University of Health Sciences (UHS) Vice Chancellor Professor Malik Hussain Mubbashar inaugurated the classes of 2-year transitional programme in Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) on Saturday.
The post-professional degree course has been launched for the first time in Pakistan. Addressing the students and faculty, the UHS VC said that the programme was designed to provide contemporary knowledge and skills to the practicing physical therapists for better patient care.
He emphasised the need of research and evidence-based clinical practice, adding that there would be no compromise on quality and standards of education at the university.
Course Coordinator Dr Muhammad Asim said that the curriculum of t-DPT had been designed in line with the international standards, with a focus on the evidence-based format. The teaching would be through a web portal to encourage constant and active learning among students in terms of discussion board activities and projects, he added.
