Azra Naheed Medical & Dental College

About the college

About ANMDC

At Azra Naheed Medical & Dental College, becoming a doctor begins with understanding the person who needs your care. A person with questions, concerns and a life beyond their symptoms.

Our five-year MBBS programme connects medical knowledge with clinical learning from the first year. Through study, supervised practice and research, students learn to ask better questions, make careful decisions and treat people with respect.

As part of Superior University, we are introducing the 3C philosophy – Character, Courage and Competence to your journey. Character involves caring. Courage to keep learning. Competence to put knowledge & practice to work.

Your journey from Belief to Impact begins here, with the kind of doctor you choose to become.

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Curriculum

What makes the curriculum different

Six ideas shape the way subjects are taught and assessed at ANMDC.

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Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology are taught together so the body is understood as one connected system.

Students join wards, outpatient clinics and skills laboratories from the first year instead of waiting for the final years.

Weekly tutorials built around real patient cases develop diagnostic reasoning and clear communication.

Mannequins, task trainers and OSCE stations let students practise procedures safely before they are performed on a patient.

Field visits, immunisation drives and health surveys connect classroom theory with public health practice.

Every student completes a supervised research project and presents it at the annual scientific symposium.

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Department heads

ANMDC Departments Heads

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Qureshi

Professor & Head of Medicine

MBBS, FCPS, FRCP

He is a distinguished Professor and the Head of the Department of Medicine & Allied at Azra Naheed Medical College, Lahore, which is affiliated with Superior University. His academic journey began on a high note when he graduated as the Best Graduate of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, in 1995. Dr. Qureshi's commitment to excellence led him to pursue a Fellowship (FCPS) in Internal Medicine from the esteemed College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan in 2002. His dedication to his field was further recognized with prestigious Fellowships (FRCP) from both the Royal College of Physicians London in 2017 and the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh in 2018. With over twelve years of teaching experience, Prof. Dr. Atif Qureshi has a special interest in research and publications.
Prof. Raafea Tafweez

Professor and Head of Anatomy

MBBS, M.Phil, PhD & FCPS

Prof. Raafea Tafweez is a distinguished scholar in Anatomy, boasting over 36 years of teaching experience. She holds a gold medal for her MPhil from the University of Punjab (1990) and completed her PhD in Anatomy in 2010, followed by FCPS in 2017. Her professional career largely revolved around King Edward Medical Uni-varsity (KEMU), where she served as the head of the Anatomy department for over a decade. At KEMU, she held various administrative roles, including Dean of Basic Medical Sciences, Chairman of Doctoral Program Coordination Committee, and Director of MPhil program, among others. Her academic contributions in Anatomy and Basic Sciences are unmatched, with over 40 publications in national and international journals.
Prof. Dr. Saboohi Saeed

Professor & Head of Physiology

MBBS & M.Phil

She having graduated with an MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Punjab University, Lahore in 1985, she further pursued her passion for knowledge and obtained an M.Phil in Physiology from the Post Graduate Institute, Punjab University, Lahore in 1997. With an impressive track record of over 20 years of teaching experience at FJMC and 10 years at ANMDC, Lahore, she has become a dedicated and respected educator. For the past decade, she has served as the Head of the Physiology Department at ANMDC and actively participates as a member of the Library and Disciplinary Committees. Alongside her teaching role, she excels as an enthusiastic researcher, contributing fifteen research papers with a special focus on early diagnosis and management of diabetic neuropathy.
Dr. Muhammad Shakil Zar-khawari Siddique

Associate Professor Biochemistry

MBBS, Mphil & PhD Scholar

He is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry. Having completed his MBBS from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur in 1991, Dr. Muhammad served in multiple clinical disciplines, including Medicine, Surgery, Critical care before opting for teaching at Azra Naheed Medical College (The Superior Group) in 2011. During this job, he did M.Phil. in Biochemistry from The University of Lahore in 2015, and got promoted as an Assistant Professor in November 2015, followed by his promotion to the position of Associate Professor in 2020. Since then, serving in the same institute, he is currently a PhD scholar in the University of Lahore. Through this whole period, he has attended many international and national medical conferences along with extensive training workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Medical Entrepreneurship.

Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Azhar

Professor and Head of Department of Pediatrics

MBBS, DCH, MCPS and FCPS

He is working as professor and head of department of pediatrics at Azra Naheed Medical College Superior University lahore. He did his MBBS in 1981 from Rawalpindi Medical College Rawalpindi. He did postgraduate qualifications in pediatrics DCH and MCPS in 1991. He did his fellowship in pediatrics FCPS in 1999 from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. He worked in prestigious public medical college's as Medical Teacher and supervisor of postgraduate training in pediatrics including Allama Iqbal Medical College and KEMU. He is attached with CPSP as supervisor and examiner for last 15 years. He is attached with Azra Naheed Medical College for six years as professor and Head of pediatric department. He is doing undergraduate teaching to MBBS and postgraduate training to MCPS and FCPS students.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam

Principal, Professor & Head Department of Surgery

MBBS, FCPS, MS

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam is an esteemed medical professional with a remarkable academic and clinical background. With a Fellowship and a Masters in Surgery, he boasts over twenty-two years of vast clinical experience. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, providing guidance, supervision, and assessment as a University and College Examiner. Dr. Aslam has a special interest in colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and diseases of the breast. His contributions to the medical field are evident through twenty-two publications in reputable scientific journals, as well as active participation in numerous national and international scientific conferences.
Dr. Aniqa Anser

Assistant Professor Medicine

MBBS & FCPS

Is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University. Graduating in 2008 from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Punjab University, she went on to achieve her fellowship in Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2016. Her career path led her to work as a Senior Registrar at Jinnah Hospital and later at the University of Lahore before joining Azra Naheed Medical College in 2018 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. Driven by a passion for research, her work has been published in various HEC recognized journals. As an exceptional teacher, she imparts clinical knowledge and skills using modern techniques, showcasing her competence as a physician and dynamic personality.
Prof. Dr. Nazia Badar

Head of Department

MBBS, FCPS, MRCOG(LONDON), FRCOG(LONDON), MHPE Master certification in reproductive medicine & IVF (UK)

Prof. Dr. Nazia Badar, Professor and Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at AZRA NAHEED Medical College and CMA Hospital, Lahore. She has 33 years of Clinical and teaching Experience both national and international. She has expertise in management of high risk and complicated pregnancy. Diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Special area of interest is Polycystic ovarian disease and its role in infertility, Endometriosis and Recurrent Miscarriages, Endoscopic surgeries.