Sheikh Zayed Medical College ( or SZMC), established in March 2003, is a public medical college located in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is named in honor of Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Medical College is affiliated with Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan which has 900 beds and is the biggest hospital of Rahim Yar Khan District. Recognition Recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council for undergraduate & post graduate medical education. Every year, the college admits 150 students on open merit via entrance exam conducted by University of Health Sciences, Lahore. Accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. History Shaikh Zayed Medical College was established in March 2003 in District Headquarter Hospital (now Shaikh Zayed Hospital) Rahim Yar Khan. Professor Dr Eice Muhammad was its founding principal. Affiliated Institutes Shaikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan (previously known as District Head Quarter Hospital) College of Nursing Shaikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan Official Publication Journal of Sheikh Zayed Medical College (JSZMC) is serving as a center for Health Research Publication in the Institute and Region, under Research & Development Support Unit, Sheikh Zayed Medical College / Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. JSZMC is a peer reviewed, scientific Journal published regularly and timely since 2010. It is recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Islamabad. JSZMC is also a member of Pakistan Association of Medical Editors (PAME). We follow the guidelines according to “Uniform Requirements for manuscript submitted to biomedical Journals: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)”. Undergraduate programs The College is offering following under-graduate programs recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Pakistan Nursing Council & University of Health Sciences.; MBBS Doctor of Physical Therapy BSc (Operation Theater Technology) BSc (Medical laboratory technology) BSc Hons. (Medical Imaging Technology) Nursing Diploma Post Graduate Programs Shaikh Zayed Medical College & its affiliated institutes are recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan & University of Health Sciences and is offering training in following; MS MD FCPS MCPS Admission in these programs is through Central Induction Policy under Punjab Residency Program. Departments Basic science departments Anatomy Biochemistry Community medicine Forensic medicine Pathology Pharmacology Physiology Medicine and allied departments Cardiology Dermatology General medicine Neurology Pediatrics Preventive medicine Psychiatry Pulmonology (Chest medicine) Radiotherapy Urology Surgery and allied departments Anesthesiology Cardiac surgery Cosmetic surgery