Department of Family Medicine
Family medicine is the medical discipline also known as a general practice, general medical practice, family practice, or primary care. It is a discipline which integrates several medical specialties into a new whole. It is concerned with the holistic approach to patient care in which the individual is seen in his totality and in the context of his family and community. The trainees in family medicine should be appropriately equipped to meet the contemporary and future health needs of individuals and families within their practice community. It is therefore indispensable to have acquisition of knowledge and skills in the major clinical disciplines with appropriate attitudes essential to the practice of the specialty. Family Physicians should be competent enough to work in a multi-disciplinary context in co- operation with non-professional community health workers in order to respond effectively to the health needs of the population.
The Department of Family Medicine at RMU is committed to training and empowering physicians to provide holistic, patient-centered, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care. Through excellence in education, research, and community service, we aim to address the diverse and evolving health needs of our society
Department Profile
- Name of Department: Department of Family Medicine
- University: Rawalpindi Medical University
- Establishment Year: 2019
- Location: New Teaching Block, RMU, Holy Family Hospital
Vision
Rawalpindi Medical University is a rapidly succeeding university with a broad vision to elevate the standards of healthcare. The diploma program is also part of the same endeavor. RMU is starting this program to enhance the competency of general physicians. This program is intended to emphasize on clinical experience and professional development regarding the commonest ailments of our nation. General physicians are expected to acquire knowledge and skills along with the development of appropriate attitude and behavior throughout their training program.
Rawalpindi Medical University is committed to provide full support for the implementation of the program by allocating necessary resources, promoting faculty development and establishing an ample monitoring system to meet with the international standards.
Vision
Rawalpindi Medical University is a rapidly succeeding university with a broad vision to elevate the standards of healthcare. The diploma program is also part of the same endeavor. RMU is starting this program to enhance the competency of general physicians. This program is intended to emphasize on clinical experience and professional development regarding the commonest ailments of our nation. General physicians are expected to acquire knowledge and skills along with the development of appropriate attitude and behavior throughout their training program.
Rawalpindi Medical University is committed to provide full support for the implementation of the program by allocating necessary resources, promoting faculty development and establishing an ample monitoring system to meet with the international standards.
Mission
To produce competent family physicians adequately equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes deemed necessary to meet the healthcare needs of the community and play a fundamental leadership role in the provision of comprehensive healthcare services.
Mission
To produce competent family physicians adequately equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes deemed necessary to meet the healthcare needs of the community and play a fundamental leadership role in the provision of comprehensive healthcare services.
Our Team
Dr Zahid Rafiq
RMU Alumini Canada
Dr Nadeem Afraz
International Coordinator Rawalians RMU
Dr Sadia Azam Khan
HOD
Dr Sana Latif
Faculty Member
Dr Ali Raza
Faculty Member
Muhammad Faisal
SCO
Muhammad Faizan
CO
Ahmed Rafay
CO
Sajjad Ali
Peon
Parvaiz Masih
Sweeper
Academic Programs Offered
MD Family Medicine
The professional MD in Family Medicine aims at equipping general practitioners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are needed to provide comprehensive, continuous and appropriate health care to individuals and families. The developed curriculum is mapped to the competencies of Family Medicine/General Practitioner doctor as defined by WONCA, ACGME and those of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for the specialty of Family Medicine.
Proposal Submitted
Diploma Programs
One of the mandatory training requirements is a dissertation or two research papers on topics related to the field of specialization. Family Medicine synopsis of the dissertation must be submitted to Research Unit by the end of first year and should be approved before starting the research work. 15 Topic/title of the papers with Synopsis should be submitted to Research Cell and approval by Ethics Committee obtaind before Data Collection The dissertation or evidence of publication/acceptance of research paper must be submitted six months prior to the Final Assessment as per University Rules and Regulations
Certification Programs
In accordance with University policy, maintaining logbooks and Portfolios and Assignments completion is a criteria of Formative Assessment and for eligibility for Summative Assessment. Each resident is allotted a registration number and is required to make entries of all work performed and the academic activities undertaken in logbooks on a daily basis. The concerned supervisor is required to verify the entries made by the resident. This system ensures timely entries by the resident and prompt verification by the supervisor to record the progress of the residents.
Family Medicine Undergraduate Program
What we Offer
Infrastruture
- Dedicated Family Medicine OPD in RMU Teaching Hospital
- Departmental Office Space with lecture rooms, faculty offices
- E-learning Platforms integrated for Diploma and Certificate Courses
- Digital Record System for community health data
Clinical Trainings
- MBBS Students: 2-week rotation in primary care clinics during 3rd & 4th year
- Diploma & Certificate Residents: Weekly supervision, monthly seminars, quarterly evaluations, hybrid training with hands-on attachments at RMU Family Medicine units.
Academics
- Collaboration with other Departments
- Community Health Education Program
- Doctor training under hub & spoke model of RMU
Publications
- 20 Frequency and diversity of the cases reported at Oncology care clinic of Holy Family Hospital
- Assessment of relationship between self esteem and academic score of undergraduate medical students of Azad Kashmir
- PJMS-40-549 non pharmacological approach to management of GERD
- 10 Dengue 2021 Trend and Infection rate in Teaching Hospitals of Rawalpindi
- Career Choices among Medical students
- Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan Hemorrhagic Manifestations among Dengue Patients in Tertiary care Hospitals of Rawalpindi Medical University Pakistan
- Six Monthly Mortality analysis 2023 of Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi
- Akram’s lifestyle: An effective remedy for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
- An Innovation for Prevention and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Akram’s Dietary Regime-Mini Review
- Interaction of black seed with allopathic medicines in hypertensive patients -cases report
- Awareness About Diabetes And Its Complications Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
- 360-Degree Evaluation Of Postgraduate Residents At Rawalpindi Medical University: Appraising The Achievement Of Core Competencies By Comparing The Scores Of 1 st & 2 nd Cycles Of Evaluation
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Campus Life
Student Count
20 Diploma Batch 01
18 Diploma Batch 02
09 Diploma Batch 03
Last Modified: 11th June 2025
News & Events
As a trainee of first batch of this 2-year program, I was skeptical before starting the program at RMU.
However, I am always welcomed here by honorable teachers and my coursemates. I have never felt like a foreigner.
In fact, RMU’s DFM is the best in Pakistan in both clinical training and academic sessions.
My sincere gratitude to the respected VC, Prof. Muhammad Umar sir, Dr. Zahid Rafiq and Dr. Nadeem for starting the program for us.
A huge shout-out to Dr. Ali Raza for coordinating the program very effectively, providing us with great mentors for academic sessions that are building our foundation, and always being there for us, not just as a coordinator but also as a true leader and mentor.
Thank you so much to all the respected teachers of pediatrics from both BBH and HFH.
I am truly grateful to Almighty Allah for enabling us to reach the milestone of completing the first quarter of our training program. This achievement would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of Prof. Mohammad Omer, the guidance of Dr Zahid and Dr Sadia, and the seamless organization and coordination provided by Dr Ali Raza, for the smooth running of the program Last but not least, I would like to thank my batchmates, whose constant support and motivation have been a great source of encouragement throughout this journey.
Thank you so much
Jazak Allah
I am truly grateful to Almighty Allah for enabling us to reach the milestone of completing the first quarter of our training program. This achievement would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of Prof. Mohammad Omer, the guidance of Dr Zahid and Dr Sadia, and the seamless organization and coordination provided by Dr Ali Raza, for the smooth running of the program Last but not least, I would like to thank my batchmates, whose constant support and motivation have been a great source of encouragement throughout this journey.
Thank you so much
Jazak Allah
