CHANGING DYNAMICS OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Letter to Editor Knowledge creation and dissemination are crucial for the economic growth and development of a country. Colleges and universities are central to this enterprise. The government of Pakistan is keen to create world-class universities and introducing new courses. This has embarked on a major reform process over the last one and a half decade as we see new degree programme being offered from universities. In the medical profession, for nearly five decades, the traditional recognized degree remained the bachelor in medicine, surgery (MBBS) and dentistry (BDS). However, the career in medical field isn't limited to being a doctor, as the entire sector is filled with numerous possibilities in the shape of allied health professionals. A successful doctor or a hospital is nothing without its trained allied health professional (AHP). The staff can be anybody ranging from a nurse to medical laboratory technologist. They are important part of therapy both before and after the treatment. In the age of specialisation, a host of AHP courses, catering to every field, are emerging as new favourite for students. The career as allied health professional has satisfaction, money and social service all included in one.