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2 Dow University of Health Sciences Message by Vice Chancellor I am glad to write this message. Dow University of Health Sciences was established in 004, with the Vision to provide quality education in order to produce leaders in the delivery of healthcare, health education and healthcare delivery, by imparting knowledge through excellence in research and education. Its ultimate aim is to develop strategies to cater to cost effective and quality community health services. Taking charge of a University is a unique opportunity. There is a great responsibility of assuring quality education and service delivery at all levels of the institution. This is only possible with the help of a dedicated team of directors, faculty members, and the supporting staff of the constituent departments and institutes. By the Grace of God, Dow University of Health Sciences has emerged as the fastest growing institution offering quality medical education in all of South Asia. It is the result of the dedicated team efforts that Dow University is ranked ahead of many regional medical institutions. Dow University of Health Sciences has also made an impact national and international levels, especially through its graduates who have gone on to achieve progress and prosperity globally. The alumni of this University have proven to be successful, resourceful, and philanthropic individuals who have contributed their time, efforts and resources to make a significant impact on their society. We aim to create an environment that fosters physical, emotional, and psychological wellness, and look to advance healthy lifestyles. By constantly measuring our deliverables, we have succeeded in creating an infrastructure of state of the art equipment and technology that meets the need of the future, and provides superior healthcare delivery systems today. I am optimistic that graduates of Allied Health Sciences program will bring honor to DUHS by strengthening the concept of knowledge based economy in Pakistan through their innovation, scientific and entrepreneurship skills.

3 Message By Principal PROF. DR. NABILA NAJAM M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. Director Residency Program Director Research Educator Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan. Special interest Stroke rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation The field of physical medicine and rehabilitation is relatively young and growing field in our country. It includes the knowledge of physical therapy, exercise physiology, prosthesis, orthosis, adaptive aids, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, vocational training and physical modalities to help patients with acute or chronic disability to maximize their level of function and independence. Throughout the world this specialty already has proven its clinical practice value as this field not only emphasizes on prevention but also management of abilities. The increasing number of people with disabilities are demanding reasonably good quality of life and this is possible only when health care practitioners and society have general understanding of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and role of its integral multidisciplinary team members. With appropriate multidisciplinary rehabilitation services, the majority of people with disabilities can become functional independent members of society. There has long been a need of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility in Pakistan, so Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was established in 007 under the umbrella of Dow University of Health Sciences. It is the first teaching civilian multidisciplinary institute providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation services to approximately 00,000 patients yearly.the clinical services areêphysiatry, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, ÊSpecial Education, Language and swallowing therapy offering Cardio pulmonary, Neurological, Paediatric, amputee, autism, Psychological and Vocational rehabilitation. The academic services offered to approximately eight hundred students are residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, undergraduate and post graduate degree in Physiotherapy, bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics.Ê Explore this website and meet our multidisciplinary members; learn about our residency training program and other academic endeavors; investigate out the research projects completed and underway and observe our multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinical practice. Our emphasis on the delivery of quality rehabilitation care with compassion will never change.

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5 Dow University of Health Sciences The rehabilitation medicine is not organ based but rehabilitates the human as a whole by making disabled people independent at home and at society level. This dynamic and challenging field rehabilitates all age groups through a rehabilitation team which includes. 3

6 Dow University of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Nabila Najam Director Dr. Syed Imran Ahmed Additional Director Dr. Madiha Zia Assistant Professor 5

