President PAMI
PAMI enjoys a distinguished reputation for its mandate to improve the quality of education, research culture, and professional development of institutes, its employees, students, and members of the association. There are a total of 160 medical colleges in Pakistan amongst which 110 fall in the private sector which means that 60% are private sector colleges. PAMI is the representative association of these 110 medical and dental colleges.
We are an association of Private Medical & Dental Institutions in Pakistan that provides quality medical and dental education.
The mission and objective of this association are to provide quality medical and dental education for better healthcare in Pakistan.
Driving Quality Through the Private Sector
The public sector in Pakistan has always been short of resources, known for its complacency, lack of vision, and sense of competition. Meanwhile, the private sector has had to invest and take initiatives to provide better quality education to attract students.
of dollars saved in foreign exchange
by offering quality education locally
Due to a range of reasons, Pakistan struggled to retain its international accreditations that were secured after great effort.
Now, private medical and dental colleges must join hands with each other, the Government, and PMC to regain the lost recognition and restore Pakistan’s rightful place in global healthcare education.
“PAMI believes that providing medical care and education is not less than worship.”
— Prof. Dr. Abdur Rahman, President PAMI
PAMI members from every province
Hundreds of world-class institutions
Agile decision-making and funding abilities
Committed to national and international best practices
PAMI is the biggest single-stakeholder in the medical care and education sector in Pakistan.
Its members span every province and possess deep insight into healthcare challenges. They operate with efficiency and autonomy that allows them to uphold national and international standards.
Partnering for a Healthier Pakistan
PAMI remains committed to elevating the standards of medical and dental education and healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and integrity.