Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email:
[email protected]Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
MINUTES OF KMU-CENTRAL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (CCC) MEETING
The meeting of the CCC was chaired by the honourable Vice Chancellor, KMU Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq,
on Monday, 16th June 2025, 10:00 am at Khyber Medical College. The following members attended
the meeting:
1. Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq Vice Chancellor, KMU
2. Prof. Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb Dean, KMC
3. Prof. Dr. Noor Wazir Prof. HMC/KGMC, Dean PGMI
4. Prof. Dr. Ameer Khan Principal, JMC
5. Prof. Dr. Amir Muhammad Vice Dean, KGMC
6. Prof. Dr. Usman Mahboob Director IHPER, KMU
7. Prof. Dr. Brekhna Jamil Prof. IHPER KMU (Online)
8. Prof. Dr. Zill e Huma Director Academics, KMU
9. Prof. Dr. Amin Jan Principal, PIMC
10. Prof. Dr. Aziz Ahmed Principal, Swat MC
11. Prof. Dr Rashid Mahmood Prof. Physiology, RMC
12. Prof. Dr. Farooq Ahmad Prof. & HoD DME KMC, Peshawar
13. Prof. Dr. Samia Shad Principal, AIDC
14. Prof. Dr. Umar Nasir Vice Principal, KIDS
15. Prof. Dr. Nazish Waheed Vice Principal, JMC
16. Prof. Dr. Sofia Shahzad Prof. CD, SBDC
17. Prof. Dr. Fahim Shah Prof. Medicine, KIMS, KMU
18. Prof. Dr Said Amin Prof. Medicine, HMC/KGMC
19. Prof. Dr. Khursheed Alam Chairperson, Dental Section, AMC Abbott.
20. Prof Dr Imran Khan Prof. & Director DME, SCD
21. Prof. Dr. Sadia Habib Prof. & Deputy Director DME, AMC
22. Mr. Jamil Ur Rehman Additional Controller, KMU Exam Section
23. Dr. Naheed Mahsood Assoc. Prof. & HoD DME, KGMC
24. Dr. Mahrukh Ikram Shah Assoc. Prof & HoD DME, RMC
25. Dr. Bilqis Hassan Assoc. Prof. & HoD DME, NWSM
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
26. Dr. Fawad Rahim Assoc. Prof. HMC/KGMC
27. Dr. Basheer Rehman Assoc. Prof. OMFS, DME, Director KCD
28. Dr. Samrina Mohammad Assoc. Prof. Oral Pathology, KCD
29. Dr. Aiman Khan Assoc. Prof. Dental Materials, KCD
30. Dr. Nighat Shafeeq Assoc. Prof Oral Biology, KCD
31. Dr. Inam Ullah Khan Assoc. Prof. Medicine, KTH
32. Dr. Bibi Aliya Assoc. Prof. CM & Supervisor Exam, RMC
33. Dr. Maria Khattak Assoc. Prof. Gen. Pathology, RCD
34. Dr. Shiraz Assoc. Prof. Oral Bio, RCD
35. Dr. Humera Adeeb Assist. Prof. IHPER, KMU
36. Dr. Kajal Hayat Assist. Prof. IHPER, KMU
37. Dr. Bushra Mehboob Assist. Prof. IHPER, KMU
38. Dr. Syed Muhammad Junaid Assist. Prof. IHPER, KMU
39. Dr. Sana Khan Assist. Prof. & HoD, DME GKMC
40. Dr. Saleh Faisal Assist. Prof. KMC
41. Dr. Nazma Saleem Assist. Prof. & HoD Biochemistry, RCD
42. Dr. Nazish Bilal Assist. Prof. DME, JMC
43. Dr. Fatima Muhammad Khan Assist. Prof. DME, NWSM
44. Dr. Lubna Kashif Assist. Prof, KMC
45. Dr. Munir Ahmad Director DME, GMC
46. Dr. Amjad Director DME, Saidu MC
47. Dr. Suleman Shah Deputy Director DME, KCD
48. Dr. Maidha Jadoon Assist. Prof. DME, WMDC
49. Dr. Mehreen Lajbar Assist. Prof. DME, BKCD
50. Dr. Nayab Amin Assist. Prof. Dental Materials, RCD
51. Dr. Kanwal Nazir Assist. Prof. Comm Dentistry, RCD
52. Dr. Muhammad Majid Dept. of Pharmacology, GMC
53. Dr. Fatima Tariq Assist. Prof. Oral Pathology, RCD
54. Dr. Mussarat Rauf Burki Assist. Prof. Com. Dentistry ACD
55. Dr. Usama Siddique Assist. Prof. Dental Materials, RCD
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
56. Dr. Abdullah Khalil Registrar Medicine, KTH
57. Dr. Wadeed Ul Janan Controller of Examination, WMDC
58. Dr. Irfana Bakhtyar Controller, Saidu MC