7 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (DMC & OJHA CAMPUS) Assit. Professor Saeed Akhtar Assit. Professor Atiq-ur-Rehman Assit. Professor Faisal Yameen Assit. Professor Kashmala Khan Assit.Professor Dilshaad Farheen Hasnain Assit. Professor Muhammad Sarfraz Assit.Professor Farhan Ishaque Assit. Professor Samreen Yasmeen Assit. Professor Syed Shahzad Ali Assit.Professor Rabail Soomro Sr. Lecturer Erum Naz Sr. Lecturer Ambreen Asghar Sr. Lecturer Reeta Sr. Lecturer Iram Iqbal Shamsi Sr. Lecturer Wakash Lal Sr. Lecturer Saima M. Urs Sr. Lecturer Marium Salman Farooqui Sr. Lecturer Sajida Kamran Sr. Lecturer Umair Nawaz Sr. Lecturer Nazia Zeya Sr. Lecturer Irfan Ali Bozdar Sr. Lecturer Saeed Ahmed Shaikh Sr. Lecturer arkhanda Imdad Sr. Lecturer Afshan Khalid Lecturer Ambreen Shahzad Lecturer Saba Aijaz Ali Lecturer Saifullah Lecturer S. M. Mahboob Alam Lecturer Umesh Kumar Lecturer Faizan Siddiqui Lecturer Aftab Ahmed Mirza DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (DMC & OJHA CAMPUS) Sr. Lecturer Farzana Ashfaq Sr. Lecturer Nighat Tahir Sr. Lecturer Sumaira Naz Sr. Lecturer Asma Khalid Sr. Lecturer Bushra Khan Sr. Lecturer Shahla Rafique Sr. Lecturer Rizwana Waheed Sr. Lecturer Huma Ahmed Lecturer aizan Jameel Lecturer Shankar Lal Lecturer Syed Ibne Hasan Lecturer Bilqees Jafri Lecturer reeba Lecturer Shereen Lecturer Sagar Lecturer Amna Sheraz Lecturer Noor-us-Saba Lecturer Mehvish Iqbal Lecturer Syeda Zainab Lecturer Vinod Kumar Lecturer Syeda Zeenat Fatima Rizvi Lecturer Mubashir Lecturer Yarmiyah Rashaqat DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS Sr. Lecturer---Kamran Yousuf Siddiqui Lecturer Ahmed Waqas Memon Lecturer M. Mohib Hashmi Lecturer Marium Anwar Lecturer Shahida Parveen Lecturer Soonhan Rani Lecturer Ahmed Khan Pirzada Lecturer Abdul Mannan Lecturer Urooj Muzammil Lecturer Muhammad Abbas Lecturer Lubna Batool Lecturer Syed Raheel Jillani Lecturer Waqar Ahmed Siddiqui Lecturer Faseehullah Khan Lecturer Maria Lucky Lecturer Rao Muhammad Usman Lecturer Zahida Hussain Lecturer Jeetandar Thakur Lecturer Abdullah Cheepa Lecturer Muhammad Waseem Khan Lecturer Jan Ali Soomro Lecturer Kashaf Gul Lecturer Mansoor Ali FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES Lecturer Dr. Sharmeen Talpur Lecturer Dr. Aniqa Saleem Lecturer Dr. Areeba Shafiq Lecturer Dr. Faraz Lecturer Dr. Uzair 6

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9 Professional qualification is essential in today s national and international competitive job market. We are pleased to announce that we are offering Doctor of Physical Therapy (Dpt) at Dow University of Health Sciences in 01. Dow University is the first public sector university in Sindh province who is able to offer Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in Karachi. We aim to provide 5 years in an interactive teaching environment where every student feels valued and welcome. All of our teaching and clinical staff hold Master degrees and dedicated to provide high quality physiotherapy teaching. We have faculty with foreign qualification and exposure with international clinical practice. CREDIT HOURS: The total credit hours of DPT program: 176 8

10 Dow University of Health Sciences Graduates of the doctor of physical therapy program will: 1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy.. Understand, correlate and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical thera py; evaluate a nd cl ar ify new or evolving theor y rel evant to physi cal therapy. 3. Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of physical therapy and the delivery of health care. 4. Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical selfassessment and commitment to lifelong learning. 5. Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization. 6. Prepared to influence the development of human health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of the patient and of the society. 7. Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice and the health care team. 8. Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors to all persons. 9. Demonstrate the professional and social skills to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care. 9

11 MAIN FEATURES OF THE CURRICULUM 1) Nomenclature The Doctor of Physiotherapy will be abbreviated to DPT. ) Course Duration: This is a five years full time course. The course is divided into ten semesters. Actual teaching - 18 weeks Revision and examination- weeks Inter semester break- weeks 3) Compulsory University Courses: All the various programmes / units in the semester are compulsory. 4) Conferment of Degrees: At the end of the five year, students who have passed the schedule will be Conferred with the degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy 5) Research: Research project is mandatory. 6) Attendance: 90% of attendance is mandatory

