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Khyber Medical University (KMU) has made a significant advancement in the implementation of a modular Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum, which will be applied across all public and private dental colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A ceremony was held to mark this important milestone, bringing together key figures such as Prof. Dr. Arshad Javaid, Ex-Vice Chancellor of KMU, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, Vice Chancellor of KMU, Prof. Dr. Ghulam Rasool, Chair of the Dental Curriculum at PMDC, Prof. Dr. Brekhna Jamil, Director of Medical Education at KMU, and members of the Central Curriculum Committee (CCC). The committee includes representatives from all public and private dental colleges in the region. During the event, Prof. Dr. Arshad Javaid emphasized the importance of this milestone and congratulated all participants for their contributions. He also highlighted the pivotal role KMU played in orchestrating the necessary meetings to achieve this goal.
Meritorious Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, Vice Chancellor of KMU, praised the efforts behind the new BDS curriculum. He announced that the Department of Medical Education at KMU has been empowered to oversee the curriculum and conduct all examinations for both MBBS and BDS programs. He further mentioned that these examinations will be computer-based, which will enhance the assessment process.
Prof. Dr. Ghulam Rasool discussed the significance of the modular curriculum in line with PMDC guidelines and emphasized the importance of extending the BDS program to five years. He also highlighted that the modular system would be applied to all years of the BDS program, ensuring consistency and comprehensive coverage throughout the course of study.
Prof. Dr. Brekhna Jamil, Director of the Institute of Health Professions Education & Research (IHPE&R) at KMU, acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of all principals, CCC members, and the IHPER staff. She stressed that the meeting was focused on aligning the dental curriculum with contemporary educational needs through a modular system. During the event, CCC members expressed their appreciation for the collaborative efforts that made the implementation possible. They also provided their perspectives on how the modular curriculum would enhance the quality of dental education, aligning it with global standards and better preparing students for the challenges of modern dental practice and research.
The event brought together Principals/Deans and representatives from all affiliated and constituent dental colleges across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The key agenda was to celebrate the revamped modular curriculum for first-year BDS students, ensuring that it meets global standards and equips graduates to tackle emerging challenges in dental practice and research. The modular approach will be implemented across all years of the BDS program, reinforcing the commitment to modernize and standardize dental education in the region.
