CAREERS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Doctor
A Doctor is a healthcare professional responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses and injuries. In Pakistan, doctors serve in government hospitals, private clinics, medical universities, and specialized healthcare centers. They can specialize in areas like surgery, pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, and many more.
<ul> <li>Examine and diagnose patients.</li> <li>Prescribe medications and treatments.</li> <li>Perform surgeries and medical procedures (specialist doctors).</li> <li>Monitor patient recovery and provide follow-up care.</li> <li>Maintain patient records and case histories.</li> <li>Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.</li> <li>Educate patients on disease prevention and health management.</li> <li>Work in clinics, hospitals, or community health centers.</li> </ul>
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Pharmacology and pathology
- Medical ethics and patient care
- Diagnostic methods and treatment procedures
- Public health and preventive medicine
- Specialized medical knowledge depending on field (surgery, pediatrics, etc.)
- Clinical examination and diagnosis
- Medical research and case analysis
- Surgical and procedural skills (for specialists)
- Communication with patients and families
- Teamwork in hospital/clinic settings
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Ability to work long and irregular hours
- Capacity to make quick, life-saving decisions
- Skill in handling stressful situations calmly
- Ability to manage complex cases
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Strong physical and mental stamina
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Detail-oriented and precise
- Resilient and calm under stress
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Ethical and professional
- Good communicator
- Medical equipment (X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, MRI machines)
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Diagnostic and lab testing equipment
- Telemedicine platforms
- Microsoft Office and research tools
- FSc (Pre-Medical) with high marks (above 85% usually required)
- Pass MDCAT (Medical & Dental College Admission Test)
- MBBS degree (5 years, PMDC recognized medical college)
- 1-year House Job (compulsory internship in hospital)
- PMDC license (Pakistan Medical & Dental Council)
- Specialization (FCPS, MS, MD) after MBBS (optional)
- High demand for doctors in Pakistan, especially in rural areas.
- Private practice is lucrative for experienced doctors.
- Opportunities in government hospitals, private hospitals, and NGOs.
- Specialized doctors (cardiologists, surgeons, gynecologists) have very high demand.
- Doctors can also work abroad after licensing exams (PLAB, USMLE, AMC, DHA, HAAD, etc.).
- Government and private hospitals
- Private clinics
- Medical universities and research institutes
- Armed forces medical services
- Pharmaceutical industry
- NGOs and international health organizations (WHO, UNICEF)
- Telemedicine and online healthcare platforms
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery – 5 years)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery – for dentists)
- Postgraduate specialization (FCPS, MD, MS, MRCP, MRCS)
- Public health degrees (MPH, MSc in Epidemiology)
- King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore
- Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
- Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro
- Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi
- Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore
- Army Medical College (AMC), Rawalpindi
- Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur
- Public sector MBBS: Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 60,000 per year
- Private sector MBBS: Rs. 1,000,000 – Rs. 1,500,000 per year
- House job stipend: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 100,000 per month (government hospitals)
- HEC, PEEF, and USAID scholarships available
- International scholarships: Fulbright, Chevening, DAAD (for specialization abroad)