Established in 1996, Ziauddin Medical College is a renowned private medical college located strategically within the university campus at Clifton, Karachi. Its medical teaching programmes are conducted across three care hospitals, Ziauddin Group of Hospitals, situated in various parts of the city, i.e., the North Nazimabad campus, the Clifton campus, and the Kemari campus.

Ziauddin Group of Hospitals are equipped with advanced diagnostic, monitoring, and treatment facilities. Additionally, several other clinical learning sites, including Sobhraj Maternity Home, Primary Health Care Centres at Sikanderabad, Dr. Ziauddin Cancer Hospital at North Nazimabad, and Dr. Ziauddin Maternal and Child Health Centre at Gol Market Nazimabad, are also affiliated with the college.

Ziauddin Medical College aims to produce skilled practitioners, researchers, and teachers with leadership potential. Its innovative programme emphasises individual attention in small teaching and learning groups to address healthcare needs at individual, family, and community levels. The college’s undergraduate clinical programme is community-oriented, enabling students to develop the art and skill of scientifically probing health problems of individuals and communities.

To cater to the growing need for research-oriented medical teachers, Ziauddin Medical College’s postgraduate programme in Basic Health Sciences is highly developed and has a structured curriculum. Students assume responsibility for their learning and use student-centred learning strategies, such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case-Based Discussions, to promote self-learning skills and teamwork. The college also encourages research projects relevant to national and community needs.

Ziauddin Medical College is among the best medical colleges in the country, producing graduates who can deal with health problems holistically and make a significant contribution to the healthcare industry.