12 Dow University of Health Sciences PROGRAM DETAILS: DEGREES: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) 5 Years ADMISSION: Academic Requirement: Candidate must be intermediate science, pre-medical group (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks or must have taken an equivalent examination of a recognized university. Limited Entry: The number of places offered each year is limited. Factors that determine the number of places available are university funding, campus resources, and the availability of quality fieldwork sites. Entry to the program is competitive. Application and Selection: Applications are submitted on the standard University admission form. Additional Information specific to the program is appended to the admission form. Where further information is required, applicants may be offered an interview. Applications are screened in accordance with the minimum entry requirements, and ranked. Applicants may be offered a place on the program, placed on a waiting list, or declined entry. 11

13 Assessment Method: All courses have their continuous assessment during the semester that includes BCQs, assignments, presentations, mid-term examination and a final terminal examination. Grading is absolute, no relative grading. Percentages are converted to GPA and their respective grades as follows: Percentage Range GPA Grade A A A- B+ B B- C+ C F 1

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16 Dow University of Health Sciences The School offers 4 years BS degree program. Occupational Therapy is a challenging field for both male and female. This is the second School of Occupational Therapy that has been established in the year 007 in the Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in affiliation with Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. Occupational Therapists are the integral members of rehabilitation multidisciplinary team. A philosophy of self-directed learning and reflection on practice underlies the undergraduate studies. Department of Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. The Fully equipped Department of Occupational Therapy not only serves the purpose of training the undergraduate students but also caters to the different categories of disabled. The department has following four units; Adult Rehabilitation Unit Peadiatric rehabilitation Unit Sensory Integration unit ADL (activities of daily living) Training/Retraining Unit Sport & leisure for kids 15

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18 Dow University of Health Sciences The principal objectives of the Occupational Therapy Programme are: 1. To produce well trained and caring therapists.. To develop among the students professional behavior that is in concert with the Standards and ethics of Occupational Therapy practice. 3. To equip the students to identify and examine performance in areas of occupation (Activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, education, work, Play, leisure and social participation). 4. To provide knowledge to the students to develop an intervention plan based on: a) Client assessment, b) client s goals, and priorities, c) client s discharge needs, And d) expected outcomes. 5. To make the students able to identify, interpret and use oral, written and nonverbal communication skills that are effective within diverse situations. 6. To prepare the students to use clinical reasoning and research evidence in client-centered practice and to make the students able to read and understand current research that effects practice and the provision of Occupational Therapy services. 7. To enhance the skills in students necessary to participate with a group in designing and implementing a beginning- level, practice related research project. 8. The commitment to ensuring that the health needs of disabled Pakistanis are addressed through health professionals partnerships. 17

19 1. Learn to be integral functional member of rehabilitation team. Upper extremity functional training 3. Evaluate and train the patients in self care activities e.g dressing, eating, grooming, toileting 4. Provide training to disabled in home management skills 5. Evaluate and train patients in use of assistive aids 6. Home rehabilitation program 7. Explore vocational skills 8. Community based rehabilitation 18

20 Dow University of Health Sciences The programme structure provides essential foundation knowledge as preparation for further applied learning and the acquisition of skills for entry-level practice. Central to occupational therapy is the belief in the intrinsic need and value of occupation for health. At all levels of the programme, occupation is studied in the context of age, gender, social and cultural dimensions. The centrality of occupation is reinforced through case study examples, client contact and fieldwork experience, which is integrated through out the programme. For the entry level, students need to acquire the necessary professional knowledge, attitudes, and practice skills within a four-year degree programme; the programme is heavily weighted towards compulsory semesters. Students are introduced therefore to a systemic model of human performance, which is integrated through an experiential learning process based upon their own meaningful activities. The programme emphasizes integration of theory and practice through the interrelationship of the professional and non-professional course in each of the four years. In the fourth year, students take part in an intensive, integrated seminar, which unites the cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor objectives motivating the entire educational programme. In conformity with the objectives of the school, studies are accented towards research in order to provide students with a solid base for cooperating in the research at their future work place, or for undertaking graduates studies. 19

21 1) Nomenclature The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy will be abbreviated to BS. O.T ) Course Duration: The course extends over four years The course is divided into eight semesters. Actual teaching - 15 weeks Revision and examination- 3 weeks Inter semester break- weeks 3) Curriculum Design: The occupational therapy curriculum is based on the standards of World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), which has been adapted to meet the needs of Pakistan. The Occupational Therapy Programme at DUHS aims to make teaching and learning of the modules offered easier to understand, more meaningful and more attractive. 4) Compulsory University Courses: All the various programmes / units in the semester are compulsory. 5) Conferment of Degrees: At the end of the fourth year, students who have passed the schedule will be Conferred with the BS. Degree in Occupational Therapy. 6) Attendance: 90% of attendance is mandatory. 0

