Why NWSM?
'Change' is
inevitable
Year 2020 reminded us yet again that change is inevitable, and we must be fully prepared to quickly adapt to the changing needs of medical profession. We are extremely proud to have the strength to respond in time to unpredictable changes, as well as to convert challenges into opportunities, and to drive the school towards unwavering success for our students and faculty, and most importantly towards our primary obligation to meet the health needs of the community we serve. We at NWSM are committed to achieve excellence and, therefore, have taken pragmatic steps to progress in the right direction. We are fully equipped with robust technology and an efficient Virtual Learning Environment to provide uninterrupted learning to our students. We also take pride in providing conducive, safe, and respectful learning and work environment for our students, faculty, and staff.
"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity."
Hippocrates
NWSM offers a wide array of basic, essential clinical and subspecialty disciplines with highly specialized laboratories, cyber-anatomy, skills and simulation centre to train our students and further the institution’s academic mission. We have a committed faculty that play a fundamental role in guiding our students while they begin to navigate the school. Appropriate supervision is provided both in basic medical subjects and clinical training at all levels of learning for students to become life-long self-directed learners with critical thinking, problem-solving and sound clinical judgment.
It is our commitment to advance medical teaching by integrating education and research through innovation with social accountability to train our students at par with international standards to become global health leaders. We have introduced learner-centred innovative teaching methodologies, policies, and committees to prioritize curricular reforms, mentorship, research, student health and wellness. Moreover, through the outreach community-based placements, electives, selectives, and shadowing programs etc. we provide our students with pertinent career planning choices, right from the outset of their medical careers.
We at NWSM, not only provide and facilitate acquisition of core medical knowledge, but facilitate and groom our students in all aspects of life with an aim to have life-rich experiences. We put equal emphasis on co-curricular activities through well organized, well equipped and financially supported student bodies which includes but not limited to social welfare society, literary society, student research society, hiking club, shooting & recreation club, art & photography club, and sports club. We also provide off-site fitness services.
At-Par with International Standards
NWSM provides on-site accommodation at par with international standards to both male & female students in a very secure and conducive environment. Our globally renowned teaching hospitals are at walking distance. We also provide transport for pick & drop services to and from the hospital and community based outreach services.
NWSM also provides financial support based on merit to its talented students as a social sector responsibility; only last academic year, NWSM provided financial aid to the tune of 6.7 Million Rupees.
NWSM has got well equipped learning resource centre with both digital and manual library access. We also provide free WiFi (24/7) throughout the premises of the school and teaching hospitals.
NWSM frequently hosts symposia attended by world renowned experts, giving chance to our faculty and students to connect internationally along with career opportunities.
NWSM is growing up as an established medical school with futuristic vision to cultivate world-leading medical graduates with commitment, ingenuity, and innovation to represent our mission worldwide. We consider it as our prime responsibility to ensure that our students, faculty, and staff progress in their professional development. To uphold the highest standards of medical ethics and professionalism, our school’s Code of Conduct personifies the trust individuals, community and society have in doctors. We at NWSM will spare no effort to keep supporting our students and faculty. We will continue to progress, make an everlasting difference, and grow stronger with the support of these young professionals when they become part of the NWSM Alumni.