Services Institute of Medical Sciences - SIMS, Lahore, Pakistan

urpose built campus where the basic and applied aspects of basic sciences are inculcated. This is the foundation of an INTEGRATED CURRICULUM. The EDUCATIONAL CYCLE is implemented through a curriculum framework. After NEEDS ASSESSMENT the OUTCOME for a particular course, class or rotation is determined. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ensure that teaching is equated with learning. There is emphasis on interactive and experiential aspect of teaching. Appropriate small and large groups teaching methods are implemented. SIMULATIONS have a great role in medical education. Basic Life Support (BLS) has been initiated for undergraduates. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTER and EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL LAB is a hallmark of the modern learning and teaching strategies and are an integral part of instructional strategy. ASSESSMENT drives learning. There is a distinct demarcation into formative and summative assessment. FORMATIVE assessment and FEEDBACK are essential for learning and every effort is made to use this essential paradigm. The SUMMATIVE assessment is built on a sound formative assessment system. CPC Clinicalpathological Conference is a vital academic activity and is held twice every month. Curricular monitoring is to be done by attendance and internal assessment. Professional examinations are going to be monitored by the curriculum committee. 75% attendance and passing the internal assessment including send-up examination is an essential requirement to appear in University Examinations. We at SIMS are guardians of a future medical graduate. The combination of knowledge, attitudes and skills that is the bottom line of a professional doctor needs development of a well rounded personality. We are a proud custodian of very energetic and creative extracurricular activities. Our annual sports and literary week is a much awaited and contested occasion which is part of our academic calendar. The Department of Medical Education (DME) of SIMS is playing a pivotal role in FACULTY DEVELOPMENT through workshops and other interactive activities. We are very confident that the combination of human and material resources at SIMS have that magically combination and dimension where professionalism drives excellence in health care delivery teams. The ultimate purpose is better patient care and health of the society at large.