59. Dr. Ayesha Sardar Senior Lecturer Physiology, RCD
60. Dr. Hanzala Waqar Lecturer DME, KIDS
61. Dr. Naveed Iqbal Lecturer, Ayub Dental College
62. Dr. Momina Tahir Lecturer DME, WMDC
63. Mr. Zahoor Ahmad In charge Exam Section, KMC
64. Mr. Suleman HR IT, KMC
65. Mr. Fawad Hussain ACE, KMU Exam Section
66. Miss Sajida In charge Exam Section, JMC
67. Mr. Irfan Khattak Assist Director, IHPER KMU
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Centralized OSCE/OSPE Examination Plan for All MBBS and BDS Students of Medical and Dental
Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2. Segregation of Theory and Practical Sections of Examinations for Supplementary Students.
The meeting started with recitation of the Holy Quran. The following agendas were discussed.
Agenda Item 1: Centralized OSCE/OSPE Examination Plan for All MBBS and BDS Students
of Medical and Dental Colleges in KP
Prof. Dr. Usman Mahboob introduced the concept of a centralized OSCE/OSPE system, aligning
with the vision of the honorable Vice Chancellor KMU. This initiative aims to improve
transparency, fairness, and standardization, and has been discussed across multiple CCC meetings.
• Presentation by Prof. Dr. Noor Wazir: Presented the anonymous data (from module A to Q)
involving 39,799 students from 18 medical colleges, which revealed a strong correlation
between KMU marks and college-awarded marks overall. However, discrepancies were noted
in the top 10% of students where correlations turned negative, indicating inconsistencies.
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
• Presentation by Prof. Dr. Usman Mahboob on Centralized OSCE/OSPE Plan:
o Two models were proposed for the practical examination:
1. OSCE/OSPE with all external examiners
2. Inter-collegiate student shuffling
o Both models were discussed in detail, considering their respective strengths and limitations.
It was noted that the inter-collegiate student shuffling model is already in use for
supplementary exams and can be extended to regular examinations as well. Under this
model, students will be randomly assigned to medical colleges within defined zones.
Examiners will be from the host college but will not be involved in teaching the student they
assess.
o For the DI Khan and Bannu zones, two options were proposed:
1. Option 1: Students choose the district of residence to appear in the medical college of
the district of residence (For students who are not residents of Bannu, DI Khan).
2. Option 2: Examination will be conducted by all external examiners, assisted by the
DME office for management and organization of the practical examination.
o There will be two conveners to facilitate the process. The External Convener, appointed by
KMU, will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The Internal Convener,
nominated by the respective college and notified by KMU, will handle Planning and
Organization (P&O) of all related activities.
o The KMU Examination Department supports the inter-collegiate student shuffling model as
a means to ensure a valid, fair, and unbiased assessment process.
• Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Vice Chancellor, KMU's Remarks:
o Appreciated the efforts of Dean KMC, Prof. Dr. Usman and his team.
o Stressed on enhancing the quality of graduates through standardized exams.
o Referenced successful reforms: MDCAT, centralized admissions, computer-based theory
exams.
o Emphasized that it’s now time to focus on standardizing practical exams (OSCE/OSPE).
