Class Rooms
The institution has spacious, well ventilated and well equipped class rooms.
Clinical Placement
The students will be placed in various units of Jinnah Hospital, NICVD, Koohi Goth Hospital, Atia General Hospital etc for integration of learned concepts into practice. These clinical areas has all required necessary facilities in accordance with the Syllabus and Curriculum for skill development and clinical teaching and Learning.
Skills Labs
Abu Zafar Institute of Medical Sciences has a well-equipped skill labs, which are practical learning resources for the students. Students can utilize both labs for their practical learning purposes. Students are required to follow the rules and policies of both labs while utilizing this facility.
Science Lab for Microbiology, Biochemistry and Pathology
Institute has a well-equipped science lab, which is practical learning resource for the students. Students can utilize this lab for their practical learning purposes. Students are required to follow the rules and policies of the lab while utilizing this facility.
Library
Library of Abu Zafar Institute of Medical Sciences, contains books related to course subjects. Students are entitled to borrow books from the library during their academic hours. All the students must obey the library policy.
Library Policy
Timings
- Library Timings are 08:00 am to 08:00 pm
- On Fridays all Sections of Library will be closed during 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm on account of Lunch & Prayer Break.
Library Decorum
- Silence must be observed in all sections of library. Users are requested to avoid discussion in Library and Learning Resource Centre and not to take photos or films with any devices.
- Library Staff will not be responsible for any loss and theft of personal items.
Book Borrowing Policy
- Library Membership I.D number will be issued to the student for the whole academic Session. Library books will be issued and returned against this Library Membership I.D Number of the member.
- Library Membership Identity Number and initial may be used only by the holder it is not transferable and should be shown at the time of borrowing book.
- Students must borrow one book at a time for not more than 3 days. Borrower who fails to return books on due date he/she will receive an email notification from librarian requesting them to return the book on urgent basis.
- Non-receipt of library reminders by a borrower does not relieve them from overdue fines.
- In case of non-return of the Library book, a borrower shall have to pay fine @ 25/= (rupees twenty five only) per day against each overdue book from the date of issuance.
- Books must be physically presented for re-issuance purpose otherwise book will not be re-issued.
- Issuance period will be conditional for some cases. eg: strikes or closed holidays.
- In case of reservation and high demand of a book, it may not be re-issued.
- Book overdue charges must be paid at the time of book return. In case of nonpayment of overdue charges, borrower's book issuance facility will remain suspended.
- Librarian must be immediately notified when any library book is lost or stolen.
- In case of book loss, damage or mutilation of a book or other library material by the borrower/user, equivalent amount of repair or current market price of the material will be imposed on borrower with book overdue charges.
- During examinations book will be borrowed only for the same day of issuance/library premises and for photocopy purpose only. Photo copy facilities are available in the premises of the Library at the cost of Rs.2/page.
- Use of loudspeakers / amplifiers, megaphone is prohibited in the premises of the Institution / Hospital unless permitted.
- No student will be allowed to park his / her car at the place specified for staff & faculty unless specifically allowed by the competent authority.
- Is found in possession of firearms or lethal weapons or Narcotic drugs in the college premises, hostels, examination hall, teaching hospitals or any other area as specified by the university administration.
- 2. Remains absent for more than three months without permission of the principal his/her admission shall be cancelled by the disciplinary committee of the college / institute.
Learning Resource Section / Computer Lab:
Library provides internet resource facility. These resources are a valuable asset to be used and managed responsibly, to ensure their integrity, security, and availability for appropriate educational and research activities. All authorized users of these resources, are required to use them in a responsible manner. Severe action will be taken in case of damage to Property.
Computer Lab
Computer lab is open in all working days during college hours. Students can utilize this facility for their computer teaching courses and assignments.
Method of Identification of Users
- For Computers and Internet searching access, users must inform the IRC concerned staff for computer User's Log In and Password.
- Users should be aware of User Rights and Responsibilities.
Access to Use of Workstations
- Authentication and acknowledgment is required from the concerned IRC staff for all computer workstations.
- Use of USB's in any of the computer of the Institute is strictly prohibited. Noncompliance will cause penalty and disciplinary action.
- Internet and Wi-Fi Facility ; priority use is given to students, faculty and staff, Workstations are primarily for research, study, and professional academic activities only other nonacademic activities will be restricted like social networking, gaming, or all kinds of chatting.
- Only internet users will be allowed in IRC Section of Library.
- Personal Laptop and other electronic searching devises will only be allowed in Reading Room and Circulation Section of Library.
- Eating, Drinking and sleeping is prohibited. Users are advised to keep their money and other valuable like cell phones with them.
- Audio Visual Material's access will be provided only in IRC section of Library.
- E-Book can be issued on user’s USBs and E-mail IDs from IRC section of Library.
Use of Hardware and Software
- Users of Internet workstations shall not make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software, alter software configuration, conduct any malicious activities using AZIMS networks or data, or engage in any illegal or criminal activities if they do so, current market price will be charged for the damage done.
- Electronic information resources made available to students, staff, faculty, and other authorized users are for instructional, research, and other activities that support the Academic Activities of Institute.
Transportation
Transports facilities are available on contract basis through private vendor, which can be arranged for pick and drop purpose from home to college on request.
Academic Rules and Regulations
Hours
The Institute will remain in session from Monday to Friday during Morning Session (8.30 am to 2:00pm); whereas, evening session will be Monday to Friday (2:00 – 8:00pm). Timing can be changed during the session by the management as per need and requirement.
Attendance Policy
- At least 85 % attendance is required by each student in theory classes and practical. However, in case of emergency/sickness, students may miss up to 15% (3 days), cumulatively of classes.
- If a student misses more than 15% (3 days), cumulatively per semester, he/she may be asked to repeat the semester or be withdrawn from the program.
- All students’ must be in the class room according to given schedule for all classes. There will be 10 minutes relaxation for students and they must reach within the time otherwise they will be marked as absent.
- No student is allowed to leave class, practical or clinical without permission of the teacher or at the end of the concerned session.
- Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the class, practical and clinical settings.
Leave Policy
- A student is not allowed any leave however, in case of any emergency or of a genuine reason affirmed by teacher / Principal.
- A student can avail sick leave up to 03 days / term, more than that will be subject to provision of medical certificate and consultation of year coordinator / principal.
- A student is permitted only 3 days leaves / term in case of acute emergency, celebration or death of any member of immediate family.
- A student must submit leave form/ application and confirm regarding approval from principal’s office.
- Only designated days leaves will be given after each semester /year.
- Students must not leave the institution without the permission of the principal.
Evaluation Policy
- Students are assessed for learning throughout the respective program.
- Overall, evaluation is given at the completion of the semester / program / year.
Readmission Policy
A student may be readmitted into the program once only, if there is no evidence of behavior or ethical misconduct. Fees of current session will be charged at the time of re-admission.
Dress Code
Professional Appearance
- Hairs should be neat and well combed.
- Nails should be trimmed, clean and not polished during clinical experience.
- Cosmetics can be used moderately / sparingly.
- Chewing gum, Pan, Chalia or Naswar is strictly prohibited.
- Use of mobiles will not be allowed in clinical, class rooms, Library, Computer Lab and any prohibited area.
- All students are required to wear College ID card visible clearly throughout their academic hours at College, at field visit and at Clinical areas.