Introduction
Pathology Department of HITEC-IMS is a vibrant entity of the Medical College, which comprises Academic Pathology and Hospital-based diagnostic laboratory. The diagnostic facilities include departments of Hematology, Chemical Pathology, Histopathology, Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Endocrinology and Blood Transfusion. There is a state-of-the-art Laboratory, equipped with fully automated analysers, thermocyclers for real time PCR and haemoglobin electrophoresis equipment. The subject is taught mainly in third year MBBS, fourth year MBBS and paramedics as well, with a main focus to make the students able to apply the knowledge of disease to the practical management of patients. The Diagnostic Pathology department is situated in the HIT hospital whereas the Academic Pathology department has a separate building inside the college premises. The faculty of pathology is actively involved in research activities with multiple publications in well known journals and active participation in workshops. Journal clubs are conducted regularly on monthly basis. The faculty of pathology is quite dedicated, subsequently helping the students to achieve outstanding academic results with a pass percentage of more than 95 percent.
MISSION
To impart state of art knowledge of General and Special Pathology to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, so as to enable them to become highly competent professionals in all disciplines of Pathology and meet International Standards.
VISION
To strive for high standards of functioning of Pathology Department, in order to achieve and maintain international recognition.
Objectives
To develop a well-organized, well equipped department with all modern teaching facilities to train medical students.
To produce a doctor who is well informed about Medico-legal responsibilities during the practice of medicine.
To make them acquire knowledge of the law in relation to medical practice, negligence and ethics.
To create interest in research in relation to various Medico-legal problems.
Faculty
Name : Dr. Farhat Abbas Bhatti
Email : farhat.bhatti@hitec-ims.edu.pk
Designation : Head of Department
Qualification : MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, FRCPath, PhD( Hematology)
