FJDC holds 8th white coat ceremony

By Waqas Safder Dec 30th, 2012 ( 9 Comments )

Karachi: Shortage of dentists in the country and lack of awareness of oral heath were among the topics highlighted at the 8th white coat ceremony of Fatima Jinnah Dental College.

Only one dental surgeon is available for over 10,000 people in Pakistan, said Ziauddin University’s vice chancellor, Prof. Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui. Considering the shortage of dentists and surgeons in Pakistan, the government’s health programme can only be successful if doctors are prepared to face the increasing challenges. “Developing soft skills, such as communication and updating knowledge through group discussions, along with other social interaction abilities are essential for doctors,” said Dr Syed Hussain Askary, the academic director at the college. “Since the current education system is not meeting the requirements of medical students, it is left to professional institutions to cover the gap.”

Fatima Jinnah Dental College, which inducted its 21st batch of students on Friday, was established in 1992 and is run by the Fatima Jinnah Dental College and Hospital Trust. Among the degrees offered at the institute are Bachelor of Dental Sciences, MS, MPhil and PhD.

The college is affiliated with the Karachi University and is recognised by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. The post-graduate programmes offered at the institute are approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. FJDC has produced 1000 dental surgeons since 1992 he added.

“There is an increasing need for oral-heath awareness in the country,” stressed Dr Yawar Ali Abidi, head of surgical dentistry at Dow Medial University. “Habits among masses are leading to higher risk of oral-health problems.”

Student Salman Ahmed felt that the white coat ceremony at the beginning of the session increases one’s responsibility towards studies. “The condition of healthcare facilities in the country is at its lowest level but it also means there is room for growth and opportunities.”

Dr Baqar Askary, CEO FJDC, Dr S. Tariq Sohail, Dr Tasleem Hosein, Dr Sabiha Mirza, Dr Gulrukh Askary and others spoke on the occasion. Dr. Pirzada Qasim and Dr. Baqar Askary distributed shields among position holders and winners of various competitions.

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Hira khan

Good to come across some positive reporting by the media !! More of such events must be covered so people know not all Pakistanis are involved in dirty politics and terrorism. Well done new tribune and congrats to future doctors !!
JaWeiRiA AhMed

shabash ! taaaliyaan hojain….. kia zabardast kaam kia hai yeh function karwa kar bhai zabardast!!!!!!! is function se faida yeh hoga k colege k prinsipal ki photo aigi… aur in k bachpan k shock pooray hounge….. pakistan mein dentistz ki koi kami nahi hai ok? har saal 1000 se zada jo dentistz nikalte hain woh kahan jainge? koi tau puche in logo se….. colege mein demo ki salary mushkil se 15 hazar hoti haa… aur paisay yeh kuttay lakhoun mein lete hain…. in ko sharam nahi ati… maa baap ghar ka samaan baich kar bacho ko parhate hain aur tum zaleel log noch kar khate ho inko ! 10 ruapay ka saman 1000 mein baichte hain yeh log, in harami logo ko sharam bhi nahi ati, k maa baaap kitni mushkil se par hate hian apne bachoun ko aur yeh loooot te hain inko…….

sharam karo sir ji sharam karo !!!!
waisesir ji iss function mein samosay thay ya patees thi ???
- Dr. Hilal
  
  The starting salary is Rs.10,000 to 30,000 for both BDS and MBBS but
  this for fresh graduates with no experience teaching or clinical also
  the work during college timings and are free to do their private
  practice in the evening where one can earn a decent living. The salary
  increases with time and once they do masters they earn b/w 50 thousand
  to 2 lacs for the same timing. plus dentists can earn alot more from
  their clinics once they have worked in a teaching hospital. Pakistani
  dentists specially those with teaching experience are earning up to 6
  lac per month in the middle east. Hundreds and thousands of doctors
  leave Pakistan for countries like US, Canada, Australia Saudia even
  Malaysia must be some reason they are in demand.
  Private colleges
  charge because they run on students fees BDS is still very cheap
  compared internationally. But those who can not afford this must blame
  govt colleges which run on funds generated from taxes we pay but dont
  have enough seats for all high merit students, has should ask why these
  Colleges have so many self financing seats while they should only take
  people on merit basis because the Govt. colleges run on public’s money
  yours and mine and we should get they most benefit from it.
  Secondly
  ! The reason why doctors are jobless on the streets is because the
  Government is not making new hospitals, clinics or health centers. Name a
  new Govt hospital made over the last 10 years in Karachi. The city is
  expanding population is growing and new hotels new malls ect open
  everyday but basic health care is missing. All good hospitals like AKU
  and Liaqat national, ziauddin ect are private hospital made by people
  like me and you so get your facts right. The only thing good remaining
  in Pakistan quality education.
Salman

agreed umi !
Koko

Well You Should Appreciate The Fact That This Ceremony Did Make News Whereas According To You Harvards Didnt. Try To Be Positive and Optimistic.
Cat Woman

Student Salman Ahmed felt that the white coat ceremony at the beginning of the session increases one’s responsibility towards studies. “The condition of healthcare facilities in the country is at its lowest level but it also means there is room for growth and opportunities.”Fail.
Umi

Laanat ho in bhenchodon per log apnay bachoun ko is umeed mein dentist banatay hein keh woh kamanay lageingay yeh harami kuttay kay bachay fees letay hein 5 lac AIK SAAL KI aur jub job datay hein tau 10000rs ki jis mein aik insaan apni family ka kharcha kaisey nikal sakta hai aap khudh batai? job bhi unko milti hai jo inki uthatay hein… YEH SACH HAI KISI BHI DENTAL GRADUATE SEY POCH LO
Bruce Wayne

Even the White Coat Ceremony of Harvard does not make the news. What a joke.
Umi

There is no shortage of dentists in Pakistan AT ALL! … This is just the strategy of these greedy owners of private colleges to get innocent parents to put their children in dentistry in hopes of a bright future. This is a scam and the country needs to know!