About

The subject of Anatomy is one of the basic subjects of medical sciences, which is taught in the first and second year of MBBS program. The courses within the domain of Anatomy include General Anatomy, Histology or Microscopic Anatomy, Embryology or Developmental Anatomy, Regional or Gross Anatomy and Neuroanatomy. The department offers a modern integrated teaching system for students. The teaching hours are in accordance with the recommendations of Pakistan and Dental Council. Our teaching methodology includes large group interactive sessions, problem based learning sessions, small group discussions, dissection/ demonstrations and practicals.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in anatomical sciences, dedicated to fostering deep understanding of human structure and function through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and integrative clinical applications, ultimately preparing students to be highly skilled and empathetic medical professionals.

Objectives

• To offer educational opportunities and convey emerging scientific knowledge to the students that contributes to improve personal development and professional fulfillment.
• To maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• To provide the students with a thorough acquaintance of the characteristics, structure, development, function and clinical significance of the human body.
• To provide sound knowledge of anatomical structures, appreciate their developmental processes and apply their knowledge to the cases that they will encounter during their clinical training and future careers as medical practitioners.

Facilities

1. Dissection Hall

The department includes a spacious and well lit dissection hall where students are exposed to human cadavers and cadaveric specimens for three-dimensional understanding of human anatomy. Dissection hall has mortuary with a capacity of 4 cadavers, multimedia and a digital resource of virtual 3D anatomy software.

2. Anatomical Museum

Anatomy department maintains an anatomical museum equipped with models of Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology and Neuroanatomy. It has X-rays, CT scans, MRI and cross-sectional models for teaching radiological and cross-sectional anatomy. Articulated and disarticulated skeletons with a bone bank is also available.

3. Histology Laboratory

Histology laboratory is equipped with binocular microscopes, penta-head teaching microscope and a slide projecting microscope with LED screen for display of histological slides to students.

4. Faculty and Staff

The department has qualified faculty including professor, associate professors, assistant professor, demonstrators and trained staff to facilitate teaching and learning.

5. Integration with Other Disciplines

Anatomy is taught in collaboration with basic sciences and various clinical specialties, including surgery, radiology, orthopeads, pediatrics and pathology to integrate anatomical knowledge into a comprehensive medical curriculum.

6. Research Activities

The department is engaged in research activities related to anatomical variations and innovative teaching methodologies.

7. Assessment

The department evaluates student's understanding of anatomy through structured vivas (substages), integrated practical's and written examinations.

8. Post graduate training

After strengthening its position in the undergraduate medical teaching, Anatomy department has upgraded itself to the next phase of medical education by offering post-graduation in the subject. In this regard, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) accorded accreditation to the department for FCPS training in Jan,2023.