Rashid Latif Khan University

Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU) is a private medical university located at Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Rashid Latif Khan University
Motto in English
Ne Plus Ultra
TypeMedical School
Established2010
ChairmanRashid Latif Khan
PrincipalTahir Masood Ahmad
DeanTahir Masood Ahmad
DirectorFarrukh Zaman
CEOSabahat Khan
Undergraduates~750 MBBS
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Affiliations
Websiterlku.edu.pk
RLMC
RLMC Building (front View)

History

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It was established in 2010 and named after its founder Rashid Latif Khan.[1]

Rashid Latif Nursing College was established in 2011 and was affiliated with Pakistan Nursing Council.[2] Rashid Latif College of Physiotherapy was established in 2013.[3]

In 2014, through an affiliation with the University of Sargodha, Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy was established, drawing 50 students per year.[4]

In 2018, Rashid Latif Dental College was established and was affiliated with UHS.[5]

In 2021, Rashid Latif Khan University Bill was passed and the college was upgraded to the university status.[6][7][8]

Teaching Hospital

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RLMC is attached to a teaching hospital, the Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital,[9] established and inaugurated in November 2010, with a capacity of 610 patient beds. As a charitable institute, it is funded predominantly from donations. Apart from fulfilling the requirements of the medical college, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital has gynecology, pediatric, surgery, orthopedic, medical and ICU treatment facilities and round the clock emergency services.[10] In addition, the hospital provides neonatal intensive care and 24/7 nurseries.[11]

 
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital

References

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  1. ^ "Flashback: Bringing love and joy". 14 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Rashid Latif Nursing College". 2011.
  3. ^ "Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy". 2013.
  4. ^ "Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy". 2014.
  5. ^ "Rashid Latif Dental College". 2018.
  6. ^ "PA passes three bills, two resolutions". 23 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Rashid Latif Khan University celebrates 1st anniversary". 27 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Varsity marks first anniversary". 28 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Arif Memorial Hospital".
  10. ^ "Arif Memorial Hospital".
  11. ^ "Arif Memorial Hospital - About".