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
Key Comments & Suggestions from Participants:
• Prof. Dr. Noor Wazir: Proposed to increase the time allocation for short cases and conduct
long cases separately. Also, proposed eliminating viva stations from OSCE/OSPE due to overlap
with theory assessments.
• Prof. Dr. Brekhna Jamil: Emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of OSCE/OSPE
stations through evidence-based design, interactive formats, and alignment with best
practices in medical education. She proposed online OSCE/OSPEs, citing current research that
supports their validity, reliability, and feasibility in both formative and summative
assessments. Referring to earlier CCC meetings, she highlighted recurring challenges related to
the limited availability of external/internal examiners and standardized/simulated patients
(SPs), which can compromise the consistency and quality of practical assessments. To address
these issues, she suggested the use of freely available AI tools, such as ChatGPT, or any other
for virtual SP interactions. Additionally, she recommended platforms like Zoom, Moodle,
Google Forms, and Microsoft Teams to support the conduct of remote, structured
assessments. These approaches, she noted, are increasingly backed by research as viable,
scalable, and cost-effective solutions for medical education institutions, especially in resource-
constrained settings.
• Prof. Dr. Fahim Shah: Proposed the following;
o Internal Assessment and OSCE marks awarded by colleges need standardization.
o Separating pre-clinical (external examiners) and clinical (student shuffling) groups for
OSCE/OSPE.
• Prof. Dr. Farooq Ahmed: Recommended intensive training workshops for conveners.
• Dr. Naheed Mahsood: Propose defining exam sites and blinding colleges to reduce bias.
• Dr. Bilqis Hassan: Emphasized blueprint alignment and content validity.
• Dr. Basheer Rahman: Suggested appointing a KMU monitoring group for exam and curriculum
implementation oversight.
• Dr. Nazish Bilal: Suggested;
o Development of standardized OSCE/OSPE.
o Addressing validity and item analysis at the KMU level.
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
Additional Decisions:
• Student shuffling was deemed more practical than expanding the external examiner pool.
• Pilot the shuffling model during block exams before the next professional cycle.
• External examiners to remain essential for minor specialties (e.g., ENT, Eye).
• Convenors and OSCE/OSPE faculty will receive standardized training.
• KMU to develop guidelines for Internal Assessment (e.g., attendance, marks, etc.).
• KMU will initiate training programs for online OSCE/OSPE implementation.
• Improve the quality and interactivity of stations and station content.
• Online OSCE/OSPE stations to be piloted before implementation.
• Implement regular exam data analysis for trends.
• KMU will strengthen the Monitoring & Evaluation systems (exam evaluators, curriculum
evaluators).
Agenda Item 1 Approved unanimously. Centralized OSCE/OSPE to be implemented with pilot
testing and gradual scaling.
Agenda Item 2: Segregation of Theory and Practical Exams for
Supplementary Students
• The forum was invited to share suggestions regarding the timing of result declaration and the
criteria for reappearing in exams for students who fail in either component (Theory &
Practical). After a detailed discussion, the following points were agreed upon and subsequently
put to a vote:
o Declaration of Results: It was agreed that results may be declared after the last theory
paper examination. However, the 40-day period for the supplementary OSCE/OSPE will
commence only after the practical exams result declaration, as students may still be
completing blocks with practical components.
o Reappearance Criteria:
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Institute of Health Professions Education & Research
Khyber Medical University, KMU Road, Phase-5, Hayatabad,
Peshawar
Phone: (091) 9219 612 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ihper.kmu.edu.pk
▪ Students failing only the Practical examination in annual, will be required to
reappear in the Practical exam only in the subsequent Supplementary examination in
the same academic year.
▪ Students failing the Theory in the annual examination will be required to reappear in
both the Theory and Practical examinations in the supplementary examination.
▪ If a student passes the theory in supplementary examination, but fails the practical
examination, they will be required to reappear in both the Theory and practical
examinations in the next academic year.
Agenda Item 2 was approved by consensus by all participants
Closing Remarks:
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Dr.
Mahmud Aurangzeb, Dean, KMC.
Prof Dr Usman Mahboob
Director
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