22 Dow University of Health Sciences DEGREES: B.S in Occupational Therapy (BSOT) ADMISSION: Academic Requirement: Candidate must be intermediate science, pre-medical group (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks or must have taken an equivalent examination of a recognized university. Age of Entry: Candidate must not be less than 17 years and more than 5years at the time of admission. Limited Entry: The number of places offered each year is limited. Factors that determine the number of places available are university funding, campus resources, and the availability of quality fieldwork sites. Entry to the program is competitive. Application and Selection: Applications are submitted on the standard University enrolment form. Additional Information specific to the program is appended to the enrolment form. Where further information is required, applicants may be offered an interview. Applications are screened in accordance with the minimum entry requirements, and ranked. Applicants may be offered a place on the program, placed on a waiting list, or declined entry. 1

23 Occupational therapy is a challenging field for both male and female. Occupational Therapists are integral members of rehabilitation multidisciplinary team helping in the treatment of physical and psychiatric conditions through specific selected activities in order to help disabled reach maximum level of function in daily activities like grooming, dressing, eating, bathing etc and improving the functions of upper limb and hand. Occupational therapists are trained to give therapeutic exercises, cognitive therapy, provide assistive devices and prescribe orthosis.

24 Dow University of Health Sciences The prescribed programme is divided into four parts as follows: I. Basic Sciences a. Pre-Clinical Studies: Anatomy Physiology Kinesiology b. Behavioral Sciences o Psychology o Sociology c. Clinical Sciences: Psychiatric Conditions/ Mentally Challenged Medical Conditions(General Medicine &Neuro- Medicine) Surgical Conditions(General Surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery & Orthopedics) Pharmacology Introduction to Occupational Therapy III. Therapeutic Activities & Their Techniques(Practical of skills) IV. Occupational Therapy - Physical and Psychosocial Rehabilitation V. Management in Occupational therapy services VI. Occupational therapy for elderly VII. Field Work: Clinical Practice (working with patients in clinical settings) VIII. Prosthetics and Orthotics IX. Research Methodology X Computer Skills XI. English (Compulsory University Requirement 3

25 SYLLABUS BREAKDOWN 15 Clock Hours of Lecture = 1 Credit Hour 30 Clock Hour of Lab = 1 Credit Hour 45 Clock Hour of Clinical Posting = 1 Credit Hour Semester Catalog Number Course Abbreviation Course Title Total Units 101 ANA-I Anatomy-I PHY-I Physiology-I PSYCO-I Psychology-I Semester SOCIO-I OTA Sociology-I Introduction To Occupational Therapy ENG-I English-I 101 TAT-I Therapeutic Activities & Their Techniques-I TOTAL ANA-II Anatomy-II 3 10 PHY-II Physiology-II 3 10 PSYCO-II Psychology-II Semester SOCIO-II OTA Sociology-II Approaches to occupational therapy 3 10 ENG-II English-II 10 TAT-II Therapeutic Activities & Their Techniques-II TOTAL KINE-I Kinesiology-I 3 01 MEDC-I Medical condition 3 01 SURC Surgical condition 3 Semester PSYC-I OTA Psychiatric conditions (acute & chronic)-i Approaches to occupational therapy ENG-III English 1 01 TAT Therapeutic Activities & Their Techniques 1 TOTAL 17 4

26 Dow University of Health Sciences Semester Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 3 Catalog Number Course Abbreviation KINE-II MEDC-II SURC PSYC-II OTPP CLNP PHARM OTPP-I O&P CLNP OTPP-II ELD MNGNT CLNP RMTD 401 CLNP RPJ CLNP Course Title Kinesiology-II Medical condition-ii Surgical condition Psychiatric conditions (acute & chronic)-ii Occupational Therapy in physical and psychosocial rehabilitation Clinical Practice Total Units TOTAL 18 Pharmacology Occupational Therapy Physical & Psychiatric rehabilitation-i Orthosis/ Prosthesis Clinical Practice Field work level 1 5 TOTAL 14 Occupational Therapy Physical & Psychiatric rehabilitation-ii 5 OT for Elderly Management in OT services Clinical Practice Field work level 1 5 Research Methodology TOTAL 16 Clinical Practice Field work level 11 Research Project Clinical Practice Field work level 11 TOTAL Grand Total 130 5

