of NUMS in improving medical practices through innovative, creative and ethical approaches in the health sector and medical education.
The President PMC particularly praised NUMS forevolving a fool proof system of examination and making extensive arrangements for successful holding of NUMS Entry Test for Session 2020.