FORMATIVE YEARS
Baqai Medical University - Background
Baqai Medical University, a private university established in the rural surroundings of Gadap. The university stands on a campus of 72 acres with buildup area of 7,27,374 sq.ft in seven blocks of buildings. Housing 13 institutions, shouldering the teaching responsibility of 1500 students, awarding 19 degrees and diplomas in various specialties. It directly and indirectly employs 1000 individuals in different capacities. It is the only university in Pakistan established on the theme of Community Based and Community Oriented Medical Education
1976
Dr. and Mrs. F.U. Baqai, created Baqai Foundation and laid the foundation of Baqai Medical Complex on Super Highway. A rural health centre was established to serve the rural community.
1980
Fahmi Health Education Centre was established in Federal B- Area of urban Karachi. It is associated with European Union Education program, working as a centre for community development.
1985
Construction of Baqai Medical College was initiated.
1988
After being affiliated with University of Karachi, Baqai Medical College inducted its first batch of students
1990
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council inspected and gave its formal recognition to Basic Medical College. The Council also permitted the college to start clinical teachings at Baqai Hospital, Nazimabad.
January 1992
The year witnessed yet another land mark when the Department of Community Medicine of Baqai Medical College was upgraded to the level of institute of Health Sciences to award Masters of Public Health (MPH).
January 1993
Subsequently, in 1993 the department of Hematology was raised to the level of institute to award diploma in Hematology and M.Sc. Hematology
March 1994
Baqai Foundation established a project of Community Ophthalmology by the name of ’AL-NAZAR’’. Under this project medical eye camps are conducted for masses.
May 1994
Baqai Institute of Oncology at Nazimabad was established. First of its kind in private sector .
May 1995
The university witnessed the establishment of 250 bedded charitable hospital (Fatima Hospital) at the university campus for the community and teaching purposes
September 1995
Baqai Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetalogy at Nazimabad was inaugurated.
January 1996
Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BIPS) came into existence. It offers courses leading to D. Pharm, M.Phil and Ph.D.
May 1996
Baqai Institute of Chest Diseases was inaugurated.
July 1996
Through a bill passed unanimously in Sindh Assembly and the then Governor of Sindh, through a special notification promulgated an ordinance, called Baqai Medical University Act of 1996. By virtue of it Baqai Medical University came into existence.
November 1996
The UGC - University Grants Commission (Presently HEC – Higher Education Commission) acknowledged Baqai Medical University (BMU) as an independent degree awarding university in its “Year Book” and “ Hand Book”.
April 2000
A new leaf in education turned as Baqai Cadet College inducted its first batch of cadets.
January- 2001
Baqai Medical University established Post-Graduate Medical Institute .This is aimed to facilitate post-graduation in basic medical sciences.
September 2001
The year witnessed yet another landmark, the ground breaking ceremony of “Gharo Project” (Baqai Kushal Nagar) providing medical care, primary education and an industrial home for poverty alleviation.
This centre is adopted as model by government of Sindh under Kushal Pakistan Programme for rest of Sindh.
October 2001
In a progressive step ,Baqai Institute of Information Technology was established within the university campus .It is given degree awarding status.
December 2001
The Baqai foundation went a step further when it created Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences.
April 2002
The Baqai foundation went to Vinder (Balouchistan) to establish yet another project of “Baqai Model” under the auspice of the University. Soon in the year 2004, Baqai Institute of Ophthalmology will come into existence.
June- 2003
Baqai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (Baqai Heart Hospital) came into existence. The centre provides most modern facilities to lower and middle class income group at most nominal rates.
Establishment of Baqai Medical University
Conception:
- Baqai Foundation sponsored the establishment of Baqai Medical University. The Foundation is registered with the Registrar Companies and Societies, Government of Sindh with registration number 5410, dated 12-9-1984.
Legal Status:
Baqai Medical University was initially granted charter on 10th October 1993.
In May 1996 a bill unanimously passed by Sindh Assembly was ascended to the then Governor of Sindh, who promulgated “Baqai Medical University Act 1996” on 16th May, 1996.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) acknowledged Baqai Medical University (BMU) as an independent degree awarding university in its “Year Book” and “Hand Book”, with a territorial jurisdiction of whole Pakistan.