27 An academic year will be divided into two regular semesters An academic year will be divided into two regular semesters and a mini mester. Semester Total Duration Vacation Study duration Study leaves Examination Tentative Dates Regular semester 1 18 weeks - 15 weeks 01 week weeks 1 st January to 4 th May Summer Break 0 week th May to 19 th May Regular semester 18 weeks - 15 weeks 01 week weeks 0 th May to 1 st Sep Summer Break 0 weeks rd Sep to 5 th Oct Mini mester 10 weeks - 08 weeks For repeaters 01 week 01 weeks for repeaters 7 th Oct to 10 th Dec 0 weeks Vacation Additional courses if any) / Additional clinical postings if any N/A 11 th Dec to 31 st Dec 6

28 Dow University of Health Sciences All courses have their continuous assessment during the semester that includes quiz, assignments, mid-term examination etc, and a final examination. Grading is absolute, no relative grading. Percentages are converted to GPA and their respective grades as follows: Percentage Range GPA Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C F The distribution of 100 marks (or each course shall be as follows): a) Mid Term Test 0% (b) Laboratory work/quizzes/tests/ 0% Viva/Fieldwork/Assignment (c) Terminal Examination 60% Total 100 & Academic Load As per the current policy course offerings in regular terms are fixed for every semester and students have to take all the courses offered in a semester. NOTE: Hostel facility cannot be provided to any student by Dow University of Health Sciences 7

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30 The global disable population is increasing as a result of population growth, aging, chronic condition, malnutrition, war, landmine, violence, and road traffic accident, domestic and occupational injuries. These trends are creating an overwhelming demand for health and rehabilitation services. An estimated 80% of the worlds disable people live in the developing countries. Person with physical disabilities, who need for Prosthetics & Orthotics and related rehabilitating services in developing countries, represent 10% of the population. The majority of them is poor and find difficult in accessing health and rehabilitation services which ultimately leads to their exclusion from society. With appropriate rehabilitation services, the majority of the people with disability can become important contributors to the society and allocating to their rehabilitation is an investment. One of the most important components of rehabilitation and support is assistive devices which often provide the first step to ensure the people with disabilities are equal member of the society. Among the assistive devices prosthesis and orthosis are required by the majority of the people with physical disabilities. They can be at least partly removed from poverty and become active contributors to their families, communities and society welfare at large, if provided with rehabilitation services by an integrated multi-disciplinary health and social welfare team. Beneficiaries of prosthetics and orthotics services can contribute positively to the socio economic condition of the country. 9

31 Dow University of Health Sciences WHAT IS PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS? Prosthetics and Orthotics is a dynamic and expanding allied health science profession. Technically, Prosthetics and Orthotics are separate disciplines, but their common goals in rehabilitation unite them into one cooperative entity. Prosthetics: Involves the use of artificial limbs (prostheses) to enhance the function and lifestyle of persons with limb loss. The prosthesis must be a unique combination of appropriate materials, alignment, design, and construction to match the functional needs of the individual. Orthotics: OrthoticsÊinvolves precision and creativity in the design and fabrication of external braces (orthoses) as part of a patient's treatment process, are used to stabilize or unload joints, normalize motion and stresses on tissue, substitute for muscle weakness or paralysis, Orthoses can be applied to the head, neck, trunk or limbs. 30

32 Course Summary: On this course you will learn how to assess, diagnose and treat people requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. The strong practical emphasis will be taught in conjunction with relevant theory and background information. This course offers the opportunity to learn through placements in prosthetic and orthotic clinics across the country. As you move through the course, you will gradually require a greater depth of learning and increased competency in dealing with people, meeting their needs and deciding on the most effective treatment to offer. History of School of Prosthetics & Orthotics: First School of Prosthetics & Orthotics of Sindh was established in the year 008 at Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dow University of Health Sciences. Professor Dr. Nabila Najam organized the department and introduced the field in Sindh for the first time. Patient work was started in the year 007 at department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Dow University of Health Sciences, the production of appliances, however was the first step. It turned out soon necessary that a training and education program was needed on a much higher level. The idea was born to establish a department and school for the first time in Sindh for Bachelor s degree in Prosthetics and orthotics. The first batch was started in 008 and up till now five batches have been passed out successfully and three batches are currently enrolled. 31

