BEM

Introduction

Bachelors of Eastern Medicine (BEM), five years degree program run by Qarshi University Lahore is:

• 1) Approved by Higher Education Commission
• 2) Recognized/Registered by the National Council for Tibb (NCT)

The Initiative of incorporating traditional medicine in primary health has been taken by World Health Organization (WHO) to improve health care services delivery globally. BEM degree is a new milestone and land mark qualification in traditional medicine in Pakistan. It is designed to upgrade natural medicine through a combination of modern and traditional knowledge, skills and diagnostic techniques. It involves integration of basic & clinical medical disciplines and advance research. Qarshi University is playing a key role in producing accomplished natural medicine practitioners to meet the national goals in health sector. This will revive our indigenous practice of medication which is the need of the hour and is still the first choice treatment for our local community for many.

Admission Criteria:

• F.Sc. Pre-Medical, A-Levels with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.

Laboratories and Museum:

We have state of the art laboratories with leading specialty and comprehensive research / practical facilities in Department of Eastern Medicine, Qarshi University.

• Histology & Anatomy Museum
• Physiology Laboratory
• Biochemistry Laboratory
• Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Laboratory
• Herbarium (Preserved plant specimens and data used for scientific study)
• Pathology & Microbiology Laboratory
• Forensic Museum
• Multipurpose Laboratory

Library:

For any seat of Learning, Higher or Basic, a library is its heart and soul. Apart from 20,000 Books and Journals, Qarshi University has access to a digital library (with the support of HEC) to meet the students’ needs of 21^st century.

Clinical Training:

The entire program is focused on how to succeed in practice, how to curb the current epidemics and how to make a meaningful and positive impact on the communities we serve.

Clinical training of the students starts from 3^rd year of their study under close supervision of Medical Doctors and qualified Tabibs. Following institutions / setups are available for clinical training of the students.

• Qarshi Hospital
• Affiliated Hospital for BEMS Clinical Training: Hijaz Hospital, Indus Hospital etc.
• Qarshi Eastern Medicine Clinics
• Qarshi Mother and Child Health Care, Muridke.

Program Structure:

The program structure of BEM is very similar and parallel to that of MBBS except for the therapeutic part. It incorporates all subjects taught in national medical colleges and universities. In addition, this program includes Philosophy of Tibb, Patient-Customized Treatment suitable for his/her temperament and Comparison of Current & Indigenous Treatment modalities.

The structure of our BEM program is dynamic and provide the basis for various options including Breadth-Based, Depth-Based specializations. Our curriculum is in-line and approved by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

BEM PROGRAM

BEM House Job Program

BEM graduates are offered One year PAID house job in Qarshi University and Tibbi Clinics. On the basis of this house job BEM graduates are eligible for registration with National Council for Tibb (NCT). During house job training, the house officers perform rotational duties in the following departments.

1. Qarshi Eastern Medicine Clinics
2. Medicine
3. Emergency
4. Surgery
5. Gynaecology and Obstetrics
6. Ophthalmology and ENT
7. Paediatrics
8. Urology
9. Orthopedics
10. Diagnostic Laboratory (Serology & Imaging)

Here, top professors and expert clinicians practically teach and guide the house officers about the art of treating the patients. As a result, at the end of the training period, these house officers are fully trained to work independently in any setup.

Fee Structure:

Scheme of Study:

Career Opportunity:

• General Practice/Private Practice: set up his/her private clinic as a registered Tibbi practitioner and authorized to prescribe Tibbi Medicine.
• Appointed as instructed and teacher in Tibbi Institutions. Depts. Of Eastern Medicine, etc.
• Appointed as Registered Tibbi Practitioners in Private Institutions as recognized Tibbi Practitioners.
• Appointed as a Scientific Officer, Research Officer, Quality Assurance Officer and Production Officer etc. in Tibbi Pharmacy Industry, Marketing area of Tibbi Pharmaceutical Industry as Sales Officer, Product Promotion Officer etc.
• Food and Nutritional Education Officer, Food Supervisor, Food Inspector in Govt., Semi Govt. and private Sectors.