CURRICULUM

Introduction to the curriculum

The College of Medicine & Dentistry at the Hills (CMDH) has established a modern, integrated medical curriculum designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) and align with global best practices from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).

Developed by our dedicated Department of Medical Education and a senior faculty Curriculum Committee, this program is built on a progressive, module-based framework. It employs a spiral design that reinforces core scientific and clinical concepts across the foundational years, culminating in an immersive final-year clerkship. Each module is directed by a senior faculty member, ensuring integrated delivery, robust assessment, and a commitment to continuous quality enhancement.

This curriculum represents our commitment to building a premier educational program that will prepare future physicians with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed for modern medical practice

Curriculum Outcome:

The MBBS curriculum at the College of Medicine and Dentistry at the Hills, Abbottabad aims to produce competent, ethical, and professional physicians who can deliver evidence-based, high-quality patient care. Graduates will demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to serve as health care providers, decision-makers, communicators, managers, community leaders, researchers, and lifelong learners, contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities. 

Graduates of the College of Medicine and Dentistry at the Hills, Abbottabad will be equipped with:

  • Comprehensive Medical Knowledge: The ability to analyze and apply biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences, enabling them to innovate in clinical care and health system design, thereby supporting transformative medical education.
  • Clinical Competence: The capability to implement patient-centered care and utilize evidence-based practices, contributing to healthcare innovation and empowering future healthcare leaders.
  • Ethical Practice: Proficiency in evaluating ethical dilemmas, advocating for patients, and adhering to professional standards, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning and maintaining community trust, supported by a passionate and diverse faculty.
  • Public Health Awareness: The ability to understand and apply principles of preventive medicine and public health, actively contributing to improving population health and addressing healthcare disparities.
  • Excellence in Healthcare: The skill to excel in delivering equitable, affordable, and exemplary healthcare, embodying our vision to be a leading institution in medical education.
  • Leadership Skills: The capability to assume leadership roles in healthcare, demonstrating strong communication skills, effective teamwork, and committing to professional and ethical standards.
  • Research and Innovation: The ability to engage in research and promote innovation, driving continuous improvement in healthcare delivery and aligning with our vision of exemplary and equitable healthcare.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and contribute to addressing diverse health needs, reflecting our vision to comprehensively meet the needs of the nation and global community.

Program Outcomes:

By the end of the MBBS program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Provide patient care that is evidence-based, cost-effective, and patient-centered, addressing individual health needs as well as public health concerns.
  2. Make informed decisions in clinical settings, balancing efficacy and cost-effectiveness, considering patients’ socio-economic circumstances.
  3. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, using empathy and clarity to foster positive health outcomes.
  4. Exhibit leadership and management skills essential for high-quality healthcare delivery, teamwork, and conflict resolution in a multidisciplinary environment.
  5. Conduct and appraise research, using scientific inquiry to address emerging healthcare challenges.
  6. Demonstrate lifelong learning, adopting self-directed learning strategies to stay current in medical knowledge and skills.
Curricular Documents
1Curriculum DocumentDownload
2Elective PolicyDownload
3Curricular MapDownload
4Assessment PolicyDownload
5CME Activities Policy & SOPs GuideDownload
6Efeedback Mechanism (Guidebook)Download
7Evaluation Mechanisum GuidbookDownload
8Elective PolicyDownload
9GRC PolicyDownload
10PBL GuidebookDownload
11SP SOPSDownload
12CBL GuidebookDownload
13JC GuidebookDownload
14SDL GuidebookkDownload
15Prime Year GuidebookDownload
16Comprehensive Policy On External ExaminersDownload
17SP SOPSDownload
18Student Feedback Policy On Assessment StrategiesDownload
Learning Objectives / Study Guide
1Block - A - FMDownload
2Block - A - B&I Download
3Block - B - MSK Download
4Block - C -CVS- IDownload
5Block - C -RES
Tentative Timetable
1Foundation ModuleDownload
2Blood and Immunology-IDownload
3MSK Download
4CVS and RespirationDownload
5Notice TimetableDownload
Logbooks
1The Practicle Copies Of 1st And 2nd YearDownload
Learning Objectives / Study Guide
1NS-1ADownload
2NS-2ADownload
3GIT and HepatoDownload
4RenalDownload
5EndocrineDownload
6ReproductionDownload
7Blueprint Block DDownload
8Blueprint Block EDownload
9Blueprint Block FDownload
Tentative Timetable
1Endocrine ModuleDownload
2Endocrine-1 moduleDownload
3GI-Hepatobiliary-and-Metabolism-Module.Download
4Neuro Science-1B Module for 2nd Year MBBSDownload
5Neurosciences-1A Module for 2nd Year MBBSDownload
6Renal Module, Second Year.Download
7Reproduction iDownload
8Reproduction-i ModuleDownload
Logbooks
1The Practicle Copies Of 1st And 2nd YearDownload
Learning Objectives / Study Guide
7Assesment PlanDownload
1Foundation-IIDownload
2Infection & InflamationDownload
3Multisystem-IDownload
4MSK-IIDownload
5CVS-IIDownload
6RESDownload
8PRIMEDownload
Tentative Timetable
1Foundation II ModuleDownload
2Inflammation & Infection Module Download
3MSK-IIDownload
4CVS -IIDownload
5Repiratory-IIDownload
6Notice TimetablesDownload
Logbooks
1Logbook AnesthesiaDownload
2Logbook Emergency_Medicine_Final Download
3Logbook ENTDownload
4Logbook Peads Download
5Logook Medicine_Allied Download
Miscellaneous
13rd Year Clinical RotaDownload
Learning Objectives / Study Guide
1Neurosciences -IIDownload
2GIT & Hepato-IIDownload
3Renal-IIDownload
4Endo, Repro-IIDownload
54th Year BlueprintDownload
6ENTDownload
7EYEDownload
Tentative Timetable
1Neurosciences IIDownload
2GIT ModuleDownload
3Renal II Download
4Endocrine Module II Download
5Notice TimetablesDownload
6Skill Lab Download
7Skill Lab Schedule -1Download
Logbooks
1Surgery & Allied 3rd,4th & Final Year LogbookDownload
2ENT Log Book Download
3Gynae Log Book.Download
4Opthalmology Download
Miscellaneous
14 Year Clinical RotaDownload
Learning Objectives / Study Guide
1Foundation-IIIhttps://hills.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Foundation-III-module.pdf
2Blood & Immunology-IIIDownload
3Musculoskeletal System IIIDownload
4RenalDownload
5Endocrine ReproductionDownload
6Neurosciences-IIIDownload
7GIT-IIIDownload
8Multisystem-IIDownload
9Assessment PlanDownload
Tentative Timetable
1Notice TimetablesDownload
2Prime Year LogbookDownload
3Prime Year LogbookDownload
4Prime Year TimetablesDownload
5Topic Annual Calendar Prime YearDownload
Timetable
1Logbook 5th YearDownload
2Logbook Surgery & Allied 3rd,4th & Final YearDownload
3Log Book For 5th Year UpdatedDownload
4Logbook GynaeDownload
5Prime Year GuidebookDownload
6Prime Year Log BookDownload
Miscellaneous
15th Year Clinical RotaDownload