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34 The principal objectives of the Prosthetics & Orthotics Programme are: To produce well trained and caring P & O (Prosthetist & Orthotist). To develop among the students professional behavior that is corresponding with the standards and ethics of Prosthetics & Orthotics practice. To provide knowledge to the students to develop an intervention plan based on: (1) Client assessment () client s goals and priorities (3) client s discharge needs (4) expected outcomes. To make the students able to identify, interpret and use oral, written and nonverbal communication skills that are effective within diverse situations. 33

35 Dow University of Health Sciences This exciting combination of material science, engineering, and health care makes the Prosthetist /Orthotist a uniquely qualified member of Rehabilitation team. Our expert faculty are committed to advancing the profession of prosthetics and orthotics and mentoring those who will become the new professionals of tomorrow. Our graduates are prepared to meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic challenges of our changing healthcare system. According to the alumni survey report graduates of our institute get good jobs and positions nationally and internationally. Our institute provides the best atmosphere of learning for the students to get best knowledge. By community based learning students interact with huge number of different cases and different professional which develops professionalism among them. Our students are well trained to work with multi-disciplinary team. 34

36 Course Details: First year: (Semester I & II) S. No Subjects Anatomy I & II Physiology Prosthetics & Orthotics I & II Mathematics I & II Mechanics I & II Material Technology I & II Workshop Technology I & II Bio-mechanics I & II Pro-Engineering I Credit Hours Course Details: Second Year: (Semester III & IV) S. No Subjects Credit Hours Prosthetics & Orthotics III & IV Electro technology Bio-mechanics III & IV Pro-engineering II Workshop management Pathology I & II Functional anatomy I & II

37 Dow University of Health Sciences Course Details: Third Year: (Semester V& VI) S. No Subjects Credit Hours Prosthetics & Orthotics V & VI Bio-mechanics V Clinical orthopedics I & II Clinics I & II Communication Psychology Research methodology Course Details: Fourth Year: ( Semester VII & VIII) S. No Subjects Credit Hours Patient Work I & II Clinics III & IV Community Based Rehabilitation Research Project

38 Academic Calendar An academic year will be divided into two regular semesters and a mini semester. Semester Total Duration Study Duration Study leaves Examination Tentative Dates Regular Semester 1 18 weeks 15 weeks 01 Week 0week 1 st Jan to 4 th May Summer Break 0 weeks th May to 19 th May Regular Semester 18weeks 15weeks 01week 0week 0 th May to 1 st Sep Summer Break 0weeks rd Sep to 5 th Oct Mini Semester 10 weeks 08 weeks 01week 1 Week 07 th Oct to 10 th Dec For Repeaters Additional courses if any N/A 11 th Dec to 31 st Dec 37

39 Dow University of Health Sciences Admission Process S No. SCHEDULE 01 Advertisement For New Admissions 0 Date For Submitting Admission Application 03 ENTRY TEST 04 Display Of Initial Merit List 05 Inviting Objections To Initial Merit List 06 Display Of Merit List 07 Nterviews & Submission of Pay Order for Final Allocation 08 Admission Confirmed 38

40 Eligibility Criteria: Academic Requirement: Candidate must be intermediate science, pre-medical or /pre-engineering group (Biology/Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks or must have taken an equivalent examination of a recognized university Age of Entry: Candidate must not be less than 17 years and more than 5 years at the time of admission. Limited Entry: The number of places offered each year is limited. Factors that determine the number of places available are university funding, campus resources, and the availability of quality patient work. Application and Selection: Applications are submitted on the standard University enrolment form. Additional Information specific to the program should be appended to the enrolment form. Where further information is required, applicants may be offered an interview. Applications are screened in accordance with the minimum entry requirements, and ranked. Applicants may be offered a place on the program, placed on a waiting list, or declined entry. Assessment Method: All courses have their continuous assessment during the semester that includes quiz, assignments, mid-term examination etc and a final examination. Grading is absolute, no relative grading. Percentages are converted to GPA and their respective grades as follows: 37

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