Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad is a premiere public sector University pioneering Medical Education since its inception. Established through an Act of Parliament on 21st March 2013, with His Excellency, The President of Pakistan as Chancellor, it began its academic journey in January, 2014. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad is the Teaching Hospital of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, while Federal Medical College and School of Dentistry are its Constituent Medical and Dental Colleges respectively.

Under the exemplary leadership of the Worthy Vice Chancellor, and nationally acclaimed the University not only imparts medical education in more than 50 clinical and non-clinical disciplines, but also has more than 20 Medical, Dental, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Institutions in the Federal Capital Territory as affiliate Institutions.

The scope of work of the University is wide and spans several horizons, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Since its inception, SZABMU has successfully standardized the curricula, brought uniformity in the quality of healthcare education, examinations transparency and the award of merit-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications. In addition, the vibrant faculty and research community produces peer reviewed publications in both National and International Impact Factor Journals, highlighting the emphasis placed on quality research.

The University offers structured Residency Training programmes in 45 Disciplines of Medicine and Allied, Surgery and Allied, Dentistry and Allied Health Sciences, while M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes are offered in Basic Medical Sciences. Certificate and Masters in Health Professional Education as well as Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK) are hallmark courses of SZABMU. All these programmes have been initiated under the umbrella of requisite regulatory and advisory bodies, including Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and Nursing Council. SZABMU boasts a student body of more than 8000 students and the degrees awarded by the University are recognized by HEC. Graduating students prove to be a valuable addition to the academic arena as well as the society at large.

New courses envisaged in the coming year 2026 include initiation of PhD in Clinical Sciences (Medicine, Surgery, Gynae-Obstetrics, Anesthesia and Pediatrics) as well as Integration of Artificial Intelligence across the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Launch of new Postgraduate Diplomas in the fields of Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings; Lifestyle Medicine; and Robotics Surgery is also proposed at the start of 2026. The University aims to be a state of the art Medical University within the next five years, surpassing its own goal and leading the way in academics, research and services provision, with strong collaborative partnerships nationally and beyond.