In furtherance of the vision and sustained patronage of Vice Chancellor UVAS Swat, Prof Dr Shakeeb Ullah, to foster meaningful academic, clinical integration and to reinforce professional training benchmarks, the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saidu Teaching Hospital, Swat. The accord is aimed at institutionalising structured clinical and diagnostic training pathways for students of Allied Health Sciences.
The MoU was formally executed by Dr Najeeb Ullah, Medical Superintendent, Saidu Teaching Hospital, and Dr Khalid Khan, Additional Registrar, UVAS Swat.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr Shahzad Ahmad, In-Charge, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Mr Shahzeb, Head of Department (MIT); Dr Maryam Iqbal, Director Admissions; and Mr Zia, Litigation Officer, SGTH.
Under this collaborative framework, students enrolled in BS Allied Health Sciences programmes, including Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) and Dental Technology, will undertake supervised clinical rotations and hands-on training. The training will be conducted across the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, diagnostic laboratories, pathology and radiology units of the hospital to ensure rigorous practical exposure aligned with contemporary clinical standards.
The Vice Chancellor underscored the importance of forging robust institutional linkages with premier healthcare establishments to uphold academic excellence, professional proficiency and regulatory compliance in Allied Health Sciences education. He also conveyed his appreciation to the Health Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and particularly acknowledged the support and cooperation of Dr Najeeb Ullah, Medical Superintendent SGTH; Dr Muhammad Khan, Deputy Medical Superintendent SGTH; and Mr Zia, Litigation Officer SGTH, for their facilitation and institutional support.
This MoU signifies the University’s strategic resolve to cultivate competent, ethical and clinically adept healthcare professionals equipped to serve both the province and the country at large.