Biochemistry Department
The Department of Biochemistry at RLKU Medical College builds a core understanding of biomolecules, enzymes, metabolism, genetics, and clinical chemistry with clear clinical links. Teaching aligns with the UHS curriculum and the mapped program learning outcomes.
The laboratory supports hands-on learning through spectrophotometry/colorimetry stations, centrifuges, micropipettes, electrophoresis units, pH/buffer benches, incubators, water baths, balances, and urinalysis/dry-chemistry setups. Practical run on structured timetables with defined faculty allocation and technician rosters. Calibration logs, reagent inventory, biosafety, and waste-disposal SOPs are maintained.
Pedagogy integrates with Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology, and Pharmacology through case-linked tutorials connecting pathways to lab data, disease mechanisms, and therapeutics. Students practice data recording, interpretation, basic quality control, and error analysis.
Assessment includes practical notebooks, OSPEs, Vivas, and timely feedback with remediation support. Students access the Library/Digital Resource Center for guidelines and core references. Faculty lead curriculum review, scholarly activity, and continuous quality improvement—ensuring reliable practical exposure, disciplined teaching, and skills essential for diagnostics, therapeutic monitoring, and lifelong medical practice
Faculty Profile:
Prof. Dr. Iram Fayyaz
- Name:Prof. Dr. Iram Fayyaz
- Designation:HOD/ Professor
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Qualifications:
PhD University of Health Sciences 2023
Mphil University of Health Sciences 2008
CHPE UHS 2015
DCH (Glasgow) 1998
MBBS Rawalpindi Medical College 1987 - E-mail:iram.fayyaz@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Shamim Akram
- Name:Dr. Shamim Akram
- Designation:Associate Professor
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Qualifications:
MPhil, (University of Lahore, Lahore, 2012-2014)
MBBS, (Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, 1983-1988) - E-mail:shamim.akram@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Umer Saeed Ansari
- Name:Dr. Umer Saeed Ansari
- Designation:Assistant Professor
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Qualifications:
PhD University of Lahore, 2018
MPhil UVAS 2010
MBBS King Edward Medical College 1989
Certificate in Medical Education (CMT) University of Health Sciences 2014
Certificate in Health Research (CHR) University of Lahore 2023
Diploma in Hospital Administration Punjab Institute of management sciences 2010
- E-mail:umar.saeed@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Iram Arshad
- Name:Dr. Iram Arshad
- Designation:Assistant Professor
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Qualifications:
MPhil (University of Lahore, 2018)
MBBS (Xian Jiaotong University, China, 2012 - E-mail:iram.arshad@rlkumc.edu.pk