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WAH MEDICAL COLLEGE (WMC) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Candidates for Admission |
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Q.1 |
How far is Wah Cantt located from Islamabad? |
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Ans. It is about 30 KMs from Islamabad on GT road towards Peshawar. |
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Q.2 |
How is the weather at Wah Cantt? |
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Ans. Weather at Wah Cantt is hot / humid in summers (maximum 44° C) and cold in winters (minimum 0° C). |
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Q.3 |
What is the accreditation status of WMC? |
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Ans. College is recognized by PM&DC for imparting MBBS training and is affiliated with University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore. It is registered by World Health Organization (WHO) and ECFMG. |
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Q.4 |
Which hospital is affiliated with WMC for teaching purpose? |
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Ans. POF Hospital which is a 663 bedded category “A” Hospital is affiliated with Wah Medical College. |
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Q.5 |
Is House job opportunity available at POF hospital for passing out graduates? |
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Ans. House job opportunity is available on merit at POF Hospital. |
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Q.6 |
How many new students are inducted in one academic year? |
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Ans. 100 students are inducted in one academic year. |
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Q.7 |
How is the distribution of seats available for admission? |
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Ans. Distribution of seats is as under:- |
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Q.8 |
What Extra Curricular Activities are available for the students of WMC? |
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Ans. Excellent sports facilities are available at POF sports complex. Debate competitions are also arranged for students. Students are encouraged to write articles for College Magazine / POF Magazine. Besides this workshops and seminars are also held on health related issues. |
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Q.9 |
Where is the health cover provided to the students of WMC? |
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Ans. Medical check / treatment to students is provided at POF hospital. |
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Q.10 |
What is the schedule of vacations for the students at WMC? |
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Q.11 |
What is the criteria for admission against open merit seats? |
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Ans. Candidates with minimum 715 FSc marks and 660 marks (60%) in the latest UHS entrance test are eligible to apply for admission |
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Q.12 |
What is the criteria for admission on expatriate seats? |
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Ans. Candidates having minimum 715 marks in FSc or equivalent to 715 marks in A levels and a minimum of 660 marks (60%) in the latest UHS entrance test & their father or guardian is serving abroad are eligible to apply for admission. |
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Q.13 |
What is the criteria for admission on Foreign seats? |
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Ans. Candidates having minimum 715 marks in FSc or equivalent to 715 marks in A levels and a minimum of 660 marks (60%) in the latest UHS entrance test & having foreign or dual nationality can apply for admission. |
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Q.14 |
Is it compulsory to appear in the Medical College admission test (MCAT) conducted by UHS to apply for admission? |
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Ans. It is compulsory to appear in the MCAT exam and the entrance test conducted by UHS Lahore during July 2010 or equuivalent examination conducted by other provinces or Federal Govt.
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Q.15 |
What is the fee structure for the current year (2009/2010)? |
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Ans. Fee structure for current year is as under:- |
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Note: Subject to change for each session. |
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Q.16 |
Is hostel facility available for students and what are hostel dues for the current year (2010/2011)? |
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Ans. Separate hostel facility is available for all students and hostel dues for current year are as under:- |
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Q.17 |
How many batches of MBBS graduates have passed out so far from WMC? |
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Ans. First batch passed out during 2009 and 2010 respectively. |
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Q.18 |
Is transport facility available for students coming from Rawalpindi/ Islamabad? |
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Ans. Transport facility is available for students coming from Rawalpindi / Islamabad. A sum of Rs 1000/- is charged per month. |
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Q.19 |
Does the college provide any scholarship for the students? |
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Ans. College offers the following concessions:- |
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a. 20% on tuition fee to only one of the siblings. |
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b. Tuition fee concession (for one year) to students who secure individual positions at University level during annual exams held by UHS:- |
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